Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Marldon

Marldon is a town in Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 1,838 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Compton Castle (2 km), Collaton Saint Mary Church (3 km) and Berry Pomeroy Castle (4 km).

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

Marldon at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,838
Coordinates
50.4551° N, 3.5968° W
Places within 50 km
72 (65 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 Marldon

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

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marldon. The closest is Compton Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marldon

60 churches within 100 km of Marldon. The closest is St. John Baptist (1 km); the best-known is Collaton Saint Mary Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Marldon

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marldon. The closest is Haytor Rocks (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Haytor Rocks · viewpoint · Devon and Torbay · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Aish Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Greator Rocks · viewpoint · Somerset · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Hound Tor · viewpoint · Somerset · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ryder's Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Beardown Tors · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~38 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Marldon

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Marldon. The closest is Goodrington Sands (North) (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Marldon

10 parks within 100 km of Marldon. The closest is Paignton Zoo (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marldon

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marldon. The closest is Occombe Valley Woods (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Marldon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marldon
  2. 2 km Compton Castle · heritage site, Devon and Torbay
  3. 5 km Torre Abbey · church, Devon and Torbay
  4. 6 km Paignton Zoo · park, Devon and Torbay
  5. 2 km Collaton Saint Mary Church · church, Devon and Torbay
  6. 4 km Berry Pomeroy Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  7. 4 km Back to Marldon

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How to reach Marldon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marldon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2662Compton Castle (2 km)
    Churches1360St. John Baptist (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1228Haytor Rocks (22 km)
    Beaches & coast812Goodrington Sands (North) (5 km)
    Parks310Paignton Zoo (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Occombe Valley Woods (1 km)
    Treks26Orange Way (34 km)
    Other attractions22Oldway Mansion (3 km)
    Caves11Kents Cavern (9 km)
    Museums11The Box (49 km)
    Buddhist sites01Axminster Monastery (70 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Wimbleball Dam (84 km)

    Marldon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marldon?

    Compton Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Collaton Saint Mary Church (church, about 3 km), Berry Pomeroy Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Paignton Zoo (park, about 4 km), Torre Abbey (church, about 5 km), Goodrington Sands (North) (beach, about 5 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marldon?

    Compton Castle, about 2 km by road; Warren Barn (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marldon?

    St. John Baptist, about 1 km by road; Saint Boniface Community Church and Hall (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marldon?

    Haytor Rocks, about 22 km by road; Aish Tor (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marldon?

    Start in Marldon, visit Compton Castle, then Torre Abbey, then Paignton Zoo, then Collaton Saint Mary Church, then Berry Pomeroy Castle, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marldon?

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

    Towns near Marldon

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