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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

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3.0

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

02:22

21.7km

290m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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97 m

St Petroc's Church, Lydford

Highlight • Historical Site

The first Christian church in Lydford was a wooden structure built c. 650 AD. It is probable that this church was burnt down by the Vikings in their raid of …

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181 m

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Lydford is a pretty little village on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and hides, within its boundaries, several amazing features. One of these is its castle, of Norman origin …

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5.80 km

Lake Viaduct

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One of two viaducts on the Granite Way, Lake Viaduct is an impressive granite span with nine arches. Built for the now-closed railway reaching from Plymouth to Okehampton, the viaduct …

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10.9 km

Meldon Viaduct and Valley View

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Great to include on a hike or run, or even cycle. Great views of the valley and reservoir/dam

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11.0 km

Meldon Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Constructed from iron, the Meldon Viaduct was built in 1874 to carry rail passengeacross the West Okement River. The viaduct was in operation until the 1990s.

Today, the viaduct forms …

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16.4 km

Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Lake

Meandering river valleys, expansive moorland, ancient history, and green countryside where wild ponies roam free – Dartmoor is a unique place to cycle. Covering a 368 sq mi (953 sq …

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21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

2.05 km

438 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

3.94 km

1.72 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

St Petroc's Church, Lydford

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

Lake Viaduct

Meldon Viaduct and Valley View

Meldon Viaduct

Dartmoor National Park

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