Hartsop Dodd and High Hartsop Dodd
2 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Hartsop.
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 830 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 619 m
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About this walk
Hartsop Dodd and High Hartsop Dodd is a moderate 7 km circular walk with 830 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Hartsop, Kirkstone Pass (grid reference NY 403 119). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Hartsop Dodd at 619 m.
Hartsop Dodd and High Hartsop Dodd are 2 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the eastern Lake District. The highest, Hartsop Dodd, reaches 619 m (2,031 ft).
From Hartsop, Kirkstone Pass, a good part of the way is over open fellside with no path, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Hartsop, head up the open fellside towards Hartsop Dodd.
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2
The summits
Climb Hartsop Dodd, then continue to High Hartsop Dodd.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
619 m
519 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Hartsop Dodd and High Hartsop Dodd take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 7 km route, which has 830 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 Hartsop, Kirkstone Pass (grid reference NY 403 119). 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. Largely pathless fellside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Hartsop Dodd (619 m, Wainwright); High Hartsop Dodd (519 m, Wainwright).
- 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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