From Cornalees Bridge The Cut runs west then turns northward following along the contour of Dunrod Hill which it follows round until running eastwards directly above the town of Greenock at Overton, having come a distance of 9 km (5.6 mi). On the way it collects some of the water from streams that cross its path, and a series of sluice gates incorporated an ingenious automatic way of releasing surplus water.
From its opening the nearly level footpath formed on the embankment to the downhill side of the aqueduct proved a great attraction. and "walking the Cut" continues to be popular.
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