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Okehampton Hamlets

Meldon Dam – Meldon Viaduct loop from Meldon Viaduct

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South West England

Okehampton Hamlets

Meldon Dam – Meldon Viaduct loop from Meldon Viaduct

Easy

4.8

(5)

27

hikers

Meldon Dam – Meldon Viaduct loop from Meldon Viaduct

00:51

3.08km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

308 m

Meldon Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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2

408 m

Meldon Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fabulous after heavy rain.

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3

1.21 km

Meldon Quarries Swim Spot

Highlight • Lake

4

1.83 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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5

1.92 km

Meldon Viaduct and Valley View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great to include on a hike or run, or even cycle. Great views of the valley and reservoir/dam

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B

3.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.87 km

913 m

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.34 km

850 m

408 m

254 m

141 m

< 100 m

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