Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Torpoint

Torpoint is a town in Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom, home to about 7,717 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 2 beaches & coast and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Devonport Park (2 km), St Nicholas Church (2 km) and Stonehouse Creek (3 km).

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

Torpoint at a glance

Location
Plymouth district, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,717
Coordinates
50.3751° N, 4.1957° W
Places within 50 km
141 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Torpoint

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Torpoint: 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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Forts & heritage near Torpoint

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Torpoint. The closest is Anna II (1 km); the best-known is Palace Theatre (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Torpoint

54 churches within 100 km of Torpoint. The closest is St James (1 km); the best-known is St Nicholas Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Torpoint

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Torpoint. The closest is Whitsand Bay (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Torpoint

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Torpoint. The closest is Rockets and Rascals (2 km); the best-known is Berra Tor (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Torpoint

11 parks within 100 km of Torpoint. The closest is Devonport Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Torpoint

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Torpoint. The closest is Devonport Park Activity Centre (2 km); the best-known is Lady Astor's Garden (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Torpoint

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Torpoint
  2. 2 km Devonport Park · park, Plymouth
  3. 1 km Stonehouse Creek · park, Plymouth
  4. 1 km Victoria Park · park, Plymouth
  5. 4 km St Philip's, Weston Mill · church, Plymouth
  6. 1 km St Nicholas Church · church, Plymouth
  7. 2 km Back to Torpoint

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From travellers near Torpoint

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How to reach Torpoint

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    Within 15 km of Torpoint

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Torpoint by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5584Anna II (1 km)
    Churches3054St James (1 km)
    Beaches & coast224Whitsand Bay (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1521Rockets and Rascals (2 km)
    Other attractions1618Muster Bell (1 km)
    Parks811Devonport Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Devonport Park Activity Centre (2 km)
    Museums56Devonport Naval Heritage Centre (1 km)
    Treks16Hoe Trail (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Drake's Island (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11The Sundial (5 km)
    Caves01Kents Cavern (63 km)

    Torpoint: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Torpoint?

    Devonport Park (park, about 2 km), St Nicholas Church (church, about 2 km), Stonehouse Creek (park, about 3 km), Victoria Park (park, about 4 km), St Philip's, Weston Mill (church, about 4 km), Palace Theatre (palace, about 4 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 2 beaches & coast, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Torpoint?

    Anna II, about 1 km by road; St Chad (Site Of) (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Torpoint?

    St James, about 1 km by road; St Aubyn's Chapel (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Torpoint?

    Whitsand Bay, about 10 km by road; Readymoney Cove (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Torpoint?

    Start in Torpoint, visit Devonport Park, then Stonehouse Creek, then Victoria Park, then St Philip's, Weston Mill, then St Nicholas Church, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Torpoint?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Torpoint

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