The Meadows (Tavistock Park)

The Meadows at Tavistock Park is a proper slice of Devon countryside without the crowds. You get rolling grassland that actually feels wild - the kind of place where you'll spot butterflies and wildflowers depending on the season, and the walking is gentle enough that you're not knackered after twenty minutes. It's not dramatic or showy, but that's rather the point. Families with younger kids will find it manageable, though there's not much to actually do once you've had a wander - it's about the space and air rather than attractions. Walkers appreciate it as part of the wider Tavistock area, which sits right on the edge of Dartmoor, so you can string together a decent morning here before heading elsewhere. The nearest proper towns are Tavistock itself, which has cafes and shops if you need them afterwards. If you're staying at Langstone Manor or Woodovis - both just under three miles away - this works as an easy leg-stretch between the holiday park and more ambitious Dartmoor walks. Free to access, no faffing about with gates or admission fees. Allow an hour or so if you're serious about exploring, though you can do a decent loop in thirty minutes if you're just after fresh air. Go in late spring or early summer when the wildflowers are actually there. Winter's a bit dreary, if we're honest.