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Strathaven

Strathaven is a town in South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 7,480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit: 75 forts & heritage, 64 churches and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Strathaven Castle, Clyde Walkway and Cadzow Castle (ruin).

55.6771° N, 4.0668° WPop. 7,480

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km211
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Strathaven

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:08 pm

65 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 Strathaven
  2. Craignethan Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cambusnethan Priory (ruin)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Clyde Walkwaytrek · 3 hrs
  5. Calderwood Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Corse Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Strathaven
Today’s loopStrathavenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Strathaven?

Strathaven Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Clyde Walkway (trek, about 11 km), Cadzow Castle (ruin) (heritage site, about 12 km), Corse Hill (hill, about 13 km), Hamilton Old Parish Church (church, about 14 km), Calderwood Castle (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

211 places on Spotwander: 75 forts & heritage, 64 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 parks, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Strathaven?

Strathaven Castle, about 1 km by road; Cadzow Castle (ruin) (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Strathaven?

Hamilton Old Parish Church, about 14 km by road; Abbeygreen Church (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Strathaven?

Start in Strathaven, visit Craignethan Castle, then Cambusnethan Priory (ruin), then Clyde Walkway, then Calderwood Castle, then Corse Hill, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.