Little Links Tor

The walk up Little Links Tor takes roughly twenty minutes from the road, climbing steeply through moorland scrub that'll have your calves working. Not particularly tall as these things go - it's only 430 metres - but the views across Dartmoor once you reach the summit are genuinely worth the effort. On a clear day you can see for miles across open moorland with the occasional granite outcrop breaking the horizon.

It's the sort of place walkers will appreciate more than families with small children, though hardy kids aged eight and up would manage it fine. The terrain's rough in places and there's no proper path, so boots matter. Allow an hour return if you're taking it steady and stopping to look around.

What makes it work is the isolation. You won't be queuing or dealing with crowds like you might at more famous Dartmoor spots. It's genuinely peaceful up there, with just the wind and the moorland birds for company.

If you're staying at Lydford Caravan & Camping Park nearby, it's a straightforward drive to the start point and fits nicely into a broader Dartmoor exploring day. Pair it with a walk around lower Lydford or head to one of the proper valleys for contrast. The free aspect - no entrance fees, no visitor centre nonsense - means you're not committed to spending hours there. Go, get the view, move on.