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Prestonpans

Prestonpans is a town in East Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 9,490 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit: 82 forts & heritage, 46 churches and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Prestongrange Church, Battle of Prestonpans and Tranent Parish Church.

55.9594° N, 2.9804° WPop. 9,490

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Within 30 km125 places
Within 50 km196
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Prestonpans

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

41 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 Prestonpans
  2. Inveresk Lodge Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  3. Dalkeith Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fa'side Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Redhouse Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Seton Sandsbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Prestonpans
Today’s loopPrestonpansStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Prestonpans?

Prestongrange Church (church, about 1 km), Battle of Prestonpans (museum, about 2 km), Tranent Parish Church (church, about 2 km), Prestongrange Mining Museum (museum, about 2 km), Seton Collegiate Church (heritage site, about 4 km), Fa'side Castle (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

196 places on Spotwander: 82 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 museums, 12 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Prestonpans?

Seton Collegiate Church, about 4 km by road; Fa'side Castle (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Prestonpans?

Prestongrange Church, about 1 km by road; Tranent Parish Church (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Prestonpans?

Start in Prestonpans, visit Inveresk Lodge Garden, then Dalkeith Palace, then Fa'side Castle, then Redhouse Castle, then Seton Sands, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.