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Cardross

Cardross is a town in Inverclyde district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,130 people. Within 50 km by road there are 260 places to visit: 75 forts & heritage, 58 churches and 50 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kilmahew Castle, Newark Castle and Millburn Muir Transmitter.

55.9618° N, 4.6532° WPop. 2,130

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Within 30 km98 places
Within 50 km260
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cardross

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:35 pm

43 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 Cardross
  2. Dumbarton Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Millburn Muir Transmitterchurch · 30 min
  4. Helensburgh Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Easter Greenock Castle (Site Of)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Newark Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cardross
Today’s loopCardrossStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cardross?

Kilmahew Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Newark Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Millburn Muir Transmitter (church, about 5 km), Easter Greenock Castle (Site Of) (heritage site, about 7 km), Dumbarton Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Helensburgh Parish Church (church, about 9 km).

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

260 places on Spotwander: 75 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 parks, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Cardross?

Kilmahew Castle, about 2 km by road; Newark Castle (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cardross?

Millburn Muir Transmitter, about 5 km by road; Helensburgh Parish Church (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cardross?

Start in Cardross, visit Dumbarton Castle, then Millburn Muir Transmitter, then Helensburgh Parish Church, then Easter Greenock Castle (Site Of), then Newark Castle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.