Easdon Tor

The walk up Easdon Tor is straightforward enough, but the real payoff comes when you top out and realize just how far you can see across Dartmoor. On a clear day - and you'll want to time it for one - the view stretches properly across the moorland, with granite outcrops scattered like giant's marbles across the landscape. It's not a dramatic peak, nothing like Ben Nevis or even the Lake District fells, but there's something honest about it.

You can crack this from Exeter in about forty minutes, which makes it ideal if you're based at Woodland Springs Touring Park and fancy an afternoon walk without committing to a full day's expedition. The tor itself takes maybe an hour's round trip depending on your pace and where you park. Families with older kids will manage it fine - the terrain's rough moorland rather than technical - though younger ones might find the exposed plateau a bit exposed on a windy day.

Go in early autumn or late spring if you can. Summer crowds are manageable but the midges can be absolutely relentless, and you'll want decent visibility for the views to feel worth the effort. Bring water - there's nothing up there. It's free, obviously, and there's car parking nearby. Is it worth the detour? If you're already touring Devon and staying at the park, absolutely. Don't expect isolation though - this isn't a secret anymore.