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Zeal Monachorum
 

The tranquil hills around Zeal 'Monachorum' have changed little since the Middle Ages when they were cultivated by the monks of Buckfast Abbey.

Walk 1

Distance:6.7 miles Time:2h 50 mins

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 st peter's church zeal monachorum
St Peter's Church Zeal Monachorum
   
Tuckingmill
Vineyard
Two Moors Way

As parking space is limited in the village, this walk starts in a free car park just off the main Crediton to Barnstaple road .
The half way point of the route is the Waie Inn , in Zeal Monachorum, thus making it an ideal pub walk! .
Some sections of the walk can be wet after heavy rain.
A From the car park walk along the main road for about 5 minutes.
trafficThere is no pavement.

B Turn left up a track to join the famous Two Moors Way. Do not cross the railway bridge but turn right into a path along the line.
C .Follow this well signed trail for 1.5 miles until about 50m before Lammacott Farm.
D Bear Right leaving the Tarka Trail
E The route continues along several public footpaths, to Thorne
F The ruins of Tuckingmill,near an old quarry.

Here you join the Devonshire Heartland Way and continue into Zeal Monachorum crossing the river Yeo.
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G Zeal Monachorum enjoys one pub the Waie.
Walk through the village to the old church and turn right into a track back to the river.

H Cross the river,turn left.
I head towards Down St Mary passing an old vineyard.
The walk includes several stiles and steady climbs.
Free Car Park & Toilets
on the A369 Crediton to Barnstaple Road
tuckingmill bridge
Tuckingmill Bridge
 Point of InterestTuckingmill
Vineyard
Two Moors Way
 parking Free Car Park & Toilets
on the A369 Crediton to Barnstaple Road
   
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 Walks near Zeal Monachorum:
  
 North Tawton
This very pleasant walk, most of it on footpaths, follows part of the Tarka Trail along the river Taw towards Bondleigh church.
  
 
 Lapford
A lovely country walk from a friendly village so typical of 'old' Devon.