Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Callington

Callington is a town in Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom, home to about 5,786 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Pentillie (9 km), Berra Tor (15 km) and Trematon Castle (16 km).

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Callington, Plymouth
Callington, Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Callington at a glance

Location
Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,786
Coordinates
50.5015° N, 4.3131° W
Places within 50 km
121 (67 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 Callington

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

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Callington. The closest is Cadsonbury (3 km); the best-known is Pentillie (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Callington

62 churches within 100 km of Callington. The closest is St Mary's Church, Callington (1 km); the best-known is St Philip's, Weston Mill (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Callington

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Callington. The closest is Kit Hill (3 km); the best-known is Berra Tor (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Berra Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hawk's Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kit Hill · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~3 km
  • The Beacon · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Hingston Down · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~6 km
  • Brown Willy · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~28 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Callington

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Callington. The closest is Whitsand Bay (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Callington

11 parks within 100 km of Callington. The closest is Tamar Valley AONB (8 km); the best-known is Devonport Park (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Callington

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Callington. The closest is Tamar Valley National Landscape (5 km); the best-known is Lady Astor's Garden (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Callington

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 Callington
  2. 9 km Pentillie · heritage site, Plymouth
  3. 8 km Trematon Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  4. 5 km St Philip's, Weston Mill · church, Plymouth
  5. 14 km Berra Tor · viewpoint, Plymouth
  6. 29 km Hawk's Tor · viewpoint, Plymouth
  7. 16 km Back to Callington

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How to reach Callington

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    Within 15 km of Callington

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Callington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4371Cadsonbury (3 km)
    Churches3662St Mary's Church, Callington (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2126Kit Hill (3 km)
    Beaches & coast225Whitsand Bay (22 km)
    Parks711Tamar Valley AONB (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Tamar Valley National Landscape (5 km)
    Other attractions14Cotehele House and Mill (8 km)
    Treks24Saints Way (43 km)
    Museums23Morwellham Quay (11 km)
    Caves01Kents Cavern (72 km)
    Buddhist sites01Churchill Monastery (95 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lundy (99 km)

    Callington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Callington?

    Pentillie (heritage site, about 9 km), Berra Tor (viewpoint, about 15 km), Trematon Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Hawk's Tor (viewpoint, about 16 km), St Philip's, Weston Mill (church, about 18 km), Scraesdon Fort (fort, about 19 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 beaches & coast, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Callington?

    Cadsonbury, about 3 km by road; Cotehele Tower (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Callington?

    St Mary's Church, Callington, about 1 km by road; All Saints (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Callington?

    Kit Hill, about 3 km by road; Hingston Down (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Callington?

    Start in Callington, visit Pentillie, then Trematon Castle, then St Philip's, Weston Mill, then Berra Tor, then Hawk's Tor, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Callington?

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

    Towns near Callington

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