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Tramlines Bridleway – Meldon Viaduct loop from Whiddon Down

Hard

12

riders

Tramlines Bridleway – Meldon Viaduct loop from Whiddon Down

03:00

42.5km

660m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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3.76 km

Dishcombe Wood

Forest

2

6.74 km

Finch Foundry

Highlight • Structure

Now under the care of the National Trust, Finch Foundry is hidden away in the pretty village of Sticklepath. This incredible water-powered forge is still operable and it’s now used …

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3

11.8 km

Scenic Country Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

quiet little lane which is a nice relief after the crappy ncn279

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4

12.1 km

Fatherford Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

This railway viaduct opened in 1871 and crosses the East Okement River.

The railway line has recently been reopened, so you can catch a train now between Exeter and Okehampton.

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5

12.2 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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6

17.1 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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7

18.0 km

Granit Way Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

8

28.1 km

Tramlines Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

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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9

31.8 km

The Tors Inn

Highlight • Pub

Another nice boozer..filthy burgers.

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B

42.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

13.9 km

4.68 km

1.41 km

682 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

13.7 km

4.08 km

3.27 km

494 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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