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Meldon Reservoir – Meldon Dam loop from Bridestowe

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United Kingdom
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South West England
Devon
West Devon
Bridestowe

Meldon Reservoir – Meldon Dam loop from Bridestowe

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Meldon Reservoir – Meldon Dam loop from Bridestowe

05:28

19.5km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.06 km

Lake Viaduct

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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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2

7.89 km

Meldon Reservoir

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This is a great spot for peace and quiet and the bird life is excellent. With a path that runs the full length of the reservoir, this is a great …

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8.05 km

View of Meldon Reservoir

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Follow this path to go to Black-a-tor.
Amazing views to the reservoir
Closer to the Dam there is a picnic area with tables.

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9.33 km

Picnic Area at Meldon Reservoir

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This is the start/end of the loop via Black A Tor

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9.70 km

Meldon Reservoir

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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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9.80 km

Meldon Dam

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Fabulous after heavy rain.

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10.6 km

Meldon Quarries Swim Spot

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11.2 km

Meldon Viaduct

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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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19.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

7.32 km

4.03 km

454 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

5.34 km

4.64 km

3.19 km

525 m

415 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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