The Scottish heated outdoor swimming pool that is now open for summer 2025
A popular Scottish outdoor swimming pool has opened for the summer. The heated saltwater pool is located less than 30 miles from Glasgow.
Gourock Pool is situated in the town of Gourock in Inverclyde, and is part of Inverclyde Leisure. After closing for the winter, it reopened to the public for the summer on Friday, May 2.
The open-air saltwater pool features 29-degree water, surrounded by a terraced area and a traditional patio. It is located right on the shoreline, benefitting from panoramic views of the Clyde Estuary.
Gourock Pool has undergone improvement and refurbishment works. These include the addition of modern changing facilities, the scenic pool terrace, and improved disabled access with street-level parking.
The pool itself is 33.3 metres long and 15 metres wide, with the salt water taken from the Firth of Clyde. It features both a spring board and a diving dale.
During the week, Gourock Pool offers both open-water and lane swimming. There are also sessions that are open only to the pool's adult swimming club.
In addition, there is a 'Kiddies Pool' specifically intended for younger swimmers. However, this only opens during "exceptionally busy periods, good weather, and popular demand".
Gourock Pool also offers special 'Starlight Swims'. These are night-time swimming sessions, allowing visitors to take a dip under the stars.
Gourock Pool has earned rave reviews from previous visitors. It has an overall rating of 4.5 out of five on Google based on 509 reviews.
One swimmer wrote: "Fabulous views over the River Clyde. How inspiring for working out."
A second Google user echoed: "Great come rain or shine since it's a heated (salt water) pool. Gorgeous views and ideal location for getting a bite to eat afterwards."
Another posted: "Open air heated pool with fantastic views and deep end for 3.5m diving. Bring £1 and 20p coins for lockers and hairdryer. A cafe would be a great addition, but ice cream is available at the entrance."
A popular nearby spot for food after swimming is the Continental Cafe. The bar and restaurant serves up food sourced from award-winning suppliers—with everything from fillet steak to fish and chips on offer.
In addition to the Gourock Open Air Pool, Inverclyde Leisure also operates a nearby Waterfront Leisure Complex in Greenock. This indoor pool features a body flume, a tyre ride, a 'lazy river', and a wave machine.
Elsewhere, Inverclyde Leisure's Port Glasgow Swimming Pool consists of a 20-metre pool and offers aqua-based exercise classes. It also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as "excellent disabled access".
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