Starrick Moor

The walk up to Starrick Moor takes you through proper moorland terrain just outside Trethurgy, with the kind of views that make you forget you're in Cornwall for a moment - it feels more like the Peak District up here. The moor itself is windswept and open, with granite outcrops breaking through the heather, and on a clear day you can see for miles across the county. It's not a destination where you'll spend hours - thirty to forty minutes on top is about right - but it's the sort of place that clears your head in minutes.

Walkers will get the most from this. The moorland is exposed and there's real moorland walking here rather than the coastal path routine. Families with kids keen on scrambling around rocks will find plenty to do, though it's not particularly child-friendly if you're after playground entertainment. The terrain can be boggy after rain, so proper footwear matters.

If you're basing yourself at The Meadows Campsite or Pentewan Sands Holiday Park nearby, Starrick Moor makes a solid half-day excursion. Free to access. No facilities up top, so bring water. Best visited in decent weather - it's fairly exposed and dull when the clouds roll in. Worth the short drive from Trethurgy for the walk alone.