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Greenock Central

Ardgowan Fishery Café – Loch Thom loop from Drumfrochar

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Greenock Central

Ardgowan Fishery Café – Loch Thom loop from Drumfrochar

Moderate

5.0

(3)

26

hikers

Ardgowan Fishery Café – Loch Thom loop from Drumfrochar

04:27

16.1km

270m

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: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

943 m

Papermill Road Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Small car park, can get busy.
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2

952 m

Greenock Cut Information Board

Highlight • Other

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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3

11.6 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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11.9 km

Compensation Reservoir

Lake

5

12.7 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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6

13.4 km

Overton Road

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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14.4 km

Reservoir Number 6

Lake

8

14.8 km

View of Clyde Valley and Cowal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

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B

16.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

5.17 km

1.78 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.48 km

3.67 km

3.30 km

849 m

582 m

173 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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