Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wadebridge

Wadebridge is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom, home to about 6,599 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 16 beaches & coast and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Camel Trail (2 km), Pawton Quoit (5 km) and St. Breock Downs Monolith (6 km).

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Wadebridge, Cornwall
Wadebridge, Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wadebridge at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Population
about 6,599
Coordinates
50.5173° N, 4.8363° W
Places within 50 km
123 (48 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 Wadebridge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wadebridge: 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 Wadebridge

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wadebridge. The closest is Pawton Quoit (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wadebridge

74 churches within 100 km of Wadebridge. The closest is Egloshayle Church, St Petroc (1 km); the best-known is St Enodoc (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Wadebridge

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wadebridge. The closest is Daymer Bay (10 km); the best-known is Bedruthan Steps (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wadebridge

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wadebridge. The closest is Burlorne Pillow (6 km); the best-known is Brea Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Brea Hill · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Helman Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Brown Willy · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Burlorne Pillow · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~6 km
  • The Beacon · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hawk's Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~33 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wadebridge

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wadebridge. The closest is Pencarrow Gardens (6 km); the best-known is Rosenannon Bog and Downs (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Wadebridge

12 parks within 100 km of Wadebridge. The closest is Camel Creek Adventure Park (9 km); the best-known is Eden Project (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Wadebridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wadebridge
  2. 2 km Camel Trail · trek, Cornwall
  3. 6 km St. Breock Downs Monolith · heritage site, Cornwall
  4. 2 km Rosenannon Bog and Downs · nature spot, Cornwall
  5. 3 km Nine Maidens Stone Row · heritage site, Cornwall
  6. 4 km Pawton Quoit · heritage site, Cornwall
  7. 5 km Back to Wadebridge

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How to reach Wadebridge

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    Within 15 km of Wadebridge

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wadebridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2377Pawton Quoit (5 km)
    Churches5374Egloshayle Church, St Petroc (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1636Daymer Bay (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints725Burlorne Pillow (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens914Pencarrow Gardens (6 km)
    Parks412Camel Creek Adventure Park (9 km)
    Museums38Padstow Museum (10 km)
    Other attractions57Pencarrow House (6 km)
    Treks22Camel Trail (2 km)
    Waterfalls11Thunder Falls (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01The Loe (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lundy (93 km)

    Wadebridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wadebridge?

    Camel Trail (trek, about 2 km), Pawton Quoit (heritage site, about 5 km), St. Breock Downs Monolith (heritage site, about 6 km), Rosenannon Bog and Downs (nature spot, about 8 km), Nine Maidens Stone Row (heritage site, about 9 km), St Enodoc (church, about 9 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 16 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wadebridge?

    Pawton Quoit, about 5 km by road; St. Breock Downs Monolith (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wadebridge?

    Egloshayle Church, St Petroc, about 1 km by road; St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Wadebridge?

    Daymer Bay, about 10 km by road; Polzeath Beach (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wadebridge?

    Start in Wadebridge, visit Camel Trail, then St. Breock Downs Monolith, then Rosenannon Bog and Downs, then Nine Maidens Stone Row, then Pawton Quoit, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wadebridge?

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

    Towns near Wadebridge

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