Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lympstone

Lympstone is a town in Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 1,763 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 10 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Powderham Castle (3 km), Exmouth Danish Fort (5 km) and Livery Dole (12 km).

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Lympstone, Devon and Torbay
Lympstone, Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lympstone at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,763
Coordinates
50.6475° N, 3.4316° W
Places within 50 km
48 (48 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

Top places to visit near Lympstone

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lympstone: 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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Things to see near Lympstone, by type

Churches near Lympstone

89 churches within 100 km of Lympstone. The closest is Exmouth Danish Fort (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lympstone

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lympstone. The closest is Powderham Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lympstone

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lympstone. The closest is High Peak (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • High Peak · viewpoint · Somerset · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Haytor Rocks · viewpoint · Devon and Torbay · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Greator Rocks · viewpoint · Somerset · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Hound Tor · viewpoint · Somerset · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Aish Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Ryder's Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~45 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Lympstone

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lympstone. The closest is Weston Mouth (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Lympstone

13 parks within 100 km of Lympstone. The closest is Paignton Zoo (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Lympstone

7 treks within 100 km of Lympstone. The closest is Orange Way (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lympstone

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 Lympstone
  2. 3 km Powderham Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  3. 12 km Livery Dole · heritage site, Somerset
  4. 22 km High Peak · peak, Somerset
  5. 9 km Orange Way · trek, Devon and Torbay
  6. 11 km Exmouth Danish Fort · fort, Somerset
  7. 5 km Back to Lympstone

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From travellers near Lympstone

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How to reach Lympstone

    All places near Lympstone by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lympstone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1089Exmouth Danish Fort (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1381Powderham Castle (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints929High Peak (14 km)
    Beaches & coast918Weston Mouth (22 km)
    Parks113Paignton Zoo (33 km)
    Treks47Orange Way (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Dartmoor Zoological Park (60 km)
    Other attractions04Start Point Lighthouse (62 km)
    Museums03The Box (73 km)
    Buddhist sites12Axminster Monastery (42 km)
    Caves11Kents Cavern (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Wimbleball Dam (57 km)

    Lympstone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lympstone?

    Powderham Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Exmouth Danish Fort (fort, about 5 km), Livery Dole (heritage site, about 12 km), High Peak (peak, about 14 km), Orange Way (trek, about 14 km), Weston Mouth (beach, about 22 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Lympstone?

    Exmouth Danish Fort, about 5 km by road; Chapel of St Michael (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lympstone?

    Powderham Castle, about 3 km by road; Livery Dole (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lympstone?

    High Peak, about 14 km by road; Haytor Rocks (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lympstone?

    Start in Lympstone, visit Powderham Castle, then Livery Dole, then High Peak, then Orange Way, then Exmouth Danish Fort, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lympstone?

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

    Towns near Lympstone

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