Neilston to Howwood (Renfrewshire) Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 10 to 10.5 miles along the Dalry and North Johnstone rail trail from Neilston station to Howwood (Renfrewshire) station. Take the train to Neilston, follow the path and catch the train back from Howwood (Renfrewshire).
- Distance
- 10 to 10.5 mi
- Time
- 3.5 hours
- Train back
- 1hr 1min
The walk
From Neilston 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 4.8 miles away (about 6 to 6.5 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 Neilston take from 1hr 1min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Neilston from the cities
- GlasgowFrom 30min
- StirlingFrom 1hr 20min
- EdinburghFrom 1hr 36min
- DundeeFrom 2hr 10min
- LancasterFrom 2hr 42min
- PrestonFrom 2hr 57min
- NewcastleFrom 3hr 18min
- AberdeenFrom 3hr 24min
Good to know
How long is the Neilston to Howwood (Renfrewshire) walk?
About 10 to 10.5 miles from station to station: 4.2 miles along the Dalry and North Johnstone rail trail and 4.8 miles away (about 6 to 6.5 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Neilston to Howwood (Renfrewshire)?
About 3.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Howwood (Renfrewshire) to Neilston?
By train: the quickest journey from Howwood (Renfrewshire) back to Neilston takes 1hr 1min.
How do you get to Neilston by train?
Neilston is 30min from Glasgow, 1hr 20min from Stirling, 1hr 36min from Edinburgh and 5hr 7min from London by train.