West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Goring

Goring is a town in West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 4,079 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 67 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens and 18 parks. The must-see places are Goring Lock (1 km), Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap (2 km) and Withymead (2 km).

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Goring, West Berkshire
Goring, West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Goring at a glance

Location
West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,079
Coordinates
51.5232° N, 1.1334° W
Places within 50 km
225 (225 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Goring

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

83 churches within 100 km of Goring. The closest is St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Goring

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Goring. The closest is Blewburton Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Goring

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Goring. The closest is Withymead (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Goring

28 parks within 100 km of Goring. The closest is The Kine Croft (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Goring

20 museums within 100 km of Goring. The closest is Wallingford Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Goring

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

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A one-day trip from Goring

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Goring
  2. 2 km St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon · church, Reading
  3. 3 km Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap · trek, West Berkshire
  4. 8 km The Ridgeway · trek, West Berkshire
  5. 9 km Withymead · nature spot, West Berkshire
  6. 2 km Goring Lock · lake, West Berkshire
  7. 1 km Back to Goring

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How to reach Goring

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Goring by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6783St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon (2 km)
    Forts & heritage5172Blewburton Hill (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3440Withymead (2 km)
    Parks1828The Kine Croft (11 km)
    Museums1620Wallingford Museum (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1419Harcourt Hill (14 km)
    Treks1116Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Goring Lock (1 km)
    Other attractions45Wadham College (34 km)
    Temples23Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Chesham Mosque (52 km)
    Caves11The Hellfire Caves (33 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (65 km)

    Goring: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Goring?

    Goring Lock (lake, about 1 km), Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap (trek, about 2 km), Withymead (nature spot, about 2 km), St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon (church, about 2 km), The Ridgeway (trek, about 9 km), The Living Rain Forest (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

    225 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 parks, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Goring?

    St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon, about 2 km by road; St Mary-le-More (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Goring?

    Blewburton Hill, about 10 km by road; South Moreton Castle (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Goring?

    Withymead, about 2 km by road; The Living Rain Forest (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Goring?

    Start in Goring, visit St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon, then Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap, then The Ridgeway, then Withymead, then Goring Lock, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Goring?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Goring

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