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Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
West Devon
Lydford

Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

Moderate

6

riders

Meldon Viaduct – Dartmoor National Park loop from Lydford

01:42

31.7km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.75 km for 147 m

After 16.3 km for 127 m

After 17.0 km for 53 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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16.4 km

Okehampton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Okehampton Castle is a medieval castle dating back to the 11th century. The castle was built by Baldwin FitzGilbert after a revolt against Norman rule. By the 19th century, the …

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2

22.0 km

Meldon Viaduct

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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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27.1 km

Lake Viaduct

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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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4

27.2 km

5

27.3 km

Dartmoor National Park

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Meandering river valleys, expansive moorland, ancient history, and green countryside where wild ponies roam free – Dartmoor is a unique place to cycle. Covering a 368 sq mi (953 sq …

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31.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

11.8 km

3.56 km

948 m

506 m

122 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

9.54 km

506 m

170 m

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