Scottish Borders district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Jedburgh

Jedburgh is a town in Scottish Borders district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 3,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches and 0 museums. The must-see places are Ferniehirst Castle (4 km), Peniel Heugh (7 km) and Monteath Mausoleum (9 km).

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Jedburgh, Scotland
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jedburgh at a glance

Location
Scottish Borders district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,980
Coordinates
55.4800° N, 2.5520° W
Places within 50 km
41 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Jedburgh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jedburgh: 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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Forts & heritage near Jedburgh

131 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jedburgh. The closest is Ferniehirst Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jedburgh

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jedburgh. The closest is Peniel Heugh (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Peniel Heugh · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Brotherstone Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Peel Fell · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Shillhope Law · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Yeavering Bell · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Hedgehope Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~36 km · Must-see

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Churches near Jedburgh

47 churches within 100 km of Jedburgh. The closest is Biddlestone Chapel (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Jedburgh

16 museums within 100 km of Jedburgh. The closest is Berwick Barracks (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jedburgh

13 parks within 100 km of Jedburgh. The closest is Hulne Park (64 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Jedburgh

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Jedburgh. The closest is Berwick Lighthouse (60 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Jedburgh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jedburgh
  2. 4 km Ferniehirst Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  3. 13 km Cessford Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  4. 11 km Peniel Heugh · viewpoint, Northumberland
  5. 5 km Monteath Mausoleum · tomb, Northumberland
  6. 4 km Borders Abbeys Way · trek, Scottish Borders
  7. 11 km Back to Jedburgh

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How to reach Jedburgh

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jedburgh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage28131Ferniehirst Castle (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints958Peniel Heugh (7 km)
    Churches247Biddlestone Chapel (41 km)
    Museums016Berwick Barracks (59 km)
    Parks013Hulne Park (64 km)
    Beaches & coast012Berwick Lighthouse (60 km)
    Treks16Borders Abbeys Way (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Ford Moss Nature Reserve (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Glencorse Reservoir (76 km)
    Waterfalls01Talla Waterfall (66 km)
    Other attractions01St. Abbs Lighthouse (69 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aruna Ratanagiri (73 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Edinburgh Central Mosque (81 km)

    Jedburgh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jedburgh?

    Ferniehirst Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Peniel Heugh (viewpoint, about 7 km), Monteath Mausoleum (tomb, about 9 km), Borders Abbeys Way (trek, about 11 km), Cessford Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Roxburgh Castle (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 1 trek, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jedburgh?

    Ferniehirst Castle, about 4 km by road; Monteath Mausoleum (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jedburgh?

    Peniel Heugh, about 7 km by road; Brotherstone Hill (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jedburgh?

    Biddlestone Chapel, about 41 km by road; St Cuthbert's Church (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jedburgh?

    Start in Jedburgh, visit Ferniehirst Castle, then Cessford Castle, then Peniel Heugh, then Monteath Mausoleum, then Borders Abbeys Way, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jedburgh?

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

    Towns near Jedburgh

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