The Geology of Meldon

Exploring a Dartmoor Valley - the Meldon beneath our feet.

This booklet provides a guide to explore the Meldon valley. The map on the inside cover gives an overview of the valley to help select routes which link the sometimes hidden corners of this peaceful valley. Sites of particular interest are highlighted.  This publication is also available from our online shop.

Introduction and contents (PDF help 686kb)
Start Points (PDF help 298kb)
Setting the scene (PDF help 413kb)
Site 1 - Meldon Reservoir (PDF help 76kb)
Site 2 - Meldon Pool (PDF help 166kb)
Site 3 - Lime Kiln West (PDF help 97kb)
Site 4 - Footbridge and water power (PDF help 264kb)
Site 5 - A Victorian View (PDF help 124kb)
Site 6 - Limekiln (PDF help 54kb)
Site 7 Aplite quarries (PDF help 76kb)
Site 8 Red-a-ven Brook (PDF help 86kb)
Site 9 The Copper Mine (PDF help 168kb)
Site 10 Meldon Viaduct (PDF help 84kb)
Site 11 Meldon Quarry (PDF help 242kb)
Site 12 Meldon Woods (PDF help 399kb)
Glossary (PDF help 128kb)