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Perch Cafe – View of Garelochhead loop from Helensburgh Upper

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Perch Cafe – View of Garelochhead loop from Helensburgh Upper

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Perch Cafe – View of Garelochhead loop from Helensburgh Upper

01:41

27.2km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

Greenfield Wood

Forest

13.2 km

Perch Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely friendly cafe to refuel and have a wee rest. Great coffee, good food and cake.

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13.6 km

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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25.8 km

It's a Path, Not a Destination Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

25.8 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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25.8 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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26.0 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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26.0 km

Helensburgh Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

A fantastic shop with really great accessories and run by a wonderful owner.

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27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

5.20 km

4.96 km

851 m

741 m

368 m

143 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

6.77 km

147 m

113 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

19°C

15°C

74 %

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Perch Cafe – View of Garelochhead loop from Helensburgh Upper

Perch Cafe

View of Garelochhead

Henry Bell Monument

It's a Path, Not a Destination Sculpture

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Helensburgh Pier

Helensburgh Cycles

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