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Greenock West And Cardwell Bay

Loch Thom – The Kelly Cut loop from Fort Matilda

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Greenock West And Cardwell Bay

Loch Thom – The Kelly Cut loop from Fort Matilda

Moderate

4.0

(3)

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Loch Thom – The Kelly Cut loop from Fort Matilda

02:27

29.2km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 202 m

After 26.4 km for 60 m

After 29.1 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.29 km

Gryffe Valley Way to Old Largs Road via Lakes Road

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Probably best done West to East. First section is gravel path mostly downhill, from concrete structure at reservoir it's tarmac then farm track. Farm track goes through some large pens …

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11.9 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Loch Thom, and perfect for a little paddle if it’s warm enough! Great place for a picnic.

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12.6 km

Gryffe Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

13.0 km

Gryfe Reservoir Southern Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lovely smooth tarmac from the main road, then some undulating gravel past the lochs before rejoining a lovely single track road.

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21.1 km

The Kelly Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice remote path which makes it feel like you are miles from anywhere!

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21.3 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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21.6 km

Compensation Reservoir

Lake

24.1 km

Reservoir Number 6

Lake

24.9 km

Papermill Road Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Small car park, can get busy.
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29.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

7.97 km

7.92 km

1.17 km

378 m

115 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

11.6 km

4.61 km

250 m

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

10°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Loch Thom – The Kelly Cut loop from Fort Matilda

Gryffe Valley Way to Old Largs Road via Lakes Road

Loch Thom

Gryffe Reservoir

Gryfe Reservoir Southern Gravel Trail

The Kelly Cut

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Papermill Road Car Park

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