Dumfries, ScotlandGreyfriars KirkDumfries and Galloway Aviation MuseumTwelve ApostlesTorthorwald CastleLochaber LochLochrutton Loch
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Dumfries

Dumfries is a town in Dumfries and Galloway district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 33,280 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Greyfriars Kirk, Dumfries Museum and Lincluden Collegiate Church.

55.0696° N, 3.6114° WPop. 33,280

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Greyfriars Kirk, church near Dumfries
Must-see

Greyfriars Kirk

Church · 1 km

Dumfries Museum, heritage site near Dumfries
Must-see

Dumfries Museum

Heritage site · 1 km

Lincluden Collegiate Church, church near Dumfries
Must-see

Lincluden Collegiate Church

Church · 2 km

Places near Dumfries by type

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One day from Dumfries

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:50 pm

43 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 Dumfries
  2. Torthorwald Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Twelve Apostlesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lochrutton Lochlake · 45 min
  6. Lochaber Lochlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Dumfries
Today’s loopDumfriesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dumfries?

Greyfriars Kirk (church, about 1 km), Dumfries Museum (heritage site, about 1 km), Lincluden Collegiate Church (church, about 2 km), Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum (museum, about 5 km), Twelve Apostles (heritage site, about 5 km), Torthorwald Castle (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

82 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dumfries?

Criffel, about 18 km by road; Annandale Way (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Dumfries?

Dumfries Museum, about 1 km by road; Twelve Apostles (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dumfries?

Start in Dumfries, visit Torthorwald Castle, then Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum, then Twelve Apostles, then Lochrutton Loch, then Lochaber Loch, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.