We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The Greenock Cut is a historic aqueduct, built 1827, which supplied water to the population and industries of Greenock.
Our walk takes us alongside the aqueduct enjoying stunning views over the Clyde estuary and hills beyond before dropping down to Shielhill Glen. The walk takes us to a very pretty boardwalk path following the river through woodland round the Leapmoor Loop. We can then stop at the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park visitors centre to learn about the history of the Greenock Cut. Our return takes us over moorland dotted with reservoirs.
This is a very interesting and varied walk.
This walk has about 130m ascent and good paths throughout although they can be muddy following rain. The boardwalk round the Leapmoor Loop has no handrail and is uneven in parts.
Toilets at Morrisons on B7054 before reaching start point and also at the visitors centre halfway along route.
For carshare meet at Livingston North train station 8.30am
Walk start at 2 Papermill Road carpark PA16 9JZ 10.00am
Start can be reached by train from Drumfrochar station, Greenock.
Livingston North train station
2 Papermill Road parking. Overton, Greenock.
