START/FINISH: Cut Kelly Cut and Visitor Centre Leapmoor Forest

A circular trail combining open moorland, rolling fields and enclosed forests offering great views of the of Clyde and Cowal Peninsula. Step back in time on the Kelly Cut as you walk the engineering masterpiece designed by Robert Thom.

Predominately low gradient rough tracks, muddy in places, 1km of open moorland with no clearly defined route. Some single track road and forest tracks. 11.5 miles / 18.5 km Allow 5-6hrs moderate

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The Kelly Cut aqueduct was built in 1845 nesting in the trees as well as crossbills, to supply additional water, such was the coal tits and goldcrests. Take care as logging demand from the industries and the increasing activity is ongoing. population of Greenock. Look out for curlews at the reservoir and birds of prey patrolling the Wildlife: In summer common lizards bask moorland. on rocks, golden ringed dragonflies patrol the waterways and green tiger beetles chase Leapmoor Forest a Sitka spruce plantation their prey. is cropped every 35-50 years. The versatile wood is used in ship construction, paper and Vegetation: Thyme, tormentil, cotton grass, pallet making. Look out for sparrowhawks bog asphodel and sphagnum moss.

The Route OS Map 1:25000 Explorer 341 or 1:50000 Landranger 63

• From the car park follow the green signs over the • At the northeast end of the forest, [232 721] bridge, onto the Kelly Cut [247 721]. use the gate to access the open moorland. • Continue for 5km then head west [221 685] • Go up hill, following the wall to locate the Kelly burn towards . second gate then downhill onto the ‘Greenock Cut Nature Trail’ to return to the start. • Walk along road past Kellybank Caravan Park and head towards Weymss Bay Caravan Park take the NB Please be aware sheep and cattle are often first right to follow the road to Kelly Mains Farm. in the fields along this route. • At the farm turn right through the metal gate onto a grassy path, this takes you along a tree lined country lane to Finnock Bog Farm. Turn right onto Spey Road nearby. • Following the signs for Leapmoor Forest. • After passing Hill Cottage use the metal pedestrian gate to access the next 4.5km of forest track.

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