Hunters Tor

Hunters Tor rises out of Dartmoor like a proper granite fist, all weathered stone and windswept moorland. It's not a long walk from Exeter - maybe 45 minutes to drive there - but it feels like you've stepped into another world entirely. The walk itself takes around 45 minutes to the summit if you're moving at a decent pace, though you could easily spend longer picking your way between the rocks and taking in the views.

What you get up top is genuine panorama stuff. Sweeping moorland stretches in every direction, and on a clear day you can see for miles across Devon. The tor itself is modest by Dartmoor standards, but that's partly what makes it good - you won't be queuing with crowds, and there's a real sense of solitude. Kids capable of a moderate hike will find the scramble up the final rocks genuinely exciting rather than exhausting.

The surrounding moorland is fairly rough underfoot, so proper boots matter more than you might think. Bring a waterproof because weather changes fast out here. Totally free, obviously - it's open moorland.

If you're based at Barley Meadow or Woodland Springs, both within easy striking distance, this makes a natural half-day outing. Pair it with nearby tors or a walk down to one of the moorland streams and you've got a proper day sorted. It's the sort of place where you remember why you came to Devon in the first place.