Places to visit near

Lochwinnoch

Lochwinnoch is a town in North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,900 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit: 89 forts & heritage, 64 churches and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Barr Castle, Castle Semple Loch and Semple Collegiate Church.

55.7952° N, 4.6303° WPop. 2,900

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Within 30 km126 places
Within 50 km249
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lochwinnoch

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:27 pm

48 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 Lochwinnoch
  2. Glengarnock Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Kilbirnie Lochlake · 45 min
  4. Hessilheadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. St Macharschurch · 30 min
  6. Windy Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Lochwinnoch
Today’s loopLochwinnochStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lochwinnoch?

Barr Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Castle Semple Loch (lake, about 2 km), Semple Collegiate Church (heritage site, about 3 km), Glengarnock Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Kilbirnie Loch (lake, about 6 km), Beith Parish Church (church, about 6 km).

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

249 places on Spotwander: 89 forts & heritage, 64 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Lochwinnoch?

Barr Castle, about 1 km by road; Semple Collegiate Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Lochwinnoch?

Beith Parish Church, about 6 km by road; St Brigid's Church (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lochwinnoch?

Start in Lochwinnoch, visit Glengarnock Castle, then Kilbirnie Loch, then Hessilhead, then St Machars, then Windy Hill, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.