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River Leven – The Bowline Linear Park loop from Cardross

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River Leven – The Bowline Linear Park loop from Cardross

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River Leven – The Bowline Linear Park loop from Cardross

04:42

79.9km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 44.4 km for 2.71 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.81 km

River Leven

Highlight • River

Wide paths on both sides of the bridge!

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12.8 km

The Bowline Linear Park

Highlight • Cycleway

This the new section of cycle path at Bowling Harbour this now goes over top of the shops below Magic cycles is worth a visit good stop for a coffee

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13.2 km

Bowling Basin Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

32.8 km

Newark Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

It seems a bit out of place amongst all of the ship building industry nearby but sure enough, it's a well preserved castle from the mid-1400s.

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47.2 km

Kilcreggan Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you want to use the KilcregganGourock ferry check if it's running. It depends on the weather and I think wind in particular.

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60.1 km

View of Garelochhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

61.0 km

Greenfield Wood

Forest

72.2 km

Henry Bell Monument

Highlight • Monument

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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72.4 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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79.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

23.3 km

17.1 km

9.75 km

4.20 km

641 m

303 m

Surfaces

65.7 km

9.18 km

4.57 km

359 m

101 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

16°C

12°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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River Leven – The Bowline Linear Park loop from Cardross

River Leven

The Bowline Linear Park

Bowling Basin Locks

Newark Castle

Kilcreggan Pier

View of Garelochhead

Henry Bell Monument

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

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