Within a 10 minute walk

Granny Kempock's Stone

Open Air Pool and Gym

Royal Yacht Club

Is a 6ft monolith that is believed to bring good luck to newlyweds and passing sailors who walk around it seven times.

Gourock's heated saltwater open-air pool, is a 10 minute walk along the promenade, and opens in spring each year and offers stunning day views and enchanting starlit swims. Gourock pool also has a state of the art gym with views across the Clyde.

Gourock Promenade

A monthly Farmer's Market at Gourock Train Station on a Saturday from 10am - 2 pm. (normally runs on the last Saturday of each month from February to November)

Kempock Street

A charming assortment of unique shops, boutiques, bars, art and restaurants, providing a delightful taste of local culture and cuisine. There is also a supermarket for your convenience.

Gourock Farmers Market

Gourock Train Station

Scenic bus ride

Visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls along the scenic promenade.

The bus that stops outside Gourock Seaview Holiday Let, was voted one of the most scenic bus routes in Scotland

Clubhouse has superb views over the river Clyde and Argyll hills as well as a convenient position just west of Gourock’s centre.

Trains run regularly to Glasgow Central Train Station from Gourock Train Station via Greenock and Paisley.

Wee Annie's Statue

A sculpture at the north end of Kempock Street, also known as "Girl on a suitcase"

Scenic walks

The flat terrain and long esplanade offer an ideal starting point to explore the area on foot. For just some options check out the Inverclyde Ramblers’ Association guides.

Wild swimming

Gourock is popular with wild swimmers.

A short drive/bus ride

This historic lighthouse is around 3 miles southwest of Gourock.

Lunderston Bay Beach

This mile long beach has spectacular views of Arran, an adventure play area play park, large grass area, and a garden centre with a café. (6-minute drive / 11-minute bus ride)

Offers a fitness gym, health suite, leisure pool, main pool with slides, and an ice rink. (14-minute drive / 30-minute bus ride)

It is a contemporary theatre and arts centre with a range of shows, musicals, classical concerts and exhibitions throughout the year. (14-minute drive / 30-minute bus ride)

Cloch Point Lighthouse

Gourock is popular with golfers.

There is an array of scenic walks nearby, including Greenock cut which features many trails.

Waterfront Leisure Complex

Beacon Arts Centre

Walking and Trails

Gourock Golf Club

Wemyss Bay

Home of both an award wining Train Station and McCaskie's family Butchers who won the National Black Pudding Champion in 2004 and 2024.

Largs

Famous for it's Viking Heritage, and a popular seaside town, complete with Victorian promenade, a choice of ice cream parlours, a castle and shops. Home of the Fish Works, an award winning fish and chip shop, and Scotland's most famous cafe, restaurant and ice-cream parlour Nardinis. (26 minute/33 minute bus ride).

Dunoon

A short ferry ride from Gourock. Dunoon is main resort on the Cowel Peninsula and the maritime gateway to the Loch Lomond & Troassachns National Park. Dunoon is built around the historic Castle Mound and is famours for its large Victorian Pier.

Kilcreggan

Rothesay

A short ferry ride from Gourock. Kilcreggan is located on the Rosneath Peninsula, it is beautiful pictureusque village with lots to explore whether you would like to take in the scenic views, walk some beautiful trails and kayak, paddle board or canoe.

A short ferry ride from Wemyss Bay. Rothesay is the capital of Bute, it is a smart Victorian seaside resort and includes sites such as Rothesay Castle, Mount Stuart House and Bute Museum.

Millport

A short ferry ride from Largs. Millport is the capital of Cumbrae, it is a quirky seaside destination and possesses Britain's smallest Cathedral. Cumbrae is a also a paradise for cyclists, with a 10.25 mile circumference many like to hire a bike, tandem or family bike to explore the Island. While others opt to relax taking in the scenic views or even hire a Kayak or Paddle Board to explore the water.

Castles

Local castles include Dunoon Castle (5.8 miles - short ferry ride), Newark Castle (7.4 miles), Kelburn Castle (16 miles - Largs),

Ferrys

Dunoon, Rothesay, Kilcreggan, and Millport are all connected by three main ferry routes that offer convenient access to and from these picturesque locations.

The ferry via Western Ferries from Gourock to Dunoon is only a few minutes walk from the apartment, and can be boarded as a passenger on foot or by car.

The ferry via CalMac from Gourock is 5 minutes away by car from the apartment or 9 minutes by bus, this is passenger only Ferry to Dunoon. Dunoon is the main resort on the Cowal Peninsula and the maritime gateway to the Loch Lomond & Troassachns National Park. Dunoon is built around the historic Castle Mound and is famous for its large Victorian Pier. A passenger Ferry also runs from Gourock to Kilcreggan. Kilcreggan is located on the Rosneath Peninsula, it is beautiful pictureusque village with lots to explore whether you would like to take in the scenic views, walk some beautiful trails and kayak, paddle board or canoe.

The ferry via CalMac from Wemyss Bay is an 11 minute drive away from the apartment, or 17 minutes by bus. The ferry will take you to Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute. Rothesay is a smart Victorian seaside resort and includes sites such as Rothesay Castle, Mount Stuart and Bute Museum.

The ferry via CalMac from Largs is a 26 minute drive away or 33 minute bus ride, and will take you to Island of Millport. Millport is the capital of Cumbrae, it is a quirky seaside destination and possesses Britain's smallest Cathedral. Cumbrae is a also a paradise for cyclists, with a 10.25 mile circumference many like to hire a bike, tandem or family bike to explore the Island. While others opt to relax taking in the scenic views or even hire a Kayak or Paddle Board to explore the water.