Bampton is on the Devon/Somerset border near the edge of the Exmoor National Park.
Bampton is set in a wooded valley, a tributary of the Exe valley. Most buildings are of local stone, quarried just outside the edge of the town. Bampton has a warm, friendly and attractive atmosphere and has lovely shops such as an old-fashioned butcher, fruit and veg, and an acclaimed bakery. Several places offer delicious local food at sensible prices.
Bampton is on the Exe Valley Way walking route, and on the West Country Way cycle route.