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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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8

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

02:21

8.64km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

1

12 m

Papermill Road Car Park

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Small car park, can get busy.
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2

22 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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3

2.63 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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4

3.22 km

View over Greenock

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

3.40 km

Gate on the Path

Highlight • Structure

6

3.93 km

View of Greenock from The Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7

5.37 km

Reservoirs 3, 4 & 5 Gravel Route

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This is where to leave track at kink in track to go via reservoirs 3, 4 & 5.
Minoir navigation error to avoid: the path further down the track shown …

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7.90 km

Reservoir Number 6

Lake

9

8.32 km

View of Clyde Valley and Cowal

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Lovely views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

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8.64 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

4.20 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Thursday 8 October

15°C

8°C

90 %

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