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Meldon Quarries Swim Spot – Meldon Viaduct loop from Okehampton

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South West England

Meldon Quarries Swim Spot – Meldon Viaduct loop from Okehampton

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(3)

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Meldon Quarries Swim Spot – Meldon Viaduct loop from Okehampton

03:09

11.0km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.10 km

Fitz's Well Cross

Highlight • Natural Monument

Legend tells of a couple out walking on the moor who encountered the local Pixies (Piskies) who brought down a mist to prevent them from finding their way. After much …

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2

6.22 km

Meldon Quarries Swim Spot

Highlight • Lake

3

6.84 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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4

9.41 km

Okehampton Golf Club

Highlight • Structure

Follow the path (& keep keep your head up)

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9.76 km

Old Town Park Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

2.36 km

1.77 km

827 m

684 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

1.99 km

1.59 km

1.19 km

1.18 km

689 m

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