Wild Tor

Wild Tor sits on the edge of Dartmoor, a proper exposed moorland peak that grabs you the moment you crest the final rise. It's not the tallest point around Exeter, but the views across Devon's interior are genuinely worth the scramble. On a clear day you can see for miles - granite outcrops punctuating the heather, valleys rolling away to the horizon, the whole wild character of Dartmoor laid out below you.

The walk itself is straightforward enough. You'll be on decent paths for most of it, though the final approach to the tor involves a bit of light rock hopping. Bring sturdy boots; the ground gets boggy fast after rain. Allow a couple of hours return from the nearest car park, depending on your fitness.

This is one for walkers and anyone who wants to feel like they've actually earned their view rather than wandered round somewhere manicured. Families with older kids will manage fine. Younger ones might find the exposed moorland a bit bleak, though if they're properly into hiking it's brilliant terrain for letting them loose.

If you're based at Woodland Springs Touring Park, it's a very doable half-day excursion from the site - you're only four miles or so from the moorland proper. Wild Tor itself is free to visit, obviously. Go early if you're going on a weekend; the weather can turn quick out here, so check conditions before you head out. The light in late afternoon is genuinely stunning if you time it right.