Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Helland

Helland is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 11 beaches & coast and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Camel Trail (9 km), Helman Tor (11 km) and Saints Way (11 km).

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

Helland at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Coordinates
50.5000° N, 4.7167° W
Places within 50 km
114 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Helland

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Helland: 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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Forts & heritage near Helland

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Dunmere Castle (4 km); the best-known is King Arthur's Hall (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Helland

61 churches within 100 km of Helland. The closest is St Helena (1 km); the best-known is St Enodoc (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Helland

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Readymoney Cove (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Helland

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Burlorne Pillow (7 km); the best-known is Helman Tor (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Helman Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Brown Willy · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~16 km · Must-see
  • The Beacon · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Brea Hill · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hawk's Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Burlorne Pillow · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~7 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Helland

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Pencarrow Gardens (4 km); the best-known is Rosenannon Bog and Downs (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Helland

11 parks within 100 km of Helland. The closest is Eden Project (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Helland

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Helland
  2. 12 km Restormel Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  3. 5 km Helman Tor · viewpoint, Plymouth
  4. 5 km Saints Way · trek, Cornwall
  5. 11 km Camel Trail · trek, Cornwall
  6. 17 km King Arthur's Hall · heritage site, Plymouth
  7. 12 km Back to Helland

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    Within 15 km of Helland

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Helland by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3083Dunmere Castle (4 km)
    Churches4161St Helena (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1128Readymoney Cove (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints926Burlorne Pillow (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens914Pencarrow Gardens (4 km)
    Parks311Eden Project (19 km)
    Museums37Bodmin Jail (4 km)
    Other attractions45Pencarrow House (4 km)
    Treks23Camel Trail (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Colliford Lake (13 km)
    Temples11Temple Tor (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lundy (95 km)

    Helland: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Helland?

    Camel Trail (trek, about 9 km), Helman Tor (viewpoint, about 11 km), Saints Way (trek, about 11 km), King Arthur's Hall (heritage site, about 12 km), Restormel Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), St. Breock Downs Monolith (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Helland?

    Dunmere Castle, about 4 km by road; Castle Canyke (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Helland?

    St Helena, about 1 km by road; St. Petroc's Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Helland?

    Readymoney Cove, about 25 km by road; Porth Reservoir (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Helland?

    Start in Helland, visit Restormel Castle, then Helman Tor, then Saints Way, then Camel Trail, then King Arthur's Hall, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Helland?

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

    Towns near Helland

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