New House (Ruined Pub)

Crumbling stone walls and empty window frames - that's what's left of New House, a ruined pub that sits quietly on the Devon moorland near South Brent. You won't find a landlord pouring pints here anymore, just the bones of what was once a proper drinking spot, likely dating back several centuries.

The appeal is straightforward: it's a tangible piece of rural history, the kind of place that makes you wonder about the people who gathered here, the conversations that happened before the moor reclaimed it. The walk to reach it is the real draw - you're out on exposed moorland with proper views, and the ruin itself serves as a focal point rather than a destination that demands hours of your time. Expect to spend 30 minutes to an hour here depending on how much you want to linger and photograph the crumbling brickwork.

Historically-minded visitors will get the most from this, especially if you're the type who reads old maps and enjoys connecting the dots between forgotten buildings and their stories. It's not going to grab children for long, but it works well as a waypoint on a longer Dartmoor walk. The site is free to visit - there's nothing to pay and no formal opening hours to worry about, just turn up.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Dartmoor National Park itself is only 6.2 miles away, as is Oakmoor Touring Park - this fits neatly into a morning or afternoon mooch across the moor. Go when the weather's reasonable; there's no shelter here whatsoever.