Diamond Jubilee Sundial

The Diamond Jubilee Sundial sits on Dartmoor near Okehampton, a modest monument that marks something rather grand - the Queen's 60 years on the throne. It's the sort of thing you stumble across while rambling, rather than plan a whole trip around, though it makes a solid waypoint if you're exploring the moor properly.

The sundial itself is straightforward: a functional piece rather than showy, the kind of thing the Victorians would've made without fuss. On a clear day you get proper Dartmoor views stretching out from here - that endless rolling moorland that makes the south-west feel genuinely wild. It's worth twenty minutes if you're in the area, less if you're not.

This works best for walkers covering ground across the moor, rather than families after a sit-down attraction. Bring a map, wear decent boots, and don't assume the weather will play ball - Dartmoor changes its mind constantly. If you're staying at Wolf Wood Treehouses or Lydford Caravan & Camping Park, both only a few miles off, it slots neatly into a day's hiking. You can't really do much more than look and photograph from what we know, so timing-wise reckon on 15-30 minutes depending on whether you've marched up from Okehampton or driven closer.

Don't expect visitor facilities or crowds. The moor keeps things honest that way.