Places to visit near

Moodiesburn

Moodiesburn is a town in Glasgow City district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 6,900 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit: 84 forts & heritage, 71 churches and 27 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bedlay Castle, Lenzie Parish Church and Saint Cyprian's.

55.9150° N, 4.0833° WPop. 6,900

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Within 30 km134 places
Within 50 km243
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Moodiesburn

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:57 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 Moodiesburn
  2. Lenzie Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Baillieston St Andrew's Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Drumpellier Country Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Cumbernauld Old Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Bar Hill Roman Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Moodiesburn
Today’s loopMoodiesburnStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Moodiesburn?

Bedlay Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Lenzie Parish Church (church, about 6 km), Saint Cyprian's (church, about 6 km), Bar Hill Roman Fort (fort, about 6 km), Kirkintilloch Baptist Church (heritage site, about 6 km), Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

243 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 71 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Moodiesburn?

Bedlay Castle, about 2 km by road; Bar Hill Roman Fort (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Moodiesburn?

Lenzie Parish Church, about 6 km by road; Saint Cyprian's (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Moodiesburn?

Start in Moodiesburn, visit Lenzie Parish Church, then Baillieston St Andrew's Church, then Drumpellier Country Park, then Cumbernauld Old Parish Church, then Bar Hill Roman Fort, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.