Combestone Tor

The scramble up Combestone Tor isn't long, but it's steep enough to make you work for the view. You're looking at perhaps twenty minutes of proper walking from the car park near South Brent, climbing through moorland that feels genuinely wild - the kind of place where the wind picks up without warning and the sky seems to stretch forever.

Once you're up top, the granite outcrop itself is small. The real reward is the vista across Dartmoor, all rolling hills and distant tors puncturing the horizon. On a clear day you can see for miles. On a misty one, you get that moody moorland atmosphere that makes people hike out here in the first place.

It's best for walkers who don't mind a bit of a scramble and want something achievable in under an hour. Families with younger kids might find it a touch frustrating - the summit itself is nothing fancy, just rock and wind. But if you're staying in Dartmoor National Park and want a quick, energetic walk that delivers proper views, this does the job well.

No facilities up here, so bring water. The weather can turn quickly on the moor, so check conditions before heading out. Worth combining with other tors in the area if you're making a day of it - you're well-positioned for exploring that part of Dartmoor properly.