South Zeal and Little Hound Tor

Tavistock Group

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Overview

We start the walk in the picturesque village of South Zeal . A moorland walk into the heart of Dartmoor's wildest countryside. We visit two bronze age monuments, Whit Moor stone Circle and 'The graveyard' a triple stone row on Cosdon Hill.

Bring something to sit on, we will stop for coffee and snack. Dogs on lead if cattle/ponies present.

Please text Jenny if you would like to join this walk.

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 65090 93569
Nearest postcode:: EX20 2LB
what3words:: whizzing.clan.changed

Start time:: 9:30 am

Parking in South Zeal CP ( free)

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