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Henry Bell Monument – Helensburgh Pier loop from Rhu

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Henry Bell Monument – Helensburgh Pier loop from Rhu

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Henry Bell Monument – Helensburgh Pier loop from Rhu

01:11

10.8km

170m

Running

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

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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3.81 km

Clyde Sea Lochs Trail Sign, Helensburgh

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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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3.93 km

Henry Bell Monument

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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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4.02 km

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

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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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4.05 km

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

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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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4.20 km

Helensburgh Pier

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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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4.43 km

Helensburgh Central Station

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Be it from Edinburgh, Glasgow or one of the other 33 stations on the way to Helensburgh Central, you can take your bike on the train if you want to …

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4.66 km

The Tower

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7.76 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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10.8 km

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Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

2.08 km

1.94 km

416 m

105 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

1.67 km

1.65 km

1.54 km

664 m

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Henry Bell Monument – Helensburgh Pier loop from Rhu

Clyde Sea Lochs Trail Sign, Helensburgh

Henry Bell Monument

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Helensburgh Pier

Helensburgh Central Station

The Tower

Glenan Burn Cup and Ring Marked Stone

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