Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Pillaton

Pillaton is a town in Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 44 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Pentillie (5 km), Trematon Castle (9 km) and Scraesdon Fort (11 km).

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Pillaton, Plymouth
Pillaton, Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pillaton at a glance

Location
Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Coordinates
50.4500° N, 4.3000° W
Places within 50 km
126 (62 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 Pillaton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pillaton: 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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Churches near Pillaton

71 churches within 100 km of Pillaton. The closest is St. Odulph (1 km); the best-known is St Philip's, Weston Mill (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pillaton

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pillaton. The closest is Austin Monument In The Churchyard About One Metre South Of Tower Of Church Of St Michael (4 km); the best-known is Pentillie (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pillaton

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pillaton. The closest is Kit Hill (10 km); the best-known is Berra Tor (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Pillaton

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pillaton. The closest is Whitsand Bay (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Pillaton

11 parks within 100 km of Pillaton. The closest is Tamar Valley AONB (9 km); the best-known is Devonport Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pillaton

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pillaton. The closest is Tamar Valley National Landscape (6 km); the best-known is Lady Astor's Garden (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Pillaton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pillaton
  2. 5 km Pentillie · heritage site, Plymouth
  3. 10 km St Philip's, Weston Mill · church, Plymouth
  4. 5 km Trematon Castle · heritage site, Plymouth
  5. 4 km Scraesdon Fort · fort, Plymouth
  6. 2 km Tregantle Fort · fort, Plymouth
  7. 13 km Back to Pillaton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pillaton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4471St. Odulph (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4069Austin Monument In The Churchyard About One Metre South Of Tower Of Church Of St Michael (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1825Kit Hill (10 km)
    Beaches & coast224Whitsand Bay (15 km)
    Parks811Tamar Valley AONB (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Tamar Valley National Landscape (6 km)
    Museums45Saltash Heritage Museum (10 km)
    Treks35Budshead Wood Red Walking Route (12 km)
    Other attractions13Cotehele House and Mill (9 km)
    Caves01Kents Cavern (71 km)

    Pillaton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pillaton?

    Pentillie (heritage site, about 5 km), Trematon Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Scraesdon Fort (fort, about 11 km), St Philip's, Weston Mill (church, about 13 km), Tregantle Fort (fort, about 13 km), St Nicholas Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 beaches & coast, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Pillaton?

    St. Odulph, about 1 km by road; Church of St Mellanus (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pillaton?

    Austin Monument In The Churchyard About One Metre South Of Tower Of Church Of St Michael, about 4 km by road; Pentillie (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pillaton?

    Kit Hill, about 10 km by road; Warren Point (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pillaton?

    Start in Pillaton, visit Pentillie, then St Philip's, Weston Mill, then Trematon Castle, then Scraesdon Fort, then Tregantle Fort, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pillaton?

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

    Towns near Pillaton

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