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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Belstone

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Belstone

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Belstone

03:17

50.2km

660m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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7.13 km

View of Dartmoor from Okehampton

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Situated on the edge of Dartmoor, Okehampton enjoys stunning views over the National Park. With sweeping moors and wild galloping ponies, Dartmoor National Park is known to be one of …

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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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18.6 km

Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way

Highlight • Bridge

Good view of the dam at meldon reservoir

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18.9 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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19.1 km

Dartmoor National Park

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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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23.9 km

Lydford Gorge and Castle

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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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29.3 km

Beara Wood

Forest

47.1 km

Tramlines Bridleway

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Lovely track along through the trees and down to the river. Watch out for the gates and dog walkers and busy times.

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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

19.4 km

1.55 km

1.00 km

490 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

20.3 km

1.28 km

269 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (120 m)

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Monday 25 May

30°C

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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Belstone

View of Dartmoor from Okehampton

Meldon Viaduct

Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way

Lake Viaduct

Dartmoor National Park

Lydford Gorge and Castle

Tramlines Bridleway

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