Three Barrows

Three barrows sit on moorland south of South Brent, and on a clear day the walk up rewards you with proper Devon views stretching towards Dartmoor. They're Bronze Age burial mounds - nothing fancy to look at, frankly, just three lumps on the landscape - but there's something about standing on them that makes the age of the place suddenly click. The highest point gives you space to breathe and a real sense of being out on the moor rather than in some cordoned-off heritage site.

Walkers will get the most from this. It's not a strenuous climb, but you do need decent boots and should pick a day when visibility is half decent. An hour up and back is realistic, longer if you're the type to sit about and stare at the horizon. Families with young kids might find the walk itself more interesting than the barrows themselves - there's not much to do once you've reached the top beyond enjoying the view and having a snack.

It's free to visit, naturally, and there's no formal car park or facilities. Head to South Brent and ask locally for directions - maps help too. The moorland gets muddy after rain, so time your visit carefully. If you're based at Ashbourne Woods holiday park just down the road, this makes a straightforward half-day outing. Combine it with a walk across the moor proper or a visit to South Brent itself for something more substantial.