Greenock — Port Glasgow

Grepor one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

6km/3mi

Ascent

52m

Descent

53m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Greenock and Port Glasgow.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Greenock and Port Glasgow.

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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Surveys

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Public toilet (0)
Wheelchair accessible toilet (0)
Supermarket (0)
Restaurant (0)
Vegan restaurant (0)
Accommodation (0)
Accommodation < £50 (0)
Campsite (0)
Bothy (0)
Free wifi (0)
Public phone (0)
Mobile phone coverage (0)
Train station (0)
Bench (0)
Picnic table (0)
Bus stop (0)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Maybe present Step and kerbs (1)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Maybe present Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Maybe present Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 150.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X August 2023 by Mary Oz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Greenock
Grid Ref NS2822576042
Lat / Lon 55.94662° / -4.75230°
Easting / Northing 228,225E / 676,042N
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Port Glasgow
Grid Ref NS3206874486
Lat / Lon 55.93401° / -4.68987°
Easting / Northing 232,068E / 674,486N
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Grepor One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Mary Oz

31 Aug 2023 Summer
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I’m afraid the circumstances (rain, rush hour, and road works) influenced my opinion of this route. It was just as well I had company on this one or else I really wouldn’t have enjoyed it at all!
There was a lot of unavoidable main road pavement pacing, but there were some sections where the route was able to escape and move to the coast of the Clyde estuary. These were a great consolation as it is so beautiful along that coast.
There were some slight inaccuracies in the plotting, but nothing that made it too difficult to follow. For instance the wiggle at Cartsdyke Roundabout was more exaggerated than needed, but a wiggle was needed to avoid a high wall along the A8.
There was interesting infrastructure related to shipbuilding and shipping, such as the lovely old sugar warehouses, next to the horrible busy road.
To be fair, in nice weather I would have enjoyed all but the middle third which is alongside the A8.

Wellchoughed

02 Mar 2023 Winter
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Review of Grepor one (Greenock to Port Glasgow)
I walked this route in reverse (i.e. Port Glasgow to Greenock) in late February 2023. It is a very straightforward route which follows the Clyde Coastal Path for most of the way. After leaving the centre of Port Glasgow (near the railway station), the route heads across a supermarket car park and then crosses a busy dual carriageway (pedestrian crossing provided). The next kilometre is a pleasant stroll on a tarmac path overlooking the Clyde. However the route then diverts inland to pass some dry docks and a large marina. This section is along the busy A8, and although a wide pavement is provided, the going is not particularly pleasant. Quite soon the route returns to the waterside and follows it until a final deviation into the centre of Greenock. The route is well signposted, well-surfaced and suitable for all. The views are wonderful.

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