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Meldon Dam – Yes Tor summit loop from Lydford

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Meldon Dam – Yes Tor summit loop from Lydford

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Meldon Dam – Yes Tor summit loop from Lydford

08:17

26.6km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

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Great Nodden Summit

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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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9.65 km

Meldon Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fabulous after heavy rain.

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15.2 km

West Mill Tor

Highlight • Summit

If you are hiking to Yes Tor, don't pass by West Mill Tor without a visit. It almost looks like the ruins of a castle and is very recognisable.

The …

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16.3 km

Yes Tor summit

Highlight • Summit

The second highest point in Dartmoor National Park offers stunning vistas of North Devon and Cornwall. Note: it is close to a military range, so check for firing times before …

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17.3 km

High Willhays summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

The highest point on Dartmoor and the highest summit south of the Brecon Beacons. Very accessible and an easy hike for most people to do. The best thing is the …

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20.9 km

Ovens

Ruins

22.1 km

Great Links Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great Links Tor is a prominent tor on the north-western flank of Dartmoor, Devon, England. It is visible for a considerable distance on the approach to the moor from the …

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24.4 km

Stepping Stones and Footbridge over River Lyd

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You can stone hop across here or take the footbridge, this is a nice little stop for water or for a picnic if you are with a family but this …

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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

10.6 km

2.41 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

3.96 km

2.74 km

2.24 km

157 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

9°C

43 %

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Meldon Dam – Yes Tor summit loop from Lydford

Great Nodden Summit

Traditional Stone Walls of Dartmoor

Meldon Dam

West Mill Tor

Yes Tor summit

High Willhays summit

Great Links Tor

Stepping Stones and Footbridge over River Lyd

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