White Side, Stybarrow Dodd, Hart Side and Watson's Dodd
4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Thirlspot.
- Distance
- 14.1 km
- Ascent
- 930 m
- Time
- 5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 863 m
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About this walk
White Side, Stybarrow Dodd, Hart Side and Watson's Dodd is a moderate 14.1 km circular walk with 930 m of ascent, taking 5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Thirlspot, A591 (grid reference NY 316 178). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest White Side at 863 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District: White Side, Stybarrow Dodd, Hart Side and Watson's Dodd. White Side is the highest at 863 m (2,832 ft).
From Thirlspot, A591, 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 Thirlspot, head up the open fellside towards White Side.
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2
The summits
Climb White Side, then continue to Stybarrow Dodd, Hart Side and Watson's Dodd.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
863 m
844 m
756 m
789 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does White Side, Stybarrow Dodd, Hart Side and Watson's Dodd take?
- Most walkers take 5–6.5 hours for the 14.1 km route, which has 930 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 Thirlspot, A591 (grid reference NY 316 178). 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?
- Raise (883 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); White Side (863 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Stybarrow Dodd (844 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Watson's Dodd (789 m, Wainwright); Hart Side (756 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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