Higher town

Higher Town sits just outside South Brent on Dartmoor, and it's one of those places that rewards the effort of finding it. You're looking at a proper Bronze Age settlement - the remains of ancient roundhouses scattered across moorland that feels genuinely remote, even on a busy day.

What you actually get is stone circles, hut foundations, and the sense that you're standing where people lived three thousand years ago. There's no visitor centre, no interpretation boards cluttering the view - just the landscape and your own imagination. You'll need good legs for the moorland walk, and a map or GPS is essential; it's not signposted in a way that holds your hand.

Historians and archaeology enthusiasts will find this genuinely moving. Families with older kids might manage it if they're keen walkers, but anyone expecting cafe facilities or short loops will be disappointed. Bring proper boots, weather-appropriate kit, and expect to spend two to three hours if you want to explore properly.

The admission is free - it's Dartmoor, after all. Best visited in decent weather when you can actually see where you're walking. If you're staying at Ashbourne Woods, just three miles away, this makes a proper half-day excursion that feels like actual discovery rather than tourist box-ticking. South Brent itself is the nearest settlement for supplies before you head out.