Two Castles Trail

The Two Castles Trail stretches for 24 miles between Okehampton and Launceston (Cornwall) on the western side of Devon. The route is waymarked except where it crosses open moorland (map reading skills will be useful on moorland). Apart from Okehampton and Launceston, the route also passes through a number of small villages. It’s just perfect for a walking holiday and can be walked in sections.

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You will experience stunning moorland landscapes in the east, valleys in the west, all with a range of very wide views. There are Norman castles at Okehampton and Launceston, which give their name to the Trail. They are passed with a variety of other historic sites. Generally easy walking with one or two short climbs.

It coincides with the West Devon Way at the eastern end and links with the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail at Launceston. The route lends itself to being part of a grand circuit around western Devon in conjunction with the West Devon Way and Tamar Valley Discovery Trail.

Train access (summer Sundays only) is to Okehampton from Exeter. Bus access is available to both ends and some intermediate points – it’s worth checking local timetables as services can be sparse. There is a regular bus service running parallel to the whole route.

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