Thornworthy Tor

The walk up Thornworthy Tor is one of those Devon climbs that doesn't look like much from the car park but rewards you properly once you're up there. It's a granite outcrop on Dartmoor, maybe 40 minutes on foot from the nearest road, and the views across the moor are genuinely excellent - especially on a clear day when you can see right across to the tors beyond Princetown.

What strikes you most is how exposed it feels up there. The rocks are rough granite, weathered to near-black in places, and you get a real sense of being on proper moorland rather than just a walk in a park. The summit itself isn't massive - you can scramble to the top in a few minutes - but it's the kind of place where you stop and actually look around rather than just tick it off.

Walkers will get the most from this one. Families with younger kids might find the final scramble a bit much, though determined eight-year-olds will manage it fine. History enthusiasts should know there's Bronze Age significance to the area, though there's not much interpretation on site. Allow two to three hours return from the start of the walk, depending on fitness and how long you linger at the top.

If you're based at Woodland Springs Touring Park or exploring Dartmoor National Park more broadly, Thornworthy slots in nicely as a half-day outing. The terrain is rough underfoot in places - proper walking boots essential - and it's exposed, so weather matters. Avoid if it's foggy.