Meldon Reservoir – Meldon Dam loop from Bridestowe

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Meldon Reservoir – Meldon Dam loop from Bridestowe

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Meldon Reservoir – Meldon Dam loop from Bridestowe

05:28

19.5km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.06 km

Lake Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

One of two viaducts on the Granite Way, Lake Viaduct is an impressive granite span with nine arches. Built for the now-closed railway reaching from Plymouth to Okehampton, the viaduct …

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7.90 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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8.06 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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9.33 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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9.71 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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9.81 km

Meldon Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fabulous after heavy rain.

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10.6 km

Meldon Quarries Swim Spot

Highlight • Lake

11.2 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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19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

7.38 km

4.08 km

308 m

Surfaces

5.47 km