Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Millom

Millom is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom, home to about 5,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit — 148 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 19 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Millom Heritage and Arts Centre (1 km), Hodbarrow Lighthouse (3 km) and Black Combe (8 km).

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Millom, Lancashire
Millom, Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Millom at a glance

Location
Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,980
Coordinates
54.2107° N, 3.2720° W
Places within 50 km
241 (241 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Millom

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Millom: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Millom

184 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Millom. The closest is Black Combe (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Black Combe · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Burney · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Great Stickle · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Whitfell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Stickle Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Stainton Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~18 km · Must-see

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Churches near Millom

48 churches within 100 km of Millom. The closest is Pennington Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Millom

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Millom. The closest is Millom Heritage and Arts Centre (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Millom

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Millom. The closest is Devoke Water (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Millom

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Millom. The closest is Hodbarrow Lighthouse (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Millom

6 parks within 100 km of Millom. The closest is Barrow Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Millom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Millom
  2. 1 km Millom Heritage and Arts Centre · heritage site, Lancashire
  3. 3 km Hodbarrow Lighthouse · beach, Lancashire
  4. 8 km Dalton Castle · heritage site, Lancashire
  5. 7 km North Walney National Nature Reserve · nature spot, Lancashire
  6. 17 km Black Combe · viewpoint, Lancashire
  7. 8 km Back to Millom

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How to reach Millom

    All places near Millom by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Millom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints148184Black Combe (8 km)
    Churches3848Pennington Church (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1923Millom Heritage and Arts Centre (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1315Devoke Water (21 km)
    Beaches & coast78Hodbarrow Lighthouse (3 km)
    Parks46Barrow Park (14 km)
    Museums36Laurel and Hardy Museum (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55North Walney National Nature Reserve (10 km)
    Treks12Lancashire Coastal Way (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Piel Island (22 km)
    Caves11The Dog Hole (39 km)
    Waterfalls11Rydal Falls (40 km)

    Millom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Millom?

    Millom Heritage and Arts Centre (heritage site, about 1 km), Hodbarrow Lighthouse (beach, about 3 km), Black Combe (viewpoint, about 8 km), North Walney National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Dalton Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Pennington Church (church, about 12 km).

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

    241 places on Spotwander: 148 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Millom?

    Black Combe, about 8 km by road; Burney (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Millom?

    Pennington Church, about 12 km by road; St Mary's Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Millom?

    Millom Heritage and Arts Centre, about 1 km by road; Dalton Castle (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Millom?

    Start in Millom, visit Millom Heritage and Arts Centre, then Hodbarrow Lighthouse, then Dalton Castle, then North Walney National Nature Reserve, then Black Combe, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Millom?

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

    Towns near Millom

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