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Ruthwell Cross

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

Anglian sculptured cross dates from 7th century. Considered a major monument of Dark Age Europe.
Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

About Ruthwell Cross
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Off B724, 8 m (13 km) SE Dumfries (within parish church). Open by arrangement only.
Phone: 0131 550 7612
Historic Scotland
Location map
OS NX100 682
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
Heritage Rating:   ?

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Nearest Attractions Castle Kennedy Gardens - 5 miles (Garden) Glenwhan Gardens - 6.9 miles (Garden) Glenluce Abbey - 7.9 miles (Abbey) Logan Botanic Garden - 15.7 miles (Garden) Torhouse Stone Circle - 18.9 miles (Prehistoric) Drumtroddan Cup and Ring Marked Rocks and Standing Stones - 21.8 miles (Prehistoric) Galloway Forest Park - 23 miles (Countryside) Carsluith Castle - 25.9 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages St Bees - 63.1 miles away Cockermouth - 67.8 miles away Bowness - 69.6 miles away Gosforth - 71.8 miles away Burgh-by-Sands - 76.2 miles away Ravenglass - 76.3 miles away Caldbeck - 77.6 miles away Keswick - 77.7 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Ruthwell Cross

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Mochrum Park Lodge - 17.5 miles from Ruthwell Cross Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £230

Smithy Cottage - 17.5 miles from Ruthwell Cross Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £230

Coach House - 17.5 miles from Ruthwell Cross Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £310

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Nearest Hotels

The Homestead Guest House - 1.8 miles from Ruthwell Cross Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £40.00

Cairnryan House - 1.9 miles from Ruthwell Cross Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £46.00

Rhins of Galloway - 1.9 miles from Ruthwell Cross Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway Stay from: £40.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The thistle inn - 5.4 miles from Ruthwell Cross Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway From: £40.00

One Barganock - 29.7 miles from Ruthwell Cross Kirkmichael, Strathclyde From: £59.00

Sunnyside - 34.1 miles from Ruthwell Cross Ayr, Strathclyde From: £49.00

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Stranraer
Tourist Information Centre
Burns House
28 Harbour Street
Stranraer
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG9 7RA
Tel: 01776 702 595
Fax: 01776 889 156
Email: stranraer@visitscotland.com
Web: http://www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk
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