Port GlasgowKilmacolm

Porkil one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

7km/4mi

Ascent

175m

Descent

90m

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Description

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

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

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 4

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 2X based on 1 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
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.

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

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
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)
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)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Maybe present Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not 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 110.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 25.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (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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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Port Glasgow
Grid Ref NS3206874486
Lat / Lon 55.93401° / -4.68987°
Easting / Northing 232,068E / 674,486N
What3Words reversed.squirts.dirt
Kilmacolm
Grid Ref NS3581069870
Lat / Lon 55.89387° / -4.62724°
Easting / Northing 235,810E / 669,870N
What3Words expires.roughest.punctual

Porkil One's land is

Natural grass 3.7%
Other agricultural land 1.4%
Pasture 48.1%
Urban 46.8%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Mary Oz

31 Aug 2023 Summer

This route started from Port Glasgow with a significant climb of about 100 metres up many steps with some short gaps that were less steep, but might be a bit slippery if wet. There was the odd view to be glimpsed between houses and trees though. The bulk of the route followed a tarmacked cycle track, and was mostly easy to navigate, but with the odd junction that needed checking. The track occasionally provided nice views over the River Clyde.
There were some lovely sections across grassland and through cuttings with abundant vegetation and wildlife and very pleasant scenery. All too soon we reached the rather nice settlement of Kilmacolm.
I really enjoyed this route.


Wellchoughed

27 Aug 2023 Summer

Review of Slow Ways route Porkil one (Port Glasgow to Kilmacolm)
I reviewed this route with a companion on a relatively dry but overcast day in late summer 2023. The route begins just below the railway station in Port Glasgow. The first task is to negotiate the steep slope on which this part of the town is built. This is achieved by taking a steep road up to a bridge over the railway line followed by a series of steep, stone staircases. Unfortunately these early sections mean that this route is unsuitable for wheelers. Eventually the gradient lessens a little as the route joins a tarmac path running through a wooded area leading from Barr’s Brae to Dubb’s Road. The route then crosses Dubb’s Road, takes a tarmac path through woodland at Mid-Auchinleck and zigzags through a housing estate to emerge onto Montrose Avenue. Just across the road, National Cycle Route 75 is joined, and this is followed all the way to the outskirts of Kilmacolm. The surface of the cycle route is excellent and pleasant views are afforded across the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire countryside. In Kilmacolm, the route passes through a housing estate, turns sharp left down a narrow lane and emerges close to the centre of the town. The end of the route is across the road, in front of the Cargil Centre. All in all an enjoyable walking route which is well-designed and easy to follow. However the steep ascent out of Port Glasgow (with no traffic-free alternative that I could see) will exclude other potential users, and I have deducted two stars for this reason.


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