Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Cockington

Cockington is a town in Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 10,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 11 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Torre Abbey (1 km), Chapel of St Michael (2 km) and Saint John The Apostle (3 km).

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Cockington, Devon and Torbay
Cockington, Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cockington at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 10,000
Coordinates
50.4633° N, 3.5569° W
Places within 50 km
53 (48 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 Cockington

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

72 churches within 100 km of Cockington. The closest is St. Matthew's Church (1 km); the best-known is Torre Abbey (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cockington

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cockington. The closest is Gamekeeper's Cottage (1 km); the best-known is Compton Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cockington

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cockington. The closest is Haytor Rocks (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Haytor Rocks · viewpoint · Devon and Torbay · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Aish Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Greator Rocks · viewpoint · Somerset · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Hound Tor · viewpoint · Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ryder's Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~30 km · Must-see
  • High Peak · viewpoint · Somerset · ~37 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Cockington

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cockington. The closest is Oddicombe Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Cockington

12 parks within 100 km of Cockington. The closest is Paignton Zoo (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Cockington

6 treks within 100 km of Cockington. The closest is Orange Way (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cockington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cockington
  2. 1 km Torre Abbey · church, Devon and Torbay
  3. 1 km Saint John The Apostle · church, Devon and Torbay
  4. 3 km Oddicombe Beach · beach, Devon and Torbay
  5. 3 km Chapel of St Michael · church, Devon and Torbay
  6. 5 km Compton Castle · heritage site, Devon and Torbay
  7. 4 km Back to Cockington

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From travellers near Cockington

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How to reach Cockington

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    Within 15 km of Cockington

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cockington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1172St. Matthew's Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1771Gamekeeper's Cottage (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1028Haytor Rocks (24 km)
    Beaches & coast813Oddicombe Beach (5 km)
    Parks112Paignton Zoo (6 km)
    Treks26Orange Way (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Dartmoor Zoological Park (40 km)
    Other attractions12Start Point Lighthouse (34 km)
    Caves11Kents Cavern (5 km)
    Museums01The Box (53 km)
    Buddhist sites01Axminster Monastery (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Wimbleball Dam (82 km)

    Cockington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cockington?

    Torre Abbey (church, about 1 km), Chapel of St Michael (church, about 2 km), Saint John The Apostle (church, about 3 km), Compton Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Oddicombe Beach (beach, about 5 km), Kents Cavern (cave, about 5 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Cockington?

    St. Matthew's Church, about 1 km by road; Church of St. George & St. Mary (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cockington?

    Gamekeeper's Cottage, about 1 km by road; Warren Barn (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cockington?

    Haytor Rocks, about 24 km by road; Aish Tor (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cockington?

    Start in Cockington, visit Torre Abbey, then Saint John The Apostle, then Oddicombe Beach, then Chapel of St Michael, then Compton Castle, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cockington?

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

    Towns near Cockington

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