Walkhampton Devon Map

About Walkhampton

Walkhampton breathes the quiet air of West Devon, a place where the granite uplands begin their gentle descent. It lies 7.0 km south-east of Tavistock (from Tavistock: bearing 131°T, OS grid SX 533 696), and is situated north-north-west of Dousland village. The village green, a generous expanse of closely cropped grass, often catches the low, golden light of late afternoon, lending a luminous quality to the surrounding stone cottages. Ancient pathways, worn smooth by generations of feet, connect Walkhampton to the wider Dartmoor landscape, hinting at a long and enduring relationship with the wilder moors. The parish church of St. Andrew, its sturdy tower a familiar landmark against the often-turbulent Devon skies, has watched over the village for centuries. A sense of quiet industry still permeates Walkhampton, a legacy of its past as a hub for local crafts and agriculture, a subtle hum beneath the rustle of wind through nearby trees. The very stones of its older buildings seem to absorb the muted colours of the surrounding countryside, reflecting a harmonious existence.

About This Walkhampton Map Page

Explore Walkhampton, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.508267, -4.069944. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.