Pupers Hill

The walk up Pupers Hill rewards you with views across the moor that make the climb worthwhile, especially on a clear day. It's a proper Dartmoor experience - heather, granite, and sky stretching for miles. The peak itself isn't dramatic, but the vantage point over South Brent and the surrounding moorland is genuinely good.

You're looking at a straightforward hike rather than a technical scramble. Most people manage it in under two hours return from the car park, making it ideal for a half-day outing alongside other Dartmoor explorations. The terrain is typical moorland - grassy in places, boggy in others after rain - so decent boots are sensible, not optional.

Families with older kids will get on fine here. Younger ones might lose steam on the climb, and there's little shade if you're caught out by sun. History buffs should know this corner of Dartmoor is Bronze Age settlement country, though the evidence isn't always obvious on the ground.

It works perfectly as part of a longer Dartmoor holiday, especially if you're based around South Brent. Pair it with walks from Ashbourne Woods or make it a day combining several peaks. Admission is free - this is open moorland. Go early if you can; later in the day you'll share the hill with every other walker in Devon.