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Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Central

Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Central

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4.3

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Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Central

01:41

33.9km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.4 km for 1.48 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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60 m

Helensburgh Central Station

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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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8.40 km

Scenic Climb in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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8.78 km

Glen Fruin

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The road is closed just as you hit the main climb at the end of the road but the side road that takes to the haul road is still open.

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9.58 km

View of Glen Fruin Road

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Heading west someone has put a sign up at start of single track Glen Fruin Road stating PRIVATE ROAD DEAD END. Its not, so just ignore it.

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12.3 km

Glen Fruin Road

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Heading west someone has put a sign up at start of Glen Fruin dingle track road stating PRIVATE ROAD, DEAD END. Its not so just ignore it.

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19.8 km

Glen Fruin Climb from Garelochhead

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600 foot switchback climb with double digit gradients.

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21.6 km

View of the Highlands

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Starting point for the hike. splendid views with good parking.

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21.6 km

Glen Fruin Road

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The secret to enjoying the fabulous views from the top of Glen Fruin is to pace yourself up the climb. The lower slopes are forgiving, however there is a wee …

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33.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

7.42 km

4.46 km

193 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

1.14 km

123 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

18°C

12°C

49 %

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Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Central

Helensburgh Central Station

Scenic Climb in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Glen Fruin

View of Glen Fruin Road

Glen Fruin Road

Glen Fruin Climb from Garelochhead

View of the Highlands

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