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River Taw Teign Link

6.21 miles (10 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This short walk takes you through the beautiful Dartmoor National Park and links the Tarka Trail and Two Moors Way. The walk begins near the River Taw in Sticklepath and heads through South Zeal before climbing Ramsley Hill where you can enjoy fabulous views of Dartmoor. You then head through Throwleigh and Blackaton Wood Nature Reserve before coming to the finish point at Chagford.

Taw Teign Link OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Taw Teign Link Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Oxenham Arms is a good choice for a pit stop in the village of South Zeal. The pub has an interesting history having originally been a 12th-century monastery. It has a charming interior with low beams, flagstone floors and open fires. Outside there's a nice garden area for warmer weather. You can find them at postcode EX202JT for your sat navs. The pub also has a car park and is dog friendly.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Sticklepath Bridge on the river Taw as seen from downstream - geograph.org.uk - 1851788

Sticklepath Bridge on the river Taw as seen from downstream

Market cross, South Zeal - geograph.org.uk - 1092508

Market cross, South Zeal

Towards South Tawton from Ramsley Hill - geograph.org.uk - 990197

Towards South Tawton from Ramsley Hill. A path descends from the top of Ramsley Hill between high bracken and bramble. The elements in the middle distance are in SX6594, including the tower of South Tawton church.

Cottages at Throwleigh (geograph 6728113)

Cottages at Throwleigh

Blackaton Wood - geograph.org.uk - 1940462

Blackaton Wood

Chagford, by the Teign - geograph.org.uk - 2090836

Chagford, by the Teign

GPS Files

GPX File

Taw Teign Link.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Taw Teign Link.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)