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Moffat

Moffat is a town in Dumfries and Galloway district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit: 24 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 churches. The must-see places are Moffat Museum, Auchen Castle and Croft Head.

55.3353° N, 3.4414° WPop. 2,550

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Within 30 km51 places
Within 50 km84
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Moffat

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

41 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 Moffat
  2. Croft Headviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Bodesbeck Lawviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Swatte Fellviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Corehead & Devil's Beef Tubviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Auchen Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Moffat
Today’s loopMoffatStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Moffat?

Moffat Museum (museum, about 1 km), Auchen Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Croft Head (viewpoint, about 8 km), Swatte Fell (viewpoint, about 9 km), Corehead & Devil's Beef Tub (viewpoint, about 9 km), Capel Fell (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

84 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 4 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Moffat?

Auchen Castle, about 4 km by road; Oliver Castle (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moffat?

Croft Head, about 8 km by road; Swatte Fell (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Moffat?

Start in Moffat, visit Croft Head, then Bodesbeck Law, then Swatte Fell, then Corehead & Devil's Beef Tub, then Auchen Castle, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.