Lanacombe 5

A Bronze Age settlement hidden in the Devon moorland above Lynton, Lanacombe 5 is one of those walks where the journey matters more than the destination. You're looking at the low stone foundations and scattered earthworks of a prehistoric village - no reconstruction, no interpretation boards, just the bare archaeology laid out on the hillside.

Walking out here, you understand why someone chose this spot three thousand years ago. The views across Exmoor are properly stunning, and the moorland itself feels timeless. On a clear day you can see for miles. The site isn't dramatic - there are no standing stones or obvious monuments - but that's partly the appeal. It rewards people who like reading the landscape, who want to imagine how communities actually lived rather than just look at a visitor centre display.

Allow a good two hours including the walk from Lynton and time to properly explore. It's moorland walking, so boots and weather-appropriate gear matter. There's nothing here in terms of facilities or signage, which means you need either local knowledge or a detailed map. Free to visit, obviously, since it's just archaeology on open moorland.

If you're staying at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, this fits well into a day exploring Exmoor's less trampled corners. The walk builds appetite better than any attraction marketed at tourists ever could.