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Nine Maidens Stone Circle – Meldon Viaduct loop from Sticklepath

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Nine Maidens Stone Circle – Meldon Viaduct loop from Sticklepath

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Nine Maidens Stone Circle – Meldon Viaduct loop from Sticklepath

02:14

24.6km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.5 km for 78 m

After 15.6 km for 272 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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712 m

Sticklepath Store & Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Breakfast...Full English

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3.31 km

The Tors Inn

Highlight • Pub

Another nice boozer..filthy burgers.

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4.40 km

Nine Maidens Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the legend says that the Nine Maidens are or were a group of maidens who danced on a Sunday and were immediately turned to stone. For their punishment …

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5.90 km

Cullever Steps Ford

Highlight • Trail

Fords like this one litter the military roads around this part of Dartmoor. Of course, there are usually bridges nearby if you don't want to get your feet wet, but where's the fun in that?

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11.6 km

Old Meldon Pond (Meldon Pool)

Highlight • Natural

Do not confuse the clean and clear swimming pools in the river with the old quarry pool. The quarry pool is on private land with clearly posted no swimming signs. …

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12.4 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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15.5 km

Old Town Park Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

16.9 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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17.1 km

Klondyke to Father Ford Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Follow alongside the A38 on this contrastingly scenic bridleway beside old trees and moorland, with a steep descent when heading towards Father Ford from Klondyke (watch out for the drainage bar)!

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

7.80 km

3.31 km

2.24 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

6.30 km

5.86 km

5.70 km

4.83 km

1.44 km

458 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

9°C

47 %

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Nine Maidens Stone Circle – Meldon Viaduct loop from Sticklepath

Sticklepath Store & Tea Room

The Tors Inn

Nine Maidens Stone Circle

Cullever Steps Ford

Old Meldon Pond (Meldon Pool)

Meldon Viaduct

Fitz's Well Cross

Klondyke to Father Ford Bridleway

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