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Things to see in the henge (United Kingdom): 32 places and when to go
the henge is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Nature (12), Mountains (6). The best known are Firth of Forth, Falkland Palace and Lochleven Castle. 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 · 56.2153, -3.1593
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Nature (12) · Mountains (6) · Food and drink (3) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 32 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- West Lomond, at 522 m.
What to see in the henge
The places in and around the henge, 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.
- Firth of ForthEstuary of Scotland's River Forth11 km
- Falkland PalaceCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Lochleven CastleMedieval castle, now ruined, in Loch Leven, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK14 km
- Daftmill distilleryWhisky distillery in Fife, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Balgonie CastleCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK3.9 km
- Ravenscraig CastleCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK11 km
- Lomond HillsHills in Fife, Scotland, UK6.3 km
- Balvaird CastleCastle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK14 km
- Largo BayBay in Fife, Scotland, UK, on the north shore of the Firth of Forth14 km
- Macduff's CastleCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK8.6 km
- West LomondHill in Fife, Scotland, UK9.1 km
- Cairnie HillHill in Fife, Scotland, UK12 km
- Collairnie CastleCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK14 km
- Kirkcaldy GalleriesMuseum and library in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom11 km
- BalfargNeolithic henge monument3 m
- Crawford PrioryBuilding in Fife, Scotland, UK10 km
- Denmylne Castle16th century tower house south-east of Newburgh, Fife, Scotland, UK15 km
- Fife Coastal PathGreat Trail in Fife, Scotland, UK1.8 km
- Palace of MonimailBishop's palace in Fife, Scotland, UK11 km
- Mount HillHill in Fife, Scotland, UK14 km
- Seafield TowerArchitectural structure in Fife, Scotland, UK15 km
- Bunnet StaneRock formation in Fife, Scotland, UK10 km
- East LomondHill in Fife, Scotland, UK4.9 km
- Largo LawHill in Fife, Scotland, UK15 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
When to go to the henge
The best time to visit the henge 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 not7:16
- FebPossible9:15
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:55
- MayBest time16:04
- 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, 32 of the 32 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 the henge
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 32 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
- Dunfermline38 places25 km
- Perth, Scotland39 places28 km
- Edinburgh215 places30 km
- Dundee84 places30 km
- Kingsbarns31 places33 km
- Pencaitland41 places40 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in the henge?
The best known: Firth of Forth, Falkland Palace, Lochleven Castle, Daftmill distillery, Balgonie Castle. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit the henge?
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 the henge?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 32 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with the henge as the destination and these 32 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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