Newtonhill, ScotlandSaint Ternan's ChurchAquhorthies Stone CircleKempstone HillCraggie CatSite of Cowie CastleThe Den & the Glen
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Newtonhill

Newtonhill is a town in Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 3,040 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 churches. The must-see places are Saint Ternan's Church, Muchalls Castle and Aquhorthies Stone Circle.

57.0333° N, 2.1500° WPop. 3,040

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see260
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Ternan's Church, church near Newtonhill
Must-see

Saint Ternan's Church

Church · 2 km

Muchalls Castle, heritage site near Newtonhill
Must-see

Muchalls Castle

Heritage site · 3 km

Must-see

Aquhorthies Stone Circle

Heritage site · 4 km

Places near Newtonhill by type

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One day from Newtonhill

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:48 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 Newtonhill
  2. Kempstone Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Tolbooth Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Craggie Catviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. The Den & the Glenpark · 45 min
  6. St Mary's Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Newtonhill
Today’s loopNewtonhillStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newtonhill?

Saint Ternan's Church (church, about 2 km), Muchalls Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Aquhorthies Stone Circle (heritage site, about 4 km), Causey Mounth (trek, about 4 km), Kempstone Hill (hill, about 6 km), Hill of Megray (hill, about 8 km).

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

92 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 6 museums, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest fort to Newtonhill?

Muchalls Castle, about 3 km by road; Aquhorthies Stone Circle (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Newtonhill?

Kempstone Hill, about 6 km by road; Hill of Megray (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newtonhill?

Start in Newtonhill, visit Kempstone Hill, then Tolbooth Museum, then Craggie Cat, then The Den & the Glen, then St Mary's Church, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.