Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Cowplain

Cowplain is a town in Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, home to about 8,775 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 parks. The must-see places are Staunton Way (7 km), Fort Widley (7 km) and Windmill Hill (7 km).

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Cowplain, Isle of Wight
Cowplain, Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cowplain at a glance

Location
Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Population
about 8,775
Coordinates
50.8941° N, 1.0182° W
Places within 50 km
186 (186 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 Cowplain

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

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cowplain. The closest is Fort Widley (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cowplain

75 churches within 100 km of Cowplain. The closest is St Paul's (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cowplain

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cowplain. The closest is Windmill Hill (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Windmill Hill · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~7 km · Must-see
  • War Down · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Oakham Hill · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Henwood Down · viewpoint · Portsmouth · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Pidham Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Spinnaker Tower · viewpoint · Portsmouth · ~16 km · Must-see

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Parks near Cowplain

27 parks within 100 km of Cowplain. The closest is Stansted Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cowplain

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cowplain. The closest is Hayling Billy (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cowplain

19 museums within 100 km of Cowplain. The closest is Brook Meadow (Emsworth) (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cowplain

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cowplain
  2. 7 km Windmill Hill · hill, Isle of Wight
  3. 3 km Staunton Way · trek, Hampshire
  4. 6 km Stansted Park · park, Isle of Wight
  5. 7 km Warblington Castle · heritage site, Isle of Wight
  6. 9 km Fort Widley · fort, Portsmouth
  7. 7 km Back to Cowplain

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How to reach Cowplain

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    Within 15 km of Cowplain

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cowplain by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4375Fort Widley (7 km)
    Churches4475St Paul's (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2735Windmill Hill (7 km)
    Parks1727Stansted Park (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1424Hayling Billy (12 km)
    Museums1319Brook Meadow (Emsworth) (10 km)
    Treks1417Staunton Way (7 km)
    Beaches & coast79Tipner Lake (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Isle of Wight Jami Mosque (37 km)
    Other attractions23Nab Tower (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Heath Lake (70 km)
    Buddhist sites22Cittaviveka (24 km)
    Temples12Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (33 km)

    Cowplain: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cowplain?

    Staunton Way (trek, about 7 km), Fort Widley (fort, about 7 km), Windmill Hill (hill, about 7 km), Warblington Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Stansted Park (park, about 9 km), St Paul's (church, about 9 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cowplain?

    Fort Widley, about 7 km by road; Warblington Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cowplain?

    St Paul's, about 9 km by road; St Mary's (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cowplain?

    Windmill Hill, about 7 km by road; War Down (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cowplain?

    Start in Cowplain, visit Windmill Hill, then Staunton Way, then Stansted Park, then Warblington Castle, then Fort Widley, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cowplain?

    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 Cowplain

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