Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Exeter

Exeter is a city in Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 117,763 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 17 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Livery Dole (2 km), Powderham Castle (13 km) and Bickleigh Castle (18 km).

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Exeter, Devon and Torbay
Exeter, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Exeter at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 117,763
Coordinates
50.7236° N, 3.5275° W
Places within 50 km
55 (55 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 Exeter

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

93 churches within 100 km of Exeter. The closest is Exmouth Danish Fort (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Exeter

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Exeter. The closest is Livery Dole (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Exeter

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Exeter. The closest is High Peak (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • High Peak · viewpoint · Somerset · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Greator Rocks · viewpoint · Somerset · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Hound Tor · viewpoint · Somerset · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Haytor Rocks · viewpoint · Devon and Torbay · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Cosdon Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Aish Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~38 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Exeter

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Exeter. The closest is Weston Mouth (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Exeter

14 parks within 100 km of Exeter. The closest is Paignton Zoo (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Exeter

8 treks within 100 km of Exeter. The closest is Two Moors Way (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Exeter

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Exeter
  2. 2 km Livery Dole · heritage site, Somerset
  3. 12 km Powderham Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  4. 6 km Exmouth Danish Fort · fort, Somerset
  5. 14 km High Peak · peak, Somerset
  6. 33 km Bickleigh Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  7. 18 km Back to Exeter

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From travellers near Exeter

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How to reach Exeter

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Exeter by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1793Exmouth Danish Fort (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1284Livery Dole (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1231High Peak (24 km)
    Beaches & coast719Weston Mouth (31 km)
    Parks114Paignton Zoo (42 km)
    Treks38Two Moors Way (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Children's Wood (57 km)
    Other attractions07Start Point Lighthouse (70 km)
    Museums04The Radio Museum (66 km)
    Caves12Kents Cavern (36 km)
    Buddhist sites12Axminster Monastery (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Wimbleball Dam (46 km)

    Exeter: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Exeter?

    Livery Dole (heritage site, about 2 km), Powderham Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Bickleigh Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Exmouth Danish Fort (fort, about 18 km), High Peak (peak, about 24 km), Two Moors Way (trek, about 25 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Exeter?

    Exmouth Danish Fort, about 18 km by road; Tiverton Castle (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Exeter?

    Livery Dole, about 2 km by road; Powderham Castle (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Exeter?

    High Peak, about 24 km by road; Greator Rocks (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Exeter?

    Start in Exeter, visit Livery Dole, then Powderham Castle, then Exmouth Danish Fort, then High Peak, then Bickleigh Castle, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Exeter?

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

    Towns near Exeter

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