The Goods Shed Hostel, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park
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To help you choose The Goods Shed Hostel for its location, we've listed some of the local attractions below. Cherry pick for a short break. Try to experience or visit all if you're on holiday in Dartmoor.
Adventure Okehampton
The adventure activity company Adventure Okehampton are based here. They offer a huge range of Dartmoor adventure activities.
The Granite Way
The Goods Shed Hostel is located at the beginning, or end, of the Granite Way. Hire a bike on site from Adventure Okehampton and head out on the multi-use trail.
The only two mountains in southern England
A path runs behind The Goods Shed Hostel and leads you to the moors. Head up to the only two mountains in southern England, High Willhays and Yes Tor.
Dartmoor's north moor
Alternatively, follow that path to the Okehampton Camp area and then yomp army roads to the high plateau at Hangingstone Hill or Cranmere Pool.
The history and prehistory of Dartmoor
If you want to discover the history and prehistory of Dartmoor, head down into Okehampton and spend a morning in the Museum of Dartmoor Life.
Okehampton Castle
From there, wander across to English Heritage's Okehampton Castle (English Heritage).
Glorious wooded valleys
Dartmoor is fringed by some stunning wooded valleys. Follow the Two Museums Walk through West Cleave and Belstone Cleave to the National Trust's Finch Foundry (National Trust).
Lydford
Explore Lydford. Highlight's include the National Trust's Lydford Gorge (National Trust) and English Heritage's Lydford Castle (English Heritage).
Dartmoor's prehistory
The National Park is internationally famous for its prehistoric sites. In the local area, see the Nine Maidens Stone Circle.
Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Cornwall
Given its location on the north west border of Dartmoor National Park, it's a super base from which to explore the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Cornwall coast. It takes less than two hours to get down to Land's End.
They say: 'Adventure Okehampton: The Goods Shed is situated in its own grounds with a café for food and a self-catering kitchen also available. The hostel is set in an old Victorian goods shed at Okehampton Rail Station.' View availability and read more.
Address
Address | The Goods Shed, Klondyke Road Okehampton EX20 1EW |
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Telephone | - |
Area | More information on Okehampton |
Features
Sleeps | Unknown |
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Bedrooms | 26 |
Pricing | £20 - £545 Per Person Per Night |
Pets | Yes |