North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Coatbridge

Coatbridge is a town in North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 43,970 people. Within 50 km by road there are 234 places to visit — 86 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 parks. The must-see places are Summerlee Museum (1 km), Drumpellier Country Park (3 km) and Baillieston St Andrew's Church (7 km).

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Coatbridge, Scotland
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coatbridge at a glance

Location
North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 43,970
Coordinates
55.8622° N, 4.0247° W
Places within 50 km
234 (234 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 Coatbridge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coatbridge: 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 Coatbridge

113 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coatbridge. The closest is Bedlay Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Coatbridge

81 churches within 100 km of Coatbridge. The closest is Baillieston St Andrew's Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coatbridge

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coatbridge. The closest is Cathkin Braes Country Park (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cathkin Braes Country Park · viewpoint · Glasgow City · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Meikle Bin · viewpoint · Stirling · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Corse Hill · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Blackhill · viewpoint · South Lanarkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Earl's Seat · viewpoint · Stirling · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Dumgoyne · viewpoint · Stirling · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Coatbridge

26 parks within 100 km of Coatbridge. The closest is Drumpellier Country Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Coatbridge

18 museums within 100 km of Coatbridge. The closest is Summerlee Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coatbridge

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coatbridge. The closest is Kilmardinny Loch (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Coatbridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coatbridge
  2. 1 km Summerlee Museum · museum, North Lanarkshire
  3. 2 km Drumpellier Country Park · park, North Lanarkshire
  4. 6 km Bedlay Castle · heritage site, North Lanarkshire
  5. 8 km Baillieston St Andrew's Church · church, Glasgow City
  6. 9 km M&D's Theme Park · park, North Lanarkshire
  7. 9 km Back to Coatbridge

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How to reach Coatbridge

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    Within 15 km of Coatbridge

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coatbridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage86113Bedlay Castle (8 km)
    Churches7081Baillieston St Andrew's Church (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2435Cathkin Braes Country Park (18 km)
    Parks2426Drumpellier Country Park (3 km)
    Museums1518Summerlee Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs611Kilmardinny Loch (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Inchcailloch (51 km)
    Treks23Clyde Walkway (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Glasgow Central Mosque (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls of Clyde (35 km)
    Caves01Cleeves Cove (56 km)

    Coatbridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coatbridge?

    Summerlee Museum (museum, about 1 km), Drumpellier Country Park (park, about 3 km), Baillieston St Andrew's Church (church, about 7 km), Bedlay Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), M&D's Theme Park (park, about 9 km), Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (church, about 9 km).

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

    234 places on Spotwander: 86 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coatbridge?

    Bedlay Castle, about 8 km by road; Site of Roman Fort (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Coatbridge?

    Baillieston St Andrew's Church, about 7 km by road; Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coatbridge?

    Cathkin Braes Country Park, about 18 km by road; Meikle Bin (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coatbridge?

    Start in Coatbridge, visit Summerlee Museum, then Drumpellier Country Park, then Bedlay Castle, then Baillieston St Andrew's Church, then M&D's Theme Park, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coatbridge?

    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 Coatbridge

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