South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bothwell

Bothwell is a town in South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 6,410 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 88 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 parks. The must-see places are Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (1 km), M&D's Theme Park (2 km) and Bothwell Castle (2 km).

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Bothwell, Scotland
Bothwell, South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bothwell at a glance

Location
South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 6,410
Coordinates
55.8027° N, 4.0683° W
Places within 50 km
229 (229 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 Bothwell

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Forts & heritage near Bothwell

120 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bothwell. The closest is Bothwell Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bothwell

80 churches within 100 km of Bothwell. The closest is Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bothwell

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bothwell. The closest is Cathkin Braes Country Park (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Bothwell

27 parks within 100 km of Bothwell. The closest is M&D's Theme Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bothwell

18 museums within 100 km of Bothwell. The closest is Low Parks Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bothwell

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bothwell. The closest is Kilmardinny Loch (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bothwell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bothwell
  2. 2 km M&D's Theme Park · park, North Lanarkshire
  3. 1 km Site of Roman Fort · fort, North Lanarkshire
  4. 3 km Bothwell Road Park · park, South Lanarkshire
  5. 5 km Bothwell Castle · heritage site, South Lanarkshire
  6. 2 km Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church · church, South Lanarkshire
  7. 0 km Back to Bothwell

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How to reach Bothwell

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    Within 15 km of Bothwell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bothwell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage88120Bothwell Castle (2 km)
    Churches6980Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1729Cathkin Braes Country Park (12 km)
    Parks2427M&D's Theme Park (2 km)
    Museums1518Low Parks Museum (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Kilmardinny Loch (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Inchcailloch (54 km)
    Treks33Clyde Walkway (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Glasgow Central Mosque (16 km)
    Caves12Cleeves Cove (50 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls of Clyde (31 km)
    Beaches & coast01Troon (59 km)

    Bothwell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bothwell?

    Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (church, about 1 km), M&D's Theme Park (park, about 2 km), Bothwell Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Bothwell Road Park (park, about 3 km), Site of Roman Fort (fort, about 3 km), Strathclyde Country Park (park, about 4 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bothwell?

    Bothwell Castle, about 2 km by road; Site of Roman Fort (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bothwell?

    Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Hamilton Old Parish Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bothwell?

    Cathkin Braes Country Park, about 12 km by road; Corse Hill (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bothwell?

    Start in Bothwell, visit M&D's Theme Park, then Site of Roman Fort, then Bothwell Road Park, then Bothwell Castle, then Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bothwell?

    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 Bothwell

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