Gourock
Place in Inverclyde, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.952, -4.837 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 22 76 |
| Population: | 10,570 |
| Dialling code: | 01475 (Greenock) |
Gourock is a coastal town in Inverclyde, Scotland, sitting on the southern shore of the Firth of Clyde just west of Greenock. It grew in the Victorian era as a seaside resort and ferry terminus and still has a distinctive esplanade, pier and harbour; regular ferry and passenger services link the town across the Clyde to places such as Dunoon and Kilcreggan, and the railway provides easy commuter access into Glasgow.
The town retains a strong maritime character with sailing clubs, fishing roots and scenic viewpoints overlooking the water towards the Argyll hills and the Cowal peninsula. Today it’s a mix of local shops and waterfront leisure, valued both by residents who commute to the city and by visitors looking for coastal walks, regattas and a compact, friendly community atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Gourock
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Paisley 17.4 miles28 km
- Greenock 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Irvine 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Bearsden 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Clydebank 16.8 miles27 km
- Newton Mearns 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Bishopbriggs 24.2 miles39 km
- Renfrew 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Dumbarton 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Barrhead 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Kilwinning 21.2 miles34.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Inverclyde West Ward 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Inverclyde South Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Inverclyde North Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Greenock Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Inverclyde South West Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Inverkip Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Kilcreggan Place 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Dunoon Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Inverclyde Central Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Blairmore Place 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Rosneath Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Sandbank Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
Example postcodes in Gourock
PA19 1UR, PA19 1XN, PA19 1XD, PA19 1DR, PA19 1YT, PA19 1SH, PA19 1HZ, PA19 1BJ, PA19 1LH … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 32.1 miles51.6 km
- Gourock Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
- Branchton Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Gourock Ad
- The Spinnaker Hotel 0.4 miles0.6 km
- St Ives Boutique Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Knockderry Country House Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Tontine Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Park Hotel Dunoon 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cedars Apartment 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Rhu Inn 5 miles8.1 km
- Selborne Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Oyo Gin House Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Esplanade Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
Schools in Gourock
- Clydeview Academy Secondary
- Gourock Primary School Primary
- Moorfoot Primary School Primary
- St Columba's High School Secondary
- St Ninian's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 3 miles4.8 km
- Kip Marina Marina 3.2 miles5.2 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 3.2 miles5.2 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Rosneath House Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Kilmun Arboretum Gardens 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Cappielow Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 4.7 miles7.5 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Glenstriven Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Knockdow Estate 9 miles14.4 km