Whitabuttow

You'll find Whitabuttow rising above the moorland south of South Brent, a proper little granite summit that rewards the climb with views across Dartmoor that genuinely stop you in your tracks. It's not a dramatic peak - more of a steady trudge up from the village - but the moorland around it has that raw, windswept beauty that makes Dartmoor so compelling.

The walk itself takes about an hour return, depending on your pace and how long you linger at the top. The ground underfoot is moorland standard: boggy in patches, rocky where the granite breaks through. Bring decent boots and expect to get your ankles wet if you've chosen a day after rain. On a clear day the views stretch far enough to make the effort worthwhile; on a grey one it feels properly isolated and moody.

This is walker territory rather than a casual stroll spot. If you're staying at one of the holiday parks near Dartmoor National Park, it fits easily into a morning's wandering before heading back for lunch. Family groups with restless kids under eight might find it a bit of a slog for modest views, but older children and proper hikers will get on with it fine.

There's no visitor centre, cafe, or facilities - it's just moorland and sky. Free to visit, naturally. The closest proper village is South Brent, where you can grab supplies before heading up. Go early in the day if possible; the moor changes character completely as weather rolls in.