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Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm is a town in Renfrewshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 3,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 259 places to visit: 80 forts & heritage, 62 churches and 41 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Duchal Castle, Newark Castle and St Machars.

55.8947° N, 4.6264° WPop. 3,980

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Within 30 km121 places
Within 50 km259
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Duchal Castle, heritage site near Kilmacolm
Must-see

Duchal Castle

Heritage site · 3 km · Inverclyde

Newark Castle, heritage site near Kilmacolm
Must-see

Newark Castle

Heritage site · 7 km · Inverclyde

St Machars, church near Kilmacolm
Must-see

St Machars

Church · 7 km

Places near Kilmacolm by type

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One day from Kilmacolm

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

53 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 Kilmacolm
  2. Easter Greenock Castle (Site Of)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Newark Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Dumbarton Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. St Macharschurch · 30 min
  6. Windy Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kilmacolm
Today’s loopKilmacolmStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kilmacolm?

Duchal Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Newark Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), St Machars (church, about 7 km), Dumbarton Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Windy Hill (hill, about 9 km), Easter Greenock Castle (Site Of) (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

259 places on Spotwander: 80 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Kilmacolm?

Duchal Castle, about 3 km by road; Newark Castle (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kilmacolm?

St Machars, about 7 km by road; Millburn Muir Transmitter (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kilmacolm?

Start in Kilmacolm, visit Easter Greenock Castle (Site Of), then Newark Castle, then Dumbarton Castle, then St Machars, then Windy Hill, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.