Best walks to or from Greenock
Renfrewshire · Scotland
MapSet out on beautiful walks that start or end at the centre of Greenock.
Alternatively, view walks near Greenock by train.
Largs Station to Greenock Central Station
Gourock Station to Greenock Central Station
Recommended: all the coastal views were wonderful. A mostly gorgeous coastal walk along the off-road esplanade beside the Clyde Estuary, using an official cycle track from the station to avoid the first main-road section and railway steps. There are some stretches on the pavement of the main road and a more industrial section past the container terminal. Views across to Helensburgh.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Greenock Central Station to Port Glasgow Station
The views are wonderful. A straightforward route following the Clyde Coastal Path for most of the way: pleasant tarmac paths overlooking the Clyde estuary and with a less pleasant middle third diverting inland along the busy A8 on a wide pavement past dry docks and a marina. Follows the Clyde Coastal Path. Passes the old sugar warehouses, relics of the area's shipbuilding and shipping heritage.
Warnings: The middle third runs along the busy A8 dual carriageway; a wide pavement is provided but the going is not pleasant. A busy dual carriageway crossing near Port Glasgow (pedestrian crossing provided).
Walk details: Slow Ways.