Meldon Viaduct – Meldon Dam loop from Sourton

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Meldon Viaduct – Meldon Dam loop from Sourton

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Meldon Viaduct – Meldon Dam loop from Sourton

04:38

16.8km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.55 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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6.43 km

Okehampton Station

Highlight • Structure

Ignore the out dated previous post. Okehampton station now has a regular train service and is an incredible gateway to some of the most accessible and stunning rides in the …

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7.12 km

Simmons Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Quaint riverside park in the middle of Oakhampton. Lovely place.

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12.7 km

Meldon Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fabulous after heavy rain.

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12.8 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 …

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13.3 km

Meldon Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful place to be on a summers day for a quick walk around.

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14.0 km

Traditional Stone Walls of Dartmoor

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Old stone walls are part and parcel of Dartmoor's incredible landscape. Still a relatively wild national park, the walls that criss cross parts of the moor use local stone and traditional methods, becoming a part of the natural landscape.

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