Places to visit near

Balmedie

Balmedie is a town in Aberdeen City district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,520 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 churches. The must-see places are Foveran Parish Church, Seaton Park and Danestone Congregational Church.

57.2505° N, 2.0616° WPop. 2,520

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see214
Notable1
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Balmedie

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

71 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 Balmedie
  2. Foveran Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Forvie National Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Udny Green Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Seaton Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Tolbooth Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Balmedie
Today’s loopBalmedieStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balmedie?

Foveran Parish Church (church, about 8 km), Seaton Park (park, about 11 km), Danestone Congregational Church (church, about 11 km), Knockhall Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Cathedral Church of St Machar (church, about 12 km), Powis Community Centre (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 7 museums, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Balmedie?

Belhelvie War Memorial, about 1 km by road; Knockhall Castle (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balmedie?

Brimmond Hill, about 17 km by road; Craggie Cat (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balmedie?

Start in Balmedie, visit Foveran Parish Church, then Forvie National Nature Reserve, then Udny Green Church, then Seaton Park, then Tolbooth Museum, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.