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Battery Park sits on the banks of the River Clyde and has a stunning view to the mountains of Argyll. It's become a very popular place with local joggers and dog walkers, plus it is also a favourite for mums and dads and grannies and granddads to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon with the smalls. There is also disabled access, ample car parking and a children's adventure play area housed on sand.Address : Eldon St, Greenock PA16 7QG, UK
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Lyle HillLyle Hill at the West End of Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, has scenic viewpoints accessible from Lyle Road which was constructed in 1879–1880 and named after Provost Abram Lyle, well known as a sugar refiner. The hill's highest point is Craigs Top at 426 feet above sea level, and before the road was constructed the hill was known as the Craigs, or as the Bingens .
The Free French Memorial CrossA conspicuous white-painted monument on Lyle Hill in Greenock, the Free French Memorial was designed and built by the officers and men of the wartime French Naval Base at Greenock and takes the form of a Cross of Lorraine, the symbol of the Free French Forces. To commemorate their effort and loss of life, this memorial was unveiled in 1946. The memorial is in the shape of the Cross of Lorraine with an anchor at the bottom.
Darroch ParkA beautiful park which was suitable for all ages. Here young children can enjoy the pets corner and substantial play area, while mum and dad can enjoy the array of plants and shrubs in the walled garden. The upper park has a large area which contains two grass football parks, a cricket square, and pavilion with changing facilities.
Granny Kempock StoneGranny Kempock Stone stands on a cliff behind Kempock Street, the main shopping street in Gourock, Scotland. The stone, or menhir, is grey mica schist and of indeterminate origin, but it has been suggested that it is an old altar to the pagan god Baal, or a memorial to an ancient battle.
Inverclyde Leisure Gourock Outdoor PoolA beautiful pool terrace with truly stunning vistas, and improved disabled access with street level parking, Gourock Pool offers a first class leisure experience. Enjoy open air swimming in their salt water pool, heated to 29 ºC and then get a feel for the summer on their terraced area or the traditional patio all with spectacular views of the Clyde Estuary.
Greenock CemeteryGreenock cemetery is a large site situated close to the centre of the town, which lies on the River Clyde. It comprises 80 acre sloping, wooded site with a wide assortment of finely carved, primarily 19th and 20th century gravestones in mainly classical or Gothic styles and in a variety of types, including Celtic crosses and obelisks. It is one of the largest and oldest in the UK.
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InverclydeInverclyde is one of 32 council areas used for local government in Scotland. It is one of the smallest in terms of area and population. It borders the North Ayrshire and Renfrewshire council areas, and is otherwise surrounded by the Firth of Clyde.
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For more information about Battery Park, visit : https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/news/2017/nov/battery-park-nominated-for-best-park-award
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