Okehampton is a market town situated in the northern foothills of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. This region offers direct access to a varied landscape, including windswept moorland, ancient woodlands, and dramatic tors. Its unique geography makes it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more, with notable features such as Yes Tor and High Willhays, two of Dartmoor's highest points, and the scenic Meldon Reservoir and Viaduct.
Okehampton…
108
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4.3
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4.7
(25)
87
hikers
14.3km
04:09
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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77
hikers
10.8km
03:02
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64
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14.8km
04:21
420m
420m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43
hikers
7.68km
02:01
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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124
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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26
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77.1km
05:19
1,300m
1,300m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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54.3km
03:42
850m
850m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.4km
02:31
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
81.2km
04:35
1,440m
1,440m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
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142km
07:54
2,330m
2,330m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
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63.6km
03:37
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

1
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59.2km
03:30
1,100m
1,100m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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9
runners
12.6km
01:36
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5.0
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75
runners
7.84km
00:49
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.1km
01:27
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
23.9km
02:56
600m
600m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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5.0
(7)
103
riders
28.2km
01:40
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37
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21.2km
01:36
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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27.1km
02:24
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.0
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5
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11.1km
00:55
250m
250m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Okehampton offers a range of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The region features 196 routes, with an average rating of 4.62 stars from more than 750 ratings. Over 6,000 visitors have explored the area using komoot.
The Granite Way is a scenic cycling route that follows an old railway line, offering views of Dartmoor. Okehampton also connects to longer trails such as the Tarka Trail, the Two Castles Trail, the West Devon Way, the Dartmoor Way, and the Devon Coast 2 Coast cycle route. For more options, refer to the Cycling around Okehampton guide.
Yes, Okehampton provides access to various road cycling routes. The area is situated on or near several notable routes, including sections of the Dartmoor Way and the Devon Coast 2 Coast cycle route. Detailed options can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Okehampton guide.
Okehampton is known as a walking center for Devon, with numerous footpaths and bridleways accessible from the town. Popular areas include Dartmoor National Park, Yes Tor, High Willhays, and Okehampton Old Town Park Nature Reserve. The Hiking around Okehampton guide provides specific trail information.
Yes, Okehampton offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. The Granite Way is generally considered accessible, and Okehampton Old Town Park Nature Reserve provides shaded woodland paths. The Easy hikes around Okehampton guide lists suitable trails.
Yes, bike hire services are available in Okehampton. Adventure Okehampton, based at Okehampton Station, provides bike rental for exploring the Granite Way and other local trails.
Key landmarks include Yes Tor and High Willhays, two of Dartmoor's highest points, offering extensive views. Meldon Reservoir and Viaduct provide scenic trails and views of Dartmoor's granite outcrops. Lydford Gorge features woodland trails and waterfalls.
There are 196 routes available in Okehampton on komoot, covering sports such as touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and mountain biking. These routes have been explored by more than 6,000 visitors.
Komoot offers several guides for the Okehampton region, including Cycling around Okehampton, Road Cycling Routes around Okehampton, Hiking around Okehampton, and Running Trails around Okehampton. There are also guides for easy hikes and MTB trails.
Okehampton offers options for mountain biking within its diverse terrain. Specific trails and routes can be found by consulting the MTB Trails around Okehampton guide on komoot.
The official website for Okehampton Town Council is www.okehampton.gov.uk. This resource provides local information and services for the area.

