Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Copplestone

Copplestone is a town in Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 1,253 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 11 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Two Moors Way (2 km), Affeton Castle (14 km) and Bickleigh Castle (21 km).

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

Copplestone at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,253
Coordinates
50.8107° N, 3.7461° W
Places within 50 km
39 (39 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 Copplestone

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

79 churches within 100 km of Copplestone. The closest is Tiverton Castle (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Copplestone

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Copplestone. The closest is Affeton Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Copplestone

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Copplestone. The closest is Cosdon Hill (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Copplestone

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Copplestone. The closest is Oddicombe Beach (50 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Copplestone

11 parks within 100 km of Copplestone. The closest is Paignton Zoo (55 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Copplestone

8 treks within 100 km of Copplestone. The closest is Two Moors Way (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Copplestone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Copplestone
  2. 21 km Bickleigh Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  3. 24 km Affeton Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  4. 32 km Cosdon Hill · hill, Plymouth
  5. 6 km Gidleigh Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  6. 20 km Two Moors Way · trek, Devon and Torbay
  7. 2 km Back to Copplestone

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From travellers near Copplestone

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How to reach Copplestone

    All places near Copplestone by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Copplestone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1179Tiverton Castle (26 km)
    Forts & heritage1273Affeton Castle (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1128Cosdon Hill (22 km)
    Beaches & coast119Oddicombe Beach (50 km)
    Parks011Paignton Zoo (55 km)
    Treks28Two Moors Way (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Exmoor National Park (46 km)
    Other attractions06Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse (61 km)
    Museums03The Radio Museum (63 km)
    Buddhist sites02Churchill Monastery (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Wimbleball Dam (41 km)
    Caves01Kents Cavern (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lundy (96 km)

    Copplestone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Copplestone?

    Two Moors Way (trek, about 2 km), Affeton Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Bickleigh Castle (heritage site, about 21 km), Gidleigh Castle (heritage site, about 22 km), Cosdon Hill (hill, about 22 km), Livery Dole (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 beach, 2 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Copplestone?

    Tiverton Castle, about 26 km by road; St Nicholas (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Copplestone?

    Affeton Castle, about 14 km by road; Bickleigh Castle (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Copplestone?

    Cosdon Hill, about 22 km by road; Hangingstone Hill (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Copplestone?

    Start in Copplestone, visit Bickleigh Castle, then Affeton Castle, then Cosdon Hill, then Gidleigh Castle, then Two Moors Way, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Copplestone?

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

    Towns near Copplestone

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