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Greenock West And Cardwell Bay

The Kelly Cut – Loch Thom loop from Fort Matilda

Greenock West And Cardwell Bay

The Kelly Cut – Loch Thom loop from Fort Matilda

Hard

5.0

(1)

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The Kelly Cut – Loch Thom loop from Fort Matilda

03:44

58.6km

760m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 202 m

After 58.5 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.41 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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12.4 km

The Kelly Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.6 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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12.9 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Lake

Loch Thom is now a reservoir that has supplied water to the town of Greenock since 1827. The loch is also used for sport fishing and is popular for walking and cycling.

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17.8 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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42.6 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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50.6 km

Start at either Loch Thom / Greenock Cut Visitor Centre or at Overton Road, Greenock where there is both ample parking. Decent quality circular route with slight undulations that aren't too strenuous.

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58.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

15.6 km

14.4 km

11.7 km

368 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

15.1 km

10.2 km

810 m

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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The Kelly Cut – Loch Thom loop from Fort Matilda

View of Greenock from The Cut

The Kelly Cut

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Loch Thom

Gryffe Reservoir

Gryfe Reservoir Southern Gravel Trail

Loch Thom

Greenock Cut

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