High Peak

The walk up High Peak from Budleigh Salterton rewards you with proper views across the Devon coast and back inland towards the red cliffs. It's not a massive slog - maybe twenty minutes to the top if you're not dawdling - and the path is well-trodden enough that you won't need hiking boots, though decent shoes help on the steeper sections.

What you get at the summit is a decent vantage point over the pebble beach below and along the coastline towards Exmouth. On a clear day it's worth the leg work. The undergrowth can be a bit wild depending on the season, so go in summer when it's been trampled back by other visitors.

This is solid walker territory rather than a destination for families wanting a full afternoon's entertainment. Kids will manage the climb easily enough, but once you're up there, there's nowhere to sit about for hours. Bring a flask, enjoy the view for twenty minutes, then head back down. That's the rhythm of it.

If you're staying at Ladram Bay Holiday Park - practically on your doorstep - High Peak makes for a cracking morning walk before breakfast. Even from the further parks like Haven Devon Cliffs, it's an easy drive to Budleigh Salterton for a spot of coastal rambling. The beauty of this bit of Devon is that everything feeds together. You're not hunting for isolated attractions; you're piecing together a proper day's worth of coastal exploration.