Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wick

Wick is a town in Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 7,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 105 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 beaches & coast and 10 churches. The must-see places are Castle of Old Wick (2 km), Castle Sinclair Girnigoe (6 km) and Noss Head (6 km).

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Wick, Scotland
Wick, Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wick at a glance

Location
Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,140
Coordinates
58.4391° N, 3.0942° W
Places within 50 km
163 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Wick

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wick: 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 Wick

139 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wick. The closest is Dunbar Memorial (1 km); the best-known is Castle of Old Wick (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wick

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wick. The closest is Loch Hempriggs (5 km); the best-known is Loch of Yarrows (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Wick

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wick. The closest is Wick North (1 km); the best-known is Noss Head (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Wick

15 churches within 100 km of Wick. The closest is Wick Central Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wick

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wick. The closest is Ben Dorrery (38 km); the best-known is East Scaraben (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Wick

10 museums within 100 km of Wick. The closest is Wick Heritage Centre (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wick
  2. 2 km Castle of Old Wick · heritage site, Highland
  3. 10 km Loch of Yarrows · lake, Highland
  4. 16 km Skitten Broch · heritage site, Highland
  5. 7 km Castle Sinclair Girnigoe · heritage site, Highland
  6. 1 km Noss Head · beach, Highland
  7. 6 km Back to Wick

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How to reach Wick

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    Within 15 km of Wick

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage105139Dunbar Memorial (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1524Loch Hempriggs (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1320Wick North (1 km)
    Churches1015Wick Central Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints312Ben Dorrery (38 km)
    Museums610Wick Heritage Centre (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Stroma (34 km)
    Caves33The Gloup (35 km)
    Other attractions22World's Shortest Street (1 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls of Conon (6 km)

    Wick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wick?

    Castle of Old Wick (heritage site, about 2 km), Castle Sinclair Girnigoe (heritage site, about 6 km), Noss Head (beach, about 6 km), Skitten Broch (heritage site, about 9 km), Loch of Yarrows (lake, about 11 km), Keiss Castle (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 105 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 beaches & coast, 10 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wick?

    Dunbar Memorial, about 1 km by road; Old St Fergus Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wick?

    Loch Hempriggs, about 5 km by road; Loch of Winless (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Wick?

    Wick North, about 1 km by road; Noss Head (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wick?

    Start in Wick, visit Castle of Old Wick, then Loch of Yarrows, then Skitten Broch, then Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, then Noss Head, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wick?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Wick

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