Longaford Tor

The walk up Longaford Tor rewards you with proper views across Dartmoor - though it's steeper than you might expect from the map. The tor itself is a rocky granite outcrop, the kind of lumpy peak that defines this moorland landscape. You'll pass through rough moorland grassland on the approach, and the final scramble to the summit takes maybe twenty minutes from the car park area near Tavistock.

It's the sort of place that works brilliantly for walkers wanting something straightforward without committing to an eight-hour hike. Families with older kids can manage it in an afternoon. The views back towards Tavistock and across the moor are genuinely good, especially on a clear day - you can see for miles in most directions. On a grey afternoon though, it feels a bit bleak and exposed, so come prepared for wind and weather.

You'll want to allow two to three hours door-to-door if you're factoring in the walk, a bit of scrambling about on top, and the amble back down. There's no charge that we could find, and no facilities at the tor itself - bring water and snacks.

If you're basing yourself at Langstone Manor or exploring Dartmoor National Park, Longaford makes a solid half-day excursion. It's close enough to Tavistock for a morning visit before heading elsewhere, but rewarding enough to justify the trip if you're already in the area.