Isle of Wight district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Botley

Botley is a town in Isle of Wight district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, home to about 2,562 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 parks. The must-see places are Strawberry Trail (5 km), Pilgrims' Trail (7 km) and Itchen Valley Country Park (8 km).

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Botley, Isle of Wight
Botley, Isle of Wight district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Botley at a glance

Location
Isle of Wight district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,562
Coordinates
50.9143° N, 1.2698° W
Places within 50 km
183 (183 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Botley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Botley: 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 Botley

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Botley. The closest is Netley Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Botley

73 churches within 100 km of Botley. The closest is St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Botley

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Botley. The closest is Beacon Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Botley

30 parks within 100 km of Botley. The closest is Itchen Valley Country Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Botley

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Botley. The closest is Shawford Down (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Botley

20 treks within 100 km of Botley. The closest is Strawberry Trail (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Botley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Botley
  2. 5 km Strawberry Trail · trek, Hampshire
  3. 4 km Hamble Rail Trail Route · trek, Hampshire
  4. 4 km Westwood Woodland Park · park, Isle of Wight
  5. 8 km Itchen Valley Country Park · park, Isle of Wight
  6. 14 km Pilgrims' Trail · trek, Hampshire
  7. 7 km Back to Botley

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How to reach Botley

    All places near Botley by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Botley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5379Netley Castle (9 km)
    Churches3973St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2435Beacon Hill (17 km)
    Parks1430Itchen Valley Country Park (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1322Shawford Down (16 km)
    Treks1420Strawberry Trail (5 km)
    Museums1416Eastleigh Museum (11 km)
    Beaches & coast610Tipner Lake (19 km)
    Other attractions24Nab Tower (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Isle of Wight Jami Mosque (30 km)
    Buddhist sites22Mottisfont Abbey (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (68 km)
    Temples11Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (69 km)

    Botley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Botley?

    Strawberry Trail (trek, about 5 km), Pilgrims' Trail (trek, about 7 km), Itchen Valley Country Park (park, about 8 km), Westwood Woodland Park (park, about 9 km), Hamble Rail Trail Route (trek, about 9 km), Netley Castle (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Botley?

    Netley Castle, about 9 km by road; St Andrew's Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Botley?

    St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, about 10 km by road; St Paul's (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Botley?

    Beacon Hill, about 17 km by road; Twyford Down Cutting (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Botley?

    Start in Botley, visit Strawberry Trail, then Hamble Rail Trail Route, then Westwood Woodland Park, then Itchen Valley Country Park, then Pilgrims' Trail, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Botley?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Botley

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