City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Mayfield

Mayfield is a town in City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 13,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 museums. The must-see places are Dalkeith Palace (4 km), Crichton Castle (6 km) and Hawthornden Castle (8 km).

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Mayfield, Scotland
Mayfield, City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayfield at a glance

Location
City of Edinburgh district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 13,140
Coordinates
55.8717° N, 3.0387° W
Places within 50 km
190 (190 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 Mayfield

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Forts & heritage near Mayfield

125 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mayfield. The closest is Dalkeith Palace (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mayfield

62 churches within 100 km of Mayfield. The closest is St Michael's Kirk Inveresk (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mayfield

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mayfield. The closest is Blackford Hill (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Mayfield

23 museums within 100 km of Mayfield. The closest is Prestongrange Mining Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mayfield

14 parks within 100 km of Mayfield. The closest is Newhailes House & Gardens (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Mayfield

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mayfield. The closest is Seton Sands (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Mayfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mayfield
  2. 6 km Crichton Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  3. 12 km Fa'side Castle · heritage site, East Lothian
  4. 4 km Inveresk Lodge Garden · garden, East Lothian
  5. 5 km Dalkeith Palace · palace, Northumberland
  6. 8 km Hawthornden Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  7. 8 km Back to Mayfield

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How to reach Mayfield

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    Within 15 km of Mayfield

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mayfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage78125Dalkeith Palace (4 km)
    Churches4962St Michael's Kirk Inveresk (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1844Blackford Hill (14 km)
    Museums1723Prestongrange Mining Museum (11 km)
    Parks1314Newhailes House & Gardens (10 km)
    Beaches & coast78Seton Sands (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Inveresk Lodge Garden (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Duddingston Loch (13 km)
    Treks25The Royal Mile (16 km)
    Waterfalls02Talla Waterfall (61 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Edinburgh Central Mosque (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01St Serf's Island (51 km)
    Other attractions01Isle of May Lighthouse (57 km)

    Mayfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mayfield?

    Dalkeith Palace (palace, about 4 km), Crichton Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Hawthornden Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Fa'side Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Inveresk Lodge Garden (garden, about 9 km), St Michael's Kirk Inveresk (church, about 9 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 museums, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mayfield?

    Dalkeith Palace, about 4 km by road; Crichton Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mayfield?

    St Michael's Kirk Inveresk, about 9 km by road; The Robin Chapel (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mayfield?

    Blackford Hill, about 14 km by road; Easter Craiglockhart Hill (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mayfield?

    Start in Mayfield, visit Crichton Castle, then Fa'side Castle, then Inveresk Lodge Garden, then Dalkeith Palace, then Hawthornden Castle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mayfield?

    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 Mayfield

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