Tokenbury Camp

You'll find yourself standing on a windswept hillside near Widegates, looking down at what remains of an Iron Age fort - and honestly, it takes a bit of imagination to get excited about it. Tokenbury Camp is an archaeological site, not some dramatic ruin with turrets and walls still standing. What you're actually looking at is earthworks: subtle ridges and ditches that mark where defensive ramparts once ran around the settlement, probably dating back two thousand years or so.

The site itself is free to visit and accessible on foot, though there's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of. You can park near Widegates and walk up - it's not a long trek, but the views across the Cornish countryside are worth the climb regardless of whether the archaeology grabs you. History buffs will appreciate the chance to walk inside an actual Iron Age stronghold, seeing how the land was used for defence. For families, it's a decent excuse for a ramble, though children under ten might lose interest once they've scrambled over the banks a few times.

The real appeal is combining this with a stay at nearby Sunnyside Eco Glamping, just 5.7 miles away. It's the sort of spot you tick off on a broader walking holiday rather than plan an afternoon around. Allow an hour, come when the weather's clear so you can actually see the earthworks properly, and bring binoculars if you're into spotting the strategic advantages of the site's position. Keen walkers and archaeology enthusiasts will get the most from it.