Places to visit near

Armadale

Armadale is a town in West Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 11,770 people. Within 50 km by road there are 295 places to visit: 102 forts & heritage, 92 churches and 30 parks. The must-see places are Bathgate High Parish Church, Torphichen Preceptory and Cairnpapple Hill.

55.8833° N, 3.7000° WPop. 11,770

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km295
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Armadale

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:35 pm

63 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Armadale
  2. Bathgate High Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Dechmont Lawviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Torphichen Preceptorychurch · 30 min
  5. Almond Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kirk of Shottschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Armadale
Today’s loopArmadaleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Armadale?

Bathgate High Parish Church (church, about 5 km), Torphichen Preceptory (church, about 8 km), Cairnpapple Hill (hill, about 9 km), Muiravonside Country Park (park, about 11 km), Cockleroy (viewpoint, about 11 km), Dechmont Law (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

295 places on Spotwander: 102 forts & heritage, 92 churches, 30 parks, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Armadale?

Cairnpapple Hill, about 9 km by road; Almond Castle (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Armadale?

Bathgate High Parish Church, about 5 km by road; Torphichen Preceptory (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Armadale?

Start in Armadale, visit Bathgate High Parish Church, then Dechmont Law, then Torphichen Preceptory, then Almond Castle, then Kirk of Shotts, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.