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Wellbeing social walk from YHA Okehampton
Overview
Monday 29th September 2025 and Thursday 9th October 2025
Distance: 2.3 miles (3.8km)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Led by: Okehampton Wellbeing Walks supported by Active Devon
Health and wellbeing
If you want some support to be more active outdoors, why not join us for a stroll led by our expert Okehampton Wellbeing Walk leaders? Starting and finishing at YHA Okehampton, this 1.5 hour walk begins by wandering through some of the beautiful local green spaces, full of nature and historic gems. It’s topped off with free cake and cuppa at the end and is the perfect recipe for meeting new friends, exploring the local scene and getting your steps in – all in one go!
As well as the YHA Festival of Walking, it’s also Outdoor September, so Active Devon is encouraging everyone to move a little bit more for their health and wellbeing.
This is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks. Need accommodation? Save 20% on selected hostel stays during the festival.
What makes it special
- Discover Okehampton’s fascinating nooks and crannies
- Join an already well-supported local Wellbeing Walks group and meet friendly and likeminded people
- Free cuppa and cake at the finish.
Date and time
Monday 29th September 2025 and Thursday 9th October 2025
Start: 10:00am
Starting point: YHA Okehampton
Price
It’s free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.
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