The Top 6 Castles in West Devon

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6 beautiful castles to choose from in West Devon. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Lydford Castle

Castle Drogo

View of Teign Valley and Castle Drogo

Okehampton Castle

Okehampton Castle Ruins

Wooden Steps to Castle Drogo

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Lydford Castle
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Lydford is a pretty little village on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and hides, within its boundaries, several amazing features. One of these is its castle, of Norman origin …
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Castle Drogo
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Overlooking Teign Gorge is Castle Drogo, a country house and mixed-revivalist castle built between 1911 and 1930. The castle was designed by legendary architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and pays homage …
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View of Teign Valley and Castle Drogo
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Stunning views. You can either park at drogos Castle national trust for £6 for the day and it's a short walk to the view. Or do a circular walk and …
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Okehampton Castle
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Okehampton Castle is a medieval castle dating back to the 11th century. The castle was built by Baldwin FitzGilbert after a revolt against Norman rule. By the 19th century, the …
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Okehampton Castle Ruins
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The impressive ruins of Okehampton Castle, Devon’s largest, stand tall on a wooded spur above the River Okement. Built soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey, it …
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Wooden Steps to Castle Drogo
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These stairs take you to Drogo Castle, which you can of course visit. However, you can also take a break in the castle garden.
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