Meldon Viaduct and Dartmoor Railway - accessible from Stage 1 Westbound Meldon Viaduct and Dartmoor Railway - accessible from Stage 4 Eastbound This alternative route or detour from Stage 1 of the West Devon Way crosses the spectacular Meldon Viaduct, and passes closeby to Meldon Station on the scenic Dartmoor Railway on which trains travel between Meldon and Okehampton (and to Exeter on summer Sundays). A range of paths can be accessed from the Meldon Viaduct leading towards Meldon Reservoir, and up onto the high moors. Meldon Viaduct now forms part of the off road Granite Way cycle route, which in turn is part of the National Cycle Network 27 between the north and south coasts of Devon. 2026-04-17T10:11:55.5746654Z WP1 If following Stage 1 of the Two Castles Trail, turn left after crossing the A30 road bridge, and opposite the parking area onto a bridleway through the woods. Dot Waypoints P1010229(3).JPG WP2 Follow the path straight ahead at any path junctions, walk under the viaduct and climb the steps. At the top, turn sharp left across the viaduct, and follow the Granite Way along the old railway path to a point where it crosses a road. Dot Waypoints MEldon Viaduct 2(1).JPG WP3 Turn left here to rejoin the West Devon Way next to the old railway bridge in Meldon, and continue on Stage 1 by heading up the lane to your right. Dot Waypoints P1010230(4).JPG