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Livingston Group

We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

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.

Sunday, 28 April 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

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.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03703 68630
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Livingston North train station

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 26647 74876
Nearest postcode:
PA16 9JZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

2 Papermill Road parking. Overton, Greenock.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking