Ladywell

Just outside Newton Abbot, Ladywell is a proper historical landmark that deserves a stop if you're touring the area, though it's more of a brief pause than a full afternoon out. It's a medieval well with genuine historical roots - the kind of place that rewards a quiet moment rather than crowds and fanfare.

The well itself sits in a modest setting, and the draw is partly the age of it and partly just the peace of finding something this old still standing. It's the sort of spot where local history types and walkers on a heritage trail get a real kick from actually standing where people have been for centuries. You won't need more than twenty minutes here, which makes it ideal if you're already moving through Devon and fancy breaking up the drive.

Staying at any of the nearby caravan parks - Dornafield is practically on the doorstep at just over a mile away, while The Smithy's glamping pods offer something a bit more comfortable - means you can tick Ladywell off without going out of your way. It pairs well with exploring the broader Dartmoor fringes around Newton Abbot. This isn't a destination in itself, but if you're based at one of the local parks for a week and enjoy quiet historical walks, it's absolutely worth the short drive to have a look.