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Rhu And Shandon

View of Loch Lomond – Old Luss Road loop from Rhu

Rhu And Shandon

View of Loch Lomond – Old Luss Road loop from Rhu

Moderate

7

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View of Loch Lomond – Old Luss Road loop from Rhu

01:28

23.5km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 8.63 km for 717 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

3.59 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

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2

3.72 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

8.82 km

View of Helensburgh and the Firth of Clyde

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

As you can see in the photos it's a good track so it's dry even after prolonged rain.

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4

9.34 km

View of the Firth of Clyde

Highlight • Lake

Nice climb up stoneymalloan hill.

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5

10.7 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Halfway between the southern end of Loch Lomond and the River Clyde, this clearing offers water views on both sides. An achievable walk from Helensburg and Balloch, it's a fun hike that can be completed in a few hours.

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6

11.0 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

This track boasts some fantastic views overlooking Loch Lomond.

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7

14.4 km

Old Luss Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old Luss road is a road that takes you through the golf course. It is a very nice walk. I didn’t even notice I was walking up the hill. The …

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8

19.6 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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23.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.59 km

6.98 km

6.79 km

1.61 km

369 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

7.20 km

3.41 km

596 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

11°C

4°C

52 %

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