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South Zeal
South Zeal and its surroundings are steeped in history with its old pubs(!) , medieval plots and a chapel with two clock faces joined by a single shaft .
How to get there : The easiest is from the old Okehampton road ;turn into Ford Cross then at crossroads turn right.
Walk 1
| Walk 1 to edge of Dartmoor (1.6 miles) | Time:40 mins |  |
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Although this is a relatively short walk allow an hour. A From the car park entrance turn right into Ramsley Lane and head towards Dartmoor. B After the bridge the road joins a lane. Do not join the lane but take the drive next to the lane following the direction indicated by a foot path sign. Continue along this pleasant track until the end. CAt he back of some houses follow the sign right up hill . This stretch can be tricky and narrow due to it becoming rocky. Go through a gate but take care as there is a considerable drop between two slabs The path is well defined and follows along some newly constructed duckboards. D Go through a gate then at the end turn right and almost immediately right again . Follow the footpath sign. Continue all the way back to the main road. Cross over into a small lane. Go past 'The Croft on left E 23m (87ft) before you cross a bridge there is an entrance to one of the Burgage plots on left. These plots date back to the middle ages and can be found North and South of the village. Open gate(door) to follow a permissive path back to the village FTurn right then almost immediately right again into a small alley to take you back to the car park.
Car Park in village |
 |  | St Mary's chapel with 2 clock faces Market Cross Old pubs Burgage Plots Cosdon Beacon | |
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| Walks near South Zeal: | |
| Sticklepath & Belstone | |
 | A most scenic pub walk along the river Taw to Belstone following part of the Tarka Trail. |
| Okehampton | |
.jpg) | Popular pub walks to Okehampton Castle & Belstone. |
Walk 2
| Walk 2 to Cosdon Beacon (6.8 miles) | Time:2h 50 mins |  |
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This is a popular walk but please take note of the following: The route is quite strenuous not because of the cilmbs or the somewhat steep descents but more because drainage on long stretches of some bridlepaths is poor. We do not recommend this walk to anyone with knee problems! It requires stamina and a sunny day but the efforts are most rewarding!Download route for GPSSee on Google Earth | |||
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