Places to visit near

Boddam

Boddam is a town in Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,290 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 68 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Buchan Ness Lighthouse, Boddam Evangelical Church and Peterhead Prison Museum.

57.4708° N, 1.7801° WPop. 1,290

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see156
Notable79
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Boddam

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

47 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 Boddam
  2. Keith Inch Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Inverugie Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Formartine and Buchan Waytrek · 3 hrs
  5. Cruden Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. New Slains Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Boddam
Today’s loopBoddamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Boddam?

Buchan Ness Lighthouse (beach, about 1 km), Boddam Evangelical Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Peterhead Prison Museum (museum, about 3 km), Keith Inch Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), St. Peter's Church (church, about 5 km), Reform Monument (monument, about 5 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 10 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Boddam?

Boddam Evangelical Church, about 1 km by road; Keith Inch Castle (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Boddam?

Brethren Meeting House, about 1 km by road; St. Peter's Church (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Boddam?

Start in Boddam, visit Keith Inch Castle, then Inverugie Castle, then Formartine and Buchan Way, then Cruden Parish Church, then New Slains Castle, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.