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Okehampton

The Granite Way and Roadford Lake loop from Okehampton

Hard

4.0

(1)

4

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The Granite Way and Roadford Lake loop from Okehampton

03:45

55.1km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: June 11, 2024

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.80 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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2

21.8 km

Roadford Lake Valve Tower

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Roadford lake was once farmland before being flooded to create a reservoir in 1989. The water in the lake supplies North Devon and anything over capacity runs into the River Tamar.

The concrete structure that can be seen from the dam is the valve tower. On open days, usually twice a year, it is possible to walk in the tunnels underneath the water and up the tower, which provides spectacular views.

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3

33.0 km

Roadford Lake

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Roadford Lake is a reservoir fed by the river Wolf. It's the largest area of water in the south-west and is used to supply drinking water for north and South Devon.

As a runner there isn't a trail that allows you to circumnavigate the lake, but you can run along the northeastern shore.

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55.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

7.24 km

4.36 km

459 m

144 m

102 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

24.8 km

3.05 km

128 m

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Friday 8 May

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