Okehampton is a traditional Dartmoor town with a range of local shops and services. It is rapidly becoming the walking centre for North Dartmoor and has a modern Youth Hostel at Okehampton Station with information on the wide range of walking and cycling routes that are open to explorers in the area.
There is a limited weekend railway service linking the town to and Exeter and another train service, the Dartmoor Pony, running from Okehampton, takes you to the dramatic Meldon Viaduct and the Meldon Visitor Centre.

Okehampton has the remains of a fine castle the keep is Norman and other parts are 18th century in a beautiful setting above the River Okement. The village of Sticklepath lies 4 miles to the east hosting The Museum of Rural Industry. south East of Okehampton is Okehampton Camp, the remains of a hill-fort on a steep ridge. The camp was probably a frontier post during the Iron Age.

South of the town and often inaccessible to the public because they are in use as an artillery range, are the highest tors (peaks) of Dartmoor.

Oakehampton is located below the northern slopes of Dartmoor, now bypassed by the A 30 is still at the crossroads of the A386 and the A30 and is a good centre to visit a number of places of interest in the area.

Local towns and villages to visit

About Dartmoor
Axmouth
Bickleigh
Branscombe
Cullompton
East Budleigh
Exeter
Exmouth
Okehampton
Ottery St. Mary
Sidmouth
Topsham

Dartington Crystal, Great Torrington Watch skilled craftsmen blow the beautiful crystal.
Tel: 01805 624233

Bike Hire
Torridge Cycle Hire, Station Yard, Torrington Tel: 01805 622633

The Pixie Kiln, West Putford, Holsworthy
Devon , Tel: 01409241435

Angling

Sea fishing at Seaton and Sidmouth. Boats can be hired from the beach at Sidmouth and Beer. The best time for fishing at Seaton is between Sept and Nov for bass. Sidmouth Bay is best in spring and summer. Trout fishing on stretches of the Rivers Exe, Otter and Sid. Coarse fishing on the Exeter Canal.

Sailing

In Sidmouth Bay and at Beer.

North Devon Static Self Catering Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !

Fountain Hotel Okehampton is a 16th century Coaching Inn with a beautiful courtyard garden and patrons car park at the rear. Situated on the edge of Dartmoor, the town of Okehampton offers great access to the national park and the numerous walking/cycling opportunities available.
Our six letting rooms are all en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities, and our cafe & lounge bar offer a wide variety of drinks, coffee, and food served throughout the day.

Plymouth Inn, West Street, Okehampton. Tel: 0183753633

Cellars Bistro Bridge House Fore Street Okehampton Tel: 0183754242

Hotels in the Dartmoor Area

Devon Cottages

Cosy properties in delightful settings,

town or country. 0845 268 1255