Great Dodd and Clough Head
2 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Dowthwaitehead.
- Distance
- 14.5 km
- Ascent
- 610 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 857 m
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About this walk
Great Dodd and Clough Head is a moderate 14.5 km circular walk with 610 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Dowthwaitehead (grid reference NY 378 215). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Great Dodd at 857 m.
This round takes in 2 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District: Great Dodd and Clough Head. Great Dodd is the highest at 857 m (2,812 ft).
From Dowthwaitehead, paths lead most of the way to the top. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Dowthwaitehead, follow the path towards Great Dodd.
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2
The summits
Climb Great Dodd, then continue to Clough Head.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
857 m
726 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Great Dodd and Clough Head take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 14.5 km route, which has 610 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 Dowthwaitehead (grid reference NY 378 215). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Great Dodd (857 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Clough Head (726 m, Wainwright, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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