The river changes character to bouldery rapids and over the following kilometre trees encroach to an awkward extent. Update  (March 2004)...'We finally managed to get on the East Okement in fairly high water....0.65 when we launched. If you continue below here, finding a takeout in town is difficult. Why don’t you share this with your friends and family by clicking the Facebook icon? Enter your email to receive notifications of new posts. The path gets steep so take care walking this section. From the reservoir the river continues down through Okehampton woods, and past English Heritage’s Okehampton Castle, which is the remains of the largest castle in Devon. SSSI status. Perhaps time for a quick snack, and a rest? The route can be wet and muddy. The first one's just a nasty mess of rock at low flows but could very easily clean up with more water. All worth it for the slides though, truly amazing...'. There seems to be alot more water running down the right on the slot drop up on the slab. The edge of the walk is marked by a series of granite boulders. There is no warm-up. Think I'm gonna have to get up and check out the sane section when we get some rain! Get Directions to the start of walk de114. East Peckham River Walk guide Download Route type circular Distance 3 mi 4.83 km Distance from train station 2 mi Gates 1 Stiles 1 Step instances 2 Start postcode TN12 5ET Town East Peckham OS Explorer Map 136. Your dog will love it also. We crossed the wooden footbridge bridge (suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs) then turned right, or at least I did. There are many beautiful views along the way. The pictures to the right, which can be enlarged, are taken in order from the starting gate to the finish at the open moor. This takes you on a route through this walk. East Okement Valley. See photos from this walk. The downside is that the slides practically terminate right into the tree-strewn section, so be careful. Maisie shot straight into the river, which is very wide and gently flowing at this point! These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. It does make me laugh when people start the trip walking a long way and the wooded section has been a nightmare in recent years.We have driven through army camp and parked at the top of the track for the past 11 years. Walking in Kent Where would you like to walk? At the end, climb the steps back to the right then turn left up the steps at the junction. There is also a gauge beside a lane beneath the A30 roadbridge at GR 603947. The East Okement loses an impressive amount of height in the next kilometre, sliding down long granite slabs. When you reach Camp Hill turn right and enter the lowest of the 2 gates, following the well defined path to the bottom exit of this field. I would love to hear how you get on, tell us what you think about this walk, or share with us your favourite local walk, by posting your comments below. by Mark Allen » Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:20 pm, Post The riverside walk from Fatherford is The East Okement squeezes between some bushes and then suddenly a worrying amount of open space opens up below you. It is possible to carry on further downstream. by Mark R » Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:41 pm, Post The route includes woodland tracks, paved surfaces, and uneven moorland crossings. WATER LEVEL INDICATORS: The East Okement requires masses of rain to come into condition. Keep to the main path alongside the East Okement River. The first one's just a nasty mess of rock at low flows but could very easily clean up with more water. To unwind, she loves gardening, hikes around Bowerland, travelling and writing. (Ignore the sign pointing up towards a steep hill beside the bridge, we will be coming back down this way) This is a mostly flat walk at this point, following the river, which will always be on your left. Yes, a single rapid with only marginal possibility of stopping, dropping 150-200 foot of vertical height. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The ladies from Dartmoor Nordic Walking have named this walk ‘The Goat Track’ - for some obvious reasons! The portage is easy enough on river right. Strange, I don't remember those falls (my memory for rivers isn't great). To. Grade 3 water takes you into Okehampton through canalised banks. Get involved on the River's Torridge & Okement . Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Reading the guide it sounds like its lower to me, mainly because there's no warning of super narrow bits in the guide for the section, Can't think of anything to say in less than 50 cha. That's a great water level, I don't think I've seen that sneak line open up before. The river only winds down when you float under the A30 and pass the gauge. by pH » Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:17 am, Post The main line on the fall's is a distinct possibility IMO. There is also Moor Brook. The path then levels out and drops to a place called Chapel Ford, where you will find a footbridge across the East Okement, as well as stepping stones and a ford. From Okehampton or Belstone, take the B3260 Exeter road. bank lies Halstock Wood There’s a flat start along the river, but narrow paths and a climb up towards East Hill. by Mark Allen » Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:30 pm, Post Enter your email address to subscribe to receive email notifications of new posts. This minor road leads to Fatherford, with a parking area. Turn left and after a short 20 feet, turn right down the hill — this bit is steep. It should be easy to decide whether the river is in spate in Okehampton. From here you now approach the stepping stones — be careful as they can sometimes be slippy. Turn left to the station, forking right under the bridge to the starting point.

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