The Top 20 Attractions around Johnstone
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Johnstone. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Johnstone is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Castle Semple Collegiate Church
Highlight • Historical Site
Castle Semple Collegiate Church was founded in 1504 to serve his castle and estate. John, Lord Sempill built the church which was then extended by his son to include the …
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Darnley Reservoir Pavilion
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
This location is a breathtaking testament to nature's beauty, where lush greenery blankets rolling hills and vibrant flowers dot the landscape like splashes casinoromana.ro of paint on a canvas. The …
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Erskine Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
Cycling over the bridge you'll find stunning views across Renfrewshire, Clydebank and Glasgow to the East, and views down the Clyde towards Dumbarton and Inverclyde to the West. Below the …
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Barr Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Barr Castle is a 15th-century keep which was altered in the 16th century (and probably later, too). The gables of the castle have collapsed, apart from the chimney stack which …
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Castle Semple Loch
Highlight • Lake
Castle Semple Loch was part of the historic Lochwinnoch estate. It was a fishing loch and part of the wider drainage scheme that the estate owners created to improve the …
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Bankies Bike Sculpture
Highlight • Structure
Standing on the banks of the Forth and Clyde canal in Clydebank is 'Bankies Bike' sculpture, a giant statue designed by artist John Crosby. The Forth and Clyde canal towpath …
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Paisley to Kilbirnie Cycle Path
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Decent surface following the old railway cutting.
The section around Lochwinnoch tends to get busy with pedestrians at the weekend.
The section around Lochwinnoch tends to get busy with pedestrians at the weekend.
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Craigie Linn Waterfall
Highlight • Viewpoint
About 26 feet tall, this waterfall is a wee hidden gem. It's best seen after a few days of rain, so best to visit in Autumn, Winter or Spring, when it's quite breath taking.
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White Cart Water Cycleway
Highlight • Cycleway
Nice path running between Paisley and Crookston/Ross Hall. Recently resurfaced it’s super smooth, winding alongside the river. Part of Sustrans route 7 & 75.
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Carved Animal Benches at Castle Semple Loch
Highlight • Structure
A lovely spot for a picnic or a rest. The carvings sit just off National Cycle route 7, and at a junction connecting the Castle Semple Lochside Trail with Parkhill Woods.
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Fereneze Road Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
9.4% gradient half mile climb on fresh tarmac. You can carry on for another quarter mike past first turn off to get full climb.
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