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Helensburgh Pier – Henry Bell Monument loop from Cardross

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Helensburgh Pier – Henry Bell Monument loop from Cardross

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Helensburgh Pier – Henry Bell Monument loop from Cardross

01:13

30.4km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.5 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

7.42 km

Helensburgh Pier

Highlight • Structure

Jetting out nearly 820 feet (250 m) into the water, the wide pier at Helensburgh makes for a great (if not a little exposed) walk or ride with magnificent views. …

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2

7.57 km

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Highlight • Cycleway

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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3

7.60 km

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

Highlight • Monument

Helensburgh Pier extends 804 feet (245 m) from the coast and affords lovely views over the Upper Firth of Clyde and the town itself. The pier, which was built in …

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4

9.37 km

View of Loch Lomond from Kidston Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coffee on the terrace

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5

15.2 km

'No Wars' Graffiti on Faslane Beach

Highlight • Monument

Nice spot for a snack stop on a hot day

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6

22.5 km

Henry Bell Monument

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

7

23.0 km

Helensburgh Central Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Be it from Edinburgh, Glasgow or one of the other 33 stations on the way to Helensburgh Central, you can take your bike on the train if you want to …

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B

30.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

10.1 km

1.52 km

491 m

263 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

525 m

392 m

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

3°C

57 %

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