
The town is home to the wonderful, picturesque Okehampton Castle, which dates back to the Domesday Book and sits in an elevated position above beautiful woodland walks where the West Okement River runs. The Castle was first started just after the Norman Conquest, with a moat, as a Motte and Bailey castle.
Today Okehampton is known as one of the walking centres of Devon, with superb access to Dartmoor direct from the town, or via the surrounding villages like Belstone.
This northern quarter of Dartmoor is the wild side of the moor, fantastic for walking, cycling and riding. Several National Trust properties are in easy reach, Finch Foundry, Lydford Gorge and Castle Drogo are all nearby.
Two Castles Trail, Tarka Trail, Granite Way and the West Devon Way to Plymouth are all easily accessible from the town centre. There are guided walks from and around the town, wild swimming in the rivers, a golf course, museum, gym, swimming pool and the extremely beautiful Simmons Park in the centre of town.
The 2023 Okehampton Calendar is now available to purchase



This A5 calendar includes an envelope and comes wrapped in cellophane. Just £3.50 from selected outlets Okehampton Post Office Museum of Dartmoor Life The News Agent West Street
You can also purchase online and have it posted for £4.50
These calendars have been produced to raise monies towards the: The Christmas Lights, Edwardian Evening, Promotion of The Town, Printing and publishing The Town leaflet
If you would like to be an out let for the calendars please call
Allenton on 07782222404
After nearly 50 years, daily passenger rail services have returned to Okehampton.

Photo: ©Great Western Railway
Okehampton has it all and is the gateway to the north moor!
Castle l Museum l Park l Victorian Arcade l Independent Shops l Cafes and Restaurants
l Town Trail and other walks l The Granite Way...
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