Explore Greenock Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 3 beaches in Inverclyde. You can even take a look at our list of Inverclyde dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Greenock Inverclyde Coast Map

Greenock Inverclyde Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Gourock-West-Bay-beach

Gourock West Bay Beach

Gourock West Bay is a shingle beach with an outdoor swimming pool backed by a small promenade with views onto the Firth of Forth. Facilities at the beach include an outdoor swimming pool, car park, and toilets with some shops and places to eat nearby in the centre of Gourock. West Bay is also the home to the Royal Gourock Yacht Read more…
Gourock-Lido

Gourock Lido

Gourock Outdoor Pool is a heated saltwater public lido that opened in 1909 that has views over the Clyde Estuary. The lido opens from May to the first week in September although the gym is open all year round. Read more…
Place to eat

The James Watt Pub

The James Watt is a Wetherspoon pub in Greenock, Inverclyde. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Place to eat

Seaview Cafe Bistro

Cafe and Bistro where we want to offer customers whether it’s sit in or take away the finest quality coffee and food available.     Read more…
Lunderston-Bay-beach

Lunderston Bay Beach

Lunderston Bay beach is the closest sandy beach to Glasgow making this very popular with families. This sandy beach is backed by a grass area and large car park and has views over the Firth of Clyde towards Dunoon and towards the Isle of Bute. Lunderston Bay sits within the Clyde and Muirshiel Regional Park and you have a good Read more…
McLean-Museum-and-Art-Gallery

McLean Museum and Art Gallery

The McLean Museum and Art Gallery owes its origins to the Greenock Philosophical Society’s burgeoning collection of artificial and natural curiosities which became a museum in 1816 as a branch of the Society, housed in the Greenock library. There is a range of collections and exhibitions in the museum, including Egyptian, Archaeology and a history of maritime. Read more…
Wemyss-Bay-beach

Wemyss Bay Beach

Wemyss Bay beach is a small shingle and sand beach. The beach has an interesting alternative name Concrete beach as it has large concrete slabs at the top, during World War II, the were added to provide an area where amphibious vehicles and landing craft could transition between land and sea. Wemyss Bay is a small village on the Firth Read more…
Lyle-Hill

Lyle Hill

Lyle Hill is a viewpoint in Greenock providing a panoramic view across the Clyde, its highest point is  130 m (426 feet) above sea level. Read more…
History and heritage

Cathcart Square

Cathcart Square was the heart of Greenock back in the day for commercial, civic and religious activities: The church, known locally as the ‘Toon Kirk’ was built in 1760 with its 146-foot high steeple added in 1787 The ornate Lyle central fountain was gifted to the town by Provost Abram Lyle in 1880 The Clydesdale Bank building, now known as The Read more…
Newark-Castle

Newark Castle

Newark Castle is a well-preserved castle on the south shore of the estuary of the River Clyde. This is a strategic location where the firth gradually narrows and for centuries this location has been used as a port. Newark Castle was built in 1478 by George Maxwell with the original castle having a tower house within a walled enclosure. All Read more…
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