Barrhead to Howwood (Renfrewshire) Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 9.5 to 10.5 miles along the Dalry and North Johnstone rail trail from Barrhead station to Howwood (Renfrewshire) station. Take the train to Barrhead, follow the path and catch the train back from Howwood (Renfrewshire).
- Distance
- 9.5 to 10.5 mi
- Time
- 3 to 3.5 hours
- Train back
- 52min
The walk
From Barrhead station, walk to the Dalry and North Johnstone rail trail and follow the path for 4.2 miles to Howwood (Renfrewshire). Getting to and from the path adds 4.5 miles away (about 5.5 to 6 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Howwood (Renfrewshire) back to Barrhead take from 52min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Barrhead from the cities
- GlasgowFrom 16min
- StirlingFrom 1hr 4min
- EdinburghFrom 1hr 28min
- DundeeFrom 2hr 14min
- LancasterFrom 2hr 32min
- PrestonFrom 2hr 48min
- NewcastleFrom 3hr 8min
- AberdeenFrom 3hr 25min
Good to know
How long is the Barrhead to Howwood (Renfrewshire) walk?
About 9.5 to 10.5 miles from station to station: 4.2 miles along the Dalry and North Johnstone rail trail and 4.5 miles away (about 5.5 to 6 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Barrhead to Howwood (Renfrewshire)?
About 3 to 3.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Howwood (Renfrewshire) to Barrhead?
By train: the quickest journey from Howwood (Renfrewshire) back to Barrhead takes 52min.
How do you get to Barrhead by train?
Barrhead is 16min from Glasgow, 1hr 4min from Stirling, 1hr 28min from Edinburgh and 4hr 58min from London by train.