Lurg Moor

Hill, Mountain in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Lurg Moor

Douglas Rae Road New flats nearing completion on the site of the former United Molasses plant at James Watt Dock.

Douglas Rae OBE (1931-2018) was a local businessman and long serving Chairman of Greenock Morton FC, whose Cappielow Park ground is located nearby. — Douglas Rae Road Credit: Thomas Nugent

Lurg Moor is a vast expanse of moorland situated in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 1,800 hectares, it is a prominent feature of the local landscape. The moor is located to the south of Greenock, near the town of Kilmacolm.

Lurg Moor is characterized by its undulating terrain, consisting of rolling hills and sweeping valleys. The highest point of the moor reaches an elevation of around 400 meters, providing stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The moorland is predominantly covered in heather and grasses, with scattered patches of woodland and small streams meandering through the area. The diverse vegetation supports a variety of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and reptiles.

Lurg Moor is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous walking and hiking trails that allow visitors to explore its natural beauty. The moor is intersected by a network of paths and tracks, providing opportunities for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes.

In addition to its natural attractions, Lurg Moor also holds historical significance. The area is home to several prehistoric sites, including burial cairns and standing stones, which provide insight into the ancient civilizations that once inhabited the area.

Overall, Lurg Moor is a captivating and diverse landscape, combining natural beauty with a rich historical past. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Scottish countryside and discover the secrets of the region's past.

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Lurg Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.92588/-4.7169288 or Grid Reference NS3073. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Douglas Rae Road

New flats nearing completion on the site of the former United Molasses plant at James Watt Dock. Douglas Rae OBE (1931-2018) was a local businessman and long serving Chairman of Greenock Morton FC, whose Cappielow Park ground is located nearby.

Thomas Nugent

Douglas Rae Road

Thomas Nugent

Outcrop, potential site of TP15796 Loudenward

No evidence of OS surface block, top soil not deep enough for it to be buried.

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Corlick Hill (trig point)

Looking towards Kilcreggan and Helensburgh from the summit of Corlick Hill

Raibeart MacAoidh

The Caledonian Bar

On Princes Street, near Port Glasgow railway station. Note the defibrillator on the Wall NS3274 : Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar.

Thomas Nugent

Defibrillator at the Caledonian Bar

Installed in memory of Bridie Carroll, late mother of the bar owner David Carroll. See the bar here NS3274 : The Caledonian Bar.

Thomas Nugent

Scotrail Class 320 train at Port Glasgow

Class 320 numbered 320 417 with a Glasgow bound service from Gourock on a misty December afternoon.

Thomas Nugent

Port Glasgow railway station

The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts historical local scenes.

Thomas Nugent

Port Glasgow railway station

The corridor from Princes Street to the main concourse is adorned with artwork which depicts local historic scenes.

Thomas Nugent

Taxi office on Princes Street

The ABC Taxis office at the main entrance to Port Glasgow railway station. The building was formerly home to Flower Vogue florists and later Station Taxis.

Thomas Nugent

Belhaven Street

The rear of some of the units at Port Glasgow retail park which now stands on the site of the former Scott Lithgow Kingston and Glen shipyards. See the same view over the years... 2007 NS3174 : Writing on the wall for shipyard 2013 NS3174 : "Scott's"

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Belhaven Street

Once the A8 main road through the west end of Port Glasgow, it has twice been superseded by new dual carriageways since the early 1970s. See the same scene in 2014 after the shipyards closed and before the retail park and houses were built NS3174 : Belhaven Street.

Thomas Nugent

PS Comet replica in Port Glasgow

Sadly, despite being renovated for her 50th birthday, the now sixty-year-old full scale replica has been allowed to rot and decay to such an extent that she is beyond repair. The funnel now lies on the ground, the rigging is gone as is everything else above deck level.

Thomas Nugent

The Star Hotel, Port Glasgow

Basking in the golden glow of early autumn sunshine at the top of John Wood Street.

Thomas Nugent

Class 320 train at Port Glasgow station

Scotrail Class 320 numbered 320320 at Platform 2, heading to Wemyss Bay from Glasgow Central.

Thomas Nugent

Port Glasgow railway station access improvement works

Step-free access is being added at the main entrance on Princes Street, bypassing the half dozen or so existing steps by demolishing the former taxi office which stood adjacent. A new footbridge with lifts and access to the Highholm park & ride car park is also under construction at the station.

Thomas Nugent

Access improvement works at Port Glasgow railway station

Thomas Nugent

Remains of the PS Comet replica

A sad end for the sixty year old full scale working replica of Europe's first commercially successful steamship. The weather finally took it's toll, despite a major renovation in 2011.

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Lurg Moor is located at Grid Ref: NS3073 (Lat: 55.92588, Lng: -4.7169288)

Unitary Authority: Inverclyde

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde