Carpenter's Hill

The walk up Carpenter's Hill rewards you with views across the Blackdown Hills that genuinely justify the climb. It's not a massive peak - nothing that'll leave you gasping for hours - but the ascent from Honiton direction is proper steep in stretches, so wear decent shoes. The summit itself opens up into rolling farmland and distant tree lines, the kind of outlook that makes you want to stay longer than you planned.

This is walker territory, mainly. Families with younger legs might find it a bit of a slog, though if your kids are keen on peaks and scrambling they'll get something from it. History buffs won't find much to chew on at the top itself, but the Blackdowns as a whole are worth exploring if you're staying in the area. Most people allow an hour to ninety minutes return from the main approach, depending on fitness and how long you linger.

If you're based at Hartridge Springs Spa Glamping nearby, this makes a cracking morning outing before settling back for lunch. It's the sort of walk that clears your head without demanding the whole day. Free to access, obviously - it's a hill. Time it for late afternoon in good weather and you might catch decent light across the valleys. Worth the detour if you're already exploring the Blackdowns, though I wouldn't travel specifically from further afield for it.