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Ardgowan Fishery Café – View of Clyde Valley and Cowal loop from Gourock

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Ardgowan Fishery Café – View of Clyde Valley and Cowal loop from Gourock

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4.7

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Ardgowan Fishery Café – View of Clyde Valley and Cowal loop from Gourock

07:02

25.7km

380m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.25 km

Pennyfern Staircase

Highlight • Forest

Because it's so green.

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5.83 km

Braeside Water Divide – Greenock Cut

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The Greenock Cut is a leat built to supply water from the reservoir to Greenock. It was built in the 19th century and features ingenious overflow valves which self-maintain the …

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6.60 km

Gate on the Path

Highlight • Structure

11.3 km

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe open for drinks, snacks and lunches.

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am–8pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8am–8pm

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18.4 km

Yellow Gorse

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Beautiful

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19.1 km

Papermill Road Car Park

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Small car park, can get busy.
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19.1 km

Greenock Cut Information Board

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Drive out illness
The Greenock Cut was opened in 1827. This aqueduct
- which you can walk alongside - supplied the people of Greenock with water. At that time, industry …

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19.5 km

View of Clyde Valley and Cowal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

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25.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

7.67 km

4.63 km

1.37 km

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

7.41 km

6.46 km

2.35 km

1.85 km

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Ardgowan Fishery Café – View of Clyde Valley and Cowal loop from Gourock

Pennyfern Staircase

Braeside Water Divide – Greenock Cut

Gate on the Path

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Yellow Gorse

Papermill Road Car Park

Greenock Cut Information Board

View of Clyde Valley and Cowal

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