Meldon Reservoir
Meldon Reservoir
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Danielle S
13 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Lovely for walks , not pushchair friendly
Dog friendly
I was furious that they had shut the women’s toilets but not the mens.
Not sure why.
Dog friendly
I was furious that they had shut the women’s toilets but not the mens.
Not sure why.
Written 30 August 2023
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Sara
Ashwater, UK10 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Despite growing up next to Dartmoor this was my first visit to Meldon. It was absolutely beautiful! We took a circular route from the car park, up across the moors (looking down on the reservoir) and back and then decided to take another walk from the car park up to the Viaduct and old quarry. The viaduct has some lovely viewing points down some steps on each side with benches if you want a quick break with a nice view. Lots of other routes for nice walks from this point by the looks of it but we didn’t venture further afield today. Mixed terrain for various fitness/ability levels depending on which routes you take. Dogs on leads due to livestock.
Written 11 June 2023
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Steve_Lincs1
Lincoln, UK1,261 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
I stopped here in March on the way down to a holiday in Cornwall. The car park is accessible and a decent size. I walked up to the highest point in Devon and then down and around the reservoir starting at around 8 am with not a soul in sight for the first two hours.
A lovely walk and I would happily visit again.
A lovely walk and I would happily visit again.
Written 25 May 2023
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Mandy M
Taunton, UK39 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Parked at the reservoir car park. Cash needed £1 for 3 hours. £3 from May 1st. Have walked towards Sourton Tor then back on Granite way. Also towards Sourton Tor then left and down to Vellalake and back along side of reservoir. Also left out of car park down below the Viaduct and back round. Or join Granite way down lane from car park. What more can we say. Gorgeous walks!
Written 29 April 2023
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Christine P
Bristol, UK23 contributions
Nov 2022
Car park with public toilets (cleanest I've used). Short walk to the reservoir/dam, safe walking environment with our two dogs. The views to the viaduct and surrounding area stunning. Encountered ponies, flora and forna amazing. The weather was against us which made the falls spectacular but limited our exploring time.
Written 3 December 2022
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Gwen F
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Jul 2022
This was an excellent recommendation on a beautiful sunny Devon day.
Nestled at the edge of Dartmoor with parking £1 for 3 hours and super clean toilets.
A gentle slope down to the dam with a bench to sit and admire the plumptious green slopes of Dartmoor opposite and enough paths and trails to please all types/ages of walkers /nature lovers and explorers.
Fantastic reservoir views all round...including Meldon Viaduct with the West Okement River meandering down the valley below.
A picnic spot...birds...bees...butterflies - you can enjoy the tranquility or head off down a path or trail on an adventure...especially if you're young or like to think you are!
Great for photographers...artists too...I'm sure it has many moods throughout the seasons.
Nestled at the edge of Dartmoor with parking £1 for 3 hours and super clean toilets.
A gentle slope down to the dam with a bench to sit and admire the plumptious green slopes of Dartmoor opposite and enough paths and trails to please all types/ages of walkers /nature lovers and explorers.
Fantastic reservoir views all round...including Meldon Viaduct with the West Okement River meandering down the valley below.
A picnic spot...birds...bees...butterflies - you can enjoy the tranquility or head off down a path or trail on an adventure...especially if you're young or like to think you are!
Great for photographers...artists too...I'm sure it has many moods throughout the seasons.
Written 8 July 2022
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sandra s
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Some beautiful walks. Have been a number times and always somewhere new to discover. Good parking with toilet facilities.
Written 3 July 2022
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Carrie F
Carterton, UK389 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Beautiful views of both the reservioir and the viaduct in one place. We parked up in the reservoir car park to take a look at this area the first time until we realised we could walk there from our lodge at meldon lodge park. It is well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written 14 June 2022
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Chris S
27 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Lovely place to explore with two boys 8 and 10 to burn off some energy. Super clean toilets and easy reasonable parking at £2. Beautiful views and a brilliant adventure for us.
Written 26 June 2021
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Wendy B
3 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Dog owner's beware!
As walked pass Meldon Farm our dog who was on a lead was attacked by Farm Dogs..
As walked pass Meldon Farm our dog who was on a lead was attacked by Farm Dogs..
Written 26 September 2020
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