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Resting in the northern foothills of
Dartmoor, Okehampton is a bustling
market town with great independent
shops, eateries and surrounded by
picturesque countryside. The town is also
an amazing place for outdoor enthusiasts
and is known as the walking centre of
Devon due to its proximity to Dartmoor.
TAVISTOCK
Set on the western edge of Dartmoor
National Park is the historic town of
Tavistock, a friendly town that welcomes
any visitor whether for a few hours, the
day or for a holiday.
In the town, alongside wonderful boutique
hotels and cosy B&Bs, there is a Victorian
shopping arcade, a museum, a lovely park
for picnics and the second oldest Norman
castle in the county. For those who prefer
to embrace the elements, there’s also
plenty of great campsites where you can
sleep under the stars.
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Tavistock Church
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Okehampton Castle
There many walking and cycling trails
leading to and from the town, including
Drakes Trail which links to Plymouth and
the Tamar Trails.
Okehampton
A recently opened train station with links from
Exeter makes it easier to access and there
are plenty of trails to take by foot or bike.
Tavistock Sensory Gardens
Tavistock is home to a famous pannier
market which has been running for over
900 years, containing a mix of traders
whose stalls are open 5 days a week and
change depending on the daily theme.
The history of Tavistock can be seen
all around in the town’s wonderful
architecture and can be followed on the
town’s heritage trails or on a historian
lead walking tour.
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