John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1)

John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1) is a 25.3 km National Hiking hiking route.

At 25.3 km, this is a challenging full-day or multi-stage hike. At an average pace, the route takes roughly 5 hours and 37 minutes to complete.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. The trail is officially waymarked as JMW, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This route is part of the National Walking Network (NWN) — a flagship trail maintained to national standards, often following scenic or historically significant corridors.