Perth and Kinross district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Crieff

Crieff is a town in Perth and Kinross district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 7,430 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Strathearn (1 km), Castle Cluggy (4 km) and Drummond Castle (5 km).

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Crieff, Scotland
Crieff, Perth and Kinross district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Crieff at a glance

Location
Perth and Kinross district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,430
Coordinates
56.3727° N, 3.8389° W
Places within 50 km
162 (162 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

Top places to visit near Crieff

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

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Crieff. The closest is Castle Cluggy (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Crieff

95 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Crieff. The closest is Strathearn (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Strathearn · viewpoint · Perth and Kinross · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Glenalmond · viewpoint · Perth and Kinross · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ben Chonzie · viewpoint · Perth and Kinross · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Strathallan Transmitter · viewpoint · Perth and Kinross · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Glen Quaich · viewpoint · Perth and Kinross · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Creagan Na Beinne · viewpoint · Perth and Kinross · ~24 km · Must-see

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Churches near Crieff

37 churches within 100 km of Crieff. The closest is Innerpeffray Castle (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Crieff

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Crieff. The closest is Loch Freuchie (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Loch Freuchie · lake · Perth and Kinross · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Loch Hoil · lake · Perth and Kinross · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Loch Earn · lake · Stirling · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Loch Tay · lake · Perth and Kinross · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Loch of the Lowes · lake · Perth and Kinross · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Loch Lubnaig · lake · Stirling · ~37 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Crieff

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Crieff. The closest is Falls of Turret (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Treks near Crieff

6 treks within 100 km of Crieff. The closest is Rob Roy Way (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Crieff

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Crieff
  2. 7 km Innerpeffray Castle · church, Perth and Kinross
  3. 8 km Drummond Castle · heritage site, Perth and Kinross
  4. 13 km Falls of Turret · waterfall, Perth and Kinross
  5. 7 km Castle Cluggy · heritage site, Perth and Kinross
  6. 4 km Strathearn · viewpoint, Perth and Kinross
  7. 1 km Back to Crieff

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Crieff by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage55106Castle Cluggy (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5195Strathearn (1 km)
    Churches2237Innerpeffray Castle (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2130Loch Freuchie (20 km)
    Waterfalls79Falls of Turret (11 km)
    Treks36Rob Roy Way (20 km)
    Parks16North Inch (32 km)
    Museums05Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Loch Leven National Nature Reserve (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Dundee Central Mosque (67 km)

    Crieff: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Crieff?

    Strathearn (viewpoint, about 1 km), Castle Cluggy (heritage site, about 4 km), Drummond Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Innerpeffray Castle (church, about 7 km), Falls of Turret (waterfall, about 11 km), Inchaffray Abbey (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Crieff?

    Castle Cluggy, about 4 km by road; Drummond Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Crieff?

    Strathearn, about 1 km by road; Glenalmond (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Crieff?

    Innerpeffray Castle, about 7 km by road; Tullibardine Chapel (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Crieff?

    Start in Crieff, visit Innerpeffray Castle, then Drummond Castle, then Falls of Turret, then Castle Cluggy, then Strathearn, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Crieff?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Crieff

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