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Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Balfron

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Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Balfron

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Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Balfron

04:24

69.1km

690m

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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35.3 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.10 km

Endrick Water Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Slow down if you've got wide panniers - it's a long way down!

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7.93 km

Bench With View of Suspension Bridge

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22.9 km

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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35.4 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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45.3 km

Duck Bay, Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

A great place to eat or stay

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48.5 km

Balloch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wee run despite a flat tyre

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69.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

24.2 km

4.87 km

4.03 km

3.60 km

804 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

17.5 km

2.73 km

982 m

288 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

23°C

14°C

0 %

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Loch Lomond Pier – Duck Bay, Loch Lomond loop from Balfron

West Highland Way

Endrick Water Suspension Bridge

Bench With View of Suspension Bridge

Loch Lomond Pier

Henry Bell Monument

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Duck Bay, Loch Lomond

Balloch Bridge

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