Lochmaben, ScotlandBruce's CastleAll Saints' Scottish Episcopal ChurchTorthorwald CastleAnnandale WayDumfries and Galloway Aviation MuseumHoddom Castle
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Lochmaben

Lochmaben is a town in Dumfries and Galloway district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage and 10 churches. The must-see places are Bruce's Castle, Castle Loch and Lochmaben Castle.

55.1301° N, 3.4429° WPop. 2,100

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bruce's Castle, heritage site near Lochmaben
Must-see

Bruce's Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

Castle Loch, lake near Lochmaben
Must-see

Castle Loch

Lake · 2 km

Lochmaben Castle, heritage site near Lochmaben
Must-see

Lochmaben Castle

Heritage site · 2 km

Places near Lochmaben by type

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One day from Lochmaben

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:17 pm

61 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 Lochmaben
  2. Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Torthorwald Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Hoddom Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. All Saints' Scottish Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Annandale Wayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Lochmaben
Today’s loopLochmabenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lochmaben?

Bruce's Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Castle Loch (lake, about 2 km), Lochmaben Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), All Saints' Scottish Episcopal Church (church, about 7 km), Lockerbie War Memorial (monument, about 7 km), Torthorwald Castle (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

82 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lochmaben?

Annandale Way, about 10 km by road; Queensberry (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lochmaben?

Bruce's Castle, about 1 km by road; Lochmaben Castle (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lochmaben?

Start in Lochmaben, visit Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum, then Torthorwald Castle, then Hoddom Castle, then All Saints' Scottish Episcopal Church, then Annandale Way, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.