Social walk from YHA Okehampton
Saturday 13th September 2025 Distance: 7.7 miles (12.4 km) Duration: 4 hours Led by: Adventure Okehampton This guided circular walk from YHA Okehampton takes you along a lovely river valley and up on...
YHA Okehampton (Partner)
This hostel is independently owned and operated
Overview
Get active and grab yourself an adventure at YHA Okehampton. This old railway goods shed set on the edge of Dartmoor has been converted to a modern hostel which forms a great centre for exploring the wilds of Dartmoor.
Our hostel is fantastic for cyclists exploring the local area and beyond. From hearty breakfasts to a handy cycle workshop on site, we can help you make any running repairs required during your stay. Thrill-seekers will find plenty to delight them here too - ask about Adventure Okehampton for information.
Accommodation at this hostel
- Bed in a shared room is offered here
- Private room is offered here
- Camping & Cabins is offered here
- Entire place is offered here
Why guests love this hostel
- Activity centre in Devon
- Close to walking routes in Dartmoor
- Perfect for adventure seekers
Accommodation at YHA Okehampton
Group booking
Serviced group stays for 16 to 126 people
Experience the outdoor thrills at YHA Okehampton, located on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park.
Schools and other groups have the opportunity to learn essential skills, push boundaries and build confidence with the support of experienced instructors. Through a mix of skill, strength and courage, they depart with a newfound sense for adventure. We collaborate closely with leaders to create group and individual learning opportunities.
On-site, you can enjoy archery, bushcraft, low ropes, orienteering, climbing, cycling, teambuilding and night time adventures. Off-site venues offer prime spots for rock climbing, gorge scrambling, abseiling, canoeing, raft-building and water sports… plenty to enjoy!
Group-friendly facilities
Sleeping arrangements
Most of our bedrooms are dormitory style rooms with bunk beds. We always try to allocate bedrooms close together and will never ask your group to share bedrooms with anyone not in your group.
Upgrades are available for sole use of an area, floor or the entire place.
Shared spaces
This hostel offers drying facilities, group spaces, meeting areas and plenty of outdoor activity sites.
Group catering
With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA Okehampton.
Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.
Parking
There is free parking available at the hostel.
Packages and bolt-ons
Our packages include activities, accommodation and catering – everything you need for a real outdoor adventure.
Accredited site
YHA Okehampton holds a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (100954).
This accreditation means that this hostel has externally audited risk assessments, verified insurance provision, quality checked safety logs and delivery observed by national reviewers.
Hostel facilities
- Baby changing
- BBQ area
- Breakfast
- Café
- Coach parking nearby
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle hire
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Free parking on premises
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Indoor play area
- Library
- Licensed bar
- Meeting room(s)
- Minibus parking on premises
- Near bus stop
- Near train station
- Outdoor play area
- Outdoor seating
- Packed lunch
- Restaurant
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use available
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 22:00.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served daily in our on-site cafe.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Parking: There is free parking available at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Okehampton, except on our campsite or when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Okehampton - Access Statement
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Food and drink at YHA Okehampton
Things to do around YHA Okehampton
Walking and Rambling around Okehampton
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...
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.
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
Finch Foundry
The last remaining water-powered forge in England gives a unique insight into 19th century village life. Don't miss the regular demonstrations and machinery tours. Afterwards enjoy a Devon Cream Tea...
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
National Marine Aquarium
Journey through the oceans of the world from the local shoreline to the deep Atlantic. Visit the NMA website
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, rock...
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
Castle Drogo in Okehampton
9 miles Behind the imposing façade, poignant family keepsakes sit alongside 17th-century tapestries. Visit the delightful formal garden and walk into the rhododendron valley. Visit the website
More about this hostel
Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
Meet the team
We offer over 20 activities, so you know you'll have fun! Our inclusive packages of 2, 3 or 4 night family adventure breaks are really popular for an action-packed holiday.
Manager recommends: Can there be a more delightful (or delicious) reward at the end of a walk than a Devon cream tea? Find your favourite scone, clotted cream and jam combination by sampling from 16 cafés to complete the 63-mile Dartmoor cream tea challenge (cycling between cafés is also an option).
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