East Dunbartonshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld is a town in East Dunbartonshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 51,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 84 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 parks. The must-see places are Cumbernauld Old Parish Church (2 km), Castlecary Castle (5 km) and Bar Hill Roman Fort (7 km).

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

Cumbernauld at a glance

Location
East Dunbartonshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 51,610
Coordinates
55.9468° N, 3.9905° W
Places within 50 km
243 (243 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 Cumbernauld

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

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cumbernauld. The closest is Castlecary Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cumbernauld

79 churches within 100 km of Cumbernauld. The closest is Cumbernauld Old Parish Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cumbernauld

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cumbernauld. The closest is Meikle Bin (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Cumbernauld

27 parks within 100 km of Cumbernauld. The closest is Drumpellier Country Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Cumbernauld

17 museums within 100 km of Cumbernauld. The closest is Summerlee Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cumbernauld

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cumbernauld. The closest is Kilmardinny Loch (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Cumbernauld

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cumbernauld
  2. 11 km Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath · trek, Falkirk
  3. 9 km Castlecary Castle · heritage site, Falkirk
  4. 3 km Cumbernauld Old Parish Church · church, North Lanarkshire
  5. 7 km Bar Hill Roman Fort · fort, East Dunbartonshire
  6. 8 km Bedlay Castle · heritage site, North Lanarkshire
  7. 10 km Back to Cumbernauld

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cumbernauld by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage84106Castlecary Castle (5 km)
    Churches6979Cumbernauld Old Parish Church (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3043Meikle Bin (15 km)
    Parks2427Drumpellier Country Park (12 km)
    Museums1617Summerlee Museum (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs913Kilmardinny Loch (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Inchcailloch (48 km)
    Treks23Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Glasgow Central Mosque (24 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls of Clyde (44 km)

    Cumbernauld: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cumbernauld?

    Cumbernauld Old Parish Church (church, about 2 km), Castlecary Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Bar Hill Roman Fort (fort, about 7 km), Bedlay Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath (trek, about 11 km), Summerlee Museum (museum, about 12 km).

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

    243 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cumbernauld?

    Castlecary Castle, about 5 km by road; Bar Hill Roman Fort (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cumbernauld?

    Cumbernauld Old Parish Church, about 2 km by road; Lenzie Parish Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cumbernauld?

    Meikle Bin, about 15 km by road; Gillies Hill (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cumbernauld?

    Start in Cumbernauld, visit Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath, then Castlecary Castle, then Cumbernauld Old Parish Church, then Bar Hill Roman Fort, then Bedlay Castle, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cumbernauld?

    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 Cumbernauld

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