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Colquhoun Square – Henry Bell Monument loop from Helensburgh Central

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Colquhoun Square – Henry Bell Monument loop from Helensburgh Central

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Colquhoun Square – Henry Bell Monument loop from Helensburgh Central

00:31

4.95km

20m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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60 m

Helensburgh Central Station

Highlight • Rest Area

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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267 m

Colquhoun Square

Highlight • Settlement

"Colquhoun Square has been designed to create a town centre with attractive, usable and flexible public space which supports community events, festivals and markets. While previously the area was a …

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3.77 km

Helensburgh Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Promenades tend to be fast sections, flat and smooth, it is easy to pick speed up. Be careful as this is also a popular location for the public also. Make …

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4.42 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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4.52 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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4.52 km

It's a Path, Not a Destination Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

4.56 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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4.65 km

Helensburgh Outdoor Museum – John Muir Plinth

Highlight • Structure

"Helensburgh’s Outdoor Museum is an awarding winning museum situated in the centre of Helensburgh in Colquohoun Square. It is an accessible museum that explores, celebrates and displays the rich and …

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4.95 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.03 km

1.56 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

1.11 km

216 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Colquhoun Square – Henry Bell Monument loop from Helensburgh Central

Helensburgh Central Station

Colquhoun Square

Helensburgh Promenade

Henry Bell Monument

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

It's a Path, Not a Destination Sculpture

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Helensburgh Outdoor Museum – John Muir Plinth

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