Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Methil

Methil is a town in Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 11,160 people. Within 50 km by road there are 252 places to visit — 102 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 museums. The must-see places are Macduff's Castle (4 km), Balgonie Castle (7 km) and Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre (8 km).

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Methil, Scotland
Methil, Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Methil at a glance

Location
Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 11,160
Coordinates
56.1854° N, 3.0216° W
Places within 50 km
252 (252 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 Methil

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Forts & heritage near Methil

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Methil. The closest is Macduff's Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Methil

64 churches within 100 km of Methil. The closest is Kirkcaldy Old Kirk (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Methil

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Methil. The closest is Mount Hill (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Methil

24 museums within 100 km of Methil. The closest is Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Methil

17 parks within 100 km of Methil. The closest is Riverside Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Methil

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Methil. The closest is Inchkeith Lighthouse (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Methil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Methil
  2. 4 km Macduff's Castle · heritage site, Fife
  3. 4 km Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre · museum, Fife
  4. 8 km Balgonie Castle · heritage site, Fife
  5. 4 km Balbirnie Stone Circle · heritage site, Fife
  6. 2 km Fife Coastal Path · trek, Fife
  7. 12 km Back to Methil

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How to reach Methil

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Methil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage102124Macduff's Castle (4 km)
    Churches6064Kirkcaldy Old Kirk (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2842Mount Hill (21 km)
    Museums2324Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre (8 km)
    Parks1617Riverside Park (13 km)
    Beaches & coast78Inchkeith Lighthouse (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Lindores Loch (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55St Andrews Botanic Garden (27 km)
    Treks22Fife Coastal Path (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Edinburgh Central Mosque (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (26 km)
    Other attractions11Isle of May Lighthouse (36 km)

    Methil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Methil?

    Macduff's Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Balgonie Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre (museum, about 8 km), Balbirnie Stone Circle (heritage site, about 11 km), Fife Coastal Path (trek, about 12 km), Ravenscraig Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    252 places on Spotwander: 102 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 museums, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Methil?

    Macduff's Castle, about 4 km by road; Balgonie Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Methil?

    Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, about 15 km by road; Elie Parish Church (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Methil?

    Mount Hill, about 21 km by road; Cairnie Hill (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Methil?

    Start in Methil, visit Macduff's Castle, then Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre, then Balgonie Castle, then Balbirnie Stone Circle, then Fife Coastal Path, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Methil?

    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 Methil

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