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Places near West Rainton by type
All 297 places by distance →One day from West Rainton
5 stops, one loop, back by 4:12 pm
48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave West Rainton
- St Michaels and All Angelschurch · 30 min
- Penshaw Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
- Lambton Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Durham Castlechurch · 30 min
- Cassop Vale Circular Walktrek · 3 hrs
- Back in West Rainton
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near West Rainton?
Rainton Meadows (nature spot, about 2 km), Joe's Pond (nature spot, about 2 km), St Michaels and All Angels (church, about 4 km), St Matthew's Church (church, about 6 km), Lambton Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Parish Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert (church, about 8 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Rainton?
137 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest fort to West Rainton?
Lambton Castle, about 8 km by road; Maiden's Bower (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to West Rainton?
St Michaels and All Angels, about 4 km by road; St Matthew's Church (6 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from West Rainton?
Start in West Rainton, visit St Michaels and All Angels, then Penshaw Monument, then Lambton Castle, then Durham Castle, then Cassop Vale Circular Walk, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.