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Sourton

Meldon Dam – Meldon Reservoir loop from Sourton

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

hikers

Meldon Dam – Meldon Reservoir loop from Sourton

02:41

9.86km

150m

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: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

163 m

The Highwayman Inn

Highlight • Pub

phone to check opening hours, one of the most fabulously bonkers pubs you will ever visit. Just wonderful.

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2

268 m

Sourton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

3

5.51 km

Meldon Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fabulous after heavy rain.

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4

5.61 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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9.86 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

770 m

554 m

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.74 km

714 m

463 m

424 m

420 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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