Dodd from Dodd Wood
A forest climb to a small summit above Bassenthwaite Lake, with the osprey hides on the way.
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 390 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 502 m
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About this walk
Dodd from Dodd Wood is a moderate 4.2 km out-and-back walk with 390 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Dodd Wood car park (grid reference NY 234 281).
Dodd is the wooded cone on Skiddaw's southern flank, and the forest trails from Dodd Wood climb through the spruce to a summit cleared of trees in 2005 that looks down on Bassenthwaite Lake and across to the north-western fells. The osprey viewpoints in the wood are open from April to August, when the birds nest on the lake shore below.
Route
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Dodd
Climb the forest trails to the summit and return the same way.
Summit
Dodd
502 m
Other routes up Dodd (Skiddaw)
Questions about this walk
- How long does Dodd from Dodd Wood take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 4.2 km route, which has 390 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Dodd Wood car park (grid reference NY 234 281). Forestry England car park on the A591 (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Bus 554/X4 from Keswick stops at Mirehouse. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Forest tracks and a steep final path.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Dodd (Skiddaw) (502 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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