Cox Tor

The walk up Cox Tor rewards you with proper Dartmoor views - moorland stretching all directions, granite outcrops catching the light, and on a clear day you can see right across Devon. It's a straightforward climb from the base, nothing technical, but the wind up there can be fierce. You get decent rock formations to explore around the summit, and the whole experience takes about an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're pottering about.

This one's best for walkers who know what they're doing. The terrain is exposed, so bring a map and decent boots - it's not a casual stroll. Families with younger kids might find the moorland a bit bleak and featureless, and there's genuinely nothing else at the top besides the view and the rocks. History buffs won't get much from it either, unlike some of the Dartmoor peaks with Bronze Age remains. But if you want to feel the weather and the scale of the moor without tackling something more serious like High Willhays, this does the job.

Stay at Langstone Manor, just a mile and a half away - you're basically on the doorstep. The glamping pods are decent if you want something fancier than a tent, and Tavistock is close enough for supplies and an evening out. Lydford Caravan & Camping Park works too if you want more facilities. Go on a day when the visibility is good. The whole point of coming here is the view, and fog turns it into a trudge across wet grass.