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Dartmoor National Park – Meldon Viaduct loop from Lydford

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Dartmoor National Park – Meldon Viaduct loop from Lydford

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Dartmoor National Park – Meldon Viaduct loop from Lydford

01:17

20.4km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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4.83 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 …

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5.02 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 …

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5.32 km

Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way

Highlight • Bridge

Good view of the dam at meldon reservoir

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9.38 km

Granit Way Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

10.2 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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20.4 km

Lydford Gorge and Castle

Highlight • Gorge

Created by King Alfred the Great, Lydford has a rich history. It was once the second biggest town in Devon during the reign of Edward the Confessor, now it has …

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

1.68 km

Surfaces

17.1 km

2.95 km

438 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 15 May

12°C

6°C

82 %

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Dartmoor National Park – Meldon Viaduct loop from Lydford

Dartmoor National Park

Lake Viaduct

Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way

Granit Way Picnic Area

Meldon Viaduct

Lydford Gorge and Castle

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