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River Leven – Kilcreggan Pier loop from Dumbarton Central

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Dumbarton East And Central

River Leven – Kilcreggan Pier loop from Dumbarton Central

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River Leven – Kilcreggan Pier loop from Dumbarton Central

04:57

81.0km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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796 m

River Leven

Highlight • River

Lovely riverside path to make fairly quick progress between Balloch on Glasgow.

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13.8 km

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

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The John Muir Way stretches for 134 miles or 215 km between Helensburgh on the west coast through Scotland's heartland to Dunbar in the east. You'll find ample information on (the photo of) an information board, attached to this highlight.

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17.7 km

Rhu Point

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26.1 km

Greenfield Wood

Forest

26.6 km

Perch Cafe

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Lovely friendly cafe to refuel and have a wee rest. Great coffee, good food and cake.

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27.0 km

View of Garelochhead

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42.6 km

Kilcreggan Pier

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If you want to use the KilcregganGourock ferry check if it's running. It depends on the weather and I think wind in particular.

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67.4 km

Henry Bell Monument

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This monument was erected in 1872 to the memory of Henry Bell, who built the Paddle Steamer Comet in 1812, the first commercial steam boat in Europe. Further info can be found on destinationhelensburgh.org/henry-bell

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67.5 km

It's a Path, Not a Destination Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

81.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

23.4 km

16.2 km

6.33 km

1.06 km

1.04 km

214 m

Surfaces

71.9 km

7.22 km

1.72 km

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

18°C

14°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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River Leven – Kilcreggan Pier loop from Dumbarton Central

River Leven

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Rhu Point

Perch Cafe

View of Garelochhead

Kilcreggan Pier

Henry Bell Monument

It's a Path, Not a Destination Sculpture

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