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Loch Thom – Ardgowan Fishery Café loop from Greenock

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Holefarm And Cowdenknowes

Loch Thom – Ardgowan Fishery Café loop from Greenock

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Loch Thom – Ardgowan Fishery Café loop from Greenock

02:02

7.24km

150m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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70 m

Papermill Road Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Small car park, can get busy.
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80 m

Greenock Cut Information Board

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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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824 m

Reservoir Number 6

Lake

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2.59 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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2.59 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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3.62 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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3.90 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.

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8

5.41 km

Overton Road

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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6.83 km

View of Clyde Valley and Cowal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

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7.24 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

196 m

111 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

196 m

< 100 m

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