Welcome to Zeal Monachorum

Zeal Monachorum is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. The village is situated on a hilltop and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The name Zeal Monachorum means "zeal of the monks" and it is believed that the village was once home to a monastery. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place with a population of around 500 people.

One of the main attractions of Zeal Monachorum is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is also home to a rare medieval rood screen, which is considered to be one of the finest in the country. Visitors to the village can also enjoy a walk along the Zeal Tor Tramway, which was once used to transport granite from the nearby quarries.

Zeal Monachorum is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby Dartmoor National Park is also a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a traditional Devonshire cream tea or a pint of locally brewed ale. Overall, Zeal Monachorum is a charming and peaceful village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bow Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Wilmott	Station Road Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6HU 0 136382319 School Website
Lapford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Eastington Road Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6QE 0 136383292 School Website
Copplestone Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Bewsley Hill Copplestone Crediton Devon EX17 5NX 0 136384265 School Website
North Tawton Community Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Tara Penny	Exeter Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2HB 183782284 School Website
Morchard Bishop Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Butler	Church Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6PJ 1363877328 School Website
Spreyton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Spreyton Crediton Devon EX17 5AJ 01647231321 School Website
Yeoford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Scott	Station Road Yeoford Crediton Devon EX17 5HZ 136384234 School Website
Winkleigh Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Fenemore	Farmer Frank's Lane Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JQ 0 183783354 School Website
Acorn School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Ms Zoey Shelley	Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 3301358201 School Website
Landscore Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Debbie Main	Threshers Crediton Devon EX17 3JH 01363772018 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 2.00 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 2.71 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 3.09 Miles

Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 5.04 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 5.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 3.70 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 5.72 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 7.23 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 7.54 Miles
Express Cars Of Crediton 01363 777177 56 Exhibition Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1BY 7.91 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 9.29 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 9.66 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 9.81 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 9.95 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 9.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Zeal Monachorum Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Bow Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Top Of Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Down St Mary Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Leigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Godfrey Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morchard Road Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bow Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Chaffcombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeo Vale Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bugford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Coldridge Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bow Medical Practice 01363 82333	Iter Cross Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6FB
North Tawton Medical Practice	Essington North Tawton Devon EX20 2EX
The Surgery Morchard Bishop	Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon EX17 6NZ
Winkleigh Surgery 01769 580269	15 Southerhay Winkleigh Devon EX19 8JH
Wallingbrook Health Centre 01769 580295	Wallingbrook Health Ctr Back Lane Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7DL

Local Stores

Bow - Burston Cross Road
Burston Cross
Burston Road
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6LA
01363 82986
Store Website
1.45 miles

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SPAR Lapford Cross
Lapford Cross
Crediton
EX17 6QT
01363 83847
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equus Vets
Newton Lane Zeal Monachorum Crediton Devon EX17 6LL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 1.78 miles

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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
Popes Lane Surgery Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6PU 01363 83317 2.51 miles

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Equus Vets
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 3.84 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 82327 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 3.84 miles
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Jonathan Wood
Roysden Barnstaple Cross Crediton Devon EX17 2EP 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 5.63 miles
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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Winkleigh
Seckington Cross Winkleigh Devon EX19 8EY 01837 83240 lab@westridgevets.co.uk Website 6.56 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 4.54 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 5.12 miles There Is A Little Bit Of Parking At The Entrance On Bude Hill. Normally Fairly Dry And Sheltered. Round Robin Walk Normally Takes Between 30-45 Minutes At Reasonable Pace.

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Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk. Little Rashleigh Bridge Reeve Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7BE 6.73 miles Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 8.87 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car, Green Ln Lancashire 14.01 miles

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Tottiford Reservoir
My Dog Adores This Walk, Lots Of Water And Wooded Area To Run Around In. Can Get Rather Muddy In Wetter Times Of The Year. Tottiford Reservoir Lancashire 14.16 miles

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