Your Guide to Inverclyde's best shopping Street
Gourock is the Gateway to the West Highlands on the Clyde. Well served by road, rail and sea the town has long been a hub for travellers and tourists. Most visitors to Gourock will visit Kempock Street in the heart of the town.
Visitors are often surprised to find a unique collection of Independent shops ranging from boutiques, Art Galleries and Gift Shops to Cafes, Café Bars and services including hairdressing and alternative therapy practitioners. The variety of products on sale range from top quality clothing and shoe brands to works of art, craft and exclusive artisan jewellery. When refreshment is required, a variety of café’s and bars will cater for your needs.
Gourock is famous for its breathtaking views of the firth of Clyde and a walk along the wide Victorian style promenade towards The Royal Gourock Yacht Club can be sun kissed or bracing, but always enjoyable.
Another famous attraction at the west end of Kempock Street is Gourock Pool, one of the UK’s last remaining outdoor public swimming pools. With panoramic views across the River, Gourock Pool is open from early May until September and with the water heated to a temperature of 82oF (28oC) you can enjoy a dip matter what the weather!
