Darroch Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Parks

About Darroch Park

A beautiful park which was suitable for all ages. Here young children can enjoy the pets corner and substantial play area, while mum and dad can enjoy the array of plants and shrubs in the walled garden. The upper park has a large area which contains two grass football parks, a cricket square, and pavilion with changing facilities.

Hotels near Darroch Park

Hotels to stay near Darroch Park

Stars:

Guest rating:

Excellent

Stars:

Guest rating:

Excellent

Stars:

Guest rating:

Very Good

Activities Around

Attractions Near Darroch Park

Granny Kempock Stone

Granny Kempock Stone

0.61km from Darroch Park

Granny Kempock Stone stands on a cliff behind Kempock Street, the main shopping street in Gourock, Scotland. The stone, or menhir, is grey mica schist and of indeterminate origin, but it has been suggested that it is an old altar to the pagan god Baal, or a memorial to an ancient battle.

Inverclyde Leisure Gourock Outdoor Pool

A beautiful pool terrace with truly stunning vistas, and improved disabled access with street level parking, Gourock Pool offers a first class leisure experience. Enjoy open air swimming in their salt water pool, heated to 29 ºC and then get a feel for the summer on their terraced area or the traditional patio all with spectacular views of the Clyde Estuary.

Battery Park

Battery Park

1.03km from Darroch Park

Battery Park sits on the banks of the River Clyde and has a stunning view to the mountains of Argyll. It's become a very popular place with local joggers and dog walkers, plus it is also a favourite for mums and dads and grannies and granddads to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon with the smalls. There is also disabled access, ample car parking and a children's adventure play area housed on sand.

The Free French Memorial Cross

The Free French Memorial Cross

1.24km from Darroch Park

A conspicuous white-painted monument on Lyle Hill in Greenock, the Free French Memorial was designed and built by the officers and men of the wartime French Naval Base at Greenock and takes the form of a Cross of Lorraine, the symbol of the Free French Forces. To commemorate their effort and loss of life, this memorial was unveiled in 1946. The memorial is in the shape of the Cross of Lorraine with an anchor at the bottom.

Lyle Hill

Lyle Hill

1.26km from Darroch Park

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. The hill's highest point is Craigs Top at 426 feet above sea level, and before the road was constructed the hill was known as the Craigs, or as the Bingens .

Gourock Golf Club

Gourock Golf Club

1.68km from Darroch Park

A very well laid out and maintained course renowned for its spectacular views over the River Clyde and the Argyll Hills beyond. Facilities also include a state of the art Indoor Golf studio with access to over 30 world famous courses. Professional shop with PGA coaching available.

Discover More Attractions in Inverclyde, Home of Darroch Park

Inverclyde

Inverclyde

23 attractions

Inverclyde is one of 32 council areas used for local government in Scotland. It is one of the smallest in terms of area and population. It borders the North Ayrshire and Renfrewshire council areas, and is otherwise surrounded by the Firth of Clyde.

Location of Darroch Park

Comments

For more information about Darroch Park, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gourock

To view all hotels near Darroch Park, visit: Hotels near Darroch Park