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Lesmahagow

Lesmahagow is a town in South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 4,380 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit: 56 forts & heritage, 52 churches and 33 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Abbeygreen Church, Blackhill and Craignethan Castle.

55.6367° N, 3.8874° WPop. 4,380

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km184
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Abbeygreen Church, church near Lesmahagow
Must-see

Abbeygreen Church

Church · 1 km

Must-see

Blackhill

Viewpoint · 5 km

Craignethan Castle, heritage site near Lesmahagow
Must-see

Craignethan Castle

Heritage site · 8 km

Places near Lesmahagow by type

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One day from Lesmahagow

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:36 pm

64 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 Lesmahagow
  2. Douglas Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Corra Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Blackhillviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Craignethan Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Strathaven Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lesmahagow
Today’s loopLesmahagowStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lesmahagow?

Abbeygreen Church (church, about 1 km), Blackhill (viewpoint, about 5 km), Craignethan Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Corra Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Falls of Clyde (waterfall, about 9 km), Lanark EU Congregational Church (church, about 10 km).

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

184 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 parks, 11 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Lesmahagow?

Craignethan Castle, about 8 km by road; Corra Castle (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Lesmahagow?

Abbeygreen Church, about 1 km by road; Lanark EU Congregational Church (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lesmahagow?

Start in Lesmahagow, visit Douglas Castle, then Corra Castle, then Blackhill, then Craignethan Castle, then Strathaven Castle, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.