Drongan, ScotlandSundrum CastleAuchencloigh CastlePeden's CaveKingencleugh CastleTerringzean CastleShaw Monument
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Drongan

Drongan is a town in South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 3,170 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit: 46 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sundrum Castle, Auchencloigh Castle and Peden's Cave.

55.4350° N, 4.4555° WPop. 3,170

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km96
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sundrum Castle, heritage site near Drongan
Must-see

Sundrum Castle

Heritage site · 6 km

Auchencloigh Castle, heritage site near Drongan
Must-see

Auchencloigh Castle

Heritage site · 6 km · East Ayrshire

Peden's Cave, cave near Drongan
Must-see

Peden's Cave

Cave · 8 km · East Ayrshire

Places near Drongan by type

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One day from Drongan

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

47 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 Drongan
  2. Sundrum Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Peden's Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Mauchline Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Terringzean Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Auchencloigh Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Drongan
Today’s loopDronganStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Drongan?

Sundrum Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Auchencloigh Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Peden's Cave (cave, about 8 km), Site of Ochiltree Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Kingencleugh Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Mauchline Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

96 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Drongan?

Sundrum Castle, about 6 km by road; Auchencloigh Castle (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Drongan?

Kingcase Church, about 14 km by road; Prestwick South Parish Church (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Drongan?

Start in Drongan, visit Sundrum Castle, then Peden's Cave, then Mauchline Castle, then Terringzean Castle, then Auchencloigh Castle, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.