John Muir Way (Helensburgh to Balloch)
About this route
John Muir Way (Helensburgh to Balloch) is a 14.5 km National Hiking hiking route running from Helensburgh to Balloch.
At 14.5 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours and 13 minutes.
This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back. 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.
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