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Henry Bell Monument – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh

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Henry Bell Monument – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh

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Henry Bell Monument – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh

02:16

8.81km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 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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1.68 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 1816, has been designated a Grade C-listed building by Historic Environment Scotland.

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1.89 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 you can scan for more details and/or to see the cycle paths around the Clyde sea lochs.

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5.71 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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5.94 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 varied history of Helensburgh and the surrounding area. It displays often untold stories revealed by local people that both residents and visitors can enjoy at their leisure.

There are a number of plinths with artefacts and text on them with a QR code, and more information and pictures on this website on the page titled Plinths. There are over one hundred plinths to fill and over time these will continue to tell the story of our area." Source: theoutdoormuseum.co.uk

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5.99 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 crossroads dominated by vehicles, it is now a pedestrian focused environment. Accessible seating, widened pavements and new surfaces have been installed to help promote outdoor activity and encourage greater footfall between the town centre and the seafront. The square also incorporates an ‘outdoor museum’ exhibiting artwork and artefacts from local history." Source: ourplace.scot/case-study/colquhoun-square

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6.74 km

Hermitage Park

Highlight • Rest Area

"The Park has recently completed a major renovation project since 2014 when the Friends of Hermitage Park in partnership with Argyll and Bute Council were awarded £2.33 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Parks for People, and funding raised elsewhere has provided a total budget of £3.7 million.

The project includes a pavilion which is now open with The Park Pavilion Café, toilets, and community room available for hire, a children’s playpark and community kitchen garden, disabled access throughout the park, a car park, and a year round programme of events." Source: destinationhelensburgh.org/hermitage-park, which contains more info about this lovely park.

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6.85 km

War Memorial Garden, Hermitage Park

Highlight • Structure

"The war memorial and memorial garden are set within Hermitage Park, a municipal park covering some 4.7 hectares. The memorial itself is a raised monument approached by steps and topped with a dome. It bears the names of the fallen of both World Wars. The memorial is set within a walled garden featuring yew trees and flower beds." Source: parksandgardens.org/places/war-memorial-garden-helensburgh

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8.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

3.18 km

1.67 km

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

2.88 km

1.29 km

192 m

Elevation

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Henry Bell Monument – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

Clyde Sea Lochs Trail Sign, Helensburgh

Henry Bell Monument

Helensburgh Outdoor Museum – John Muir Plinth

Colquhoun Square

Hermitage Park

War Memorial Garden, Hermitage Park

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