Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bearsden

Bearsden is a town in Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 27,340 people. Within 50 km by road there are 254 places to visit — 88 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 parks. The must-see places are Kilmardinny Loch (2 km), Knightswood St Margaret's Parish Church (3 km) and Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve (3 km).

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Bearsden at a glance

Location
Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 27,340
Coordinates
55.9154° N, 4.3328° W
Places within 50 km
254 (254 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 parks

Top places to visit near Bearsden

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Forts & heritage near Bearsden

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bearsden. The closest is Kelvinhall (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bearsden

78 churches within 100 km of Bearsden. The closest is Knightswood St Margaret's Parish Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bearsden

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bearsden. The closest is Duncolm (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Bearsden

25 parks within 100 km of Bearsden. The closest is Victoria Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bearsden

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bearsden. The closest is Kilmardinny Loch (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Bearsden

14 museums within 100 km of Bearsden. The closest is Hunterian Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bearsden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bearsden
  2. 2 km Kilmardinny Loch · lake, East Dunbartonshire
  3. 2 km St Pauls Milngavie · church, East Dunbartonshire
  4. 6 km Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve · nature spot, Glasgow City
  5. 2 km Jordanhill Parish Church · church, Glasgow City
  6. 2 km Knightswood St Margaret's Parish Church · church, Glasgow City
  7. 3 km Back to Bearsden

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    Within 15 km of Bearsden

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bearsden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage88100Kelvinhall (7 km)
    Churches7078Knightswood St Margaret's Parish Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2644Duncolm (12 km)
    Parks2425Victoria Park (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1517Kilmardinny Loch (2 km)
    Museums1414Hunterian Museum (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Inchcailloch (29 km)
    Treks44Clyde Walkway (32 km)
    Beaches & coast13Cloch Lighthouse (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al Furqan Mosque (8 km)
    Caves11Cleeves Cove (41 km)

    Bearsden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bearsden?

    Kilmardinny Loch (lake, about 2 km), Knightswood St Margaret's Parish Church (church, about 3 km), Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), St Pauls Milngavie (church, about 4 km), Jordanhill Parish Church (church, about 4 km), St John’s-Renfield Church (church, about 5 km).

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

    254 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bearsden?

    Kelvinhall, about 7 km by road; Mugdock Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bearsden?

    Knightswood St Margaret's Parish Church, about 3 km by road; St Pauls Milngavie (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bearsden?

    Duncolm, about 12 km by road; Dumgoyne (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bearsden?

    Start in Bearsden, visit Kilmardinny Loch, then St Pauls Milngavie, then Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve, then Jordanhill Parish Church, then Knightswood St Margaret's Parish Church, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bearsden?

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

    Towns near Bearsden

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bearsden’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bearsden on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.