Walking and Rambling around Okehampton
Overview
If you're planning on staying at YHA Okehampton, why not download a free map and get out exploring?
All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area at your own pace.
Tarka Trail
From the hostel turn right, go downhill and under the railway bridge.
Easy route (PDF, 1MB)
2.3 miles, takes 1h - 1h 45m
East Hill and East Okement River
A lovely walk on the edge of beautiful Dartmoor.
Moderate route (PDF, 1MB)
3.6 miles, takes 1h 45m - 2h 45m
Belstone Tor
A great walk to open moorland hilltops.
Challenging route (PDF, 0.9MB)
7.7 miles, takes 3h 45m - 6h
All our walking routes are tried and tested to help you explore this beautiful part of England. To assist with route selection and planning, you’ll also find a description of the hazards and facilities, accessibility information and points of interest on the maps
What makes it special
- Explore the local area at your own pace
- Tried and tested walking routes with detailed instructions
- Points of interest highlighted along the way
Useful guides
Want to understand more about our maps or develop your walking skills? Here are some useful guides we have created to help you to prepare for your chosen walk
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Adventure Okehampton
Choose from 18 fantastic group activities from gorge-scrambling, archery, pony-trekking, mountain boarding, mountain biking and a full range of watersports. Other activities including cycle hire
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Okehampton Castle
Step back into time with a visit to this dramatic castle, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, now a haunted ruin. Look out for open air performances during Summer.
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New Carlton Cinema
See all the latest films in real comfort! Based in the old market hall, with a licensed screen, leather settees and individual chairs. Visit the cinema website
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Finch Foundry
The last remaining water-powered forge in England gives a unique insight into 19th century village life.
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Lydford Gorge
9.8 miles Take an exhilarating walk and explore the beautiful, oak-wooded river gorge with its fascinating history and legends. Visit the website
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Castle Drogo in Okehampton
9 miles Behind the imposing façade, poignant family keepsakes sit alongside 17th-century tapestries.
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The Miniature Pony Centre
Get really close to adorable miniature Shetland ponies and miniature Mediterranean donkeys.
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Walking and Rambling in Dartmoor
If you're planning on staying at YHA Dartmoor, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area
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Cycling in Dartmoor
The Dartmoor Way, Princetown or Plym Valley disused railways offer fantastic safe and traffic free family cycling. YHA Dartmoor is situated right in the heart of the High moor in a little hamlet ca
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High Moorland Visitor Centre
Find out about Dartmoor and its history, culture and wildlife, and explore the gallery here which has regularly changing exhibitions.
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Climbing in Dartmoor
The Dewerstone, Haytor or Sheeps Tor offer some of the best climbing and bouldering opportunities Dartmoor has to offer. Visit the UK Climbing Dartmoor web page See UKC details of Dewerstone,&nb
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Morwellham Quay
This reconstructed port was once the busiest port west of Exeter and the largest copper port in Queen Victoria’s empire. Visit the website
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South Devon Steam Railway
South Devon Railway is a seven mile line running down the stunning River Dart valley. It runs between Buckfastleigh, the main station, and Totnes in the south west of the country. S
