Kilmar Tor

The walk up Kilmar Tor from Launceston isn't long, but it's steep enough that you'll feel it in your legs. What makes it worth the effort is the view across Bodmin Moor once you're up there - proper expansive stuff, rolling moorland stretching out in all directions. On a clear day you can pick out other tors dotting the landscape, and the sense of space is genuinely striking for somewhere so accessible.

It's a decent spot for walkers who want something with a bit of elevation gain without committing to a full day hike. Kids will manage it fine if they're used to uneven ground, though younger ones might need a hand on the steeper bits. The moorland setting feels wild and open compared to what you get down in the valleys around Launceston itself.

There's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of - this is proper countryside, not a managed attraction. Free to access, naturally. Allow about an hour there and back from the nearest parking, give or take depending on fitness. Best visited in decent weather when visibility's good; a grey, misty day strips away a lot of the appeal.

If you're staying at Trewithen Farm Glamping nearby, this works brilliantly as a morning outing before you settle in for the afternoon. It's the kind of Cornish walk that reminds you why people get so sentimental about Bodmin Moor - wild, open, and a proper taste of the landscape.