North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lydbrook

Lydbrook is a town in North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 1,894 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 parks. The must-see places are Ruardyn Castle (4 km), Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (4 km) and Laymoor Quag (5 km).

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Lydbrook, North Somerset
Lydbrook, North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lydbrook at a glance

Location
North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,894
Coordinates
51.8376° N, 2.5782° W
Places within 50 km
108 (108 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Lydbrook

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

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lydbrook. The closest is Ruardyn Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lydbrook

70 churches within 100 km of Lydbrook. The closest is Skenfrith Castle (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lydbrook

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lydbrook. The closest is Beacon Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Beacon Hill · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Vale of Berkeley · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Ysgyryd Fawr · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Churchdown Hill · viewpoint · Gloucestershire · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Ysgyryd Fach · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Tinkers Hill · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~37 km · Must-see

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Parks near Lydbrook

17 parks within 100 km of Lydbrook. The closest is Laymoor Quag (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Lydbrook

15 treks within 100 km of Lydbrook. The closest is Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lydbrook

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lydbrook. The closest is WWT Slimbridge (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lydbrook

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lydbrook
  2. 7 km Spion Kop Quarry · park, North Somerset
  3. 4 km Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail · trek, Gloucestershire
  4. 4 km Laymoor Quag · park, North Somerset
  5. 5 km Ruardyn Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  6. 6 km Goodrich Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  7. 6 km Back to Lydbrook

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How to reach Lydbrook

    All places near Lydbrook by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lydbrook by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4195Ruardyn Castle (4 km)
    Churches2070Skenfrith Castle (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2165Beacon Hill (17 km)
    Parks717Laymoor Quag (5 km)
    Treks915Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1015WWT Slimbridge (20 km)
    Museums011Corinium Museum (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Greenbank Mosque (51 km)
    Beaches & coast02Black Nore Lighthouse (53 km)
    Other attractions02West Usk Lighthouse (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Llangorse Lake (60 km)
    Waterfalls01Chew Stoke Waterfall (70 km)
    Caves01Aveline's Hole (73 km)

    Lydbrook: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lydbrook?

    Ruardyn Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (trek, about 4 km), Laymoor Quag (park, about 5 km), Goodrich Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Spion Kop Quarry (park, about 7 km), Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (park, about 8 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 9 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lydbrook?

    Ruardyn Castle, about 4 km by road; Goodrich Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lydbrook?

    Skenfrith Castle, about 19 km by road; St Dingat's Church, Dingestow (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lydbrook?

    Beacon Hill, about 17 km by road; Vale of Berkeley (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lydbrook?

    Start in Lydbrook, visit Spion Kop Quarry, then Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, then Laymoor Quag, then Ruardyn Castle, then Goodrich Castle, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lydbrook?

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

    Towns near Lydbrook

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