Places to visit near

Gartcosh

Gartcosh is a town in Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,130 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit: 88 forts & heritage, 70 churches and 22 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bedlay Castle, Drumpellier Country Park and Summerlee Museum.

55.8884° N, 4.0817° WPop. 2,130

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Within 30 km134 places
Within 50 km241
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gartcosh

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:20 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 Gartcosh
  2. Summerlee Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Baillieston St Andrew's Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Saint Serf's Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Lenzie Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Bar Hill Roman Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gartcosh
Today’s loopGartcoshStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gartcosh?

Bedlay Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Drumpellier Country Park (park, about 3 km), Summerlee Museum (museum, about 5 km), Baillieston St Andrew's Church (church, about 6 km), Lenzie Parish Church (church, about 7 km), Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

241 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Gartcosh?

Bedlay Castle, about 3 km by road; Kirkintilloch Baptist Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Gartcosh?

Baillieston St Andrew's Church, about 6 km by road; Lenzie Parish Church (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gartcosh?

Start in Gartcosh, visit Summerlee Museum, then Baillieston St Andrew's Church, then Saint Serf's Episcopal Church, then Lenzie Parish Church, then Bar Hill Roman Fort, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.