Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Leven

Leven is a town in Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 8,960 people. Within 50 km by road there are 250 places to visit — 102 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 museums. The must-see places are Macduff's Castle (7 km), Balgonie Castle (9 km) and Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre (11 km).

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Leven at a glance

Location
Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 8,960
Coordinates
56.2000° N, 3.0000° W
Places within 50 km
250 (250 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 Leven

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Forts & heritage near Leven

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leven. The closest is Macduff's Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Leven

65 churches within 100 km of Leven. The closest is Elie Parish Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leven

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leven. The closest is Mount Hill (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Leven

24 museums within 100 km of Leven. The closest is Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Leven

16 parks within 100 km of Leven. The closest is Riverside Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Leven

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Leven. The closest is Fidra Lighthouse (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Leven

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leven
  2. 7 km Macduff's Castle · heritage site, Fife
  3. 4 km Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre · museum, Fife
  4. 8 km Balgonie Castle · heritage site, Fife
  5. 4 km Balbirnie Stone Circle · heritage site, Fife
  6. 18 km Craighall Castle · heritage site, Fife
  7. 12 km Back to Leven

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How to reach Leven

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leven by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage102124Macduff's Castle (7 km)
    Churches6065Elie Parish Church (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2941Mount Hill (20 km)
    Museums2124Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre (11 km)
    Parks1616Riverside Park (15 km)
    Beaches & coast79Fidra Lighthouse (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Lindores Loch (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55St Andrews Botanic Garden (24 km)
    Treks22Fife Coastal Path (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dundee Central Mosque (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (28 km)
    Other attractions11Isle of May Lighthouse (34 km)

    Leven: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leven?

    Macduff's Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Balgonie Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre (museum, about 11 km), Balbirnie Stone Circle (heritage site, about 12 km), Craighall Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Fife Coastal Path (trek, about 13 km).

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

    250 places on Spotwander: 102 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leven?

    Macduff's Castle, about 7 km by road; Balgonie Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leven?

    Elie Parish Church, about 14 km by road; Kirkcaldy Old Kirk (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leven?

    Mount Hill, about 20 km by road; Cairnie Hill (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leven?

    Start in Leven, visit Macduff's Castle, then Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre, then Balgonie Castle, then Balbirnie Stone Circle, then Craighall Castle, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leven?

    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 Leven

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