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Dunbar

Dunbar is a town in East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 8,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Dunbar Castle, Barns Ness and Innerwick Castle.

56.0006° N, 2.5142° WPop. 8,470

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Dunbar

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

55 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 Dunbar
  2. Barns Nessbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Innerwick Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Traprain Lawviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Prestonkirkchurch · 30 min
  6. Auldhame Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Dunbar
Today’s loopDunbarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dunbar?

Dunbar Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Barns Ness (beach, about 6 km), Innerwick Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Prestonkirk (church, about 11 km), Auldhame Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Tantallon Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

75 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

Which is the nearest fort to Dunbar?

Dunbar Castle, about 1 km by road; Innerwick Castle (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Dunbar?

Prestonkirk, about 11 km by road; St Mary's Church (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dunbar?

Start in Dunbar, visit Barns Ness, then Innerwick Castle, then Traprain Law, then Prestonkirk, then Auldhame Castle, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.