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Things to see in Hawick (United Kingdom): 22 places and when to go
Hawick is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Nature (5), Mountains (4). The best known are Abbotsford, Scottish Borders, Jedburgh Castle and Fatlips Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.4245, -2.789
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Nature (5) · Mountains (4) · Museums and art (3) · Architecture (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 69 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cauldcleuch Head, at 619 m.
What to see in Hawick
The places in and around Hawick, 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.
- Abbotsford, Scottish BordersCountry house in Tweedbank, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK19 km
- Jedburgh CastleCastle, later rebuilt as a jail, in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK16 km
- Fatlips Castle16th-century tower house in Scotland10 km
- Whitrope TunnelRailway tunnel in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK14 km
- Branxholme CastleCastle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK4.9 km
- Cauldcleuch Head619m high mountain in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK15 km
- Rubers LawHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK7.9 km
- Shankend ViaductRailway viaduct in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK, carries a disused railway across Langside Burn9.0 km
- Cavers CastleRuined tower house in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK4.0 km
- Fulton TowerTower house near Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK10 km
- Jedburgh Old Parish ChurchChurch building, gate pillars and boundary wall of church in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK16 km
- Maiden PapsHills near Hawick, in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK12 km
- Mary Queen of Scots HouseMuseum in Queen Street in Jedburgh16 km
- Stobs Military CampArchaeological site5.3 km
- Borders distilleryDistillery in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK3 m
- Barns ViaductRailway viaduct in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK, carries the Waverley Route across Barns Burn5.0 km
- Jedburgh LibraryPublic library in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK16 km
- Bonchester HillHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK9.8 km
- Cross Borders Drove Road (Traquair to Hawick)Hiking14 km
- Hare MossProtected area10 km
- Hawick MuseumMuseum in Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK882 m
- Kelso GinDistillery17 km
When to go to Hawick
The best time to visit Hawick 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 not7:25
- FebPossible9:20
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:51
- MayBest time15:57
- JunBest time17:09
- JulBest time16:39
- AugBest time14:47
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:06
- NovBetter not7:58
- DecPossible6:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50. In April, 22 of the 22 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 Hawick
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 69 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
- Galashiels23 places21 km
- Stichill17 places31 km
- Dumfries & Galloway21 places32 km
- Langholm16 places33 km
- Peebles44 places36 km
- Cranshaws18 places51 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hawick?
The best known: Abbotsford, Scottish Borders, Jedburgh Castle, Fatlips Castle, Whitrope Tunnel, Branxholme Castle. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hawick?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50.
How do you get to Hawick?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 69 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hawick as the destination and these 22 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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