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Overview

A walk with fabulous views of the Clyde Estuary. Following the aqueducts from Drumfochar to Wemyss Bay.

The first stage follows the Greenock Cut and then cuts off to go up Dunrod Hill and down to the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre. The second stage is along the Kelly Cut up to the Kelly reservoir and then down the Kelly Glen and into Wemyss Bay.

Saturday, 10 August 2024
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
483.1m / 1585ft
Type:
linear

If you wish to come on the walk you must contact the Leader (Sandra) in advance by email or text but not more than two weeks in advance. For this walk that is the Saturday 27th July.  Also please provide the Leader with a mobile phone number in case arrangements change. 

If you’ve not had a response within a couple of days please check your junk mail.

The Greenock Cut is on good paths. Across to Dunrod Hill can be boggy, especially after any rain. The Kelly Cut is not as well maintained so can also be muddy. There are a couple stiles and a number of streams to cross.

There are toilets in the Visitor Centre and at Wemyss Bay Station.

There will be snack and lunch stops so please bring plenty to eat and drink.

Walkers should not come on the walk if they have any symptoms associated with the Covid virus.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 58773 65117
Nearest postcode:
G2 8HA
what3words:
trader.orbit.trials
Meeting time:
9:40 am

Please meet outside M&S at Glasgow Central at 9:40 to catch the 9:50 to Wemyss Bay, alighting at Drumfrochar. Please buy a return to Wemyss Bay.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 26784 75473
Nearest postcode:
PA16 9BJ
what3words:
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Start time:
10:40 am

Drumfochar Railway Station when the train arrives at 10:38

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 19364 68533
Nearest postcode:
PA18 6AR
what3words:
boss.buzzards.rejoin
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm

Wemyss Bay Railway Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking