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56.10, -4.73 · rel 1756632
56.10, -4.73 · rel 1756632
Three Lochs Way
54,1 km from Balloch to Inveruglas through alpine terrain and mountains.
Balloch
→
Inveruglas
linear
54,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 17 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× monument
1× ruins
6× summit
1× Attraction
Flywheel and Anvil
monument ·
on the route
54,1 km
100%
Bust of Logie Baird
monument ·
34 m off route
54,1 km
100%
St Bride's Chapel
ruins ·
83 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Bicentenary Celtic Cross
monument ·
116 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Gouk Hill
summit ·
128 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Celtic Cross
monument ·
144 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Helensburgh War Memorial
monument ·
174 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Tom Buidhe
summit ·
182 m off route
54,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
201 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Henry Bell Obelisk
monument ·
250 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Croggan Hill
summit ·
285 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Ben Bouie
summit ·
337 m off route
54,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
368 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Walled Garden
Attraction ·
380 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Dubh Chnoc
summit ·
425 m off route
54,1 km
100%
John Logie Baird Bust
monument ·
470 m off route
54,1 km
100%
Killoeter
summit ·
473 m off route
54,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Three Lochs Way is 54.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Three Lochs Way takes approximately 13h 27min to complete.
No, Three Lochs Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Balloch to Inveruglas. Plan ahead for return transport.
Three Lochs Way starts at Balloch.
Three Lochs Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Three Lochs Way is maintained and managed by Helensburgh & District Access Trust.
Yes, Three Lochs Way is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.