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Meldon Viaduct – Meldon Dam loop from Okehampton

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Meldon Viaduct – Meldon Dam loop from Okehampton

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Meldon Viaduct – Meldon Dam loop from Okehampton

01:01

12.0km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.81 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.

Tip by

3.90 km

Meldon Viaduct and Valley View

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.94 km

Meldon Dam and Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Wonderful little mobile catering trailer, Moorish Moments. I think they are here every weekend.

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5.57 km

Meldon Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Meldon Reservoir is a breathtaking man-made lake at 900 feet (274 m) above sea level in Dartmoor National Park. Sit and watch as the surrounding moorland changes colour with the sun, chat to the fishermen sitting peacefully on its banks or watch as birds circle above the calm waters. Formed by damming the West Okement River, the reservoir is 0.75 miles (1.2 km) long and 984 feet (300 m) wide.

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5.67 km

Meldon Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fabulous after heavy rain.

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10.4 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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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

2.62 km

2.06 km

994 m

875 m

134 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

2.27 km

1.11 km

966 m

190 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

19°C

10°C

36 %

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Meldon Viaduct – Meldon Dam loop from Okehampton

Meldon Viaduct

Meldon Viaduct and Valley View

Meldon Dam and Reservoir

Meldon Reservoir

Meldon Dam

Fitz's Well Cross

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