Walks from Okehampton

Set out on beautiful walks directly from Okehampton Station.

Okehampton Circular via Lydford

Traffic-free former railway trail on the western edge of Dartmoor, crossing the wrought-iron Meldon Viaduct.

Meldon Viaduct: A wrought-iron lattice railway viaduct on the Granite Way high above the West Okement valley.

Warnings: Multi-use trail shared with cyclists.

Demanding high-moor climb to High Willhays and Yes Tor, the highest points on Dartmoor and in southern England.

High Willhays: The highest point on Dartmoor and in southern England at 621 metres.

Warnings: Enters a military firing range; check firing times before walking. Exposed high moorland requiring navigation skills.

Wooded river valley, a moorland village with a pub and open Dartmoor.

Remote, featureless moorland, boggy ground, river crossings, hilly terrain and northern Dartmoor.

Warnings: MOD firing ranges apply.

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).