Overton, Refrewshire
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| Overton | |
| Renfrewshire | |
|---|---|
 Looking out over the the houses of Overton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NS265750 |
| Location: | 55°56’13"N, 4°46’44"W |
| Data | |
| Postcode: | PA16 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Inverclyde |
Overton is a village which has become a suburb of Greenock, in Renfrewshire. Standing in an elevated position, Overton offers excellent views across the River Clyde and suburban Greenock.
The area is the closest part Greenock to The Cut, which was completed in 1827, bringing a water supply five and a half miles from Loch Thom to Overton. The Shaws Water Works provided power to mills down the hill slope from Overton as well as the water supply for the town of Greenock. The nearly horizontal pathway beside the cut soon became a popular walk, offering views of the town and beautiful scenery. An alternative track goes over the hill from Overton to Loch Thom and is more challenging.