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Balloch Castle – Balloch Castle Walled Garden loop from Helensburgh Upper

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Balloch Castle – Balloch Castle Walled Garden loop from Helensburgh Upper

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Balloch Castle – Balloch Castle Walled Garden loop from Helensburgh Upper

01:45

27.4km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.6 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.75 km

Duck Bay, Loch Lomond

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A great place to eat or stay

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11.8 km

The River Leven (Uisge Leamhna in Gaelic) is a stretch of water in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, flowing from Loch Lomond in the North to the River Clyde in the South. The river is about 6 miles (10 kilometres) long.

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11.9 km

Balloch Bridge

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Nice wee run despite a flat tyre

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12.5 km

View of the southern shore of Loch Lomond

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This is a lovely view from the very southern banks of Loch Lomond, Great Britain's largest body of freshwater. From here, the loch stretches nearly 23 miles (37 km) into …

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13.2 km

Beach

13.8 km

Balloch Castle

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Balloch Castle Country Park affords wonderful views over Loch Lomond. The park comprises 200 acres (80 ha) of semi-rural ornamental woodland, parks, gardens, meadows, and shoreline. The castle itself is closed but still a fine building to admire.

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14.5 km

Balloch Castle Walled Garden

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The walled garden was part of the Balloch Castle estate. It fell into disrepair but was restored with Heritage Lottery funding. It's a beautiful place for a walk.

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15.3 km

Ducks on Loch Lomond

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People come to feed ducks here as well as seagulls. The ducks are so used to people that you can stand next to them and they do not even flinch. Feel free to bring bread. 😊

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19.0 km

View of Loch Lomond

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Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch which crosses the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain by surface area. The loch contains …

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27.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

4.28 km

3.29 km

924 m

380 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

4.18 km

521 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

8°C

94 %

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Balloch Castle – Balloch Castle Walled Garden loop from Helensburgh Upper

Duck Bay, Loch Lomond

River Leven at Balloch

Balloch Bridge

View of the southern shore of Loch Lomond

Balloch Castle

Balloch Castle Walled Garden

Ducks on Loch Lomond

View of Loch Lomond

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