Highland Museum of ChildhoodRogie FallsBrahan CastleFairburn TowerDingwall MuseumBeauly Priory
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Strathpeffer

Strathpeffer is a town in Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,070 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Highland Museum of Childhood, Castle Leod and Knockfarrel.

57.5852° N, 4.5419° WPop. 1,070

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Highland Museum of Childhood

Museum · 1 km

Castle Leod, heritage site near Strathpeffer
Must-see

Castle Leod

Heritage site · 2 km

Knockfarrel, viewpoint near Strathpeffer
Must-see

Knockfarrel

Viewpoint · 3 km

Places near Strathpeffer by type

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One day from Strathpeffer

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:14 pm

49 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 Strathpeffer
  2. Rogie Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fairburn Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Beauly Prioryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Brahan Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Dingwall Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Strathpeffer
Today’s loopStrathpefferStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Strathpeffer?

Highland Museum of Childhood (museum, about 1 km), Castle Leod (heritage site, about 2 km), Knockfarrel (viewpoint, about 3 km), Rogie Falls (waterfall, about 5 km), Brahan Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Fairburn Tower (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

82 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 3 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Strathpeffer?

Knockfarrel, about 3 km by road; Beinn A' Bhàthaich Àrd (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Strathpeffer?

Castle Leod, about 2 km by road; Brahan Castle (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Strathpeffer?

Start in Strathpeffer, visit Rogie Falls, then Fairburn Tower, then Beauly Priory, then Brahan Castle, then Dingwall Museum, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.