Places to visit near

Whitburn

Whitburn is a town in West Lothian district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 10,460 people. Within 50 km by road there are 288 places to visit: 98 forts & heritage, 92 churches and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bathgate High Parish Church, Cairnpapple Hill and Torphichen Preceptory.

55.8667° N, 3.6833° WPop. 10,460

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km288
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Whitburn

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:38 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 Whitburn
  2. Murieston Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dechmont Lawviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Bathgate High Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Torphichen Preceptorychurch · 30 min
  6. Kirk of Shottschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Whitburn
Today’s loopWhitburnStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Whitburn?

Bathgate High Parish Church (church, about 6 km), Cairnpapple Hill (hill, about 10 km), Torphichen Preceptory (church, about 10 km), Dechmont Law (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cockleroy (viewpoint, about 13 km), Muiravonside Country Park (park, about 13 km).

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

288 places on Spotwander: 98 forts & heritage, 92 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 parks, 24 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Whitburn?

Cairnpapple Hill, about 10 km by road; Murieston Castle (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Whitburn?

Bathgate High Parish Church, about 6 km by road; Torphichen Preceptory (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Whitburn?

Start in Whitburn, visit Murieston Castle, then Dechmont Law, then Bathgate High Parish Church, then Torphichen Preceptory, then Kirk of Shotts, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.