Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Alloa

Alloa is a town in Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 20,390 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 80 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 museums. The must-see places are Mar and Kellie Mausoleum (1 km), St. Mungo's Parish Church (1 km) and Tullibody Old Kirk (5 km).

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Alloa, Scotland
Alloa, Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alloa at a glance

Location
Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 20,390
Coordinates
56.1159° N, 3.7900° W
Places within 50 km
208 (208 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Alloa

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Forts & heritage near Alloa

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alloa. The closest is Mar and Kellie Mausoleum (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Alloa

83 churches within 100 km of Alloa. The closest is St. Mungo's Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alloa

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alloa. The closest is Craig Leith (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Craig Leith · viewpoint · Clackmannanshire · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Myreton Hill · viewpoint · Clackmannanshire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ben Cleuch · viewpoint · Clackmannanshire · ~10 km · Must-see
  • King's Seat Hill · viewpoint · Clackmannanshire · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Blairdenon · viewpoint · Stirling · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mote Hill · viewpoint · Stirling · ~12 km · Must-see

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Museums near Alloa

22 museums within 100 km of Alloa. The closest is Callendar House (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Alloa

21 parks within 100 km of Alloa. The closest is Muiravonside Country Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alloa

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alloa. The closest is Loch Leven (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Alloa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alloa
  2. 7 km Craig Leith · viewpoint, Clackmannanshire
  3. 4 km Tullibody Old Kirk · church, Clackmannanshire
  4. 4 km St. Mungo's Parish Church · church, Clackmannanshire
  5. 1 km Mar and Kellie Mausoleum · tomb, Clackmannanshire
  6. 7 km Old Tulliallan Castle · heritage site, Fife
  7. 7 km Back to Alloa

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    Within 15 km of Alloa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alloa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage80102Mar and Kellie Mausoleum (1 km)
    Churches5083St. Mungo's Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3541Craig Leith (7 km)
    Museums1122Callendar House (17 km)
    Parks1421Muiravonside Country Park (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs910Loch Leven (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Loch Leven National Nature Reserve (34 km)
    Treks24Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Al Furqan Mosque (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (35 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls of Turret (45 km)
    Beaches & coast01Inchkeith Lighthouse (52 km)

    Alloa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alloa?

    Mar and Kellie Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), St. Mungo's Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Tullibody Old Kirk (church, about 5 km), Craig Leith (viewpoint, about 7 km), Old Tulliallan Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Myreton Hill (hill, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alloa?

    208 places on Spotwander: 80 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alloa?

    Mar and Kellie Mausoleum, about 1 km by road; Old Tulliallan Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Alloa?

    St. Mungo's Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Tullibody Old Kirk (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alloa?

    Craig Leith, about 7 km by road; Myreton Hill (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alloa?

    Start in Alloa, visit Craig Leith, then Tullibody Old Kirk, then St. Mungo's Parish Church, then Mar and Kellie Mausoleum, then Old Tulliallan Castle, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alloa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Alloa

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