Buckerell Knap

A modest hilltop near Honiton that rewards a short walk with proper views across the Devon countryside. Nothing dramatic, mind you - this isn't Dartmoor's theatrical peaks - but on a clear day you can see all the way to the Blackdowns and beyond. The walk up takes twenty minutes at most, maybe thirty if you potter. The summit itself is just high enough to feel like you've achieved something without requiring proper fell-walking kit.

Walkers get the most from this one, particularly those exploring the local footpath network around Honiton. It's the sort of place you'd tick off as part of a longer ramble rather than a destination in itself. The views are worth the effort, genuinely, but don't expect drama or isolation - you'll likely spot farmland and occasional tractors rather than wilderness. Families with primary school kids manage it fine; secondary-age teenagers might find it a bit vanilla unless they're keen on countryside.

There's no entrance fee or facilities to speak of - you just find a gate and go up. Best visited mid-morning when the light's decent and the paths are dry. Buckerell Knap sits well within a broader park-based holiday using either Hartridge Springs or Cuckoo Down Farm as your base. Both offer the glamping comfort angle while keeping you within easy reach of proper walking. Use this as a quick morning walk before settling into your accommodation with a coffee.