East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Crosshouse

Crosshouse is a town in East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 2,850 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit — 82 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 parks. The must-see places are Busbie Castle (1 km), Caprington Castle (3 km) and New Laigh Kirk (4 km).

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Crosshouse, Scotland
Crosshouse, East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Crosshouse at a glance

Location
East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,850
Coordinates
55.6126° N, 4.5509° W
Places within 50 km
202 (202 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 Crosshouse

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Forts & heritage near Crosshouse

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Crosshouse. The closest is Busbie Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Crosshouse

72 churches within 100 km of Crosshouse. The closest is New Laigh Kirk (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Crosshouse

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Crosshouse. The closest is Neilston Pad (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Neilston Pad · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Law Hill · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Corse Hill · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Gleniffer Braes · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Goldenberry Gate · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Windy Hill · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~33 km · Must-see

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Parks near Crosshouse

25 parks within 100 km of Crosshouse. The closest is Eglinton Country Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Crosshouse

13 museums within 100 km of Crosshouse. The closest is Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Crosshouse

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Crosshouse. The closest is Troon (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Crosshouse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Crosshouse
  2. 1 km Busbie Castle · heritage site, East Ayrshire
  3. 5 km Dean Castle · heritage site, East Ayrshire
  4. 2 km Burns Monument · monument, East Ayrshire
  5. 1 km New Laigh Kirk · church, East Ayrshire
  6. 3 km Caprington Castle · heritage site, East Ayrshire
  7. 3 km Back to Crosshouse

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    All places near Crosshouse by distance

    Within 15 km of Crosshouse

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Crosshouse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage82111Busbie Castle (1 km)
    Churches5572New Laigh Kirk (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1037Neilston Pad (23 km)
    Parks2025Eglinton Country Park (10 km)
    Museums1113Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (15 km)
    Beaches & coast69Troon (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Kilbirnie Loch (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves27Little Cumbrae (35 km)
    Treks35River Ayr Way (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve (44 km)
    Caves23Cleeves Cove (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Glasgow Central Mosque (41 km)
    Waterfalls02Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (54 km)

    Crosshouse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Crosshouse?

    Busbie Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Caprington Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), New Laigh Kirk (church, about 4 km), Burns Monument (monument, about 5 km), Dean Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Dundonald Castle (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    202 places on Spotwander: 82 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Crosshouse?

    Busbie Castle, about 1 km by road; Caprington Castle (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Crosshouse?

    New Laigh Kirk, about 4 km by road; Barnweill Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Crosshouse?

    Neilston Pad, about 23 km by road; Law Hill (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Crosshouse?

    Start in Crosshouse, visit Busbie Castle, then Dean Castle, then Burns Monument, then New Laigh Kirk, then Caprington Castle, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Crosshouse?

    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 Crosshouse

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