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Howwood

Howwood is a town in Renfrewshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,580 people. Within 50 km by road there are 247 places to visit: 88 forts & heritage, 66 churches and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Semple Collegiate Church, Castle Semple Loch and Johnstone Castle.

55.8106° N, 4.5573° WPop. 1,580

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Within 30 km143 places
Within 50 km247
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Semple Collegiate Church, heritage site near Howwood
Must-see

Semple Collegiate Church

Heritage site · 3 km

Castle Semple Loch, lake near Howwood
Must-see

Castle Semple Loch

Lake · 4 km

Johnstone Castle, heritage site near Howwood
Must-see

Johnstone Castle

Heritage site · 5 km

Places near Howwood by type

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One day from Howwood

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:11 pm

37 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 Howwood
  2. Castle Semple Lochlake · 45 min
  3. Caldwell Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Gleniffer Braesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Johnstone Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. St Macharschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Howwood
Today’s loopHowwoodStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Howwood?

Semple Collegiate Church (heritage site, about 3 km), Castle Semple Loch (lake, about 4 km), Johnstone Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), St Machars (church, about 6 km), Barr Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Caldwell Tower (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

247 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 66 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Howwood?

Semple Collegiate Church, about 3 km by road; Johnstone Castle (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Howwood?

St Machars, about 6 km by road; Beith Parish Church (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Howwood?

Start in Howwood, visit Castle Semple Loch, then Caldwell Tower, then Gleniffer Braes, then Johnstone Castle, then St Machars, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.