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View of the Highlands – Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Upper

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View of the Highlands – Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Upper

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View of the Highlands – Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Upper

02:45

56.0km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 42.0 km for 1.48 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.39 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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2

8.81 km

'No Wars' Graffiti on Faslane Beach

Highlight • Monument

Nice spot for a snack stop on a hot day

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12.7 km

Greenfield Wood

Forest

4

18.0 km

Glen Mallan Jetty (Royal Navy Ammunition Pier)

Highlight • Structure

Glen Mallan jetty supports the Royal Navy’s surface fleet in loading and unloading ammunition

Tip by

5

24.2 km

View of The Cobbler

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cobbler - also known as Ben Arthur - has the most distinctive outline of any mountain in the Southern Highlands and makes a fantastic shorter hillwalk

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6

25.3 km

Route Along Loch Long to Arrochar

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful route on a quiet road. Cycling through the Faslane base feels a bit eerie

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7

41.6 km

View of the Highlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Starting point for the hike. splendid views with good parking.

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8

41.6 km

Glen Fruin Road

Highlight • Climb

The secret to enjoying the fabulous views from the top of Glen Fruin is to pace yourself up the climb. The lower slopes are forgiving, however there is a wee …

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B

56.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

12.9 km

12.1 km

4.59 km

195 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

6.91 km

125 m

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