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Greenock Historic Quarter Trail

Walking Route

  • Distance1.4 Miles

Estimated time : 45 Minutes

The Route: 

Starting in Clyde Square, you will see the Greenock Town Hall and Municipal Buildings. They were built originally in the 1880s buy have undergone additions and updates well into the 21st century. From Clyde Square, enter Cathcart Square at the north west corner. Cathcart Square is steeped in Historical monuments and buildings. On the Northern side of Cathcart Square, enter William street and walk down to explore more of Greenock’s history. Cross William street and head back towards Cathcart Square to the foot of Bank street.

Terrain: Tarmac. 

What to Bring: A camera to capture the amazing views.

Look out for:

  • This trial has a lot of history, find the information at historic-quarter-trail.pdf (inverclydetouristgroup.co.uk)

 

See the source imageParking available along the Esplanade trail.

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