Gourock Bay – Lunderston Bay loop from Hillington West

Gourock Bay – Lunderston Bay loop from Hillington West

Moderate

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Gourock Bay – Lunderston Bay loop from Hillington West

03:48

83.6km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. 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 36.3 km for 56 m

After 52.3 km for 283 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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30.3 km

Port Glasgow Sea Terminal

Highlight • Structure

Newly finished sea terminal.

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35.6 km

Gourock Bay

Highlight • Settlement

Working fishing village on the Clyde with a regular ferry. A good spot to stop and watch the boats with some refuelling options.

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36.3 km

Gourock Railway Station

Highlight • Settlement

Be aware the cycle lane goes through the railway station reception and along the platform.

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37.7 km

Gourock Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views on a nice day and smooth flat cycle paths, watch out for dog walkers who ignore the lanes though!

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39.0 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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41.0 km

The Cloch Lighthouse, created in 1797 by Thomas Smith and Robert Stevenson, features a round tower with triangular windows and added foghorns. Back then, the light's lenses floated in mercury and were turned by hand. Today, it's automated.

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42.5 km

Lunderston Bay

Highlight • Rest Area

Glasgow's closest sandy beach!

It surprised me but there was a wee bike repair station there as well as working public toilets.

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58.6 km

The Shipbuilders Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Shipbuilders affectionately known as the Skelpies stand 33 feet and weighing 14 ton are by the well renowned artist John McKenna and made in his Ayrshire studio.
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