Okehampton
Parish in West Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.739, -3.999 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 59 95 |
| Population: | 7,647 |
| Dialling code: | 01837 |
The market town and civil parish of Okehampton sits on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park in West Devon, Devon, England. It occupies the valley of the River Okement, with granite buildings, moorland panoramas and easy access to walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits, which make it a popular gateway for visitors to the moor.
Its compact historic core, dominated by the ruined Norman Okehampton Castle, reflects a long market tradition; today the local economy is a mix of agriculture, tourism and small independent businesses, aided by a recently revived rail link to Exeter. Community life leans on weekly markets, local events and outdoor groups, giving the town a rural but well connected character.
Postcode districts covering Okehampton
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Exeter 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Newton Abbot 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Barnstaple 23.6 miles38 km
- Bideford 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Saltash 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Tavistock 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Ivybridge 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Kingsteignton 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Okehampton Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Okehampton Hamlets Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Okehampton South Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Okehampton North Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Belstone Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Sticklepath Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Inwardleigh Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sampford Courtenay Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- South Zeal Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Jacobstowe Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Exbourne Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Sourton Parish 4.7 miles7.5 km
Example postcodes in Okehampton
EX20 1PJ, EX20 1TR, EX20 1JD, EX20 1EA, EX20 1FN, EX20 1UY, EX20 1NW, EX20 1AU, EX20 1HD … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 48.3 miles77.8 km
- Okehampton Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Meldon Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Okehampton Ad
- The Tors 2 miles3.3 km
- Gidleigh Park 5 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Mill End Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Fox & Hounds Hotel 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Half Moon Inn 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Okehampton
- Okehampton College Secondary
- Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit Primary
Local points of interest
- Brightley Priory Historic site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Hingston Down Hill 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 19.8 miles31.8 km