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Meldon Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Okehampton

Meldon Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Okehampton

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140

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Meldon Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Okehampton

06:38

117km

1,400m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 84.0 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.81 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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14.1 km

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Lydford is a pretty little village on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and hides, within its boundaries, several amazing features. One of these is its castle, of Norman origin …

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20.3 km

Brentor Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the church on this segment

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20.7 km

St Michael's Church, Brent Tor

Highlight • Summit

Feel small under the gaze of this church that looks like a castle

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34.7 km

Gem Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Gem Bridge towers 78 feet (24 m) above the River Walkham, affording wonderful views over the valley below. Until 1965, the original Walkham Viaduct would have stood here. Designed by …

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50.0 km

Plymbridge Woods

Forest

67.1 km

Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

First mile North has many dog walkers and children. Caution is needed as many forget it is a shared use path.
During summer months within first viaduct there is a …

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68.2 km

Viewpoint

83.6 km

Tunnel in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great attraction and great with the kids but don't go in to hide from the rain, it leaks, a lot after heavy rain

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88.2 km

Abbey Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Historical Site

This gorgeous 18th-century bridge is one of several in the heart of Tavistock but is perhaps the prettiest. The River Tavy rushes underneath to pass down the weir, creating a …

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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.3 km

42.2 km

7.69 km

2.76 km

1.26 km

749 m

148 m

Surfaces

89.0 km

19.2 km

5.53 km

2.92 km

427 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

32°C

18°C

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Meldon Viaduct – Gem Bridge loop from Okehampton

Meldon Viaduct

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

Brentor Church

St Michael's Church, Brent Tor

Gem Bridge

Plymbridge Valley Cycle Path

Tunnel in Dartmoor National Park

Abbey Bridge and Weir

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