Places to visit near

Shotts

Shotts is a town in North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 8,235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 259 places to visit: 86 forts & heritage, 82 churches and 27 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kirk of Shotts, Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park and South Wishaw Parish Church.

55.8195° N, 3.7975° WPop. 8,235

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Within 30 km68 places
Within 50 km259
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shotts

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

38 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 Shotts
  2. Kirk of Shottschurch · 30 min
  3. Carfin Grotto Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Baron's Haugh RSPB Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cambusnethan Priory (ruin)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Greenhead Moss Community Nature Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Shotts
Today’s loopShottsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shotts?

Kirk of Shotts (church, about 5 km), Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park (nature spot, about 10 km), South Wishaw Parish Church (church, about 12 km), Carfin Grotto Park (park, about 12 km), Cambusnethan Priory (ruin) (heritage site, about 15 km), Motherwell Cathedral (church, about 15 km).

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

259 places on Spotwander: 86 forts & heritage, 82 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 parks, 23 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Shotts?

Cambusnethan Priory (ruin), about 15 km by road; Tower of Hallbar (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Shotts?

Kirk of Shotts, about 5 km by road; South Wishaw Parish Church (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shotts?

Start in Shotts, visit Kirk of Shotts, then Carfin Grotto Park, then Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve, then Cambusnethan Priory (ruin), then Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.