Dog Friendly Okehampton: Where to Eat and Walk

Short answer: Okehampton sits at the foot of the highest ground on Dartmoor, so the walking is the draw. The London Inn and the Plume of Feathers both welcome dogs, and the Dartmoor Line means you can arrive by train.

Why come here with a dog

Okehampton is the gateway to the highest, wildest part of Dartmoor — High Willhays and Yes Tor, the highest ground in southern England. For a dog that wants a proper walk rather than a stroll along a promenade, there is nothing better in Devon.

Where to walk

The high moor

Free and vast. But treat it seriously: check the military firing times before going up, take a map, and keep dogs under close control around livestock and ground-nesting birds.

Easier, and sheltered

• Bellever Forest — forestry tracks, a clear shallow river and wild ponies. Kinder in weather than the open tops.
• Okehampton Castle — the largest castle ruin in Devon, set in woodland by the river.
• Lydford Gorge, fifteen minutes south — dogs on leads, though steep and slate underfoot.
• Castle Drogo, across the moor — dogs welcome in the gardens and grounds.

Where to eat with a dog

• The London Inn — a well-run town pub with live bands at weekends, and burgers people rate.
• The Plume of Feathers — the quirkiest pub in town, rustic and no-nonsense, with an extensive cider range.

Brothers is the best cooking in Okehampton but is not listed as dog friendly — save it for an evening out.

Arriving by train with a dog

The Dartmoor Line runs from Exeter, and a second station, Okehampton Interchange, opened on 1 August 2026 with a 200-space car park. The original station has the National Park information centre and a café. Dogs travel on GWR services; check their current policy before you book.