4 Renfrewshire winter walks to try during the colder months

However, the cold months can often be a great time to go out and embrace the outdoors so long as you're careful and keep an eye on hazardous weather.

So with all this in mind, pop on a warm jacket and get out there and explore Renfrewshire this winter.

4 winter walks in Renfrewshire

Here are four walking routes in Renfrewshire perfect for the winter months:

Gleniffer Braes Country Park

Tripadvisor - The park is home to skylarks and other wildlife (Image: Tripadvisor)

This country park is a natural woodland and moorland and as such contains wildlife like skylarks, meadow pipits, kestrels, and sparrowhawks.

The park is also home to cattle that are responsible for controlling local vegetation.

The park has dozens of tracks to follow as well as a number of beautiful natural formations to stop and look at when taking a break from your walk, such as Craigie Linn waterfall.

To find out more, please visit the Gleniffer Braes Country Park Tripadvisor page.

Mar Hall Woods

Mar Hall Woods to the northwest of Erskine is a rather tranquil spot that offers shelter from the rain while allowing walkers to enjoy some of Renfrewshire's woodlands.

The woods also has parking and is near the motorway, making it easier to drive to from nearby towns like Paisley and Johnstone.

Blythswood Beacon and River Cart Path

Tripadvisor - The Blythswood Beacon and River Cart route provides a lovely riverside stroll (Image: Tripadvisor)

For some riverside walks, try the Blythswood Beacon and River Cart Path which runs along some of the River Clyde.

Starting from Renfrewshire and ending by the River Cart, this winter route offers a lot of variety including views of Clydebank and nearby nature.

It passes Renfrew Golf Course and takes a mere hour and 45 minutes to complete.

As the path is less trodden, you are unlikely to meet a lot of people on your journey and dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Rannoch Woods & Bluebell Woods

Rannoch Woods & Bluebell Woods is another forested route open to winter walkers.

The path is a leisurely one near Johnstone, providing the opportunity to explore winter wildlife in the region.

The path is also close to Johnstone Castle, if you're feeling like a wee diversion, and has good train and road links.

If you're feeling a bit cold after your walk, you can always nip over to the town centre to grab a tea or coffee.