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Darvel

Darvel is a town in East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 3,860 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit: 78 forts & heritage, 61 churches and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cessnock Castle, Barr Castle and Loudoun Kirk.

55.6098° N, 4.2814° WPop. 3,860

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km208
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Cessnock Castle

Heritage site · 7 km

Barr Castle, heritage site near Darvel
Must-see

Barr Castle

Heritage site · 8 km

Loudoun Kirk, church near Darvel
Must-see

Loudoun Kirk

Church · 9 km

Places near Darvel by type

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One day from Darvel

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:50 pm

73 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 Darvel
  2. Sorn Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mauchline Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cessnock Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Dean Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Corse Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Darvel
Today’s loopDarvelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Darvel?

Cessnock Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Barr Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Loudoun Kirk (church, about 9 km), Corse Hill (hill, about 12 km), Sorn Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Mauchline Castle (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

208 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Darvel?

Cessnock Castle, about 7 km by road; Barr Castle (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Darvel?

Loudoun Kirk, about 9 km by road; New Laigh Kirk (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Darvel?

Start in Darvel, visit Sorn Castle, then Mauchline Castle, then Cessnock Castle, then Dean Castle, then Corse Hill, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.