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Meldon Reservoir – Meldon Dam loop from Sourton

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South West England

Meldon Reservoir – Meldon Dam loop from Sourton

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runners

Meldon Reservoir – Meldon Dam loop from Sourton

01:22

10.9km

260m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.77 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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2

3.94 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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3

5.21 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

5.49 km

Meldon Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fabulous after heavy rain.

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5

8.04 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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6

8.07 km

Meldon Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

Today the old Meldon Quarry plays host to many visitors, some come to walk or cycle, others to swim, a few come for some extreme sports such a bungee jumping …

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B

10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

4.38 km

1.04 km

850 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

2.51 km

2.10 km

1.06 km

462 m

344 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 18 October

12°C

4°C

55 %

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