Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wellow

Wellow is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 529 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are St. Julian's (1 km), Stoney Littleton Long Barrow (2 km) and St. James the Great (4 km).

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Wellow at a glance

Location
Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 529
Coordinates
51.3244° N, 2.3742° W
Places within 50 km
146 (146 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 Wellow

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

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wellow. The closest is Stoney Littleton Long Barrow (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wellow

95 churches within 100 km of Wellow. The closest is St. Julian's (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wellow

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wellow. The closest is Bathampton Down (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Ebbor Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Cheddar Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~34 km · Must-see

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Parks near Wellow

20 parks within 100 km of Wellow. The closest is Parade Gardens (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Wellow

16 treks within 100 km of Wellow. The closest is Limestone Link (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wellow

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wellow. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Wellow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wellow
  2. 2 km Stoney Littleton Long Barrow · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  3. 2 km St. Julian's · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 4 km Midford Castle · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  5. 2 km St. James the Great · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  6. 1 km Wansdyke · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  7. 4 km Back to Wellow

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How to reach Wellow

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    Within 15 km of Wellow

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wellow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4398Stoney Littleton Long Barrow (2 km)
    Churches5895St. Julian's (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1430Bathampton Down (9 km)
    Parks820Parade Gardens (8 km)
    Treks516Limestone Link (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Lower Woods Nature Reserve (37 km)
    Museums710The Roman Baths (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Bristol Jamia Mosque (24 km)
    Caves44Swildon's Hole (28 km)
    Beaches & coast13Black Nore Lighthouse (43 km)
    Other attractions02Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse (56 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (22 km)

    Wellow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wellow?

    St. Julian's (church, about 1 km), Stoney Littleton Long Barrow (heritage site, about 2 km), St. James the Great (heritage site, about 4 km), Wansdyke (heritage site, about 4 km), Midford Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Saint Michael's Church (church, about 6 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 5 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wellow?

    Stoney Littleton Long Barrow, about 2 km by road; St. James the Great (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wellow?

    St. Julian's, about 1 km by road; Saint Michael's Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wellow?

    Bathampton Down, about 9 km by road; Knowle Hill (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wellow?

    Start in Wellow, visit Stoney Littleton Long Barrow, then St. Julian's, then Midford Castle, then St. James the Great, then Wansdyke, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wellow?

    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 Wellow

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