Pencaitland, ScotlandTranent Parish ChurchBolton Parish ChurchFa'side CastleSeton SandsPrestongrange Mining MuseumRedhouse Castle
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Pencaitland

Pencaitland is a town in East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit: 78 forts & heritage, 45 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Tranent Parish Church, Bolton Parish Church and Fa'side Castle.

55.9073° N, 2.8949° WPop. 1,480

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Within 30 km112 places
Within 50 km181
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Tranent Parish Church, church near Pencaitland
Must-see

Tranent Parish Church

Church · 8 km

Bolton Parish Church, church near Pencaitland
Must-see

Bolton Parish Church

Church · 8 km

Fa'side Castle, heritage site near Pencaitland
Must-see

Fa'side Castle

Heritage site · 8 km

Places near Pencaitland by type

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One day from Pencaitland

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:29 pm

39 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 Pencaitland
  2. Fa'side Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tranent Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Seton Sandsbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Redhouse Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Bolton Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Pencaitland
Today’s loopPencaitlandStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pencaitland?

Tranent Parish Church (church, about 8 km), Bolton Parish Church (church, about 8 km), Fa'side Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Battle of Prestonpans (museum, about 9 km), Seton Collegiate Church (heritage site, about 9 km), Seton Sands (beach, about 10 km).

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

181 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums, 12 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Pencaitland?

Fa'side Castle, about 8 km by road; Seton Collegiate Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pencaitland?

Tranent Parish Church, about 8 km by road; Bolton Parish Church (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pencaitland?

Start in Pencaitland, visit Fa'side Castle, then Tranent Parish Church, then Seton Sands, then Redhouse Castle, then Bolton Parish Church, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.