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John Muir Way (Helensburgh to Balloch)

Hiking Easy Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 14.47 km
Elevation gain 430 m
Elevation loss 424 m
Altitude minimum 5 m
Altitude maximum 266 m
Altitude Start 5 m
Altitude End 11 m
Estimated hiking time 4 h 10 min
Difficulty Easy

14.47 km loop hiking starting from Helensburgh. Elevation gain is 430 m, with altitude ranging from 5 m to 266 m. Estimated time: 4 h 10 min. Starting town: Helensburgh (Alba / Scotland, Royaume-Uni).

This hike includes 1 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 296 m across 4.85 km, with an average slope of 6.1%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 7.84 km): +296 m over 4.85 km, average slope 6.1%

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