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Greenock West And Cardwell Bay

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

Mountain biking trails

Greenock West And Cardwell Bay

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

Moderate

6

riders

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

03:32

46.2km

590m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 202 m

After 46.1 km for 202 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

815 m

View of Gourock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Still riding on the cycleway on the esplanade, the view looking back to Gourock is a nice sight

Tip by

2

3.76 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

Tip by

3

5.24 km

Gourock to Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the ferry that takes you to the north side of Dunoon. National Cycle Route 75 (NC75) is part of the ferry route

Tip by

11.2 km

Beach

Beach

16.5 km

Hill Wood

Forest

18.4 km

Leapmoor Forest

Forest

7

19.7 km

Kelly Cut

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat mountain bike ride that starts at Loch Thom Visitor Centre and runs to top of Weymss Bay where you can drop downhill if you like and climb back up …

Tip by

8

36.9 km

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe open for drinks, snacks and lunches.

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

Tip by

9

37.1 km

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.

Tip by

39.7 km

Reservoir Number 6

Lake

11

40.1 km

View of Clyde Valley and Cowal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

Tip by

12

44.7 km

Buoy on Greenock West Esplanade

Highlight • Monument

The ships anchor is one of the features you see while riding along the esplanade approaching Greenock West. Dog walkers & plenty people also use this walkway, but it is wide enough for everyone

Tip by

B

46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

13.9 km

6.51 km

5.54 km

3.53 km

1.05 km

378 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

10.8 km

6.77 km

6.39 km

2.57 km

1.15 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 12 October

17°C

8°C

93 %

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