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 flow using a bucket as a counterweight to open or close overflow gates in the main channel. This is the water divide above Braeside where water is channelled off to serve that area of the town.
The Greenock Cut path is a very popular walking (cycling and horse riding is also allowed) trail that follows the cut from the visitor centre in a big loop of the hillside.

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Best Hikes to Braeside Water Divide – Greenock Cut

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1. Loch Thom & Dunrod Hill Moors loop from Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

10.6km

02:49

100m

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Gate on the Path – Ardgowan Fishery Cafe loop from Gourock

25.2km

06:52

360m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gate on the Path – View of Greenock from The Cut loop from Drumfrochar

17.0km

04:32

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 170 m

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Location: Inverkip And Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Loch Thom

Gourock Bay

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

Cloch Lighthouse

Brisbane Glen Road

Gryffe Reservoir

Greenock Cut Information Board

Gourock Waterfront

Dunrod Hill

View from Tower Hill

McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal

Ashton Esplanade

Braeside Water Divide – Greenock Cut

1. Loch Thom & Dunrod Hill Moors loop from Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

2. Gate on the Path – Ardgowan Fishery Cafe loop from Gourock

3. Gate on the Path – View of Greenock from The Cut loop from Drumfrochar

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