Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Galgate

Galgate is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom, home to about 2,458 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 churches, 18 forts & heritage and 5 parks. The must-see places are St John The Evangelist (1 km), St Thomas and St Elizabeth (3 km) and St Mark's Church (5 km).

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Galgate, Lancashire
Galgate, Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Galgate at a glance

Location
Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,458
Coordinates
53.9936° N, 2.7920° W
Places within 50 km
132 (132 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Galgate

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Galgate: 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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Things to see near Galgate, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Galgate

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Galgate. The closest is Grit Fell (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Grit Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Fair Snape Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Parlick · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Warton Crag · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Newton Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~36 km · Must-see

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Churches near Galgate

94 churches within 100 km of Galgate. The closest is St John The Evangelist (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Galgate

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Galgate. The closest is Cockersand Abbey (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Galgate

13 parks within 100 km of Galgate. The closest is Williamson Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Galgate

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Galgate. The closest is Beach Lighthouse (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Galgate

8 caves within 100 km of Galgate. The closest is The Dog Hole (31 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Dog Hole · cave · Lancashire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Ingleborough Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Aquamole Pot · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Gaping Gill · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Great Douk · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Upper Long Churn Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~44 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Galgate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Galgate
  2. 1 km St John The Evangelist · church, Lancashire
  3. 5 km St Mark's Church · church, Lancashire
  4. 7 km St Michael's Parish Church · church, Lancashire
  5. 5 km Cockersand Abbey · heritage site, Lancashire
  6. 5 km St Thomas and St Elizabeth · church, Lancashire
  7. 3 km Back to Galgate

Plan a longer trip from Galgate — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Galgate

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How to reach Galgate

    All places near Galgate by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Aye Gill Pike · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Windermere · lake · Lancashire · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Jamia Mosque Sultania · dargah · Greater Manchester · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Brant Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Ribble Way · trek · Lancashire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Fountains Fell · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • WWT Martin Mere · sanctuary · Cheshire West and Chester · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Carron Crag · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Hameldon Hill · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Coniston Water · lake · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • School Knott · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Malham Cove · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Esthwaite Water · lake · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Church of St Peter · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St James Church · church · Lancashire · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Reston Scar · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hugill Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~55 km · Must-see
    • High Knott · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Snaizeholme Fell · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Cowside Beck · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Potter Fell NE · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • St Andrew · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Great Stickle · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Latterbarrow · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Brunt Knott · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Bronte Way · trek · Lancashire · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Whinfell Beacon · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Black Combe · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Holehird Gardens · park · Lancashire · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Stickle Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Littondale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Saint Wilfrid's · church · Greater Manchester · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Druid Stone Circle · fort · Greater Manchester · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Caw · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Langstrothdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Walna Scar · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Brown Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Wray Castle · fort · Lancashire · ~58 km · Must-see
    • St Catherine's Church · church · Greater Manchester · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Holy Trinity Church · church · Greater Manchester · ~59 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Galgate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints19107Grit Fell (10 km)
    Churches5794St John The Evangelist (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1829Cockersand Abbey (7 km)
    Parks513Williamson Park (7 km)
    Beaches & coast89Beach Lighthouse (20 km)
    Caves78The Dog Hole (31 km)
    Museums38Laurel and Hardy Museum (37 km)
    Treks27Lancashire Coastal Way (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Windermere (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45RSPB Leighton Moss (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45City Mosque Preston (33 km)
    Temples34Avalanche (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Piel Island (33 km)
    Other attractions11Bar Pot (40 km)
    Waterfalls01Rydal Falls (65 km)

    Galgate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Galgate?

    St John The Evangelist (church, about 1 km), St Thomas and St Elizabeth (church, about 3 km), St Mark's Church (church, about 5 km), St Michael's Parish Church (church, about 5 km), Cockersand Abbey (heritage site, about 7 km), Christchurch (church, about 7 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 5 parks, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Galgate?

    Grit Fell, about 10 km by road; Fair Snape Fell (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Galgate?

    St John The Evangelist, about 1 km by road; St Thomas and St Elizabeth (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Galgate?

    Cockersand Abbey, about 7 km by road; Lancaster Castle (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Galgate?

    Start in Galgate, visit St John The Evangelist, then St Mark's Church, then St Michael's Parish Church, then Cockersand Abbey, then St Thomas and St Elizabeth, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Galgate?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Galgate

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