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Renfrew

Renfrew is a town in Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 22,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit: 89 forts & heritage, 66 churches and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Robertson Park, Renfrew Airport Memorial and Barshaw Park.

55.8720° N, 4.3925° WPop. 22,010

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Within 30 km139 places
Within 50 km249
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Renfrew

5 stops, one loop, back by 11:45 am

30 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 Renfrew
  2. St Nicholas' Cardonald Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Victoria Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Sandyford Henderson Memorial Churchmonument · 30 min
  5. Pollok Country Parkpark · 45 min
  6. St Mirin's RC Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Renfrew
Today’s loopRenfrewStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Renfrew?

Robertson Park (park, about 1 km), Renfrew Airport Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Barshaw Park (park, about 3 km), Scotstoun Parish Church (church, about 4 km), St Nicholas' Cardonald Church (church, about 4 km), St Mirin's RC Cathedral (church, about 4 km).

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

249 places on Spotwander: 89 forts & heritage, 66 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Renfrew?

Renfrew Airport Memorial, about 1 km by road; Elder Park (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Renfrew?

Scotstoun Parish Church, about 4 km by road; St Nicholas' Cardonald Church (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Renfrew?

Start in Renfrew, visit St Nicholas' Cardonald Church, then Victoria Park, then Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church, then Pollok Country Park, then St Mirin's RC Cathedral, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.