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Devol Viaduct / Nine Arches Railway Bridge (ruins)

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Oystercatcher
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 194m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Playground

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull +85 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull +85 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, Small White, Peacock +23 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Painted Lady, Small White, Peacock +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Garden Lady's-mantle, Eyebright +9 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Garden Lady's-mantle, Eyebright +9 more · last seen 2023

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Clyde Coastal PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Greenock CutWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Waterman's RoadWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

45 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21Regional cycle route
Route 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route56 m
Named routeRef 75Length 56 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route19 m
Named routeRef 75Length 19 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route90 m
Named routeLength 90 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route522 m
Named routeRef 75Length 522 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Remains of a viaduct over Devol Glen

Remains of a viaduct over Devol Glen

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