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Carnoustie

Carnoustie is a town in Angus district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 11,430 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit: 62 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 churches. The must-see places are Panmure Estate, Folly, Ardestie Earth House and Carnegie Castle.

56.5026° N, 2.7053° WPop. 11,430

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km124
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Carnoustie

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

65 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 Carnoustie
  2. Broughty Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Baxter Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Ardestie Earth Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Panmure Estate, Follyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. St. Andrew's Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Carnoustie
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carnoustie?

Panmure Estate, Folly (heritage site, about 7 km), Ardestie Earth House (heritage site, about 8 km), Carnegie Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), St. Andrew's Parish Church (church, about 13 km), St Mary the Virgin Scottish Episcopal Church (church, about 13 km), St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum (museum, about 14 km).

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

124 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Carnoustie?

Panmure Estate, Folly, about 7 km by road; Ardestie Earth House (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Carnoustie?

Gallow Hill, about 23 km by road; Craigowl Hill (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carnoustie?

Start in Carnoustie, visit Broughty Castle, then Baxter Park, then Ardestie Earth House, then Panmure Estate, Folly, then St. Andrew's Parish Church, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.