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Crossgates

Crossgates is a town in Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit: 108 forts & heritage, 66 churches and 32 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fordell Castle, St Leonard's Parish Church and Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum.

56.0837° N, 3.3771° WPop. 2,530

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Within 30 km136 places
Within 50 km257
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fordell Castle, heritage site near Crossgates
Must-see

Fordell Castle

Heritage site · 4 km

St Leonard's Parish Church, church near Crossgates
Must-see

St Leonard's Parish Church

Church · 6 km

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, museum near Crossgates
Must-see

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

Museum · 7 km

Places near Crossgates by type

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One day from Crossgates

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 Crossgates
  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 Crossgates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Crossgates?

Fordell Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), St Leonard's Parish Church (church, about 6 km), Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum (museum, about 7 km), St Bridget's Kirk (church, about 7 km), Dunfermline Palace & Abbey (ruins) (palace, about 7 km), Pittencrieff Park (park, about 7 km).

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

257 places on Spotwander: 108 forts & heritage, 66 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 14 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Crossgates?

Fordell Castle, about 4 km by road; Dunfermline Palace & Abbey (ruins) (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Crossgates?

St Leonard's Parish Church, about 6 km by road; St Bridget's Kirk (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Crossgates?

Start in Crossgates, 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.