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Inverkip And Wemyss Bay

Ardgowan Fishery Café – Loch Thom loop from Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

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Inverkip And Wemyss Bay

Ardgowan Fishery Café – Loch Thom loop from Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

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Ardgowan Fishery Café – Loch Thom loop from Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

00:49

8.39km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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93 m

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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373 m

Loch Thom

Highlight • Lake

Loch Thom is now a reservoir that has supplied water to the town of Greenock since 1827. The loch is also used for sport fishing and is popular for walking and cycling.

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1.12 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Structure

Loch Thom is a reservoir which has supplied drinking water to Greenock and the surrounding area since 1827. It's a popular fishing venue and pretty area for a walk.

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1.12 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Natural Monument

Loch Thom is a C-shaped freshwater lake that was turned into a reservoir in 1827 to provide a water supply to the nearby town of Greenock via a long aqueduct …

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1.88 km

Overton Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Gravel access road heading back down towards the Greenock Cut visitors' centre

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3.78 km

Reservoirs 3, 4 & 5 Gravel Route

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This is where to leave track at kink in track to go via reservoirs 3, 4 & 5.
Minoir navigation error to avoid: the path further down the track shown …

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5.79 km

View of Snow-Capped Mountains from Greenock Cut Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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6.14 km

View of Greenock Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

3.59 km

798 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

798 m

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

16°C

12°C

66 %

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Ardgowan Fishery Café – Loch Thom loop from Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Loch Thom

Loch Thom

Loch Thom

Overton Road

Reservoirs 3, 4 & 5 Gravel Route

View of Snow-Capped Mountains from Greenock Cut Trail

View of Greenock Cut

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