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Things to see in Leswalt (United Kingdom): 17 places and when to go
Leswalt is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Nature (5), Architecture (2). The best known are Loch Ryan, Corsewall Lighthouse and Castle of St John. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.9286, -5.0985
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Nature (5) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 158 km as the crow flies
What to see in Leswalt
The places in and around Leswalt, 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.
- Loch RyanSea loch in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK5.8 km
- Corsewall LighthouseLighthouse at Corsewall Point, Kirkcolm near Stranraer in the region of Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland9.6 km
- Castle of St JohnCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK5.4 km
- Lochnaw CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK2.6 km
- Dunskey CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK10 km
- Killantringan LighthouseLighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK8.0 km
- Craigcaffie TowerArchitectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK7.3 km
- Droughdool MoteNeolithic round mound in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK15 km
- Glenwhan GardensGarden in Dunragit, Dumfries and Galloway15 km
- Black Loch CrannogCrannog in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK10 km
- Stranraer MuseumMuseum in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Aldouran Wetland Garden & Woodland TrailsProtected area4 m
- Ardwell ChurchChurch in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK20 km
- Killantringan BayBay in Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland7.2 km
- Loch Ryan Coastal PathHiking6.9 km
- North West CastleCastle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK5.6 km
- PortencalzieBay in Loch Ryan8.1 km
When to go to Leswalt
The best time to visit Leswalt 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 not7:31
- FebPossible9:23
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:49
- MayBest time15:52
- JunBest time17:03
- JulBest time16:33
- AugBest time14:44
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:09
- NovBetter not8:03
- DecPossible6:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. In April, 17 of the 17 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 Leswalt
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 158 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
- Newton Stewart20 places41 km
- Girvan15 places41 km
- Donaghadee21 places48 km
- Ballygally9 places48 km
- Ayr50 places66 km
- Campbeltown22 places66 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Leswalt?
The best known: Loch Ryan, Corsewall Lighthouse, Castle of St John, Lochnaw Castle, Dunskey Castle. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Leswalt?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57.
How do you get to Leswalt?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 158 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Leswalt as the destination and these 17 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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