When did Okehampton station close?
1972
Okehampton railway station
| Okehampton | |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Closed |
| 1997 | Re-opened |
| 2019 | Last heritage train ran |
| 2021 | planned reopening |
Do trains run to Okehampton?
However, regular trains haven’t operated between Crediton and Okehampton for many years and the condition of the track and structures along the route are not currently in a suitable state to allow for a regular, daily service to operate.
How long is the Dartmoor Railway?
15.5 miles
The Dartmoor Railway extends in total for 15.5 miles from Coleford Junction in the east through to Meldon Viaduct in the west following the course of the former London and South Western Railway main line between Exeter and Plymouth.
How deep is Meldon Quarry?
40m deep
The water is up to 40m deep and due to the mineral content is opaque, it is a flooded quarry, not a river fed pond or pool. A few metres away there are pools within the river which used to house the water wheels used to power the quarry pumps.
What shops are there in Okehampton?
01363 82438. Bow Garden & Aquatic Centre. WEB.
What is the nearest train station to Okehampton?
Train stations nearest Okehampton Devon
| Train station Name | mi. | km. |
|---|---|---|
| Okehampton EX20 1PW | 0.17 | 0.27 |
| Morchard Road EX17 5LR | 11.88 | 19.12 |
| Lapford EX17 6AE | 11.91 | 19.17 |
| Eggesford EX18 7JX | 11.98 | 19.28 |
When did Okehampton join the South Devon Railway?
Services were extended further west to Lydford railway station with the inauguration of Meldon Viaduct in 1874. Constructed to rival the South Devon Railway route to Plymouth, the completion of the LSWR’s own route to Plymouth saw Okehampton become an important junction with lines to Padstow and Bude as well as Plymouth.
Are there any new stations for the Okehampton line?
With more overall line capacity west of Exeter reopened/new stations could be considered for Exminster and perhaps Bishopsteignton. Provide a railhead at Okehampton for large parts of West Devon and North Cornwall that are many miles from the existing rail network.
Is there a train from Dartmoor to Okehampton?
The Devon Coast to Coast Cycleway Route 27 created by Sustrans passes the station. The Granite Way cyclepath runs alongside the railway to Meldon and along parts of the disused railway trackbed to Lydford. The Dartmoor Railway operate heritage passenger services from the station, running to Sampford Courtenay and Meldon.
When did Okehampton railway station re-open as a youth hostel?
As part of a local partnership scheme initiated and led by Devon County Council, Okehampton station was re-opened in 1997 and a Youth Hostel opened in the old goods shed, providing an activity centre as well. The Devon Coast to Coast Cycleway Route 27 created by Sustrans passes the station.