Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Compton Dando

Compton Dando is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 60 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 parks. The must-see places are Church of St Mary (1 km), Church of All Saints (2 km) and St. Margarets (3 km).

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Compton Dando, Bath and North East Somerset
Compton Dando, Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Compton Dando at a glance

Location
Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.3791° N, 2.5145° W
Places within 50 km
158 (158 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 Compton Dando

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Compton Dando: 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 Compton Dando

97 churches within 100 km of Compton Dando. The closest is Church of St Mary (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Compton Dando

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Compton Dando. The closest is Maes Knoll (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Compton Dando

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Compton Dando. The closest is Knowle Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ebbor Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Gordano Valley · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~25 km · Must-see

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Parks near Compton Dando

19 parks within 100 km of Compton Dando. The closest is Chew Valley Picnic Area Two (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Compton Dando

14 treks within 100 km of Compton Dando. The closest is Two Rivers Way (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Compton Dando

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Compton Dando. The closest is Puxton Park (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Compton Dando

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Compton Dando
  2. 4 km Church of St Leonard · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  3. 3 km St Thomas A Beckets Church · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 1 km Church of All Saints · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  5. 4 km St. Margarets · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  6. 3 km Church of St Mary · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  7. 0 km Back to Compton Dando

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How to reach Compton Dando

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    Within 15 km of Compton Dando

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Compton Dando by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6097Church of St Mary (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4595Maes Knoll (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1336Knowle Hill (8 km)
    Parks1119Chew Valley Picnic Area Two (9 km)
    Treks714Two Rivers Way (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Puxton Park (31 km)
    Museums810No.1 Royal Crescent Museum (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Bristol Jamia Mosque (11 km)
    Caves44Swildon's Hole (22 km)
    Beaches & coast24Black Nore Lighthouse (29 km)
    Other attractions22Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse (46 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (11 km)

    Compton Dando: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Compton Dando?

    Church of St Mary (church, about 1 km), Church of All Saints (church, about 2 km), St. Margarets (church, about 3 km), St Thomas A Beckets Church (church, about 3 km), Church of St Leonard (church, about 4 km), St Francis Church (church, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Compton Dando?

    158 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks, 7 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Compton Dando?

    Church of St Mary, about 1 km by road; Church of All Saints (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Compton Dando?

    Maes Knoll, about 6 km by road; Stanton Drew Circles And Cove (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Compton Dando?

    Knowle Hill, about 8 km by road; Brandon Hill (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Compton Dando?

    Start in Compton Dando, visit Church of St Leonard, then St Thomas A Beckets Church, then Church of All Saints, then St. Margarets, then Church of St Mary, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Compton Dando?

    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 Compton Dando

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