Dartmoor National Park – Meldon Viaduct loop from Lydford
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: July 22, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.83 km
Dartmoor National Park
Highlight • Lake
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5.02 km
Lake Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Today, the railway is gone and the viaduct resurfaced, forming a foot and cycle path on the Granite Way and the Dartmoor Way. It’s a wonderful place to stop, with benches at intervals and views east to the rugged moor and west to flatter, patchwork landscapes.
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5.32 km
Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way
Highlight • Bridge
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9.38 km
Granit Way Picnic Area
Highlight • Rest Area
10.2 km
Meldon Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Today, the viaduct forms part of the Granite Way, a long-distance cycle path in Dartmoor. It's well-surfaced so perfect for families and children. There are no hills either! The Viaduct is one of only two such railway bridges still surviving in the UK.
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20.4 km
Lydford Gorge and Castle
Highlight • Gorge
Lydford Castle was built in 1132 on the site of a pre existing castle built just after the Norman Conquest. Entry is free, further details available at the English Heritage website english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lydford-castle-and-saxon-town
Lydford Gorge is managed by the National Trust and those who take a walk through the woods will be rewarded with the spectacular 30ft White Lady waterfall. See their website for more information nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge
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20.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
18.8 km
1.68 km
Surfaces
18.9 km
1.07 km
438 m
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Wednesday 29 July
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11°C
22 %
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