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John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane)

Hiking Hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 29.80 km
Elevation gain 867 m
Elevation loss 790 m
Altitude minimum 8 m
Altitude maximum 277 m
Altitude Start 11 m
Altitude End 88 m
Estimated hiking time 9 h 30 min
Difficulty Hard

29.80 km loop hiking starting from Balloch. Elevation gain is 867 m, with altitude ranging from 8 m to 277 m. Estimated time: 9 h 30 min. Starting town: Balloch (Alba / Scotland, Royaume-Uni).

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 305 m across 6.72 km, with an average slope of 4.5%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 14.60 km): +275 m over 6.31 km, average slope 4.4%
  • Climb 2 (at km 19.06 km): +30 m over 410 m, average slope 7.3%

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