Lochore CastleHallyards CastleBenarty HillFordell CastleAberdour CastleSt Bridget's Kirk
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Cowdenbeath

Cowdenbeath is a town in Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 11,460 people. Within 50 km by road there are 262 places to visit: 112 forts & heritage, 64 churches and 35 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lochore Castle, Hallyards Castle and Benarty Hill.

56.1119° N, 3.3443° WPop. 11,460

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Within 30 km126 places
Within 50 km262
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lochore Castle, heritage site near Cowdenbeath
Must-see

Lochore Castle

Heritage site · 5 km

Hallyards Castle, heritage site near Cowdenbeath
Must-see

Hallyards Castle

Heritage site · 6 km

Benarty Hill, hill near Cowdenbeath
Must-see

Benarty Hill

Hill · 8 km

Places near Cowdenbeath by type

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One day from Cowdenbeath

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

44 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 Cowdenbeath
  2. Lochore Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Hallyards Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Aberdour Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Fordell Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. St Leonard's Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Cowdenbeath
Today’s loopCowdenbeathStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cowdenbeath?

Lochore Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Hallyards Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Benarty Hill (hill, about 8 km), Fordell Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Aberdour Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), St Bridget's Kirk (church, about 10 km).

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

262 places on Spotwander: 112 forts & heritage, 64 churches, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 14 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Cowdenbeath?

Lochore Castle, about 5 km by road; Hallyards Castle (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cowdenbeath?

St Bridget's Kirk, about 10 km by road; St Leonard's Parish Church (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cowdenbeath?

Start in Cowdenbeath, visit Lochore Castle, then Hallyards Castle, then Aberdour Castle, then Fordell Castle, then St Leonard's Parish Church, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.