Greenock Cut, Inverclyde

Glasgow Young Walkers Group

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Overview

Join Glasgow Young Walkers for a walk along the Greenock Cut, Inverclyde. As per Walkhighlands 'This classic circuit climbs over moorland, dotted with reservoirs, before heading along the Greenock Cut - a historic aqueduct which once kept the industries of Greenock supplied with water. The route gives stunning views over the Clyde estuary towards the Highlands.’

Sunday, 23 November 2025

Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:40 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:: 180m / 591ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-young-walkers-gyw/events/310977476/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

For more info on how to join see our Meetup page

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 27678 76259
Nearest postcode:: PA15 1PU
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Start time:: 10:40 am

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

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