Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Sourton

Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Sourton

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Sourton

02:22

38.2km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 285 m for 75 m

After 11.4 km for 2.38 km

After 34.3 km for 233 m

After 35.9 km for 233 m

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 part of the Granite Way, a long-distance cycle path in Dartmoor. It's well-surfaced so perfect for families and children. There are no hills either! The Viaduct is one of only two such railway bridges still surviving in the UK.

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13.1 km

Cullever Steps Ford

Highlight • Trail

Fords like this one litter the military roads around this part of Dartmoor. Of course, there are usually bridges nearby if you don't want to get your feet wet, but where's the fun in that?

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19.0 km

Okement Hill Bunker

Highlight • Structure

At 564 m Okement Hill is one of the higher points you can easily and legally ride to on northern Dartmoor. The MOD trails around this area are great fun to ride around and allow bike access to some of the higher rocky Tors. Amazing views northwest towards Yes Tor, southeast towards Hangingstone Hill and in all other directions across the moor.

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29.9 km

View from the Granite Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

34.7 km

Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way

Highlight • Bridge

Good view of the dam at meldon reservoir

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35.0 km

Lake Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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 was built in the late 1800s.

Today, the railway is gone and the viaduct resurfaced, forming a foot and cycle path on the Granite Way and the Dartmoor Way. It’s a wonderful place to stop, with benches at intervals and views east to the rugged moor and west to flatter, patchwork landscapes.

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35.2 km

Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Lake

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 km) area, the vast moorlands and granite hilltops are just waiting to be discovered. You can find more information about visiting the park, here: dartmoor.gov.uk

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35.4 km