Gorebridge, ScotlandCrichton CastleDalkeith PalaceHawthornden CastleOldwoodhouselee CastleFa'side CastleInveresk Lodge Garden
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Gorebridge

Gorebridge is a town in East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 6,330 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit: 75 forts & heritage, 48 churches and 19 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Crichton Castle, Dalkeith Palace and Hawthornden Castle.

55.8459° N, 3.0456° WPop. 6,330

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Within 30 km115 places
Within 50 km186
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Crichton Castle, heritage site near Gorebridge
Must-see

Crichton Castle

Heritage site · 4 km · Northumberland

Dalkeith Palace, palace near Gorebridge
Must-see

Dalkeith Palace

Palace · 8 km · Northumberland

Hawthornden Castle, heritage site near Gorebridge
Must-see

Hawthornden Castle

Heritage site · 8 km · Northumberland

Places near Gorebridge by type

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One day from Gorebridge

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:39 pm

46 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 Gorebridge
  2. Crichton Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fa'side Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Dalkeith Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Hawthornden Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Oldwoodhouselee Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gorebridge
Today’s loopGorebridgeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gorebridge?

Crichton Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Dalkeith Palace (palace, about 8 km), Hawthornden Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Roslin Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Oldwoodhouselee Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Fa'side Castle (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

186 places on Spotwander: 75 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 12 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Gorebridge?

Crichton Castle, about 4 km by road; Dalkeith Palace (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Gorebridge?

St Michael's Kirk Inveresk, about 13 km by road; The Robin Chapel (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gorebridge?

Start in Gorebridge, visit Crichton Castle, then Fa'side Castle, then Dalkeith Palace, then Hawthornden Castle, then Oldwoodhouselee Castle, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.