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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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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

03:04

46.3km

690m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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4.60 km

Lake Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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 was built in the late 1800s.

Today, the railway is gone and the viaduct resurfaced, forming a foot and cycle path on the Granite Way and the Dartmoor Way. It’s a wonderful place to stop, with benches at intervals and views east to the rugged moor and west to flatter, patchwork landscapes.

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9.78 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 part of the Granite Way, a long-distance cycle path in Dartmoor. It's well-surfaced so perfect for families and children. There are no hills either! The Viaduct is one of only two such railway bridges still surviving in the UK.

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13.0 km

Tramlines Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • River

Lovely track along through the trees and down to the river. Watch out for the gates and dog walkers and busy times.

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17.5 km

The Tors Inn

Highlight • Pub

Another nice boozer..filthy burgers.

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19.6 km

Cullever Steps Ford

Highlight • Trail

Fords like this one litter the military roads around this part of Dartmoor. Of course, there are usually bridges nearby if you don't want to get your feet wet, but where's the fun in that?

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25.6 km

Okement Hill Bunker

Highlight • Structure

At 564 m Okement Hill is one of the higher points you can easily and legally ride to on northern Dartmoor. The MOD trails around this area are great fun to ride around and allow bike access to some of the higher rocky Tors. Amazing views northwest towards Yes Tor, southeast towards Hangingstone Hill and in all other directions across the moor.

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32.4 km

Fitz's Well Cross

Highlight • Natural Monument

Legend tells of a couple out walking on the moor who encountered the local Pixies (Piskies) who brought down a mist to prevent them from finding their way. After much walking around in circles, the couple found a well and partook of the waters.

This instantly broke the Piskies' spell, and they could make their way down to Okehampton. In gratitude, the couple erected a cross by the well, so that anyone could find it, take the water and dispel the Piskies' spells.

The well itself is now covered in granite slabs, but the cross is still there.

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41.9 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 km) area, the vast moorlands and granite hilltops are just waiting to be discovered. You can find more information about visiting the park, here: dartmoor.gov.uk

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46.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

10.1 km

5.62 km

2.87 km

2.25 km

Surfaces

34.6 km

5.97 km

3.68 km

1.36 km

594 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

Lake Viaduct

Meldon Viaduct

Tramlines Bridleway

The Tors Inn

Cullever Steps Ford

Okement Hill Bunker

Fitz's Well Cross

Dartmoor National Park

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