Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Holsworthy

Holsworthy is a town in Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 2,641 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 9 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 3 beaches & coast and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Penstowe Castle (16 km), Sandymouth Beach (19 km) and North Devon Coast National Landscape (22 km).

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

Holsworthy at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,641
Coordinates
50.8120° N, 4.3538° W
Places within 50 km
27 (27 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 Holsworthy

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

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Holsworthy. The closest is Penstowe Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Holsworthy

40 churches within 100 km of Holsworthy. The closest is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Holsworthy

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Holsworthy. The closest is Sandymouth Beach (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Holsworthy

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Holsworthy. The closest is Great Links Tor (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Great Links Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Amicombe Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~35 km · Must-see
  • The Beacon · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Hawk's Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Brown Willy · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Cosdon Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~39 km · Must-see

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Parks near Holsworthy

11 parks within 100 km of Holsworthy. The closest is Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Holsworthy

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Holsworthy. The closest is North Devon Coast National Landscape (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Holsworthy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 132 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holsworthy
  2. 27 km Church of St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington · church, Plymouth
  3. 32 km North Devon Coast National Landscape · nature spot, Plymouth
  4. 9 km Penstowe Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  5. 5 km Sandymouth Beach · beach, Plymouth
  6. 35 km Launceston Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  7. 24 km Back to Holsworthy

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From travellers near Holsworthy

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How to reach Holsworthy

    All places near Holsworthy by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Beardown Tors · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Berra Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Pentillie · fort · Plymouth · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Holsworthy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage956Penstowe Castle (16 km)
    Churches340Church of St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington (27 km)
    Beaches & coast325Sandymouth Beach (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1020Great Links Tor (34 km)
    Parks011Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17North Devon Coast National Landscape (22 km)
    Treks05Two Moors Way (51 km)
    Other attractions13Hartland Point Lighthouse (33 km)
    Buddhist sites01Churchill Monastery (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lundy (58 km)
    Museums01The Box (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Wimbleball Dam (84 km)
    Caves01Kents Cavern (89 km)

    Holsworthy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holsworthy?

    Penstowe Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Sandymouth Beach (beach, about 19 km), North Devon Coast National Landscape (nature spot, about 22 km), Launceston Castle (heritage site, about 24 km), Church of St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington (church, about 27 km), Motte With Two Baileys and A Multivallate Hillfort at Burley Wood (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 9 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 3 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Holsworthy?

    Penstowe Castle, about 16 km by road; Launceston Castle (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Holsworthy?

    Church of St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington, about 27 km by road; Tintagel Castle (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Holsworthy?

    Sandymouth Beach, about 19 km by road; Crow Point Lighthouse (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holsworthy?

    Start in Holsworthy, visit Church of St Michael and All Angels, Great Torrington, then North Devon Coast National Landscape, then Penstowe Castle, then Sandymouth Beach, then Launceston Castle, and drive back — about 132 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holsworthy?

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

    Towns near Holsworthy

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