Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Willand

Willand is a town in Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 3,360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 49 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tiverton Castle (11 km), Bickleigh Castle (13 km) and St Peter's Church (18 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Willand on the map

Willand, Devon and Torbay
Willand, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Willand at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,360
Coordinates
50.8833° N, 3.3667° W
Places within 50 km
93 (93 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 Willand

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Willand: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Willand

Things to see near Willand, by type

Churches near Willand

109 churches within 100 km of Willand. The closest is Tiverton Castle (11 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Somerset →

Forts & heritage near Willand

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Willand. The closest is Bickleigh Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Somerset →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Willand

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Willand. The closest is Staple Hill (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Somerset →

Beaches & coast near Willand

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Willand. The closest is Weston Mouth (32 km). Best time: october to march.

All beaches & coast in Somerset →

Parks near Willand

12 parks within 100 km of Willand. The closest is Vivary Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Somerset →

Treks near Willand

8 treks within 100 km of Willand. The closest is East Devon Way (31 km). Best time: october to february.

All treks in Devon and Torbay →

A one-day trip from Willand

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Willand
  2. 13 km Bickleigh Castle · heritage site, Somerset
  3. 8 km Tiverton Castle · church, Somerset
  4. 23 km St Peter's Church · church, Somerset
  5. 3 km All Saints · church, Somerset
  6. 2 km St John the Baptist · church, Somerset
  7. 18 km Back to Willand

Plan a longer trip from Willand — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Willand

No traveller has reported from around Willand yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Willand

    All places near Willand by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Willand by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches49109Tiverton Castle (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2088Bickleigh Castle (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints738Staple Hill (26 km)
    Beaches & coast317Weston Mouth (32 km)
    Parks312Vivary Park (29 km)
    Treks68East Devon Way (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Children's Wood (31 km)
    Museums15The Radio Museum (41 km)
    Caves05Kents Cavern (59 km)
    Other attractions04Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse (60 km)
    Buddhist sites12Axminster Monastery (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Wimbleball Dam (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitur Raheem Mosque (84 km)
    Waterfalls01Chew Stoke Waterfall (90 km)

    Willand: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Willand?

    Tiverton Castle (church, about 11 km), Bickleigh Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 18 km), St John the Baptist (church, about 18 km), All Saints (church, about 20 km), Saint Peter and Saint Paul (church, about 20 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Willand?

    Tiverton Castle, about 11 km by road; St Peter's Church (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Willand?

    Bickleigh Castle, about 13 km by road; Livery Dole (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Willand?

    Staple Hill, about 26 km by road; High Peak (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Willand?

    Start in Willand, visit Bickleigh Castle, then Tiverton Castle, then St Peter's Church, then All Saints, then St John the Baptist, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Willand?

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

    Towns near Willand

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