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Recommended Towns & Villages near Holsworthy

Along the river Neet to the Old Bay Tree Hotel Stratton, Cornwall, England

Stratton (48 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)

Stratton is a short distance inland from the resort of Bude and was the scene of a Civil War battle in 1643...

Bude

Bude (176 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cornwall (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction W)

Backed in parts by grassy downs, the wide sandy sweep of Bude Bay with creamy waves flowing in endless procession from the Atlantic make this a perfect summer place for surfers...

Strategic but beautiful

Launceston (20 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cornwall (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction S)

There is a restless beauty about this stunning region, it has constantly changing vista's, the beautiful stone of enchanting houses glows in the warmth of the sun...

Just a side street.

Clovelly (320 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction N)

Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable...

Side view.

Hartland (49 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction N)

There is not a lot to beat the sound of waves crashing against the rocky promontory which was known by the Roman's as the "Promontory of Hercules"...

Rough Sea at Hartland Quay, Devon

Hartland Quay (30 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW)

The beauty of Hartland Quay is only eclipsed by the rugged cliffs which loom above it...

All Saints church, Okehampton, Devon

Okehampton (15 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction E)

There has been a settlement at Okehampton since the Bronze-Age, later it became a prosperous Saxon town with the Saxon Lords being overthrown at the time of the Conquest...

Boscastle in Cornwall

Boscastle (133 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction SW)

Boscastle is favoured with the only natural harbour along a rugged rock strewn twenty mile stretch of North Cornish Coast...

Appledore, North Devon

Appledore (52 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction NE)

Appledore is as enchanting as its name. It is a pretty place that shows a host of colourful fishermens cottages in the narrow streets beyond the quay..

Instow Parish Church

Instow (20 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction NE)

Instow is a gorgeous seaside resort with a mass of golden sands backed by a delightful village clambering upwards to meet with fine wooded countryside...

Millbrook Cottages Lake in High Bickington, Devon

High Bickington (2 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction NE)

High Bickington lies in one of England's most beautiful and relaxing regions, it is a short distance from the meandering River Taw and is ideally set close to both Dartmoor and Exmoor...

Watergate Bay

Watergate (10 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction SW)

Watergate occupies a lovely location between the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and the exciting surfing beaches of Newquay...

Cliffs at Tintagel, Cornwall

Tintagel (197 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction SW)

Legendry seat of King Arthur, graced with spectacular cliff scenery and the ruins of a castle built for the Earl of Cornwall in 1145, and of a Celtic Monastery. King Arthur's.....

River Tamar

Tavistock (63 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction SE)

Tavistock is located in Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It has a rich history, a charming market, and is known for its scenic surroundings...

Little White Cottage

Callington (20 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (21.3 miles, 34.2 km, direction S)

The little town of Callington can be found a short distance from the River Tamar and is close to the River Lynher, in a quiet region which was once known for its prosperous tin mines...

Chittlehamholt, Devon

Chittlehamholt (1 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (22.0 miles, 35.3 km, direction NE)

Chittlehamholt is a lovely peaceful village lying in unspoilt countryside close to the River Taw...

Gidleigh Church, on the edge of Dartmoor

Gidleigh (3 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (22.5 miles, 36.2 km, direction SE)

The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park...

Princetown

Princetown (5 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (24.3 miles, 39.2 km, direction SE)

Princetown is the highest village within the Dartmoor National Park, some call it the bleakest centre of the moors which is probably largely due to the town being the home of notorious Dartmoor Prison...

Crockern Tor

Two Bridges (3 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (24.4 miles, 39.3 km, direction SE)

Two Bridges is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer...

Postbridge, Dartmoor in Devon

Postbridge (19 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (24.6 miles, 39.6 km, direction SE)

Postbridge is a tiny hamlet, yet this richly wooded area, at the heart of the moor has become a natural starting point for the thousands of visitors who annually come to explore the splendour and wonders of the moor...

Recommended attractions near Holsworthy

Launceston Castle, Cornwall

Launceston Castle (9 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction S)

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The Square Garden

RHS Garden Rosemoor (35 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)

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Lydford Castle, Lydford, Devon

Lydford Castle (1 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction SE)

A simple square keep is all that remains of Lydford Castle. The castle, standing on a small mound in the shadow of the church.....

Bridge over the river at Lydford Gorge, Devon.

Lydford Gorge (49 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.3 km, direction SE)

A picturesque stone bridge crosses the River Lyd just south of the village of Lydford. At this point the river often falls fast.....

The Barbican - Okehampton Castle

Okehampton Castle (19 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction E)

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The famous and historic Bodmin Moor, Bodmin, Cornwall

Bodmin Moor (69 Pictures)

(18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction SW)

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Tintagel Post Office, Tintagel, Cornwall

Tintagel Old Post Office (11 Pictures)

(20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction SW)

This delightful stone building with its bright red pillar-box fitted into its ancient wall is found in the coastal village of.....

Tintagel Castle - April 2004

Tintagel Castle (83 Pictures)

(20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction SW)

The local tourist industry in Tintagel leans heavily upon tales surrounding King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, but.....

Inside Merlin's Cave, Tintagel, Cornwall.

Merlin's Cave (8 Pictures)

(20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction SW)

This deep cavernous black slate hole, full of eyrie atmosphere is said to be the cave where the legendry King Arthur is purported.....

Grey Wethers Stone Circle, near Okehampton, Devon

Grey Wethers Stone Circle (1 Pictures)

(22.4 miles, 36.0 km, direction SE)

This unique double ringed circle is less dramatic than most and is interesting for the fact that the circles lie side by side.....

Merrivale rows also know has the Plague Market, - On Dartmoor

Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement (3 Pictures)

(22.4 miles, 36.1 km, direction SE)

Set in a dark, brooding corner of Dartmoor, the Merrivale Rows show a vast variety of shape and formation. The site is also.....

Fernworthy Stone Circle, near Chagford, Devon

Fernworthy Stone Circle (1 Pictures)

(22.9 miles, 36.8 km, direction SE)

Fernworthy Stone Circles are set against the majestic backdrop of some of Dartmoor's highest peaks, in a beautiful forest spot.....

Looking down the Okement, Dartmoor National Park, Devon

Dartmoor National Park (802 Pictures)

(25.2 miles, 40.6 km, direction SE)

An exploration of the hauntingly beautiful Dartmoor National Park cannot be under-taken in just one short visit. To truly explore.....


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