The River Torridge & Okement
Discover these hidden gems in Devon's rolling hillsThe River Torridge and Tributaries
Despite the fact the River Torridge rises only 12 miles from the coast, this ancient river has decided to take the scenic route. Measuring 50 miles long, this river slowly meanders its way through woods and farmland, taking in every inch of the glorious Devon countryside.
Bideford’s Long Bridge spans the River Torridge and is one of the longest Medieval bridges in England at 677 feet long
The River Okement used to be known as the river Ock
Get involved on the River's Torridge & Okement
If you love your local river, understand how vital it is to you in your life and share our passion for keeping it healthy for you and your community, then there are many ways for you to get involved. Whether it’s helping on a river clean-up day, becoming a river scientist, going on a river walk or simply making a donation, working together we can help your river bring water to life for many years and generations to come. You can share your stories of these rivers with us too – we’d love to hear them.
It’s easy to explore the Okement…
The East Okement is a spectacular small stream that flows northwards off Dartmoor in Devon in the South West of England. It then joins the West Okement near the town of Okehampton to form the Okement, which in turn flows into the River Torridge near Meeth in North Devon.
Along much of its length the stream is followed by the Tarka Trail, which gives the walker complete access to the river bank, the stunning scenery and the sensationally clear water tumbling down from the moor above…
Explore other rivers of the Westcountry...
From Roman times to the present day, Westcountry rivers have been an ever-present thread running through our communities, our culture and our heritage. Ever increasingly, we have come to realise how wonderful it is to spend time on, in or near a river and they are so often the backdrop to our fondest memories of days spent outdoors, being active and spending time with nature.
