Places to visit near

Tavistock

Tavistock is a town in Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom of about 12,280 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit: 35 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Berra Tor, Lydford Castle and Pentillie.

50.5494° N, 4.1442° WPop. 12,280

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Within 30 km82 places
Within 50 km94
Must-see169
Notable34
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tavistock

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

76 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 Tavistock
  2. Pentillieheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Berra Torviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Beardown Torsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Great Links Torviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lydford Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Tavistock
Today’s loopTavistockStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tavistock?

Berra Tor (viewpoint, about 7 km), Lydford Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Pentillie (heritage site, about 15 km), Beardown Tors (viewpoint, about 15 km), Motte With Two Baileys and A Multivallate Hillfort at Burley Wood (heritage site, about 16 km), Great Links Tor (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

94 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 1 beach, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Tavistock?

Bedford United Mine (Ruin), about 6 km by road; Minshaft (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Tavistock?

Church of St Eustachius, about 1 km by road; St Eustachius Church (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tavistock?

Start in Tavistock, visit Pentillie, then Berra Tor, then Beardown Tors, then Great Links Tor, then Lydford Castle, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.