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Places near Wishaw by type
All 299 places by distance →One day from Wishaw
5 stops, one loop, back by 5:51 pm
44 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Wishaw
- Craignethan Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Clyde Walkwaytrek · 3 hrs
- Hamilton Mausoleumtomb · 1.5 hrs
- Baron's Haugh RSPB Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
- Carfin Grotto Parkpark · 45 min
- Back in Wishaw
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Wishaw?
South Wishaw Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Cambusnethan Priory (ruin) (heritage site, about 3 km), Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Carfin Grotto Park (park, about 6 km), Motherwell Cathedral (church, about 6 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wishaw?
218 places on Spotwander: 81 forts & heritage, 64 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 parks, 16 museums.
Which is the nearest fort to Wishaw?
Cambusnethan Priory (ruin), about 3 km by road; Cadzow Castle (ruin) (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Wishaw?
South Wishaw Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Motherwell Cathedral (6 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Wishaw?
Start in Wishaw, visit Craignethan Castle, then Clyde Walkway, then Hamilton Mausoleum, then Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve, then Carfin Grotto Park, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.


















