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West Calder

West Calder is a town in West Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 3,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit: 93 forts & heritage, 69 churches and 27 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Murieston Castle, Castle Greg Roman Fortlet and Dechmont Law.

55.8519° N, 3.5698° WPop. 3,100

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km244
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from West Calder

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

39 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 West Calder
  2. Castle Greg Roman Fortletheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Murieston Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kirk of Calderchurch · 30 min
  5. Dechmont Lawviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Bathgate High Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in West Calder
Today’s loopWest CalderStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Calder?

Murieston Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Castle Greg Roman Fortlet (heritage site, about 6 km), Dechmont Law (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kirk of Calder (church, about 9 km), Bathgate High Parish Church (church, about 9 km), Cairns Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Calder?

244 places on Spotwander: 93 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 museums, 20 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to West Calder?

Murieston Castle, about 4 km by road; Castle Greg Roman Fortlet (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to West Calder?

Kirk of Calder, about 9 km by road; Bathgate High Parish Church (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Calder?

Start in West Calder, visit Castle Greg Roman Fortlet, then Murieston Castle, then Kirk of Calder, then Dechmont Law, then Bathgate High Parish Church, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.