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River Leven at Balloch – River Leven loop from Drymen

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River Leven at Balloch – River Leven loop from Drymen

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River Leven at Balloch – River Leven loop from Drymen

02:44

46.4km

290m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.9 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

208 m

The Clachan Inn, Drymen

Highlight • Pub

Boasting the impressive title of being Scotland's first licensed pub, The Clachan Inn, nestled in the idyllic village of Drymen, has proudly served patrons since its establishment in 1734.

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2

12.9 km

Balloch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wee run despite a flat tyre

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3

13.0 km

River Leven at Balloch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Leven (Uisge Leamhna in Gaelic) is a stretch of water in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, flowing from Loch Lomond in the North to the River Clyde in the South. The river is about 6 miles (10 kilometres) long.

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4

14.7 km

Waterside View

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

18.7 km

River Leven

Lake

6

21.6 km

River Leven

Highlight • River

Lovely riverside path to make fairly quick progress between Balloch on Glasgow.

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7

29.3 km

Loch Lomond Pier

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8

29.9 km

Loch Lomond Shore and Lady of the Lake Steamboat

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

31.2 km

Ducks on Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

People come to feed ducks here as well as seagulls. The ducks are so used to people that you can stand next to them and they do not even flinch. Feel free to bring bread. 😊

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46.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

16.2 km

9.05 km

1.59 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

8.34 km

193 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 31 May

17°C

12°C

96 %

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