Beaches in Gourock, Strathclyde
The beach guide has 6 beaches listed in and around the town of Gourock. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Gourock West Bay (0.6 miles)
Gourock West Bay is a shingle beach with excellent panoramic views out onto the Upper Firth of Clyde and of the surrounding mountainous peninsulas. The beach is rather narrow, and at high tide, it disappears underwater completely, but the lovely views can still be admired along the promenade that backs the beach. At the northern…
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Portkil / Meikleross Beach (1.9 miles)
Portkil (otherwise known as Meikleross) is a long beach on a fairly remote part of the Strathclyde coastline overlooking Portkil Bay and the Upper Firth of Clyde. There are views across to the town of Greenock and the surrounding hills on the far side. The water is popular for boating, whilst the coast is popular…
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Lunderston Bay (3.2 miles)
Lunderston Bay is the nearest sandy beach to Glasgow, and is popular with families, walkers and picnickers. Not surprisingly it can get pretty busy when the sun is shining, although there is usually plenty of space here to let off steam.
There is a large, free car park, near which is a wide, grassy area with…
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Helensburgh Beach (4.2 miles)
Helensburgh Beach overlooks the Upper Firth of Clyde, sitting just outside the mouth of Gare Loch. It is backed by a promenade from where one can admire the views across the bay to the hilly Rosneath peninsula. Along the road opposite the beach there are shops and places to eat. Parking can be found at…
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Wemyss Bay (6.1 miles)
Wemyss Bay is a rock and shingle beach, looking south over the bay of the same name and across the upper Firth of Clyde to the wild countryside of the surrounding area. The beach is also an excellent place for watching the ferries approaching and leaving the ferry terminal to Rothesay on the Isle of…
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Ardentinny Beach (7.1 miles)
Ardentinny Beach nestles among the trees on the western shores of Loch Long. It is a good-sized sandy beach with a beautiful backdrop and lovely views across the loch.
Given its loch-side position the water here is very clear and calm. Throw in a few picnic benches among the trees and toilets and you have the…
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