Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Chryston

Chryston is a town in Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 2,900 people. Within 50 km by road there are 242 places to visit — 85 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 parks. The must-see places are Bedlay Castle (1 km), Lenzie Parish Church (4 km) and Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve (5 km).

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Chryston, Scotland
Chryston, Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chryston at a glance

Location
Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,900
Coordinates
55.9028° N, 4.1076° W
Places within 50 km
242 (242 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 Chryston

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chryston: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Chryston

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chryston. The closest is Bedlay Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chryston

79 churches within 100 km of Chryston. The closest is Lenzie Parish Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chryston

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chryston. The closest is Meikle Bin (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Meikle Bin · viewpoint · Stirling · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Cathkin Braes Country Park · viewpoint · Glasgow City · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Earl's Seat · viewpoint · Stirling · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Dumgoyne · viewpoint · Stirling · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Stronend · viewpoint · Stirling · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Duncolm · viewpoint · West Dunbartonshire · ~28 km · Must-see

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Parks near Chryston

27 parks within 100 km of Chryston. The closest is Drumpellier Country Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Chryston

17 museums within 100 km of Chryston. The closest is Summerlee Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chryston

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chryston. The closest is Kilmardinny Loch (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Chryston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chryston
  2. 1 km Bedlay Castle · heritage site, North Lanarkshire
  3. 6 km Kirkintilloch Baptist Church · heritage site, East Dunbartonshire
  4. 1 km Saint Cyprian's · church, East Dunbartonshire
  5. 1 km Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve · nature spot, East Dunbartonshire
  6. 1 km Lenzie Parish Church · church, East Dunbartonshire
  7. 4 km Back to Chryston

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How to reach Chryston

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    Within 15 km of Chryston

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chryston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage85105Bedlay Castle (1 km)
    Churches7179Lenzie Parish Church (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2540Meikle Bin (16 km)
    Parks2327Drumpellier Country Park (6 km)
    Museums1417Summerlee Museum (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1115Kilmardinny Loch (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve (5 km)
    Treks24Clyde Walkway (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Inchcailloch (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Glasgow Central Mosque (13 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls of Clyde (43 km)
    Caves01Cleeves Cove (53 km)

    Chryston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chryston?

    Bedlay Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Lenzie Parish Church (church, about 4 km), Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Saint Cyprian's (church, about 5 km), Kirkintilloch Baptist Church (heritage site, about 6 km), Drumpellier Country Park (park, about 6 km).

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

    242 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chryston?

    Bedlay Castle, about 1 km by road; Kirkintilloch Baptist Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chryston?

    Lenzie Parish Church, about 4 km by road; Saint Cyprian's (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chryston?

    Meikle Bin, about 16 km by road; Cathkin Braes Country Park (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chryston?

    Start in Chryston, visit Bedlay Castle, then Kirkintilloch Baptist Church, then Saint Cyprian's, then Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve, then Lenzie Parish Church, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chryston?

    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 Chryston

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