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Inverclyde - 23 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Inverclyde

Inverclyde 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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Ardgowan estate
Iconic Buildings
Old Ruins
Ardgowan House is a late 18th-century mansion, set in a stunning 10,000 acre coastal Estate on the Firth of Clyde near Inverkip, Scotland. Ardgowan is located in Inverclyde, in the former county of Renfrewshire. The Ardgowan estate has been held by the Stewart family since the early 15th century: towards the end of that century, their tower house Ardgowan Castle was built within the site of the previous Inverkip Castle.
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Ardgowan House
Iconic Buildings
Old Ruins
Ardgowan House is a Grade 1 listed Palladian Country Mansion wedding venue located in Inverkip near Glasgow on the coast. It has been held by the Stewart family since the early 15th century: towards the end of that century, their tower house Ardgowan Castle was built within the site of the previous Inverkip Castle fortress. The present house was erected in 1797 and completed in 1801 from designs by Cairncross.
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Battery Park
Parks
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.
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Cloch Lighthouse
Lighthouses
The Cloch is one of the three lighthouses built to protect the difficult waters at the head of the Firth of Clyde. The lighthouse was built by Kermack and Gall; it consists of a short, round tower with corbelled walkways, and it is now accompanied by two sets of keepers' houses. The earlier houses are used as stores and the later are easily identified by their crowstepped gables. Today, the light is fully automated and unmanned.
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Corlic Hill
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Amagnificient hill which was located in the heart of the Inverclyde and it offers nice views from the top of the hill and also trekking is possible here.
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Darroch Park
Parks
A 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.
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Duchal Castle
Iconic Buildings
Old Ruins
Duchal Castle was an extensive 13th century fortified site. The castle is naturally well defended on a piece of ground cut off steeply on the N and S by the confluence of the Green Water and the Blackwater burn. The castle stands at the bottom of the valley of the River Gryfe on a peninsula created by the Blacketty and Green Waters which have their confluence beyond the two deep gorges.
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Finlaystone Mansion House
Iconic Buildings
Old Ruins
Finlaystone is an 18th-century mansion with a rich history dating back to the 13th century.Tthere are soo many things to do and see in this area which paves light to the ancient history of this castle. It was the seat of the Earl of Glencairn until 1796, and is now the property of the Chief of Clan MacMillan. The house is protected as a category A listed building, and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.
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Gourock Golf Club
Outdoors - Other
Man-made Structures - Other
A very well laid out and maintained course renowned for its spectacular views over the River Clyde and the Argyll Hills beyond. Facilities also include a state of the art Indoor Golf studio with access to over 30 world famous courses. Professional shop with PGA coaching available.
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Granny Kempock Stone
Outdoors - Other
Granny 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.
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Greenock Cemetery
Man-made Structures - Other
Old Ruins
Greenock 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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Greenock Cut Visitor Centre
Outdoors - Other
Greenock Cut Visitors Centre is a scheduled monument with fantastic views and trails. Part of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. The Countryside Rangers provide an environmental education programme and offer advice about local walking and cycling routes and wildlife. Mobility scooters are available for FREE hire. The visitor centre is surrounded by moorland, at the start of several walks including Dunrod Hill with panoramic views of the Clyde and the Isles.
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Gryffe Reservoir
Lake/ River/ Ponds
The Gryffe Reservoirs are two reservoirs, known as Gryffe No. 1 and Gryffe No. 2, located in Inverclyde in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The reservoirs are fed from a stream rising on Creuch Hill. Their outflow, the Gryffe Water, joins with the Green Water to form the River Gryffe near Kilmacolm. The reservoirs were completed in 1872 to provide clean drinking water to Greenock.
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Inverclyde Leisure Gourock Outdoor Pool
Man-made Structures - Other
A 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.
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Knapps Loch
Lake/ River/ Ponds
This is an artificial loch in Kilmacolmhaving been created by a local angling club in the early 20th century. It is a lovely place for a peaceful walk.The Loch and the area around it is used for recreational activities and events in the village.
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Loch Thom
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Loch Thom is a reservoir which since 1827 has provided a water supply to the town of Greenock in Inverclyde. The loch is about 2.4 km from north to south, curving to the east in a rough C-shape.Today it is used for sport fishing and forms part of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park with several attractive walks and a centre at Cornalees Bridge providing nature study facilities.Enjoy a circular walk around this lovely loch in the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park.
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Lunderston Bay
Beaches
Lunderston Bay is the nearest sandy beach to Glasgow, and is popular with families, walkers and picnickers. There are picnic areas and a wheelchair accessible playground at the north end of the bay, where a Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park ranger station, toilets and a car park are also located. There are lifebuoy stations at the beach, but there are no lifeguards.
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Lyle Hill
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Lyle 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 .

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