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Holefarm And Cowdenknowes

Gate on the Path – View of Clyde Valley and Cowal loop from Greenock

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Holefarm And Cowdenknowes

Gate on the Path – View of Clyde Valley and Cowal loop from Greenock

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Gate on the Path – View of Clyde Valley and Cowal loop from Greenock

02:25

8.63km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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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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2.61 km

Braeside Water Divide – Greenock Cut

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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 …

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3.20 km

View over Greenock

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4

3.38 km

Gate on the Path

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5

3.91 km

View of Greenock from The Cut

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Mind the cattle and slow down for any walkers. Enjoy the views.

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6

3.94 km

Greenock Cut Spur to IBM

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MTB trail cutting off the Greenock Cut

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7.88 km

Reservoir Number 6

Lake

8

8.30 km

View of Clyde Valley and Cowal

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Lovely views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

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8.63 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.53 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

4.20 km

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