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View of Gourock Promenade – McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal loop from Gourock

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View of Gourock Promenade – McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal loop from Gourock

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View of Gourock Promenade – McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal loop from Gourock

02:33

9.88km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Victorian cast-iron drinking fountain

Highlight • Monument

This cast-iron Victorian-style fountain most likely originates from the Saracen Foundry in Glasgow, Scotland, which was world-renowned for its ornate public fountains. This type of fountain was often erected by temperance movements in Great Britain in the second half of the 19th century. Similar models can be found in various locations, for example in Bristol or Hexham. The construction consists of ornate cast-iron columns supporting a roof over a central basin.

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1.78 km

View of Gourock Promenade

Highlight • Trail

There's an enjoyable promenade to ride on here, flat surface, fairly quick going. In warmer summer months many people will be walking along here. Use a bell on your bike

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2.03 km

Royal Gourock Yacht Club

Highlight • Harbor

The Royal Yacht Club in Gourock is a traditional club that has united sailing and yachting enthusiasts along the picturesque coast of the Firth of Clyde for decades. Gourock, a charming port town in Scotland, offers ideal conditions for sailors: sheltered bays, impressive coastal landscapes, and open waters that hold exciting challenges for both beginners and experienced skippers.

The Royal Yacht Club is known for its regattas, which take place regularly in the summer and attract sailors from various regions. The weekend regattas and the annual summer competitions are particularly popular, allowing members to demonstrate their navigation and sailing skills. In addition to the sporting aspect, the club places great importance on community spirit and maritime traditions.

The clubhouse, with a view of the extensive coastline, offers not only a meeting place for members but also a cozy ambiance for social events. Courses, youth programs, and sailing lessons are also part of the offerings, thereby promoting the next generation and keeping the sailing culture in the region alive.

A visit to Gourock and the Royal Yacht Club provides an authentic maritime experience and makes it clear why this area has been a center of Scottish sailing for generations.

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2.39 km

Welcome to the Gourock Information Board (Cloch Road)

Highlight • Rest Area

Many interesting pieces of information about Gourock. There is also historical information included.

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5.05 km

Cloch Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

keep an eye out for the Dolphins

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5.54 km

Otters on the Gourock Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

The promenade in Gourock on Scotland's west coast not only offers picturesque views across the Firth of Clyde, but is also a surprisingly good spot for observing otters in the wild. Especially in the early morning hours or towards evening, when the strollers become fewer and the water is calmer, the shy animals occasionally show themselves close to the shore.

Otters move skillfully between the rocks, diving for crabs, small fish, and mussels, often leaving behind only small rings of ripples that betray their presence. With a little patience and binoculars, you can watch the animals glide elegantly through the water or take a short break on a rock.

The promenade itself offers ample seating and an unobstructed view of the bay, making it a popular spot for nature lovers and photographers. Those who are lucky may experience a quiet, almost magical spectacle of nature here – an otter leisurely making its rounds in the evening light.

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6.99 km

McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Structure

A ferry departs every 20-30 minutes. western-ferries.co.uk
On some days, queues can form on the road. However, pedestrians can usually always get on board. Tickets can be purchased online in advance.

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8.75 km

Abandoned Lido at Helensburgh Waterfront

Highlight • Natural

9.88 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.26 km

1.68 km

872 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.55 km

1.00 km

322 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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View of Gourock Promenade – McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal loop from Gourock

Victorian cast-iron drinking fountain

View of Gourock Promenade

Royal Gourock Yacht Club

Welcome to the Gourock Information Board (Cloch Road)

Cloch Lighthouse

Otters on the Gourock Coast

McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal

Abandoned Lido at Helensburgh Waterfront

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