Lochgilphead, ScotlandKilmory CastleDunadd FortMacEwan's Castle, Dun SiteDuntrune CastleTemple Wood Stone Circles ParkMinard Castle
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Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead is a town in Argyll and Bute district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,390 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit: 29 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 churches. The must-see places are Kilmory Castle, Dunadd Fort and MacEwan's Castle, Dun Site.

56.0380° N, 5.4321° WPop. 2,390

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km88
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Kilmory Castle, heritage site near Lochgilphead
Must-see

Kilmory Castle

Heritage site · 2 km

Dunadd Fort, fort near Lochgilphead
Must-see

Dunadd Fort

Fort · 8 km

Must-see

MacEwan's Castle, Dun Site

Heritage site · 13 km

Places near Lochgilphead by type

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One day from Lochgilphead

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 pm

73 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 Lochgilphead
  2. Duntrune Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Temple Wood Stone Circles Parktemple · 45 min
  4. Dunadd Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Minard Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. MacEwan's Castle, Dun Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lochgilphead
Today’s loopLochgilpheadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lochgilphead?

Kilmory Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Dunadd Fort (fort, about 8 km), MacEwan's Castle, Dun Site (heritage site, about 13 km), Duntrune Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Temple Wood Stone Circles Park (temple, about 13 km), Kilmartin House Museum (museum, about 14 km).

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

88 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Lochgilphead?

Kilmory Castle, about 2 km by road; Dunadd Fort (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lochgilphead?

Beinn Mhor, about 31 km by road; Cruach Nan Capull (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lochgilphead?

Start in Lochgilphead, visit Duntrune Castle, then Temple Wood Stone Circles Park, then Dunadd Fort, then Minard Castle, then MacEwan's Castle, Dun Site, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.