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Ducks on Loch Lomond – Balloch Marina loop from Jordanhill

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Ducks on Loch Lomond – Balloch Marina loop from Jordanhill

Moderate

4.6

(5)

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Ducks on Loch Lomond – Balloch Marina loop from Jordanhill

03:01

58.3km

150m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 123 m for 10 m

After 4.43 km for 19 m

After 13.4 km for 12 m

After 58.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.3 km

Paton's Place

Highlight • Cafe

A small cafe/coffee shop. An ideal place to stop on your bike with outdoor seating available.

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20.8 km

River Leven at Dumbarton

Highlight • River

22.7 km

Pedestrian Bridge in Open Fields

Highlight • Bridge

23.4 km

River Leven

Lake

29.4 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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29.8 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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46.3 km

Forth & Clyde Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Slight diversion in place on to the north bank path whilst the towpath is being upgraded as you come out of Clydebank heading back towards Glasgow as of 7/3/24

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51.7 km

Bankies Bike Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Standing on the banks of the Forth and Clyde canal in Clydebank is 'Bankies Bike' sculpture, a giant statue designed by artist John Crosby. The Forth and Clyde canal towpath …

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58.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.7 km

4.15 km

2.64 km

977 m

597 m

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

18.2 km

555 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Ducks on Loch Lomond – Balloch Marina loop from Jordanhill

Paton's Place

River Leven at Dumbarton

Pedestrian Bridge in Open Fields

Ducks on Loch Lomond

Balloch Marina

Forth & Clyde Canal Towpath

Bankies Bike Sculpture

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