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Stony Descent – Balloch Marina loop from Balloch

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Stony Descent – Balloch Marina loop from Balloch

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Stony Descent – Balloch Marina loop from Balloch

02:24

25.9km

630m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.13 km for 24 m

After 1.21 km for 4 m

After 24.5 km for 4 m

After 24.5 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.33 km

Stony Descent

Highlight • Trail

Fast, bumpy descent with some scope to get some real speed! Take care.

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3.09 km

View of the Scottish Highlands

Highlight • Other

4.71 km

Gouk Hill Path Hike-a-Bike Section

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

June 24 - badly affected by fallen trees. A path of sorts has been formed to the left facing uphill (E>W) however it is very steep with a loaded bike. …

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7.13 km

View of Helensburgh and the Firth of Clyde

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

As you can see in the photos it's a good track so it's dry even after prolonged rain.

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13.4 km

The Hill House

Highlight • Historical Site

High on a hill in Helensburgh, overlooking the River Clyde, sits what is universally regarded as Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation.

The Hill House is a visually arresting mix …

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13.8 km

View of Gare Loch from Above Rhu

Highlight • Lake

Speedy gravel downhill from here

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19.1 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

This track boasts some fantastic views overlooking Loch Lomond.

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25.7 km

Balloch Marina

Highlight • Structure

Balloch is known as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. It's well-connected to Glasgow by train, making it a popular destination for a day trip. …

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25.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

4.22 km

3.47 km

2.97 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

8.37 km

6.04 km

2.54 km

345 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Stony Descent – Balloch Marina loop from Balloch

Stony Descent

View of the Scottish Highlands

Gouk Hill Path Hike-a-Bike Section

View of Helensburgh and the Firth of Clyde

The Hill House

View of Gare Loch from Above Rhu

View of Loch Lomond

Balloch Marina

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