Once an important junction, Okehampton station now languishes in nostalgia with services suspended and an uncertain future. Opened in the 19th century, the station served Exeter, Bude, Padstow and Plymouth, as well as Meldon quarry. Suffering in the Beeching Cuts, Okehampton retained some trains thanks to the quarry freight, but eventually only heritage trains ran during the summer.

Now, the station lies quiet but is home to a youth hostel. It's on the edge on multiple hiking and cycling routes, and still draws visitors.

Scott Ratcliffe

January 7, 2023

Hiking

Ignore the out dated previous post. Okehampton station now has a regular train service and is an incredible gateway to some of the most accessible and stunning rides in the country (e.g. to Barnstaple and Plymouth) allowing you to complete your adventures by train. Don't miss.....

Paul

February 17, 2025

Hiking

Free parking for walkers and cyclists in the YHA car park on the south side of the railway line, access is after the rail overbridge.

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1. East Okement River Trail – Black-a-ven Brook loop from Belstone

12.2km

03:27

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. High Willhays summit – Yes Tor summit loop from Okehampton

14.8km

04:21

420m

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3. Yes Tor summit – High Willhays summit loop from Okehampton

15.8km

04:38

430m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Okehampton, West Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Okehampton Station

1. East Okement River Trail – Black-a-ven Brook loop from Belstone

2. High Willhays summit – Yes Tor summit loop from Okehampton

3. Yes Tor summit – High Willhays summit loop from Okehampton

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