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Wishaw

Wishaw is a town in North Lanarkshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 30,510 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit: 81 forts & heritage, 64 churches and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are South Wishaw Parish Church, Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park and Cambusnethan Priory (ruin).

55.7667° N, 3.9167° WPop. 30,510

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Within 30 km81 places
Within 50 km218
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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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.

  1. Leave Wishaw
  2. Craignethan Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Clyde Walkwaytrek · 3 hrs
  4. Hamilton Mausoleumtomb · 1.5 hrs
  5. Baron's Haugh RSPB Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Carfin Grotto Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Wishaw
Today’s loopWishawStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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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.