Places to visit near

Cowie

Cowie is a town in Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,640 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit: 85 forts & heritage, 63 churches and 34 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Plean Castle, Tappoch Broch and Torwood Castle.

56.0797° N, 3.8675° WPop. 2,640

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km239
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cowie

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:30 pm

40 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 Cowie
  2. Tappoch Brochheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Airth Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St. Mungo's Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Tullibody Old Kirkchurch · 30 min
  6. Cambuskenneth Abbeyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cowie
Today’s loopCowieStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cowie?

Plean Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Tappoch Broch (heritage site, about 5 km), Torwood Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Cambuskenneth Abbey (heritage site, about 7 km), St. Mungo's Parish Church (church, about 7 km), Mar and Kellie Mausoleum (tomb, about 7 km).

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

239 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 parks, 15 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Cowie?

Plean Castle, about 3 km by road; Tappoch Broch (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cowie?

St. Mungo's Parish Church, about 7 km by road; Church of the Holy Rude (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cowie?

Start in Cowie, visit Tappoch Broch, then Airth Castle, then St. Mungo's Parish Church, then Tullibody Old Kirk, then Cambuskenneth Abbey, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.