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Beaminster

Beaminster is a town in Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom of about 2,957 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit: 50 churches, 36 forts & heritage and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are All Saints, Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) and Toller Down.

50.8090° N, 2.7391° WPop. 2,957

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km124
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Beaminster

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:12 pm

48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Beaminster
  2. Toller Downviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Coneygar Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Waddon Hill (Roman Fort)fort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Pilsdon Penviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. St Mary's Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Beaminster
Today’s loopBeaminsterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Beaminster?

All Saints (church, about 4 km), Waddon Hill (Roman Fort) (fort, about 4 km), Toller Down (viewpoint, about 5 km), Lewesdon Hill (hill, about 5 km), Pilsdon Pen (viewpoint, about 8 km), St Mary's Church (church, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Beaminster?

124 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Beaminster?

All Saints, about 4 km by road; St Mary's Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Beaminster?

Waddon Hill (Roman Fort), about 4 km by road; Marshwood Castle (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Beaminster?

Start in Beaminster, visit Toller Down, then Coneygar Hill, then Waddon Hill (Roman Fort), then Pilsdon Pen, then St Mary's Church, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.