Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Exminster

Exminster is a town in Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 3,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 15 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Livery Dole (6 km), Powderham Castle (6 km) and Exmouth Danish Fort (12 km).

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

Exminster at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,368
Coordinates
50.6808° N, 3.4971° W
Places within 50 km
54 (54 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 Exminster

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

90 churches within 100 km of Exminster. The closest is Exmouth Danish Fort (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Exminster

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Exminster. The closest is Livery Dole (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Exminster

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Exminster. The closest is High Peak (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • High Peak · viewpoint · Somerset · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Haytor Rocks · viewpoint · Devon and Torbay · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Greator Rocks · viewpoint · Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hound Tor · viewpoint · Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Aish Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Cosdon Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~39 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Exminster

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Exminster. The closest is Oddicombe Beach (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Exminster

13 parks within 100 km of Exminster. The closest is Paignton Zoo (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Exminster

7 treks within 100 km of Exminster. The closest is Orange Way (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Exminster

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

  1. Start in Exminster
  2. 6 km Livery Dole · heritage site, Somerset
  3. 22 km High Peak · peak, Somerset
  4. 9 km Orange Way · trek, Devon and Torbay
  5. 11 km Exmouth Danish Fort · fort, Somerset
  6. 6 km Powderham Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  7. 6 km Back to Exminster

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From travellers near Exminster

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How to reach Exminster

    All places near Exminster by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Exminster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1590Exmouth Danish Fort (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1481Livery Dole (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1130High Peak (19 km)
    Beaches & coast819Oddicombe Beach (28 km)
    Parks113Paignton Zoo (36 km)
    Treks37Orange Way (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Dartmoor Zoological Park (58 km)
    Other attractions06Start Point Lighthouse (65 km)
    Museums03The Box (71 km)
    Buddhist sites12Axminster Monastery (46 km)
    Caves11Kents Cavern (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Wimbleball Dam (52 km)

    Exminster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Exminster?

    Livery Dole (heritage site, about 6 km), Powderham Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Exmouth Danish Fort (fort, about 12 km), High Peak (peak, about 19 km), Orange Way (trek, about 21 km), Bickleigh Castle (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Exminster?

    Exmouth Danish Fort, about 12 km by road; Chapel of St Michael (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Exminster?

    Livery Dole, about 6 km by road; Powderham Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Exminster?

    High Peak, about 19 km by road; Haytor Rocks (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Exminster?

    Start in Exminster, visit Livery Dole, then High Peak, then Orange Way, then Exmouth Danish Fort, then Powderham Castle, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Exminster?

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

    Towns near Exminster

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