Newtonmore, ScotlandHighland Folk MuseumCreag Bheag TrailCàrn DeargHighland Wildlife ParkCàrn Dearg MòrMullach Clach a'Bhlair
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Newtonmore

Newtonmore is a town in Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Highland Folk Museum, Creag Bheag Trail and Ruthven Barracks.

57.0657° N, 4.1210° WPop. 1,100

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km79
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Highland Folk Museum, museum near Newtonmore
Must-see

Highland Folk Museum

Museum · 1 km

Must-see

Creag Bheag Trail

Viewpoint · 5 km

Ruthven Barracks, heritage site near Newtonmore
Must-see

Ruthven Barracks

Heritage site · 6 km

Places near Newtonmore by type

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One day from Newtonmore

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:51 pm

74 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 Newtonmore
  2. Càrn Dearg Mòrviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mullach Clach a'Bhlairviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Highland Wildlife Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Creag Bheag Trailviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Càrn Deargviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Newtonmore
Today’s loopNewtonmoreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newtonmore?

Highland Folk Museum (museum, about 1 km), Creag Bheag Trail (viewpoint, about 5 km), Ruthven Barracks (heritage site, about 6 km), Càrn Dearg (viewpoint, about 11 km), Highland Wildlife Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Càrn Dearg Mòr (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

79 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Newtonmore?

Creag Bheag Trail, about 5 km by road; Càrn Dearg (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Newtonmore?

Ruthven Barracks, about 6 km by road; Urquhart Castle (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newtonmore?

Start in Newtonmore, visit Càrn Dearg Mòr, then Mullach Clach a'Bhlair, then Highland Wildlife Park, then Creag Bheag Trail, then Càrn Dearg, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.