Lochwinnoch
Place in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.797, -4.629 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 35 59 |
| Population: | 2,900 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
Lochwinnoch is a small village in Renfrewshire, set beside Castle Semple Loch on the edge of Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, within easy reach of Glasgow and Paisley. The loch and surrounding wetlands, fed by the River Calder, give the place a strong sense of landscape and history, with links to the old Semple estate and a legacy of local industries such as quarrying and weaving.
Today the village is popular with walkers, birdwatchers and watersports enthusiasts - there’s an RSPB reserve and a sailing scene on the loch - and the local economy combines commuting, small businesses and tourism. The community retains a quietly rural, historic feel while serving as a gateway for outdoor recreation in the west of Scotland.
Postcode districts covering Lochwinnoch
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Paisley 8.6 miles13.8 km
- East Kilbride 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Hamilton 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Kilmarnock 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Ayr 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Coatbridge 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Greenock 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Irvine 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Rutherglen 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Cambuslang 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Bearsden 14.2 miles22.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Howwood Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Beith Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Kilbirnie Place 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Kilbarchan Place 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Bridge of Weir Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Garnock Valley Ward 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Quarrier's Village Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Johnstone Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Brookfield Place 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Johnstone South and Elderslie Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Uplawmoor Place 5.5 miles8.9 km
Example postcodes in Lochwinnoch
PA12 4EJ, PA12 4AF, PA12 4AB, PA12 4AY, PA12 4AD, PA12 4AQ, PA12 4EL, PA12 4ES, PA12 4HA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Lochwinnoch Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Howwood Railway Station 2.8 miles4.4 km
Hotels near Lochwinnoch Ad
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Dalmeny Park House Hotel 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Lynnhurst Hotel 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Haylie Hotel 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Hazlitt Apartments 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Uplawmoor 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport 3 9 miles14.5 km
- Brisbane House Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Lochwinnoch
- Lochwinnoch Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Caldwell House Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free Museum 8.4 miles13.6 km
- St Mirren FC Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- Kelburn Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 9 miles14.6 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Knock Castle Estate 10 miles16 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Eglinton Castle Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Cappielow Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km