A lovely park between Greenock and Gourock with fantastic views across to the mountains of Argyll…read more There are children's play areas, a skateboard park, and two grass football/rugby pitches. There is also a pavilion with toilet facilities and a cafeteria. A popular place for strolling to admire the views. There are also various events staged here from time to time, like firework displays. It's very close to the Fort Matilda railway station, too, though you can scarcely see it from the park.

Again, loved going there for a walk, and it is bit small, but great for wee children, as it is big…read moreand well enclosed away from the road. Great for the kids to play football around the green. The views are great. Even there is a wee play park provided for the kids. And there is a cafe with selections of foods/ drinks as well. it is a nice place to go out for a day. Even the views across the Clyde are still beautiful

This lovely big area of parkland adjacent to Larkfield Road in Gourock used to be called 'Darroch…read morePark', but was renamed by the council some years ago. The lower slopes are great for walking amongst the trees and neat flower beds. The park staff seem to keep everything looking lovely and I enjoyed a stroll there a week or two ago. The Gourock Burn flows down the west side of the park and there is a 'Swan Pond' as well. Further up, there's a bowling green and tennis courts. There are marvellous views to be had across the Clyde from the top!

There was a time, only up until a few years ago, that every Saturday morning started with my…read moreheading to the Battery Park for 9am training. We would be there rain, hail or shine and bask in the sun, or the mud! The Battery is one of Greenock's best assets. Prime land right on the front by the water is home to the park. The running track round the park is nearly 2miles long and the grass itself is well kept and maintained. There is also a full sized astrotruff pitch which is floodlit - when I was young it was my dream to play under floodlights! It can now come true for the boys in the area! Head down to the Battery on a sunny day and simply enjoy the weather. There is one huge playpark and another smaller one covered with sand and huge climbing frames. A seriously amazing place to hang out if your under 10, but its for every big kid really! Not many good days go by where we weren't hanging out at the park in the summer and the place it huge. Definitely recommend for a run or a strol, a kick about or a place to walk your dog - enjoy it at your leisure.

Cardwell Bay provided a safe mooring for the flying boats during World War 2 but now gives a safe…read moreanchorage to visiting boats. Although there were plans to redevelop the whole area recently - with hotels, shops and the like; even a canal with lock gates (!) - I for one am so glad this didn't go ahead. It's a lovely spot just as it is and a perfect place to take a quiet stroll. Imagine how noisy it would have become for local residents and walkers, during the building and ever afterwards too! There's a children's play area at one end of the promenade and lots of benches with delightful views looking out over the water and to the nearby Battery Park across the bay. I spent many happy hours here as a small child, mostly down on the beach, and it was wonderful to visit again recently and take photos.

This canal was built by engineer Robert Thom between 1825 and 1827. It takes water from the…read morereservoir below Loch Thom and delivers it to Greenock, following the contours of the hills for seven miles and collecting water from streams and small reservoirs along the way. Now set within the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, it's lovely to follow the footpath and there are great views over the Firth of Clyde. A favourite area of mine for many years.

These spectacular Italianate buildings (splendid both inside and out) were finished in 1886 and the…read morebeautiful Victoria Tower (75m in height) can be seen dominating the skyline from many parts of the town. Unfortunately, the Municipal Buildings remain uncompleted to this day as a local man, Robert Cowan, refused to sell his business in front of the tower. As a result, the shop was inserted into one corner but was destroyed during a bombing raid in 1941, leaving the unusual effect still seen today. The bricks are different to the rest and this area has become known as 'Cowan's Corner'. These days the Municipal Buildings include the Town Hall and various Council offices. There are a few parking spaces nearby but it's very difficult to find a space. However, there is a large public car park only about 5 minutes walk away.

Well it's easy for me to give this loch 5 stars because it is one of my very favourite places to…read morevisit! I've walked the paths and roads around here over many years and I learnt to drive on some of them too. This is the largest of a group of reservoirs in this area and named after the engineer Robert Thom (1774 - 1847). He designed the scheme to create this reservoir which has provided Greenock with water since 1827. A wonderful place to take a walk - you won't meet many people either. There are two nearby cafes and a large free car park. Video link: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AGNIjq-60ns

Nice beach, just right opposite from the Cardwell Garden Centre. The views are nice, and…read morebreathtaking. Even they have the brilliant free car parking facilities.

I used to come here quite a lot and it is a lovely sandy beach (the closest to Glasgow!) with…read morebeautiful views.There are picnic facilities and toilets. It's just off the A770 and easy to find. Part of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park and looked after by their staff. You can follow the coastal path from here to Inverkip which is a nice walk.

While in Scotland, we came upon Coronation Park in Port Glasgow. What drew our attention were…read morethese two humongous sculptures. We immediately pulled into the park so we could get a better look of them. Parking was not an issue the morning we dropped by. The sculptures were even more impressive up close. They are sculptures of two shipbuilders. I believe their names our Biff and Bash or Bish and Bash. I heard the sculptures are also called the Skelpies. Whatever their name is, they are quite a work of art. The park is located next to the river Clyde. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery throughout. The river on one side. The town on the other side. Would have loved to explore Coronation park more, but there was no time on our limited schedule. Maybe one day we will be fortunate to return. Until then, we our memories and our pics of the sculptures.

Nice little park across from Port Glasgow Town Hall. Not a lot to it - there's a children's play…read morearea, grassy lawns and leafy shaded paths, but it's right beside the river Clyde and has lovely views.