Places to visit near

Moretonhampstead

Moretonhampstead is a town in Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom of about 1,339 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit: 9 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hound Tor, Greator Rocks and Gidleigh Castle.

50.6608° N, 3.7649° WPop. 1,339

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km54
Must-see214
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Moretonhampstead

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Moretonhampstead
  2. Hound Torviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Aish Torviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Hangingstone Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Cosdon Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Gidleigh Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Moretonhampstead
Today’s loopMoretonhampsteadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Moretonhampstead?

Hound Tor (viewpoint, about 9 km), Greator Rocks (viewpoint, about 9 km), Gidleigh Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Haytor Rocks (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cosdon Hill (hill, about 16 km), Hangingstone Hill (hill, about 17 km).

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

54 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 1 park.

Which is the nearest church to Moretonhampstead?

Exmouth Danish Fort, about 32 km by road; Chapel of St Michael (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Moretonhampstead?

Gidleigh Castle, about 11 km by road; Okehampton Castle (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Moretonhampstead?

Start in Moretonhampstead, visit Hound Tor, then Aish Tor, then Hangingstone Hill, then Cosdon Hill, then Gidleigh Castle, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.