Granite Cross

The Granite Cross stands alone on Devon moorland, a weathered medieval monument that's been marking this landscape for roughly 700 years. It's a simple thing really - just a stone cross rising from the earth, no fuss, no visitor centre, no café. You reach it on foot across open ground, which is rather the point of visiting at all.

What you're actually looking at is a wayside marker, the sort that medieval travellers would have used to navigate these bleak uplands. The granite's been worn smooth by centuries of Devon weather, and there's something genuinely moving about standing beside it - not because it's elaborate, but because it's survived this long through sheer stubbornness.

Historically minded visitors will appreciate the authenticity of the thing. Walkers absolutely love it, particularly those doing longer moorland treks around Exeter. It's not a half-hour attraction - you'll spend maybe fifteen minutes at the cross itself unless you're particularly keen on photography or stone carvings. The real value is in the walk getting there and the sense of being out on proper wild Devon moor.

Free to visit, obviously. No admission fees when there's no building to maintain. Combine it sensibly with a stay at Devon Heaven Hideaways or Sunsets & Marshmallows, both within easy reach, and you've got a proper moorland experience alongside your glamping. Go when the weather's clear enough to see the views - a misty day rather defeats the purpose.