Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Places to visit near Lowick
Lowick is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom, home to about 373 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Barmoor Castle (2 km), Haggerston Castle Tower (6 km) and Ford Moss Nature Reserve (7 km).

Lowick at a glance
- Location
- Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom
- Population
- about 373
- Coordinates
- 55.6504° N, 1.9781° W
- Places within 50 km
- 56 (56 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
Top places to visit near Lowick
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lowick: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Barmoor CastleForts · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Haggerston Castle TowerForts · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Ford Moss Nature ReserveWildlife · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Ford CastleForts · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Etal CastleForts · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Lindisfarne CentreWildlife · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Coupland CastleForts · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Guile Point EastForts · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Lindisfarne CastleForts · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Humbleton Hill Hill FortForts · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Berwick LighthouseBeaches · NorthumberlandMust-see
- Norham CastleForts · NorthumberlandMust-see
More places near Lowick
- Yeavering Bell · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Berwick Barracks · museum · Northumberland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity · church · Northumberland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Twizel Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Berwick Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Chillingham Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Halidon Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Bamburgh Lighthouse · beach · Northumberland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Berwickshire Coastal Path · trek · Northumberland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Grace Darling Memorial · fort · Northumberland · ~21 km · Must-see
- St Aidan's Church · church · Northumberland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Bamburgh Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~22 km · Must-see
Things to see near Lowick, by type
Forts & heritage near Lowick
102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lowick. The closest is Barmoor Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.
- Barmoor Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~2 km · Must-see
- Haggerston Castle Tower · fort · Northumberland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Ford Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Etal Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Coupland Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Guile Point East · fort · Northumberland · ~15 km · Must-see
Churches near Lowick
30 churches within 100 km of Lowick. The closest is Holy Trinity (17 km). Best time: year-round.
- Holy Trinity · church · Northumberland · ~17 km · Must-see
- St Aidan's Church · church · Northumberland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Biddlestone Chapel · church · Northumberland · ~40 km · Must-see
- Parish Church of St Lawrence · church · Northumberland · ~51 km · Must-see
- St Michael & All Angels · church · Northumberland · ~54 km · Must-see
- St Cuthbert's Church · church · Northumberland · ~59 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Lowick
19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lowick. The closest is Yeavering Bell (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Yeavering Bell · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Halidon Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Hedgehope Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Northumberland Sandstone Hills · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Long Crag · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~41 km · Must-see
- Shillhope Law · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~41 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Lowick
18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lowick. The closest is Berwick Lighthouse (16 km). Best time: october to march.
- Berwick Lighthouse · beach · Northumberland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bamburgh Lighthouse · beach · Northumberland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Farne Island Lighthouse · beach · North East · ~26 km · Must-see
- Longstone Lighthouse · beach · North East · ~29 km · Must-see
- Coquet Lighthouse · beach · North East · ~56 km · Must-see
- Barns Ness · beach · East Lothian · ~59 km · Must-see
Museums near Lowick
9 museums within 100 km of Lowick. The closest is Berwick Barracks (17 km). Best time: year-round.
- Berwick Barracks · museum · Northumberland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Northumberland Fusiliers Museum · museum · Northumberland · ~39 km · Must-see
- National Museum of Flight · museum · East Lothian · ~75 km · Must-see
- Myreton Motor Museum · museum · East Lothian · ~82 km · Must-see
- Battle of Prestonpans · museum · East Lothian · ~87 km · Must-see
- Prestongrange Mining Museum · museum · East Lothian · ~91 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lowick
6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lowick. The closest is Ford Moss Nature Reserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Ford Moss Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Northumberland · ~7 km · Must-see
- Lindisfarne Centre · sanctuary · Northumberland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Big Waters (SSSI) · sanctuary · County Durham · ~87 km · Must-see
- Gosforth Park Nature Reserve · sanctuary · County Durham · ~92 km · Must-see
- Inveresk Lodge Garden · sanctuary · East Lothian · ~92 km · Must-see
- Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve · sanctuary · County Durham · ~98 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Lowick
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.
- Start in Lowick
- 2 km Barmoor Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
- 5 km Ford Moss Nature Reserve · nature spot, Northumberland
- 3 km Ford Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
- 3 km Etal Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
- 16 km Haggerston Castle Tower · heritage site, Northumberland
- 6 km Back to Lowick
Plan a longer trip from Lowick — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Lowick
No traveller has reported from around Lowick yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Lowick
All places near Lowick by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Wark Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Hutton Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Farne Island Lighthouse · beach · North East · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hedgehope Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Longstone Lighthouse · beach · North East · ~29 km · Must-see
- Blanerne Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Duns Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~35 km · Must-see
- Hulne Park · park · Northumberland · ~35 km · Must-see
- Bonkyll Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Northumberland Sandstone Hills · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~36 km · Must-see
- Dunstanburgh Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Roxburgh Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Floors Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Craster Tower · fort · Northumberland · ~39 km · Must-see
- Hume Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~39 km · Must-see
- Northumberland Fusiliers Museum · museum · Northumberland · ~39 km · Must-see
- Alnwick Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~39 km · Must-see
- St. Abbs Lighthouse · attraction · Northumberland · ~39 km · Must-see
- Cessford Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~40 km · Must-see
- Alnwick Garden · park · Northumberland · ~40 km · Must-see
- Biddlestone Chapel · church · Northumberland · ~40 km · Must-see
- Edlingham Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~40 km · Must-see
- Long Crag · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~41 km · Must-see
- Shillhope Law · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~41 km · Must-see
- Fast Castle · fort · Scottish Borders · ~44 km · Must-see
- Cartington Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~44 km · Must-see
- Harbottle Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mellerstain House · fort · Northumberland · ~46 km · Must-see
- Peniel Heugh · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~48 km · Must-see
- Chew Green Roman Site · fort · Northumberland · ~48 km · Must-see
- Roman Camp · fort · Northumberland · ~49 km · Must-see
- Brotherstone Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Parish Church of St Lawrence · church · Northumberland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Warkworth Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tosson Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Monteath Mausoleum · fort · Northumberland · ~53 km · Must-see
- Ferniehirst Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~53 km · Must-see
- St Michael & All Angels · church · Northumberland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Innerwick Castle · fort · East Lothian · ~55 km · Must-see
- Coquet Lighthouse · beach · North East · ~56 km · Must-see
- Bremenium · fort · Northumberland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Trimontium · fort · Northumberland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Borders Abbeys Way · trek · Scottish Borders · ~56 km · Must-see
- St Cuthbert's Church · church · Northumberland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Barns Ness · beach · East Lothian · ~59 km · Must-see
- Castle Holydean · fort · Northumberland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Thirlestane Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Lauderdale · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Widdrington United Reformed Church · fort · Northumberland · ~63 km · Must-see
- Rothley Castle · fort · County Durham · ~64 km · Must-see
- Dunbar Castle · fort · East Lothian · ~65 km · Must-see
- Cresswell Pele Tower · fort · Northumberland · ~67 km · Must-see
- Traprain Law · viewpoint · East Lothian · ~69 km · Must-see
- Peel Fell · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mitford Castle · fort · County Durham · ~70 km · Must-see
- Prestonkirk · church · East Lothian · ~71 km · Must-see
- Hailes Castle · fort · East Lothian · ~71 km · Must-see
- Morpeth Castle · church · County Durham · ~71 km · Must-see
- Bothal Castle · fort · County Durham · ~72 km · Must-see
- Tarset Castle · fort · County Durham · ~73 km · Must-see
- Bellingham Castle · fort · County Durham · ~74 km · Must-see
- Bolton Parish Church · church · East Lothian · ~74 km · Must-see
- Aruna Ratanagiri · Buddhist site · Northumberland · ~74 km · Must-see
- St Mary's Church · church · East Lothian · ~75 km · Must-see
- Dally Castle · fort · County Durham · ~75 km · Must-see
- National Museum of Flight · museum · East Lothian · ~75 km · Must-see
- Waughton Castle · fort · East Lothian · ~76 km · Must-see
- Barnes Castle · fort · East Lothian · ~76 km · Must-see
- Auldhame Castle · fort · East Lothian · ~76 km · Must-see
- Belsay Castle · fort · County Durham · ~77 km · Must-see
- Branxholme Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~77 km · Must-see
- Tantallon Castle · fort · East Lothian · ~77 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 33 | 102 | Barmoor Castle (2 km) |
| Churches | 3 | 30 | Holy Trinity (17 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 8 | 19 | Yeavering Bell (17 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 4 | 18 | Berwick Lighthouse (16 km) |
| Museums | 2 | 9 | Berwick Barracks (17 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 6 | Ford Moss Nature Reserve (7 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 5 | Hulne Park (35 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 2 | Berwickshire Coastal Path (21 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 2 | St. Abbs Lighthouse (39 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 0 | 2 | Marl Loch (86 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 1 | Aruna Ratanagiri (74 km) |
Lowick: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Lowick?
Barmoor Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Haggerston Castle Tower (heritage site, about 6 km), Ford Moss Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Ford Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Etal Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Lindisfarne Centre (nature spot, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lowick?
56 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 beaches & coast, 2 museums.
Which is the nearest fort to Lowick?
Barmoor Castle, about 2 km by road; Haggerston Castle Tower (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Lowick?
Holy Trinity, about 17 km by road; St Aidan's Church (21 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lowick?
Yeavering Bell, about 17 km by road; Halidon Hill (20 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Lowick?
Start in Lowick, visit Barmoor Castle, then Ford Moss Nature Reserve, then Ford Castle, then Etal Castle, then Haggerston Castle Tower, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Lowick?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
Towns near Lowick
- Places near Ancroft · 7 km
- Places near Ford · 9 km
- Places near Doddington · 9 km
- Places near Belford · 13 km
- Places near Wooler · 15 km
- Places near Berwick-Upon-Tweed · 17 km
- Places near Kirknewton · 19 km
- Places near Bamburgh · 21 km
- Places near Coldstream · 22 km
- Places near Ellingham · 26 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lowick’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lowick on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.