Places to visit near

Newarthill

Newarthill is a town in North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 6,480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit: 79 forts & heritage, 66 churches and 22 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Carfin Grotto Park, Motherwell Cathedral and Motherwell Heritage Centre.

55.8151° N, 3.9373° WPop. 6,480

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Within 30 km111 places
Within 50 km218
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Newarthill

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:50 pm

43 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 Newarthill
  2. Motherwell Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  3. M&D's Theme Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Cadzow Castle (ruin)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. South Wishaw Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Kirk of Shottschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Newarthill
Today’s loopNewarthillStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newarthill?

Carfin Grotto Park (park, about 2 km), Motherwell Cathedral (church, about 5 km), Motherwell Heritage Centre (museum, about 6 km), South Wishaw Parish Church (church, about 6 km), Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Strathclyde Country Park (park, about 7 km).

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

218 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 66 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Newarthill?

Site of Roman Fort, about 7 km by road; Cambusnethan Priory (ruin) (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Newarthill?

Motherwell Cathedral, about 5 km by road; South Wishaw Parish Church (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newarthill?

Start in Newarthill, visit Motherwell Cathedral, then M&D's Theme Park, then Cadzow Castle (ruin), then South Wishaw Parish Church, then Kirk of Shotts, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.