Parish in West Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.735, -4.024 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 57 94 |
| Population: | 7,647 |
| Dialling code: | 01837 (Okehampton) |
The civil parish of Okehampton Hamlets sits in the district of West Devon in Devon, skirting the market town of Okehampton and reaching the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. The area is characteristically rural, with rolling farmland, small woodlands and a network of lanes, bridleways and footpaths that make it popular with walkers, cyclists and riders.
Historically formed from scattered farming communities and estate land, the hamlets retain older field patterns, stone cottages and occasional historic features. The local economy remains mixed agricultural with many people commuting to nearby towns, while tourism linked to Dartmoor and local attractions gives the area a seasonal lift; community life is centred on village halls, churches and local events that sustain a strong local identity.
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