Places to visit near

Compton

Compton is a town in West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom of about 1,571 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit: 56 churches, 47 forts & heritage and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Perborough Castle, The Ridgeway and Hampstead Norreys Motte.

51.5159° N, 1.2551° WPop. 1,571

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km195
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Compton

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:41 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Compton
  2. The Ridgewaytrek · 3 hrs
  3. Blewburton Hillhill · 1.5 hrs
  4. Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gaptrek · 3 hrs
  5. Hampstead Norreys Motteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Bussock Campheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Compton
Today’s loopComptonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Compton?

Perborough Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), The Ridgeway (trek, about 4 km), Hampstead Norreys Motte (heritage site, about 5 km), The Living Rain Forest (nature spot, about 6 km), Blewburton Hill (hill, about 9 km), Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap (trek, about 9 km).

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

195 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 parks, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Compton?

St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon, about 12 km by road; Holy Trinity (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Compton?

Perborough Castle, about 2 km by road; Hampstead Norreys Motte (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Compton?

Start in Compton, visit The Ridgeway, then Blewburton Hill, then Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap, then Hampstead Norreys Motte, then Bussock Camp, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.