Early historical records show that a ferry between Renfrew and the north side of the Clyde has existed since as far back as 1614, although prior to 1790 this operated slighlty further east. The move to its present location came during the 1780's when a Glasgow tobacco merchant named Alexander Speirs, built a mansion on the King’s Inch. Upon finding that the southern crossing point ran through his land, he asked that the ferry be moved half a mile west. In exchange for the move, Speirs offered to build two new quays, a ferry house and a new road.
Clyde shipping traffic at the time was very busy, and one working vessel that could be seen regularly on the river between 1861 and 1912 was the paddle tug boat “Clyde”. The side lever engines from “Clyde” form an impressive feature of Ferry Green today.
The ferry still runs, however these days it is passenger only and during off-peak times can reduce to an 'on demand' service - it's still a nice short journey across to the Yoker side though if you have the time.
Ferry Green itself was re-developed a couple of years back and was also nominated for an award in 2014. There is now a nice open grassed area with seats, and the engines themselves a centrepiece on the paved area to side of the grass. Parking is available along the road itself but car parks on the other side are mostly private. It can get busy on nice days!. The path itself aroung the green is accessible for wheelchairs, buggy's, etc.
Cache is a nice easy find - magnetic nano with log (bring a pen).
Enjoy another part of Renfrew & the Clyde!