Saddle Tor

The granite outcrop rises suddenly from Dartmoor's moorland south of Newton Abbot, its twin peaks looking rather like a saddle if you squint and use your imagination. A short walk from the car park gets you to the summit proper - nothing taxing, maybe twenty minutes up - where the views spread across Dartmoor's rolling emptiness in all directions. On a clear day you can see right across to the coast.

It's the sort of place that appeals to walkers who want proper Dartmoor without committing to a full day's trek. History enthusiasts will appreciate the Bronze Age burial cairns nearby, though they're subtle and easily missed if you're not paying attention. Families with younger kids might find the walk itself the main event - it's genuinely manageable for most ages, though the exposed summit catches the wind properly when it's blowing.

There's no charge, no facilities, no drama. Park up and go. Best visited when the weather's playing ball; Dartmoor can turn grey and drizzly with alarming speed, which rather spoils the views. Allow an hour if you're stopping to take photos and have a breather at the top.

If you're based at Oakmoor Touring Park nearby, this makes an easy morning's outing before returning to your pitch. It's the kind of place that reminds you why people bother with Dartmoor in the first place - uncrowded, straightforward, and genuinely worth the short detour.