With winter having well and truly arrived in Inverclyde, it can be easy to get couped up in your home over the colder months.

However, the cold weather can often be a great time to get out in nature and embrace the outdoors so long as you're careful and watch out for hazardous conditions.

So with all this in mind, pop on a warm jacket and get out there and explore what Inverclyde and the surrounding area have to offer this winter.

4 winter walks in and around Inverclyde

Here are four winter walks to go in and around Inverclyde:

Greenock Cut

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The Greenock Cut is popular with visitors and Inverclyde residents alike and it's easy to see why.

The trail offers stunning views of the nearby hills and fields that look all the more beautiful in the winter months.

This is a long path that takes between 3-5 hours to complete, so come prepared with suitable winter clothing and be mindful of weather conditions.

Find out more on the site's Tripadvisor page.

Lunderston to Kip Marina

If you're looking for a long walk by the sea to take in the region's stunning coastlines, then this popular route has you covered.

Starting from Lunderston Bay, you can expect (if the weather is good) to see right across to nearby Argyll and Bute while exploring areas like Kip Marina.

While the site is great for solitude, the coastal walk should only be attempted if the weather is good.

Corlick Hill

For some more elevation, try Corlick Hill as this can offer some amazing winter sights of the surrounding landscape.

This area is also suitable for longer walks when you're trying to get away from the hustle and bustle of town life.

Finlaystone Country Park

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Finlaystone Park near Port Glasgow offers lovely wooded areas, self-contained cottages, and a rather scenic country house.

Walking along the site's many walking paths allows you to soak up the winter time in an area that caters to all age groups through play areas and maintained gardens.

The park also has a tea room for when you want to come in from the cold and warm up.