Gourock
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Gourock is a town and ferry port on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. Most visitors to the town will be travelling onwards by sea to Dunoon and Argyll.
Get in
By Road
Follow the M8 westbound from Glasgow to its end where it becomes the A8, continue through Greenock to Gourock. From the south west, follow the A78 along the Ayrshire coast.By Rail
Gourock railway station3 trains per hour from Glasgow Central to Gourock.
By Ferry
Gourock Ferry Terminal
- Argyll Passenger ferries to Dunoon run about twice per hour (once per hour on Sundays).
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SPT Passenger Ferries connect Gourock with Kilcreggan (10 per day)
Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal
- Western Car ferries to Dunoon run from McInroy's Point in Gourock up to 4 times per hour
See
Granny KempockA megalithic stone. Local tradition states that walking 7 times around the stone brings good luck - particularly for sailors about to embark on long voyages, and couples about to tie the knot.
Do
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phone: +44 1475 631561address: Albert Road, GourockOne of the last remaining outdoor pools in Scotland, this is a heated saltwater pool, overlooking the Firth of Clyde, with tremendous views of the Argyll hills across the water.
- Gourock Highland Games are next held on Sun 10 May 2020 in Battery Park.
Eat
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Cafe Continental
phone: +44 1475 638693address: Kempock St., Gourock, PA19 1NDCosy place, handy for the train station and CalMac terminal. Great views across the Clyde. -
phone: +44 1475 648166address: Bath St
Drink
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Cafe Flava
phone: +44 1475 630063address: 74 Street, GourockGreat buzzing licensed coffee shop with good light lunches. Try the Loft upstairs for the view and ambience !
Sleep
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phone: +44 1475 633107address: 121 Albert Rd
Go next
- Greenock
- Inverkip
- Car ferry or passenger ferry to Dunoon.
- Passenger-only ferry to Kilcreggan.