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Glenboig

Glenboig is a town in North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,780 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit: 87 forts & heritage, 70 churches and 25 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Drumpellier Country Park, Bedlay Castle and Summerlee Museum.

55.8942° N, 4.0462° WPop. 2,780

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Within 30 km132 places
Within 50 km240
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Glenboig

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:42 pm

38 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 Glenboig
  2. Drumpellier Country Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Baillieston St Andrew's Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Bedlay Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lenzie Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Bar Hill Roman Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Glenboig
Today’s loopGlenboigStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Glenboig?

Drumpellier Country Park (park, about 4 km), Bedlay Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Summerlee Museum (museum, about 4 km), Baillieston St Andrew's Church (church, about 8 km), Bar Hill Roman Fort (fort, about 9 km), Lenzie Parish Church (church, about 9 km).

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

240 places on Spotwander: 87 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 15 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Glenboig?

Bedlay Castle, about 4 km by road; Bar Hill Roman Fort (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Glenboig?

Baillieston St Andrew's Church, about 8 km by road; Lenzie Parish Church (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Glenboig?

Start in Glenboig, visit Drumpellier Country Park, then Baillieston St Andrew's Church, then Bedlay Castle, then Lenzie Parish Church, then Bar Hill Roman Fort, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.