| Located beside the river Clyde, about 20 miles from | | | | for major attractions such circuses, dog shows and |
| the City of Glasgow, you will find the town of | | | | monster truck events. |
| Greenock - Inverclyde Greenock is famous for the | | | | For many years, the area was known for its |
| inventor, James Watt who invented the steam | | | | shipbuilding until the early 1980s and sugar refineries |
| engine. There are two colleges in the area named | | | | until mid 1990s, but in more recent years, the |
| after the Scottish engineer. | | | | population has relied on electronics and call centres |
| On higher land in the town you can find Lyle Hill, it | | | | for its employment. Many people who reside in the |
| stands 426 feet above sea level and allows you to | | | | area also commute to the city of Glasgow to work. |
| have a beautiful view of the town and also the | | | | Greenock is known for its sports, and is home to the |
| neighbouring town of Gourock. Looking out across | | | | first division football team, Greenock Morton, who |
| the Firth of Clyde, you can see the Cowal Hills with | | | | play at the local football grounds, Cappielow. The |
| the holiday town of Dunoon at the foot of the hills. | | | | town is also home to many leisure centres, including |
| You will also see the spot where the submarine base | | | | the Waterfront Leisure Centre, that sits a stones |
| used to be, at the Holy Loch. Looking towards the | | | | throw from the river, you can look out across the |
| East you will view the small towns of Helensburgh, | | | | River Clyde, whilst exercising in the gymnasium. |
| Roseneath and Kilcreggan. | | | | The towns Ocean Terminal is also a well known as a |
| To the West of the town, just before entering | | | | cruise ship destination with cruise ships from all over |
| neighbouring Gourock, you will find the Battery Park, | | | | the world visiting. Nearby public transportation bus |
| the park is very popular with children and adults alike. | | | | and rail services allow visitors to travel to Glasgow |
| There is ample space to play football, walk the family | | | | and surrounding areas. There is also the chance to |
| pet, cycle and jog. The park is home to the | | | | see more of the River Clyde from the Clyde built |
| Inverclyde annual fireworks display. It is also the site | | | | paddle steamer, The Waverley. |