Black Dunghill

The walk up Black Dunghill rewards you with views across Dartmoor that justify the climb, even if the summit itself is a bit underwhelming. From Tavistock, it's a straightforward ramble that takes you onto open moorland where the landscape opens up properly - proper Devon moorland in all its windswept glory.

It's the kind of walk that suits families with older kids and keen walkers rather than casual strollers. Allow two to three hours for the round trip depending on your pace and how much time you spend taking in the views. There's nothing here to slow you down - no tea rooms, no visitor centre, just you and the moor. That's rather the point of it.

The peak itself is modest in height but the walk gets you out onto that high moorland terrain where you can see for miles on a clear day. Come early or late in the day if you want the light to be interesting; midday can leave the views a bit flat. Weather changes quickly up here, so check the forecast and bring a windproof.

If you're staying at Langstone Manor Holiday Park nearby, this makes a proper day-out walk. Pair it with exploring other bits of Dartmoor National Park in the area - you'll want at least a few days to make proper use of the walking opportunities. It's free to access and that's very much the spirit of the place. No faffing about, just good moorland walking.