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Windygates

Windygates is a town in Fife district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,890 people. Within 50 km by road there are 259 places to visit: 107 forts & heritage, 60 churches and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Balgonie Castle, Macduff's Castle and Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre.

56.1955° N, 3.0527° WPop. 1,890

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km259
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Windygates

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

61 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 Windygates
  2. Macduff's Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ravenscraig Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Balgonie Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Balbirnie Stone Circleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Craighall Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Windygates
Today’s loopWindygatesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Windygates?

Balgonie Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Macduff's Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre (museum, about 8 km), Balbirnie Stone Circle (heritage site, about 8 km), Fife Coastal Path (trek, about 9 km), Riverside Park (park, about 11 km).

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

259 places on Spotwander: 107 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 museums, 16 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Windygates?

Balgonie Castle, about 4 km by road; Macduff's Castle (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Windygates?

Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, about 14 km by road; Elie Parish Church (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Windygates?

Start in Windygates, visit Macduff's Castle, then Ravenscraig Castle, then Balgonie Castle, then Balbirnie Stone Circle, then Craighall Castle, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.