Greenock Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Clydecoast (CC BY-SA 3.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Nedyalko Genkov, sandy lopez, James McSill, Ruth Hunt, Sabrina Müller · via Google Maps
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Region:
- British Isles
- Coordinates:
- 55.9500° N, 4.7667° W
About Greenock
Greenock is a town in Inverclyde, Scotland, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The town serves as the administrative centre of Inverclyde Council and forms part of a contiguous urban area with Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east. It is a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire.
Things to do in Greenock
Several attractions are within easy reach of the port. Lyle Hill Viewpoint, just 1.9 km away, offers scenic views and has a 4.8 rating from 757 reviews. Battery Park is 2.3 km from the port and provides a pleasant park and garden setting with a 4.5 rating from 1455 reviews. For those willing to venture slightly further, Greenock Cut Waterfall is 5.1 km away and rated 4.4 from 65 reviews.
Nearby, Corlic Hill in Kilmacolm, 4.0 km from the port, is a scenic point with a 4.8 rating from 89 reviews. Greenock's cruise port connects to other British Isles destinations including Amsterdam, Belfast, Cherbourg, and Cork.
Greenock is a town in Inverclyde, Scotland, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. The town is the administrative centre of Inverclyde Council. It is a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, and forms part of a contiguous urban area with Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east.
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Things to do in Greenock on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Niels Freckmann · via Google Maps Park and Garden
Battery Park
4.5 (1,455) 2.3 km from port
Near: Battery Park Nursery (21 m) · Gourock Highland Games (100 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Lovely place for a walk and dog friendly. Nice local cafés nearby too if you fancy something nice.” — K Thompson
- 5 · “Nicest public park I’ve seen in Scotland yet! BEAUTIFUL views surround.” — Buddy
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Photo: JohnnyMcG · via Google Maps Scenic point
Lyle Hill Viewpoint
4.8 (757) 1.9 km from port
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII.
Near: Craigs Top (59 m) · Free French Memorial Cross (141 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Breathtaking!!! Plenty of car parking spots. Get out have a wee wonder. Plenty of seats a d bins. Great views…” — Christine Lewis
- 5 · “Well worth a drive to here. A few laybyes near the Beacon to take in the views over the town…” — Ian Bradbury
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Photo: Lazlo Because · via Google Maps Scenic point
Corlic Hill
4.8 (89) 4.0 km from port
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Great walk. Moderate walk with mostly a gravel path with it getting steeper at the top. Amazing view” — Rhona Fernie
- 5 · “We've been out exploring Clyde Muirshiel regional Park today and decided to take a quick walk up Corlic Hill 303m/994ft.…” — Paul Bringthebeatback Mac
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Tourist attraction
Greenock Cut Waterfall
4.4 (65) 5.1 km from port
Near: Greenock Cut Visitor Centre (77 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “While we were on a visit to the Greenock Cut Visitors Centre we had a wander to see the waterfall.…” — Steve
- 5 · “Gorgeous serene place, very easy to get to from the car park and a lovely walk” — Elizabeth Graham
Map of Greenock and nearby attractions
Cruises calling at Greenock
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