Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Bere Ferrers

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Bere Ferrers

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Bere Ferrers

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109km

1,680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Tamar Valley National Landscape

Dartmoor National Park

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Train Station

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3.84 km

Maristow Weir

Highlight • River

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Drake's Trail, Dartmoor National Park

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39.8 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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45.0 km

Meldon Viaduct

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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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48.2 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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63.4 km

Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way

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Good view of the dam at meldon reservoir

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63.8 km

Dartmoor National Park

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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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96.6 km

The Royal Oak Inn, Dartmoor

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The Royal Oak is a traditional village pub in the picturesque surroundings of Dartmoor National Park. The pub, which is Grade II-listed, is a former 15th-century church house inn and …

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