All Hallows Church, Ringmore

The churchyard at All Hallows sits on a gentle slope overlooking the South Hams, and the first thing you notice isn't the building itself but the view - proper countryside stretching toward the coast. This small 15th-century church is exactly what you'd hope to find in rural Devon: whitewashed walls, a squat tower, and a graveyard full of the sort of weathered stones that make you want to spend longer than you intended wandering around.

Inside, the space is intimate rather than grand. Medieval roof timbers, local stone, and that particular silence you only get in a place that's been standing for five centuries. There's no faffing about with entry fees or opening times - you'll likely find it unlocked during daylight hours, which feels right for a village church this size.

Walkers get the most from Ringmore because the church sits on several decent footpath routes, and you can easily combine a visit with exploring the wider South Hams landscape. The nearby villages and coastal stretches are worth the legs. Families will find it fine for a quick stop rather than a destination in itself - kids tire of graveyards quickly unless they're particularly morbid sorts.

Kingsbridge is your nearest town for provisions and facilities, sitting about 4 miles away. If you're camped at South Devon Camping or Karrageen - both cracking spots with excellent ratings - this makes for a pleasant morning ramble. Don't expect crowds or heritage centre nonsense. Just a proper old church doing what it's done for hundreds of years.