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Okehampton Hamlets

Meldon Dam – Black Tor loop from Meldon Viaduct

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South West England

Okehampton Hamlets

Meldon Dam – Black Tor loop from Meldon Viaduct

Easy

5.0

(3)

27

hikers

Meldon Dam – Black Tor loop from Meldon Viaduct

01:50

6.09km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

408 m

Meldon Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fabulous after heavy rain.

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2

3.06 km

Black Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Black Tor is made from three different rocky outcrops and the view from up here is simply stunning. Especially to Sourton Tors and Shelstone Tor in the north west.

Black …

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3

5.77 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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B

6.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.95 km

2.13 km

Surfaces

2.55 km

1.75 km

985 m

393 m

376 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Monday 12 October

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9°C

12 %

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