Great Nodden

The walk up Great Nodden is proper moorland hiking, the kind where your legs know you've earned it. This peak sits above Okehampton on Dartmoor, offering views that stretch across the high moorland plateau once you've climbed the boggy approach. It's not a dramatic summit - there's no dramatic drop or cairn announcing your arrival - but that's rather the point. You're out on the moor proper, surrounded by heather and gorse, with nothing between you and the horizon.

The ascent takes about an hour from the nearest car park, and your boots will find plenty of moisture underfoot regardless of the weather. This is one for walkers who enjoy the landscape itself rather than tick-box summits. The moorland stretches endlessly in all directions, and on a clear day you can pick out other peaks and distant landmarks. Families with young children might struggle with the boggy terrain and exposed conditions, though older kids who enjoy serious walking will find it rewarding.

Go early in the day if possible - the moor changes character quickly when cloud rolls in, and the paths become harder to read. There's no facilities at the summit, so bring what you need. Lydford Caravan & Camping Park sits just 2 miles away and makes a solid base for a few days of moorland exploration. If you're after something more unusual, Wolf Wood Treehouses is worth considering if you want to wake up properly surrounded by Dartmoor.