Maiden Tor

The walk up Maiden Tor takes about twenty minutes from the car park, climbing through woodland before opening onto moorland views that stretch across North Cornwall. It's a proper little peak - nothing dramatic, but the views justify the effort. On a clear day you can see across to Bodmin Moor and towards the coast. The tor itself isn't much to look at once you reach it, just rocky outcrops and rough grass, but the scramble up is fun enough and kids generally enjoy it.

This one suits walkers and families after a leg-stretcher rather than anything strenuous. Allow an hour total including the walk down, less if you're quick. It's free to visit and open year-round, though the path can get muddy after rain. Spring and autumn are lovely - fewer midges than summer, and the light's better for photos.

Launceston sits about four miles south, making Maiden Tor a straightforward morning outing from any of the local glamping spots. The holiday parks nearby - Trewithen Farm Glamping and Camp De Lank are your closest options - work well as bases for exploring the North Cornwall hills. Pair it with a mooch around Launceston itself if you've got time, or head down to the coast at Port Isaac for a proper day out. It's the kind of walk you don't need to overthink - just pull on your boots and go.