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River Leven at Balloch – Balloch Marina loop from Dumbarton

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River Leven at Balloch – Balloch Marina loop from Dumbarton

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5.0

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River Leven at Balloch – Balloch Marina loop from Dumbarton

01:09

19.6km

80m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.95 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.81 km

River Leven at Balloch

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.87 km

Balloch Marina

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Balloch is known as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. It's well-connected to Glasgow by train, making it a popular destination for a day trip. …

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9.81 km

Loch Lomond Shores and SEA LIFE Aquarium

Highlight • Rest Area

The aquarium is quite nice for a rainy day. Otherwise the shops are rather average.

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9.88 km

View of Loch Lomond from Balloch

Highlight • Beach

The most southern point of Loch Lomond. Great views 'up the loch', with loads of cafes and pubs to explore in Balloch.

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10.0 km

Loch Lomond Waterfront Promenade

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Like a retail park. A bit disappointed

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10.0 km

Lomond Shores Leisure Complex

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This is a leisure complex built on the shores of Loch Lomond with plenty of places to eat and drink and lots of fun activities for the family including loch …

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.90 km

1.91 km

1.90 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

3.75 km

2.76 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

17°C

11°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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River Leven at Balloch – Balloch Marina loop from Dumbarton

River Leven at Balloch

Balloch Marina

Loch Lomond Shores and SEA LIFE Aquarium

View of Loch Lomond from Balloch

Loch Lomond Waterfront Promenade

Lomond Shores Leisure Complex

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