Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Overcombe

Overcombe is a town in Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom, home to about 4,971 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 39 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 parks. The must-see places are Jordan Hill Roman Temple Remains (1 km), Weymouth Bay (2 km) and Lodmoor Country Park (2 km).

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Overcombe, Dorset
Overcombe, Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Overcombe at a glance

Location
Dorset district, Dorset, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,971
Coordinates
50.6351° N, 2.4321° W
Places within 50 km
111 (111 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 Overcombe

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Churches near Overcombe

103 churches within 100 km of Overcombe. The closest is St Ann (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Overcombe

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Overcombe. The closest is Jordan Hill Roman Temple Remains (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Overcombe

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Overcombe. The closest is Hardy Monument (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Overcombe

17 parks within 100 km of Overcombe. The closest is Nothe Gardens (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Overcombe

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Overcombe. The closest is Weymouth Bay (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Overcombe

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Overcombe. The closest is Lodmoor Country Park (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Overcombe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Overcombe
  2. 1 km Jordan Hill Roman Temple Remains · hill, Dorset
  3. 2 km Chalbury Hill Fort · fort, Dorset
  4. 5 km St Ann · church, Dorset
  5. 2 km Lodmoor Country Park · nature spot, Dorset
  6. 2 km Weymouth Bay · beach, Dorset
  7. 2 km Back to Overcombe

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How to reach Overcombe

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    Within 15 km of Overcombe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Overcombe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches39103St Ann (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3185Jordan Hill Roman Temple Remains (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1426Hardy Monument (13 km)
    Parks717Nothe Gardens (4 km)
    Beaches & coast915Weymouth Bay (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Lodmoor Country Park (2 km)
    Treks37Stonebarrow Walk, Golden Cap (41 km)
    Other attractions24Portland Bill Lighthouse (17 km)
    Caves04Swildon's Hole (89 km)
    Museums12Dinosaur Museum (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque (50 km)
    Buddhist sites02Axminster Monastery (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (41 km)
    Waterfalls01Chew Stoke Waterfall (99 km)

    Overcombe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Overcombe?

    Jordan Hill Roman Temple Remains (hill, about 1 km), Weymouth Bay (beach, about 2 km), Lodmoor Country Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Chalbury Hill Fort (fort, about 3 km), St Ann (church, about 4 km), Broadwey Methodist Church (church, about 4 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Overcombe?

    St Ann, about 4 km by road; Broadwey Methodist Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Overcombe?

    Jordan Hill Roman Temple Remains, about 1 km by road; Chalbury Hill Fort (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Overcombe?

    Hardy Monument, about 13 km by road; Black Down (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Overcombe?

    Start in Overcombe, visit Jordan Hill Roman Temple Remains, then Chalbury Hill Fort, then St Ann, then Lodmoor Country Park, then Weymouth Bay, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Overcombe?

    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 Overcombe

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