Okehampton Devon

A traditional Devon market town nestling in the northern foothills of Dartmoor, Okehampton is a great place for the outdoor enthusiast. There are cafés, take aways and restaurants in the town centre. Waitrose and Summerfield supermarkets are opposite each other with Lidl just behind Waitrose. Parking is plentiful but be prepared for a short walk from certain car parks.

Known as the walking centre of Devon, visitors can discover the wild side of Dartmoor on foot or explore forgotten villages by bike. Then there’s riding, swimming, fishing and golf. For the less active there is a Victorian shopping arcade, Red Lion Yard, a museum, cinema, a beautiful park for picnics and the second oldest Norman Castle in the county. Oh, and don’t forget Dartmoor Railway.

To the north of the town are Dartmoor’s two highest peaks (High Willhays and Yes Tor) and access to Dartmoor via Okehampton Camp (a military training base).

There is an Edwardian evening in December, and a farmers market on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.

Images: Okehampton Castle © English Heritage | Victorian Arcade © John Farrar