Greenock West, Greenock

#13 among attractions in Greenock

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Facts and practical information

Greenock West, also known simply as the West End, is an area of Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. The streets are in a grid like layout referred to as blocks as opposed to the irregular street patterns elsewhere in the town. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'14"N, 4°46'15"W

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Greenock West – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old West Kirk, McLean Museum, Beacon Youth, Lyle Hill.

~1060 ftNE
Church
Old West Kirk, Greenock
6 min walk • The Old West Kirk of the Church of Scotland, authorised by a 1589 Royal Charter and first opened in 1591, is noted as the first Presbyterian church built in Scotland following the Scottish Reformation, and the first approved by the Parliament of Scotland.
~1390 ftSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
McLean Museum, Greenock
7 min walk • The McLean Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery situated in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the main museum in the Inverclyde area, it is free to visit and was opened in 1876.
0.9 miSE
55°56'52"N • 4°44'60"W
Beacon Youth, Greenock
24 min walk • Concerts and shows, Art gallery, Shopping
0.9 miW
Lookout
Lyle Hill, Greenock
22 min walk • Lyle Hill at the West End of Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, has scenic viewpoints accessible from Lyle Road which was constructed in 1879–1880 and named after Provost Abram Lyle, well known as a sugar refiner.
~1480 ftSE
Library
Watt Library, Greenock
8 min walk • The Watt Library or Watt Monument Library in Greenock, Scotland, opened on its current site in 1837 and was the direct descendant of the Greenock Library, a subscription library founded in 1783.
0.7 miSE
55°56'54"N • 4°45'23"W
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Museum and Heritage Centre, Greenock
18 min walk • History museum, Specialty museum, Museum
~350 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John the Evangelist's Church, Greenock
2 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church, Greenock, is located in Union Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is an active Anglican church in the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is designated by Historic Environment Scotland as a Category B listed building.
~1380 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport
Glenpark Cricket Ground, Greenock
7 min walk • Glenpark Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Greenock, Scotland. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1869 when Greenock played the Players of Scotland. Scotland played their first first-class match there in 1926 against Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greenock West?

Nearby attractions include St John the Evangelist's Church, Greenock (2 min walk), Old West Kirk, Greenock (6 min walk), McLean Museum, Greenock (7 min walk), Watt Library, Greenock (8 min walk).

How to get to Greenock West by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greenock West:

Bus

Greenock Bus Station (12 min walk)

Train

Greenock West (13 min walk)
Drumfrochar (23 min walk)