Start
11 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
56.00, -4.47 · rel 20115728
56.00, -4.47 · rel 20115728
John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1)
25,3 km from Balloch to Strathblane through alpine terrain and mountains.
Balloch
→
Strathblane
linear
25,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
34
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
2× summit
1× Attraction
War Memorial
monument ·
390 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Carbeth Hill
summit ·
209 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Walled Garden
Attraction ·
244 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Blair's Hill
summit ·
330 m off route
25,3 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
11 m
–
270 m
0 km
12,6 km
25,3 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
150 m elevation
Halfway
249 m elevation
Three quarters
258 m elevation
Finish
134 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1) is 25.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1) takes approximately 6h 18min to complete.
No, John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Balloch to Strathblane. Plan ahead for return transport.
John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1) starts at Balloch.
John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1) is maintained and managed by Green Action Trust.
Yes, John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 1) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.