Catrine, ScotlandRiver Ayr WayKingencleugh CastlePeden's CaveTerringzean CastleAuchencloigh CastleCessnock Castle
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Catrine

Catrine is a town in East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,210 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit: 72 forts & heritage, 40 churches and 22 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are River Ayr Way, Sorn Castle and Kingencleugh Castle.

55.5042° N, 4.3303° WPop. 2,210

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km175
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

River Ayr Way

Trek · 2 km

Must-see

Sorn Castle

Heritage site · 3 km

Kingencleugh Castle, heritage site near Catrine
Must-see

Kingencleugh Castle

Heritage site · 3 km

Places near Catrine by type

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One day from Catrine

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:47 pm

51 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 Catrine
  2. Terringzean Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Auchencloigh Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Site of Ochiltree Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mauchline Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cessnock Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Catrine
Today’s loopCatrineStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Catrine?

River Ayr Way (trek, about 2 km), Sorn Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Kingencleugh Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Mauchline Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Site of Ochiltree Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Peden's Cave (cave, about 6 km).

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

175 places on Spotwander: 72 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 parks, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Catrine?

Sorn Castle, about 3 km by road; Kingencleugh Castle (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Catrine?

Loudoun Kirk, about 15 km by road; Barnweill Church (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Catrine?

Start in Catrine, visit Terringzean Castle, then Auchencloigh Castle, then Site of Ochiltree Castle, then Mauchline Castle, then Cessnock Castle, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.