The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Rhu

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The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Rhu

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The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Rhu

02:52

10.5km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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2.36 km

Bench With Sea View

Highlight • Viewpoint

A bench for a picnick break with a view to the sea.

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3.00 km

Glenan Burn Cup and Ring Marked Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

A sacred stone covered in bronze age ring and cup markings, as well as more recent graffiti. Its location near a spring may be meaningful, but its original purpose has …

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3.87 km

Blackhill Plantation

Forest

4.38 km

The Hill House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hill House was designed and built for the publisher Walter Blackie between 1902-1904. The house was the brainchild of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret, who created …

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6.14 km

Colquhoun Square

Highlight • Settlement

"Colquhoun Square has been designed to create a town centre with attractive, usable and flexible public space which supports community events, festivals and markets. While previously the area was a …

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6.32 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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6.45 km

Helensburgh Outdoor Museum – John Muir Plinth

Highlight • Structure

"Helensburgh’s Outdoor Museum is an awarding winning museum situated in the centre of Helensburgh in Colquohoun Square. It is an accessible museum that explores, celebrates and displays the rich and …

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6.66 km

James Street Community Garden

Highlight • Natural

"The garden, which was developed from a derelict children’s playground, is an area for locals to relax and enjoy amongst all sorts of plantlife." Source: helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/18718961.pictures-james-street-community-garden-plant-sale
The community garden even has its own Facebook page: facebook.com/Jamesstreetgarden/?locale=en_GB

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6.97 km

Clyde Sea Lochs Trail Sign, Helensburgh

Highlight • Trail

Interesting information about Helensburgh, such as its history and local heroes as well as the surrounding wildlife, can be found on this sign. Furthermore, there are two QR codes that …

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10.5 km

End point

Hotel

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