Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bow

Bow is a town in Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 1,095 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 9 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Two Moors Way (4 km), Affeton Castle (16 km) and Cosdon Hill (17 km).

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Bow at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,095
Coordinates
50.8000° N, 3.8167° W
Places within 50 km
35 (35 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

Top places to visit near Bow

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bow: 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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Churches near Bow

75 churches within 100 km of Bow. The closest is Tiverton Castle (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bow

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bow. The closest is Affeton Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bow

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

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Beaches & coast near Bow

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bow. The closest is Crow Point Lighthouse (49 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Bow

10 parks within 100 km of Bow. The closest is Paignton Zoo (56 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Bow

9 treks within 100 km of Bow. The closest is Two Moors Way (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bow
  2. 4 km Two Moors Way · trek, Devon and Torbay
  3. 14 km Affeton Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  4. 32 km Okehampton Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  5. 7 km Cosdon Hill · hill, Plymouth
  6. 6 km Gidleigh Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  7. 18 km Back to Bow

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How to reach Bow

    All places near Bow by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches975Tiverton Castle (32 km)
    Forts & heritage1269Affeton Castle (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1029Cosdon Hill (17 km)
    Beaches & coast120Crow Point Lighthouse (49 km)
    Parks010Paignton Zoo (56 km)
    Treks19Two Moors Way (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Exmoor National Park (49 km)
    Other attractions06Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse (62 km)
    Museums03The Box (66 km)
    Buddhist sites02Churchill Monastery (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Wimbleball Dam (46 km)
    Caves01Kents Cavern (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lundy (91 km)

    Bow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bow?

    Two Moors Way (trek, about 4 km), Affeton Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Cosdon Hill (hill, about 17 km), Gidleigh Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Okehampton Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Hangingstone Hill (hill, about 23 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 beach, 1 trek.

    Which is the nearest church to Bow?

    Tiverton Castle, about 32 km by road; Church of St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bow?

    Affeton Castle, about 16 km by road; Gidleigh Castle (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bow?

    Cosdon Hill, about 17 km by road; Hangingstone Hill (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bow?

    Start in Bow, visit Two Moors Way, then Affeton Castle, then Okehampton Castle, then Cosdon Hill, then Gidleigh Castle, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bow?

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

    Towns near Bow

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