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Newmilns

Newmilns is a town in East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit: 79 forts & heritage, 61 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cessnock Castle, Barr Castle and Loudoun Kirk.

55.6075° N, 4.3242° WPop. 2,980

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km209
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Cessnock Castle

Heritage site · 4 km

Barr Castle, heritage site near Newmilns
Must-see

Barr Castle

Heritage site · 5 km

Loudoun Kirk, church near Newmilns
Must-see

Loudoun Kirk

Church · 5 km

Places near Newmilns by type

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One day from Newmilns

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:53 pm

75 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 Newmilns
  2. Cessnock Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sorn Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mauchline Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Dean Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Corse Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Newmilns
Today’s loopNewmilnsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newmilns?

Cessnock Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Barr Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Loudoun Kirk (church, about 5 km), Dean Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Burns Monument (monument, about 13 km), Sorn Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

209 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Newmilns?

Cessnock Castle, about 4 km by road; Barr Castle (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Newmilns?

Loudoun Kirk, about 5 km by road; New Laigh Kirk (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newmilns?

Start in Newmilns, visit Cessnock Castle, then Sorn Castle, then Mauchline Castle, then Dean Castle, then Corse Hill, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.