East Dunbartonshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Croy

Croy is a town in East Dunbartonshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,390 people. Within 50 km by road there are 246 places to visit — 83 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 parks. The must-see places are Bar Hill Roman Fort (3 km), Cumbernauld Old Parish Church (5 km) and Castlecary Castle (8 km).

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Croy, Scotland
Croy, East Dunbartonshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Croy at a glance

Location
East Dunbartonshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,390
Coordinates
55.9606° N, 4.0393° W
Places within 50 km
246 (246 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 Croy

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

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Croy. The closest is Bar Hill Roman Fort (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Croy

81 churches within 100 km of Croy. The closest is Cumbernauld Old Parish Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Croy

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Croy. The closest is Meikle Bin (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Meikle Bin · viewpoint · Stirling · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Gillies Hill · viewpoint · Stirling · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Stronend · viewpoint · Stirling · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Earl's Seat · viewpoint · Stirling · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Mote Hill · viewpoint · Stirling · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Dumgoyne · viewpoint · Stirling · ~25 km · Must-see

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Parks near Croy

26 parks within 100 km of Croy. The closest is Drumpellier Country Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Croy

16 museums within 100 km of Croy. The closest is Summerlee Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Croy

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Croy. The closest is Kilmardinny Loch (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Croy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Croy
  2. 8 km Castlecary Castle · heritage site, Falkirk
  3. 3 km Cumbernauld Old Parish Church · church, North Lanarkshire
  4. 12 km Bedlay Castle · heritage site, North Lanarkshire
  5. 6 km Kirkintilloch Baptist Church · heritage site, East Dunbartonshire
  6. 7 km Bar Hill Roman Fort · fort, East Dunbartonshire
  7. 3 km Back to Croy

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How to reach Croy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Croy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage83104Bar Hill Roman Fort (3 km)
    Churches7081Cumbernauld Old Parish Church (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3041Meikle Bin (11 km)
    Parks2326Drumpellier Country Park (13 km)
    Museums1616Summerlee Museum (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1115Kilmardinny Loch (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve (11 km)
    Treks24Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Inchcailloch (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al Furqan Mosque (22 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls of Clyde (47 km)

    Croy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Croy?

    Bar Hill Roman Fort (fort, about 3 km), Cumbernauld Old Parish Church (church, about 5 km), Castlecary Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Bedlay Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Kirkintilloch Baptist Church (heritage site, about 9 km), Saint Cyprian's (church, about 10 km).

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

    246 places on Spotwander: 83 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Croy?

    Bar Hill Roman Fort, about 3 km by road; Castlecary Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Croy?

    Cumbernauld Old Parish Church, about 5 km by road; Saint Cyprian's (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Croy?

    Meikle Bin, about 11 km by road; Gillies Hill (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Croy?

    Start in Croy, visit Castlecary Castle, then Cumbernauld Old Parish Church, then Bedlay Castle, then Kirkintilloch Baptist Church, then Bar Hill Roman Fort, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Croy?

    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 Croy

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