Howwood
Place in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.811, -4.559 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 39 60 |
| Population: | 1,580 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
Howwood is a small village in Renfrewshire, Scotland, tucked into the fertile Gryffe valley on the banks of the River Gryffe. It sits between Johnstone and Lochwinnoch, close to Kilbarchan, and is within easy commuting distance of Glasgow; the surrounding mix of farmland, woodlands and riverside paths (with ready access towards Castle Semple Loch and Duchal Woods) makes it popular for walking and cycling.
The village grew up around 18th–19th century textile and bleach works and that industrial past still shapes the street pattern and local identity, though today Howwood is largely residential with small businesses, a primary school and an active community scene. Good road and public-transport links mean many residents commute, while the place retains a village feel with local clubs, occasional events and attractive riverside and woodland on its doorstep.
Postcode districts covering Howwood
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 12.5 miles
- Paisley 5.7 miles
- East Kilbride 14.7 miles
- Hamilton 19.8 miles
- Cumbernauld 23.7 miles
- Kilmarnock 14.1 miles
- Ayr 24.8 miles
- Coatbridge 20.7 miles
- Greenock 12.4 miles
- Airdrie 23.2 miles
- Irvine 14.2 miles
- Motherwell 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch Ward 1.1 miles
- Kilbarchan Place 1.7 miles
- Johnstone Place 2 miles
- Johnstone South and Elderslie Ward 2.6 miles
- Brookfield Place 2.7 miles
- Lochwinnoch Place 2.9 miles
- Bridge of Weir Place 3.2 miles
- Elderslie Place 3.5 miles
- Linwood Place 3.5 miles
- Houston Place 3.7 miles
- Uplawmoor Place 3.9 miles
- Paisley Southwest Ward 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Howwood
PA9 1AX, PA9 1AN, PA9 1DS, PA9 1BS, PA9 1BL, PA9 1DW, PA9 1DR, PA9 1AS, PA9 1EB … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 6.5 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 20.8 miles
- Howwood Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Milliken Park Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Howwood Ad
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 0.9 miles
- Lynnhurst Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express - Glasgow Airport 3 6.2 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 6 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel, Glasgow Airport & Paisley 4 5.6 miles
- Premier Inn Glasgow - Paisley 3 4.1 miles
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport 3 6.1 miles
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 6 miles
Schools in Howwood
- Howwood Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 5.2 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 5.4 miles
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 5.6 miles
- St Mirren FC Stadium 5.8 miles
- Silverburn Shopping centre 8.5 miles
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 8.7 miles
- Braehead Shopping centre 8.7 miles
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles
- Ibrox Stadium Stadium 10.1 miles
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 10.3 miles
- Strathleven Estate 10.8 miles
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 11.1 miles