Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Germoe

Germoe is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom, home to about 175 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 65 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 29 beaches & coast and 18 museums. The must-see places are Pengersick Castle (1 km), Tregonning Hill (2 km) and Acton Castle (4 km).

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Germoe, Cornwall
Germoe, Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Germoe at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Population
about 175
Coordinates
50.1154° N, 5.3788° W
Places within 50 km
207 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Germoe

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

72 churches within 100 km of Germoe. The closest is St Germoe (1 km); the best-known is St Erth (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Germoe

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Germoe. The closest is Pengersick Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Germoe

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Germoe. The closest is Praa Sands (2 km); the best-known is Porthgwidden Beach (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Germoe

20 museums within 100 km of Germoe. The closest is Museum of Cornish Life (10 km); the best-known is Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Germoe

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Germoe. The closest is Tregonning Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Germoe

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Germoe. The closest is Great Wheal Fortune (5 km); the best-known is Cornish Seal Sanctuary (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Germoe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Germoe
  2. 2 km Tregonning Hill · hill, Cornwall
  3. 9 km St Erth · church, Cornwall
  4. 8 km St Michael's Mount Castle · heritage site, Cornwall
  5. 5 km Acton Castle · heritage site, Cornwall
  6. 4 km Pengersick Castle · heritage site, Cornwall
  7. 1 km Back to Germoe

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    Within 15 km of Germoe

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Germoe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6572St Germoe (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5371Pengersick Castle (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2940Praa Sands (2 km)
    Museums1820Museum of Cornish Life (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1014Tregonning Hill (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Great Wheal Fortune (5 km)
    Other attractions99Trevarno Gardens (7 km)
    Parks46Paradise Park (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55The Loe (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Saint Michael's Mount (9 km)
    Treks13St Michael's Way (11 km)

    Germoe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Germoe?

    Pengersick Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Tregonning Hill (hill, about 2 km), Acton Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), St Erth (church, about 8 km), St Michael's Mount Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Grylls Monument (monument, about 9 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 29 beaches & coast, 18 museums, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Germoe?

    St Germoe, about 1 km by road; The Annunciation (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Germoe?

    Pengersick Castle, about 1 km by road; Godolphin Estate (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Germoe?

    Praa Sands, about 2 km by road; Perranuthnoe Beach (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Germoe?

    Start in Germoe, visit Tregonning Hill, then St Erth, then St Michael's Mount Castle, then Acton Castle, then Pengersick Castle, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Germoe?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Germoe

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