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Situated Southwest of Glasgow, this area is heavily populated. Even though only 18 towns and villages make up the area, it is mostly because it overlaps with Glasgow. Bridge of Weir offers very nice hillwalking on Ben Lomand. Brookfield is the smallest village.Erskine has a suspension bridge and evidence that humans have been around since 1000BC. Weaving was a popular industry and some towns were built for the overflow of people. A few landmarks, Paisley Abbey, a burial place many Scottish kings and in Ranfruly here is a castle that dates back to the 15th century.
Situated Southwest of Glasgow, this area is heavily populated. Even though only 18 towns and villages make up the area, it is mostly because it overlaps with Glasgow. Bridge of Weir offers very nice hillwalking on Ben Lomand. Brookfield is the smallest village.Erskine has a suspension bridge and evidence that humans have been around since 1000BC. Weaving was a popular industry and some towns were built for the overflow of people. A few landmarks, Paisley Abbey, a burial place many Scottish kings and in Ranfruly here is a castle that dates back to the 15th century.
Recently added Renfrewshire Cycle Routes
| Route Name | Start | Miles | Date Added |
| Gryffe Loop Cycle Route | Bridge of Weir, main street square | 20.44 | 09/01/2012 |
| Lumpy, but interesting. One or two short sharp hills that wi... | |||
| Brookfield to Glasgow City Centre Cycle Route | Brookfield | 12.72 | 06/09/2011 |
| Fastest route to Glasgow that I've found this far. One short... | |||
| Renfrew Glasgow Road Circuit Cycle Route | Glasgow Road | 10.2 | 08/08/2011 |
| Start in Renfrew at Deanpark Rd,turn onto Haining Rd and fro... | |||
| Johnstone to Uplawmoor and Barrhead Loop Cycle Route | Beith Road (B787), Milliken Park | 21.47 | 19/08/2010 |
| Take water proof clothing as the weather can change rapidly ... | |||
| Greenock to Gourock Loop Cycle Route | Greenock | 13.65 | 23/04/2010 |
| This is a scenic, fairly flat road route, mainly on A roads,... | |||
All Renfrewshire Cycle Routes
| Route Name | Start | End | Duration | Miles |
| Brookfield to Glasgow City Centre | Brookfield | Glasgow City centre | 01:12 | 12.72 |
| Erskine to Houston Route | Ollach | Ollach | 01:30 | 15.74 |
| Ferneeze Drive The Braes Barrhead and back | Ferneeze, Glenburn, Paisley | Ferneeze, Glenburn, Paisley | 02:00 | 17.87 |
| Glenburn, Linwood , Kilbarckan and the Braes | Glenburn | Glenburn | 01:18 | 13.45 |
| Gleniffer Braes | Paisley | Paisley | 02:00 | 18.39 |
| Greenock to Gourock Loop | Greenock | Greenock | 01:18 | 13.65 |
| Gryffe Loop | Bridge of Weir, main street square | Bridge of Weir, Main street sqaure | 02:00 | 20.44 |
| Johnstone Renfrewshire Circular | Johnstone, Poplar Avenue | johnstone | 02:36 | 26.66 |
| Johnstone to Loch Katrine Circular | Johnstone | Johnstone | 11:48 | 118.49 |
| Johnstone to Uplawmoor and Barrhead Loop | Beith Road (B787), Milliken Park | Beith Road (B787), Milliken Park | 02:06 | 21.47 |
| Johstone to Glasgow | High Street, Johnstone | Govan Road, Glasgow | 00:54 | 9.52 |
| Kilmacolm to Largs | Gryffe Rd, Kilmacolm | Largs Ferry Terminal, Gallowgate St, Largs | 01:36 | 16.92 |
| Largs Loop | glasgow rd | glasgow rd | 06:00 | 62.8 |
| Linwood to Barrhead and back | Kashmir Ave, Linwood | Kashmir Ave, Linwood | 01:42 | 17.33 |
| Linwood to Lochwinnoch and return | Kashmir Ave, Linwood | Kashmir Ave, Linwood | 01:24 | 14.28 |
| Loch Lomond & Beyond | Foxbar | Foxbaar | 08:12 | 82.62 |
| NCN75 Paisley to Gourock | Paisley Canal Railway Station | Gourock Railway Station | 02:00 | 20.72 |
| Old Kilpatrick to Gourock | Dumbarton Road (A814), Old Kilpatrick | Gourock Ferry | 01:48 | 18.29 |
| Paisley Largs Loop | Foxbar | Foxbar | 04:24 | 44.6 |
| Paisley To Kilwinning | Paisley | Kilwinning | 02:24 | 24.06 |
| Paisley to Loch Winnoch | Canal street | Castle semple, loch Winnoch | 00:54 | 9.06 |
| Paisley to Lochwinnoch | Whitehaugh Ave, Paisley | Calder Street, Lochwinnoch | 01:06 | 11.27 |
| Paisley via Kilmalcolm and Lochwinnoch | Whitehaugh Ave, Paisley | Whitehaugh Ave, Paisley | 03:30 | 35.03 |
| Renfrew Glasgow Road Circuit | Glasgow Road | Glebe Street | 01:00 | 10.2 |
| Renfrewshire Loop | Paisley | Paisley | 03:30 | 34.92 |
| Short Hilly Renfrewshire Loop | Paisley | Paisley | 02:30 | 23.87 |
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