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Lyle Hill

156 Lyle Road, Greenock, Scotland
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Greenock
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Lookouts
Most recent review
- May 26, 2012
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Port Glasgow, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

You get terrific views of the Clyde and surrounding area More

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port glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

i live near it so its great for taking photos lovely views More

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Dumbarton
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23 reviews 23 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The views are Spectacular but at the time I was here there was still a lot of run down parts in the area and it was also winter. During the Spring & Summer months this place is fantastic & the views are to die for. More

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Scotland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

There is nothing at Lyle hill other than the Free French Monument which is a large white anchor but the views are stunning and worth a look if you are passing. More

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Greenock, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

The views from the Lyle Hill are amazing , you can see all the way up the river to Glasgow and across the Clyde to Argyll any visitor to Greenock should make the effort to go, it is easily accessible on foot from Fort Matilda train station if you are moderately fit. More

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Antwerpen
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

There is only one thing to do from here, sit and look at the view, which is really lovely on a sunny day More

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Gourock, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

When you look out over the river the view is just amazing as it changes from minute to minute depending on the weather truly stunning More

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Greenock, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

view is stunning especially when the tall,ships race was on or on bonfire night More

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Glasgow
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

A monument to French Submariners who died in the Clyde during WW2 maks still one of the most outstanding view points in Scotland. Indeed, it would be hard to think of a better outlook anywhere in the world. More

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Ecosse
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

The free French memorial---and the history behind it More

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