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South West England

Okehampton Hamlets

Meldon Dam – Meldon Reservoir loop from Meldon Viaduct

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Okehampton Hamlets

Meldon Dam – Meldon Reservoir loop from Meldon Viaduct

Easy

4.9

(16)

146

hikers

Meldon Dam – Meldon Reservoir loop from Meldon Viaduct

01:59

6.95km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.19 km

Meldon Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fabulous after heavy rain.

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2

1.29 km

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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3

1.67 km

Picnic Area at Meldon Reservoir

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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4

2.95 km

View of Meldon Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

3.11 km

Meldon Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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6

5.23 km

Traditional Stone Walls of Dartmoor

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Old stone walls are part and parcel of Dartmoor's incredible landscape. Still a relatively wild national park, the walls that criss cross parts of the moor use local stone and traditional methods, becoming a part of the natural landscape.

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7

6.50 km

Meldon Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful place to be on a summers day for a quick walk around.

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8

6.50 km

Ancient Beech Trees

Highlight • Forest

B

6.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

2.90 km

Surfaces

4.63 km

1.58 km

309 m

212 m

184 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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