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Newmains

Newmains is a town in North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 5,710 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit: 78 forts & heritage, 65 churches and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park, South Wishaw Parish Church and Cambusnethan Priory (ruin).

55.7851° N, 3.8746° WPop. 5,710

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km215
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Newmains

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:33 pm

52 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 Newmains
  2. Kirk of Shottschurch · 30 min
  3. Carfin Grotto Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Baron's Haugh RSPB Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. South Wishaw Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Tower of Hallbarheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Newmains
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newmains?

Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park (nature spot, about 3 km), South Wishaw Parish Church (church, about 4 km), Cambusnethan Priory (ruin) (heritage site, about 7 km), Carfin Grotto Park (park, about 7 km), Kirk of Shotts (church, about 9 km), Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

215 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 65 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 parks, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Newmains?

Cambusnethan Priory (ruin), about 7 km by road; Tower of Hallbar (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Newmains?

South Wishaw Parish Church, about 4 km by road; Kirk of Shotts (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newmains?

Start in Newmains, visit Kirk of Shotts, then Carfin Grotto Park, then Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve, then South Wishaw Parish Church, then Tower of Hallbar, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.