Open Shore in Inverclyde

Open Shore in Inverclyde is a minor road. This road is part of the bicycle route "UK:National Cycle Network 75".

Artwork

The Beacon (artist: William Clark). Multifunctional beacon with a weather vane, bell, light, clock, drinking well and post box. Constructed by Rankin and Blackmore, Eagle Foundry, Baker Street, Greenock. – approx. 50 m.
Admiralty Anchor Monument – approx. 100 m.
The Yardmen (artist: Jason Orr, metal) – approx. 150 m.
Sealife (artist: Cath Keay). This is an abstract representation of sea life. It was inspired by students of St Stephen’s High School. The result of a Sculpture project undertaken in 1998. – approx. 150 m.
Ebb & Flow (artist: Alan Potter, stone) – approx. 200 m.
Ginger the Horse (artist: Andy Scott, metal). This statue commemorates the horses who worked in local industry. Look out for the panels which surround the statue giving further information. – approx. 200 m.
Mechanical Animals (metal) – approx. 250 m.
Prospect/Trust (artist: Barry Grove). This is a nautical themed sculpture in stone, wood and metal on Greenock Waterfront – symbolising the shipbuilding industry and the hopes of the future generations. It was inspired by members of Larkfield Youth Café. – approx. 250 m.

Home Bargains (opening hours: Mon–Sat 8–20; Sun 9–19) at Custom House Way (PA15 1EG) – approx. 250 m.

Lyle Fountain. This fountain was gifted to the town by Provost Abram Lyle. This fountain has a filigree dome supported by 6 columns. The crests of 16 prominent families of that time surround the dome. – approx. 400 m.

Propeller/Capstan/Anchor. Nautical artefacts signifying the shipbuilding past of area. – approx. 200 m.
Horseshoe. A horseshoe set into the paving near the Lyle Fountain, this marks the site of the gallows which were used for public hangings between 1812 and 1834. – approx. 400 m.

The Lighthouse Bar – approx. 250 m.
The James Watt Bar (opening hours: Mon–Thu 8–0; Fri–Sat 8–1; Sun 9–0) at Cathcart Street 80-92 (PA15 1DD) – approx. 250 m.