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South West England

South Zeal Church – Tarka the Otter Bridge loop from Sticklepath

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

South Zeal Church – Tarka the Otter Bridge loop from Sticklepath

Moderate

5.0

(3)

16

hikers

South Zeal Church – Tarka the Otter Bridge loop from Sticklepath

03:08

11.2km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

718 m

South Zeal Church

Highlight • Other

2

2.69 km

Tudor Church House

Highlight • Religious Site

3

4.68 km

Woodland walk along the River Taw

Highlight • Trail

4

5.13 km

Tarka the Otter Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Read inscriptions from "Tarka the Otter" by Henry Williamson

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5

5.50 km

Belstone Cleave Bridge over the River Taw

Highlight • River

This pretty bridge spans the River Taw between Belstone and Sticklepath. Surrounded by vibrant woodland in Belstone Cleave, it links two trails, one on either side of the river. Both the Tarka Trail and the Land's End Trail pass by.

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6

6.49 km

River Taw footbridge at Belstone

Highlight • Trail

This area can get very water logged, in the rainy season wellies are recommended, sometimes it can even get shin high.

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7

6.89 km

View of Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

Hard work if coming from Okehampton

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8

6.99 km

The Old School Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

lovely little tea room, run by a very friendly and welcoming lady. One of the best (if not the best) Cream Teas you will ever have! We even had a …

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B

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

2.74 km

2.53 km

1.06 km

453 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

1.99 km

1.87 km

1.58 km

1.15 km

257 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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