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West Linton

West Linton is a town in Midlothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit: 65 forts & heritage, 54 churches and 34 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cauldstane Slap, East Cairn Hill and West Cairn Hill.

55.7497° N, 3.3561° WPop. 1,530

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km199
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from West Linton

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 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 West Linton
  2. Drochil Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Little Spartapark · 45 min
  4. Cauldstane Slapviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Scald Lawviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Brunston Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in West Linton
Today’s loopWest LintonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Linton?

Cauldstane Slap (viewpoint, about 10 km), East Cairn Hill (hill, about 10 km), West Cairn Hill (hill, about 10 km), Drochil Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Brunston Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Little Sparta (park, about 12 km).

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

199 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 museums, 14 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to West Linton?

Drochil Castle, about 10 km by road; Brunston Castle (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to West Linton?

Lyne Kirk, about 15 km by road; Dawyck Chapel (21 km) is next.

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

Start in West Linton, visit Drochil Castle, then Little Sparta, then Cauldstane Slap, then Scald Law, then Brunston Castle, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.