Helensburgh & Clyde Sea Lochs
Scotland's Adventure CoastDon’t miss the opportunity to visit Helensburgh. The seaside resort is a wonderful place to explore. With elegant, broad, tree-lined avenues, piers, a promenade, shops and eateries galore, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this refined Scottish town.
There’s also a rich heritage to discover, from the town’s notable residents to its world-class architecture. What’s more, Helensburgh is easy to reach by train from Glasgow, taking just 40 minutes.
So for a great day out, make your way to Helensburgh and discover the town’s fascinating history and heritage.
Check out, Hill House's fabulous architecture, arts and crafts textiles and furniture. There are also some fine gardens to explore near Helensburgh, including Geilston and Glenarn, as well as some wonderful walking to be done along the shores of the Clyde Sea Lochs.
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With elegant tree-lined avenues, a promenade, independent shops and eateries galore, there’s something for everyone.
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CLYDE SEA LOCHS
Enjoy a fascinating journey of discovery around the shores of the Firth of Clyde and its beautiful sea lochs; Gare Loch and Loch Long
KILCREGGAN
Enjoy walks, quiet cycling roads, rocky shores and open sea views and the ferry to Gourock from a historic pier.
CARDROSS
Explore the charming village and its castle ruins, dating back to 1329, where King Robert the Bruce is believed to have died.
TARBET & ARROCHAR
The villages of Tarbet and Arrochar are within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, at the gateway to the Argyll Forest Park, and at the foot of the Arrochar Alps.
Discover the heritage and history of Helensburgh
Helensburgh is a wonderful destination to visit. There is a rich heritage to discover, from the town’s notable residents to its world-class architecture.
Six ways this Loch Lomond village will give you a Luss for life!
Luss sits in the heart of the Loch Lomond area and encapsulates all that is special about Scotland. Picturesque, historic and ready access to the loch itself
Planning your journey
Follow the traditional road route into Argyll & the Isles along the A82 as far as Dunbarton, Balloch and Loch Lomond.
You can continue by either following the A814 along the Clyde from Dumbarton to Helensburgh. Alternatively, you follow the A814 northwards to Arrochar with a detour on the B833 to explore the stunning Rosneath peninsula. The A817 linking Loch Lomond to Garelochhead is a stunning drive in either direction offering panoramic views to the east and west.
A fun way to travel is on the passenger ferry service across the Clyde estuary that links Gourock, Kilcreggan and Helensburgh. It's a 15 minute crossing from Gourock to Kilcreggan and 25 minutes from Kilcreggan to Helensburgh. Services from Gourock link into trains from Glasgow Central Station and there are up to a dozen crossings a day, making the ferry a handy link for anyone planning to explore the Rosneath peninsula
Or why not access Helensburgh via Scotrail's West Highland Line, or by West Coast Motors, and finally by walking the Three Lochs Way or using cycle routes.
