Hickaton Hill

The walk up Hickaton Hill rewards you with one of those views that makes the climb worthwhile. It's not a brutal ascent - South Brent sits just below, and the moorland around here rolls gently enough that most people manage it without too much fuss. From the top you get proper panoramic stuff across the moorland, which is genuinely lovely when the light hits it right. The local tors punctuate the landscape in all directions, so you're never quite alone up here, visually speaking.

It's the sort of place that appeals to walkers more than casual tourists. You won't find a café or a gift shop - just good air and space. Allow a solid hour if you're taking it steady, less if you're fit and keen. Come mid-morning on a clear day and you'll avoid the worst of the Devon drizzle. The peak itself is modest rather than dramatic, but that's rather the point with these moorland walks. You're here for the walk itself and the views out, not for climbing to some famous summit.

If you're staying at Ashbourne Woods just down the way, this is a cracking spot for a morning outing before heading back for lunch. It slots nicely into a longer day if you're exploring the wider moorland, but honestly, a couple of hours takes in what there is. The moorland environment keeps things interesting enough - you'll spot the typical Devon wildflowers depending on season. Not dramatic, but entirely satisfying.