Lowery Tor

The walk up Lowery Tor rewards you with views that stretch across Dartmoor in all directions - proper moorland scenery with not much between you and the horizon. It's a straightforward climb from the Tavistock side, taking about forty minutes if you're not dawdling, and the tor itself is a modest rocky outcrop rather than some dramatic peak, but that's rather the point on Dartmoor. You get the sense of being genuinely out on the moor without needing mountaineering kit.

This one works well for families with older kids and anyone wanting a proper walk without committing to a full day. Younger children might find it a bit of a slog, and you'll want decent boots after rain as it gets boggy. The surrounding moorland offers endless possibilities for longer rambles if you fancy extending the outing.

Head out in the morning or late afternoon when the light catches the granite differently. Bring water and a wind jacket - it's exposed and the weather shifts fast. There's no visitor infrastructure up there, so pack what you need from Tavistock.

If you're based at Langstone Manor Holiday Park or Dartmoor Domes, both within easy reach, this makes a cracking half-day adventure. The tor itself is free and open year-round, though winter can be muddy. It's the kind of spot that doesn't grab headlines but genuinely improves a moorland holiday - you've earned your tea afterwards.