West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Crick

Crick is a town in West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,886 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 40 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 19 parks and 14 treks. The must-see places are Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (10 km), Daventry Country Park (11 km) and Brownsover (12 km).

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Crick, West Northamptonshire
Crick, West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Crick at a glance

Location
West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,886
Coordinates
52.3481° N, 1.1371° W
Places within 50 km
133 (133 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Crick

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

94 churches within 100 km of Crick. The closest is Holy Cross (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Crick

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Crick. The closest is Brownsover (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Crick

40 parks within 100 km of Crick. The closest is Daventry Country Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Crick

39 treks within 100 km of Crick. The closest is Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Crick

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Crick. The closest is Ramsden Corner (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Crick

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Crick. The closest is Borough Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Borough Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Newnham Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Arbury Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Croft Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Crouch Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Old John · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~49 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Crick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Crick
  2. 10 km Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular · trek, Warwickshire
  3. 2 km Brownsover · heritage site, City of Leicester
  4. 19 km Daventry Country Park · park, West Northamptonshire
  5. 2 km Holy Cross · church, West Northamptonshire
  6. 2 km Borough Hill Fort · fort, West Northamptonshire
  7. 12 km Back to Crick

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How to reach Crick

    All places near Crick by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Crick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4094Holy Cross (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3456Brownsover (12 km)
    Parks1940Daventry Country Park (11 km)
    Treks1439Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens821Ramsden Corner (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints712Borough Hill (13 km)
    Museums310Hinckley and District Museum (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs39Baitul Ikram Mosque (37 km)
    Temples34Sikh Gurdwara (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Draycote Water (18 km)
    Buddhist sites02Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda (67 km)
    Waterfalls11Derby Waterfall (42 km)
    Other attractions01The Sockman (59 km)

    Crick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Crick?

    Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (trek, about 10 km), Daventry Country Park (park, about 11 km), Brownsover (heritage site, about 12 km), Borough Hill Fort (fort, about 12 km), Holy Cross (church, about 13 km), Borough Hill (hill, about 13 km).

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

    133 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 14 treks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Crick?

    Holy Cross, about 13 km by road; St Mary (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Crick?

    Brownsover, about 12 km by road; Borough Hill Fort (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Crick?

    Daventry Country Park, about 11 km by road; North Kilworth Marina (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Crick?

    Start in Crick, visit Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular, then Brownsover, then Daventry Country Park, then Holy Cross, then Borough Hill Fort, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Crick?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Crick

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