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Elderslie

Elderslie is a town in Renfrewshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 5,690 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit: 89 forts & heritage, 67 churches and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Johnstone Castle, Gleniffer Braes and Thomas Coats Memorial Church.

55.8333° N, 4.4860° WPop. 5,690

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Within 30 km140 places
Within 50 km249
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Elderslie

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:57 pm

48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Elderslie
  2. Thomas Coats Memorial Churchmonument · 30 min
  3. Renfrew Airport Memorialmonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Loch Libolake · 45 min
  5. Semple Collegiate Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. St Macharschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Elderslie
Today’s loopElderslieStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elderslie?

Johnstone Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Gleniffer Braes (viewpoint, about 4 km), Thomas Coats Memorial Church (monument, about 4 km), Paisley Museum and Art Galleries (museum, about 5 km), Fountain Gardens (garden, about 5 km), Re:Hope Church Paisley (church, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Elderslie?

249 places on Spotwander: 89 forts & heritage, 67 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 parks, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Elderslie?

Johnstone Castle, about 2 km by road; Renfrew Airport Memorial (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Elderslie?

Thomas Coats Memorial Church, about 4 km by road; Re:Hope Church Paisley (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elderslie?

Start in Elderslie, visit Thomas Coats Memorial Church, then Renfrew Airport Memorial, then Loch Libo, then Semple Collegiate Church, then St Machars, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.