South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Uddingston

Uddingston is a town in South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 5,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 228 places to visit — 88 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 parks. The must-see places are Bothwell Castle (2 km), Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (3 km) and M&D's Theme Park (4 km).

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Uddingston, Scotland
Uddingston, South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Uddingston at a glance

Location
South Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,610
Coordinates
55.8197° N, 4.0836° W
Places within 50 km
228 (228 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Uddingston

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Uddingston: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Uddingston

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uddingston. The closest is Bothwell Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Uddingston

79 churches within 100 km of Uddingston. The closest is Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uddingston

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uddingston. The closest is Cathkin Braes Country Park (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Uddingston

27 parks within 100 km of Uddingston. The closest is M&D's Theme Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Uddingston

18 museums within 100 km of Uddingston. The closest is Low Parks Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Uddingston

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Uddingston. The closest is Kilmardinny Loch (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Uddingston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uddingston
  2. 4 km M&D's Theme Park · park, North Lanarkshire
  3. 2 km Bothwell Road Park · park, South Lanarkshire
  4. 3 km Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church · church, South Lanarkshire
  5. 2 km Bothwell Castle · heritage site, South Lanarkshire
  6. 6 km Baillieston St Andrew's Church · church, Glasgow City
  7. 5 km Back to Uddingston

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    Within 15 km of Uddingston

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uddingston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage88118Bothwell Castle (2 km)
    Churches6979Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1730Cathkin Braes Country Park (12 km)
    Parks2427M&D's Theme Park (4 km)
    Museums1418Low Parks Museum (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs511Kilmardinny Loch (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Inchcailloch (52 km)
    Treks33Clyde Walkway (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Glasgow Central Mosque (14 km)
    Caves12Cleeves Cove (50 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls of Clyde (33 km)

    Uddingston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uddingston?

    Bothwell Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church (church, about 3 km), M&D's Theme Park (park, about 4 km), Baillieston St Andrew's Church (church, about 5 km), Bothwell Road Park (park, about 5 km), Site of Roman Fort (fort, about 6 km).

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

    228 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Uddingston?

    Bothwell Castle, about 2 km by road; Site of Roman Fort (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Uddingston?

    Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church, about 3 km by road; Baillieston St Andrew's Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Uddingston?

    Cathkin Braes Country Park, about 12 km by road; Corse Hill (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uddingston?

    Start in Uddingston, visit M&D's Theme Park, then Bothwell Road Park, then Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church, then Bothwell Castle, then Baillieston St Andrew's Church, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uddingston?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Uddingston

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Uddingston’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Uddingston on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.