Villages · South West England
South Zeal
In or near Gidleigh.
South Zeal — a village in england south west.
Richard Dorrell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 5.9 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Zeal is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 912. The village is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. It offers a glimpse into village life in the English countryside, surrounded by scenic landscapes and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7260, -3.9128
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- South Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Population
- 912
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 5.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637272 (CC BY 4.0)
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Nearby
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel Of St Mary Including Boundary Walls Adjoining To North West
Chapel Of St Mary Including Boundary Walls Adjoining To North West — church in South Zeal, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Oxenham Arms
The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Mill House
Mill House — house in South Zeal, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Ramsay Mine (dis)
Ramsay Mine (dis) — a historic house in South West England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Moons Cross
Moons Cross — a memorial in South West England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Sticklepath Bridge
Sticklepath Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near South Zeal
Places to stay
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Elvan Farm Pop-up Campsite
Elvan Farm Pop-up Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
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Dartmoor View Holiday Park
Dartmoor View Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Woodland Springs Adults only Touring Park
Woodland Springs Adults only Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Okehampton
YHA Okehampton — a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Oxenham Arms
The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tom Cobley Tavern
Tom Cobley Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel
White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Warren House Inn
Warren House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Zeal?
- South Zeal is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2JT), in the parish of South Tawton.
- What is South Zeal?
- South Zeal — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to South Zeal?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.9 km away. The nearest town is Gidleigh. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2JT.
- Is South Zeal a protected site?
- Yes — South Zeal is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to South Zeal?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2JT.