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Granite Way: Lydford village to Okehampton Station

Walk

Devon

Distance
8.8 mi
Est. time
4h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Start at Lydford's public village car park opposite the Castle Inn. Use the public village footpath and quiet lane towards the signed Granite Way entrance, then head north along the shared former railway towards Okehampton. Use the direct traffic-free link past Southerly Halt, crossing Lake Viaduct and continuing past Sourton. The route then crosses Meldon Viaduct, with views towards the reservoir and Dartmoor, before following the old railway beside Meldon Quarry and into Okehampton. Follow the pedestrian station access, using the footbridge and steps, to finish at Okehampton Station.

Allow four and a half hours with breaks for this one-way walk, and arrange your return transport before starting. The modern route uses the direct link opened in 2014 rather than the longer historic road diversion through Bridestowe, so its measured length is shorter than older 18 km guide estimates. Most of the walk follows broad asphalt or firm gravel, with short village-lane sections at either end. Share the path with cyclists, keep dogs close, and take food, water and weatherproof layers. Use the normal surfaced path across the viaducts, staying behind their protective railings. Public parking is provided at Lydford, with toilets and refreshments in the village and station area when open. Check current trail notices and transport times; no moorland or gorge scrambling is needed.

Walk details

County
Devon
Walk type
Point to point
Category
Countryside
Distance
8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Est. time
4h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Along the route

22 places
Parking
Essentials
Toilets
Essentials · 0.0 mi along
The Castle Inn
Pub · 0.0 mi along
Millennium Milepost Shortacombe
Guidepost · 1.2 mi along
Shelter
Essentials · 1.2 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 1.9 mi along
Millennium Milepost Southerly
Guidepost · 2.5 mi along
Shelter
Essentials · 3.1 mi along
Millennium Milepost Lake
Guidepost · 3.1 mi along
Millennium Milepost Sourton
Guidepost · 4.1 mi along
Millennium Milepost Sourton Down
Guidepost · 4.9 mi along
Cafe
Food and drink · 4.9 mi along
Millennium Milepost Meldon
Guidepost · 6.0 mi along
Millennium Milepost Meldon Viaduct
Guidepost · 6.5 mi along
Shelter
Essentials · 6.6 mi along
Millennium Milepost Meldon Woods
Guidepost · 6.9 mi along
Millennium Milepost Oakhampton Golf Club
Guidepost · 7.5 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 8.7 mi along
The Bulleid Buffet
Cafe · 8.7 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 8.7 mi along
Granite Way Cafe
Cafe · 8.8 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 8.8 mi along

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