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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Okement Hill

In or near Gidleigh.

Okement Hill β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 564 m.

Observation Post 15, Okement Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2798475

Chris Andrews β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Okehampton Β· 6.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Okement Hill is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 564 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Okement Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It forms part of the Dartmoor National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic landscapes. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails that offer varying levels of difficulty, suitable for both casual walkers and experienced hikers. The area is characterised by its natural beauty, with opportunities for wildlife spotting and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding moorland.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6724, -3.9803
Nearest railway station
Okehampton β€” 6.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

OP15, Observation Post - geograph.org.uk - 2039496πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

OP14 (ruins)

OP14 (ruins) β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk
River Taw valley - geograph.org.uk - 2036019πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

OP16

OP16 β€” Monument, dating to 1919.

FreeπŸ•β†— webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk
The East Okement Valley - geograph.org.uk - 2039520πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

OP12 (ruins)

OP12 (ruins) β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk
Military road - geograph.org.uk - 1484047πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

OP13 (ruins)

OP13 (ruins) β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk
The East Okement Valley - geograph.org.uk - 2039520πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

OP9 (ruins)

OP9 (ruins) β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk
The Valley of the River Taw below a ford - geograph.org.uk - 2039445πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South West England

OP19 (ruins)

OP19 (ruins) β€” a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Okement Hill

Places to stay

The A30, south of Okehampton - geograph.org.uk - 1947292πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Bracken Tor

YHA Bracken Tor β€” a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Former Okehampton station goods shed - geograph.org.uk - 7336046πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Okehampton

YHA Okehampton β€” a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Footbridge over the A30 near Okehampton - geograph.org.uk - 4427199πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

YHA Campsite.

YHA Campsite. β€” a campsite in england south west.

Toilet Block at parking area by A30, Sourton Down - geograph.org.uk - 2606817πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park

Bundu Camping and Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Throwleigh, track above a small ford - geograph.org.uk - 3930121πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Elvan Farm Pop-up Campsite

Elvan Farm Pop-up Campsite β€” a campsite in england south west.

A30, Okehampton by-pass, on east side of West Okement - geograph.org.uk - 6395036πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Betty Cottles Inn

Betty Cottles Inn β€” a hotel in england south west.

β†— bettycottlesinn.com

Places to eat & drink

Oxenham Arms, South Zeal - geograph.org.uk - 1092524πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Oxenham Arms

The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— theoxenhamarms.com
Warren House Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6361945πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Warren House Inn

Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— warrenhouseinn.co.uk
Staddlestone adjoining the north side of the church tower - geograph.org.uk - 6505038πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Tom Cobley Tavern

Tom Cobley Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— findglocal.com
Hillmorhay viewed from the village square, Drewsteignton - geograph.org.uk - 8214161πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South West England

The Old Inn

The Old Inn β€” a restaurant in england south west.

Lewdown , The Redcliffes - geograph.org.uk - 5613263πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Blue Lion Public House

The Blue Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Direction Sign - Signpost at Acorn Cottage crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 8281460πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Sportsmans Arms

Sportsmans Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Okement Hill?
Okement Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Okement Hill?
Okement Hill β€” mountain in england south west. Elevation: 564 m.
How do I get to Okement Hill?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.8 km away. Its coordinates are 50.6724Β°, -3.9803Β°.
Is Okement Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Okement Hill is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Okement Hill?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.8 km away.