Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Callander

Callander is a town in Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 3,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Loch Rusky (6 km), Loch Venachar (7 km) and Ben Ledi (8 km).

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Callander, Scotland
Callander, Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Callander at a glance

Location
Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,120
Coordinates
56.2441° N, 4.2164° W
Places within 50 km
173 (173 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Callander

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Callander

101 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Callander. The closest is Ben Ledi (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ben Ledi · viewpoint · Stirling · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Beinn Each · viewpoint · Stirling · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Glen Finglas · viewpoint · Stirling · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Stùc A' Chroin · viewpoint · Stirling · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ben Vorlich · viewpoint · Perth and Kinross · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ben A'an · viewpoint · Stirling · ~16 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Callander

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Callander. The closest is Talla Castle (ruins) (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Callander

58 churches within 100 km of Callander. The closest is Dunblane Cathedral (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Callander

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Callander. The closest is Loch Rusky (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Callander

16 parks within 100 km of Callander. The closest is Mugdock Country Park (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Callander

10 museums within 100 km of Callander. The closest is Callendar House (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Callander

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Callander
  2. 6 km Loch Rusky · lake, Stirling
  3. 6 km Loch Venachar · lake, Stirling
  4. 5 km Ben Ledi · viewpoint, Stirling
  5. 4 km Loch Lubnaig · lake, Stirling
  6. 5 km Beinn Each · viewpoint, Stirling
  7. 10 km Back to Callander

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How to reach Callander

    All places near Callander by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Callander by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints72101Ben Ledi (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4074Talla Castle (ruins) (12 km)
    Churches2158Dunblane Cathedral (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2122Loch Rusky (6 km)
    Parks316Mugdock Country Park (40 km)
    Museums110Callendar House (49 km)
    Waterfalls45Falls of Dochart (31 km)
    Treks44Great Trossachs Path (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Inchcailloch (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Al Furqan Mosque (52 km)

    Callander: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Callander?

    Loch Rusky (lake, about 6 km), Loch Venachar (lake, about 7 km), Ben Ledi (viewpoint, about 8 km), Loch Lubnaig (lake, about 9 km), Beinn Each (viewpoint, about 10 km), Lake of Menteith (lake, about 11 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Callander?

    Ben Ledi, about 8 km by road; Beinn Each (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Callander?

    Talla Castle (ruins), about 12 km by road; Coldoch Broch (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Callander?

    Dunblane Cathedral, about 21 km by road; St Mary's (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Callander?

    Start in Callander, visit Loch Rusky, then Loch Venachar, then Ben Ledi, then Loch Lubnaig, then Beinn Each, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Callander?

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

    Towns near Callander

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