Windy Post Granite Cross

This weathered granite cross sits on the moorland above Tavistock, and it's genuinely striking when you come upon it - the kind of thing that stops you mid-walk. Built in the 19th century, it marks the boundary between parishes, though the exact reasoning behind its placement has blurred a bit over time. What you get is a proper hiking destination rather than a sit-and-stare type of attraction. The moorland around it is worth the trek alone, rolling and open in that way only Dartmoor really manages.

Walkers will get the most from this. It's not a quick pop-in-and-out; you're looking at a good 45 minutes to an hour on foot from Tavistock itself, depending on the route. The ground can be boggy in wet weather, so proper boots matter. History enthusiasts will appreciate the age and craftsmanship, though there's not much fanfare about it - no interpretive boards, just the cross and the landscape.

It's free to visit, naturally. Best approach it as part of a larger moorland walk rather than an isolated stop. The Langstone Manor Holiday Park is less than a mile away, which makes this a cracking option if you're staying there - you can work up a proper appetite before returning to base. The views across the moor toward the tors are excellent on clear days. Go when the weather's decent; windy moors in driving rain lose their appeal fast.