Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bodmin

Bodmin is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom, home to about 14,614 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 11 beaches & coast and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Helman Tor (7 km), Saints Way (8 km) and Restormel Castle (8 km).

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Bodmin, Cornwall
Bodmin, Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bodmin at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Population
about 14,614
Coordinates
50.4715° N, 4.7243° W
Places within 50 km
122 (55 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bodmin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bodmin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Bodmin

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bodmin. The closest is Castle Canyke (3 km); the best-known is Restormel Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bodmin

69 churches within 100 km of Bodmin. The closest is St. Petroc's Church (1 km); the best-known is St. Columb Major (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bodmin

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bodmin. The closest is Readymoney Cove (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bodmin

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bodmin. The closest is Burlorne Pillow (6 km); the best-known is Helman Tor (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Helman Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Brown Willy · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Brea Hill · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~21 km · Must-see
  • The Beacon · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hawk's Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Burlorne Pillow · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~6 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bodmin

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bodmin. The closest is Pencarrow Gardens (6 km); the best-known is Rosenannon Bog and Downs (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bodmin

11 parks within 100 km of Bodmin. The closest is Eden Project (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bodmin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bodmin
  2. 8 km Restormel Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  3. 5 km Helman Tor · viewpoint, Plymouth
  4. 5 km Saints Way · trek, Cornwall
  5. 9 km St. Breock Downs Monolith · heritage site, Cornwall
  6. 6 km Camel Trail · trek, Cornwall
  7. 10 km Back to Bodmin

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How to reach Bodmin

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    Within 15 km of Bodmin

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bodmin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2781Castle Canyke (3 km)
    Churches5269St. Petroc's Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1127Readymoney Cove (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints826Burlorne Pillow (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1015Pencarrow Gardens (6 km)
    Parks311Eden Project (15 km)
    Museums48Bodmin Town Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions45Gilbert's Monument (1 km)
    Treks23Saints Way (8 km)
    Temples11Temple Tor (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01The Loe (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lundy (99 km)

    Bodmin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bodmin?

    Helman Tor (viewpoint, about 7 km), Saints Way (trek, about 8 km), Restormel Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Camel Trail (trek, about 10 km), St. Breock Downs Monolith (heritage site, about 13 km), Pawton Quoit (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bodmin?

    Castle Canyke, about 3 km by road; Dunmere Castle (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bodmin?

    St. Petroc's Church, about 1 km by road; Ruins Of The Chapel Of St Thomas Becket (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bodmin?

    Readymoney Cove, about 21 km by road; Porth Reservoir (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bodmin?

    Start in Bodmin, visit Restormel Castle, then Helman Tor, then Saints Way, then St. Breock Downs Monolith, then Camel Trail, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bodmin?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bodmin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bodmin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bodmin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.