Port Glasgow — Kilmacolm
Porkil one
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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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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (2)
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Downloads - 4
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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. |
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Is this route step and stile free?
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)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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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
Port Glasgow | |
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Grid Ref | NS3206874486 |
Lat / Lon | 55.93401° / -4.68987° |
Easting / Northing | 232,068E / 674,486N |
What3Words | reversed.squirts.dirt |
Kilmacolm | |
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Grid Ref | NS3581069870 |
Lat / Lon | 55.89387° / -4.62724° |
Easting / Northing | 235,810E / 669,870N |
What3Words | expires.roughest.punctual |
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 2023This 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 2023Review 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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