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Things to see in Callander (United Kingdom): 26 places and when to go
Callander is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Nature (18), Mountains (16), History (6). The best known are Ben Vorlich, Loch Earn, Stùc a' Chroin and Ben Ledi. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.243, -4.2116
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (18) · Mountains (16) · History (6) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 61 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ben Vorlich, Loch Earn, at 985 m.
What to see in Callander
The places in and around Callander, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Ben Vorlich, Loch Earn985m high mountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK11 km
- Stùc a' Chroin975m high mountain in Perth and Kinross/Stirling, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Ben Ledi879m high mountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK7.1 km
- Inchmahome PrioryPriory in Stirling, Scotland, UK9.2 km
- Beinn Each813m high mountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK8.5 km
- Ben A'anHill in Stirling, Scotland, UK13 km
- Benvane821m high mountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK11 km
- Flanders MossArea of raised bog lying in the Carse of Stirling, Scotland, UK9.3 km
- CraigmoreHill in Stirling, Scotland, UK13 km
- Ardnandave Hill715m high mountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK7.8 km
- Ben OurMountain in on the Perth and Kinross/Stirling boundary, in Scotland, UK13 km
- Bioran na CirceMountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK8.1 km
- Great Trossachs PathHiking path in Scotland15 km
- Meall CalaMountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK13 km
- Rusky CastleBastle house in Stirling, Scotland, UK4.7 km
- Sgiath a' ChàiseMountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK10 km
- Stuc OdharMountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK8.0 km
- Talla CastleCastle in Stirling, Scotland, UK9.4 km
- Beinn nan EunMountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK11 km
- Uamh BheagMountain on the border of Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, Scotland, UK7.3 km
- Fish Ladder And Railings (Former Glasgow Corporation Water Works), Weir, Achray Dam Including Sluices, Loch KatrineArchitectural structure in Stirling, Scotland, UK14 km
- Ditch Of Bert Nature ReserveProtected area7.9 km
- Gartincaber TowerArchitectural structure in Stirling, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- The Hamilton Toy Museum & Collectors ShopMuseum in Callander, Stirling, Scotland, UK6 m
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- History: Gartchonzie Bridge
- Nature: Meall a' Choire Dhuibh
When to go to Callander
The best time to visit Callander is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:15
- FebPossible9:15
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:55
- MayBest time16:05
- JunBest time17:21
- JulBest time16:49
- AugBest time14:52
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:03
- NovBetter not7:50
- DecPossible6:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 39. In April, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Callander
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 61 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Stirling54 places22 km
- Crieff16 places27 km
- Arrochar60 places33 km
- Glasgow164 places41 km
- Aberfeldy29 places48 km
- Greenock79 places48 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Callander?
The best known: Ben Vorlich, Loch Earn, Stùc a' Chroin, Ben Ledi, Inchmahome Priory, Beinn Each. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Callander?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 39.
How do you get to Callander?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 61 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Callander as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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