Aug 2022 - Dodd


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By Graywoodhouse on 08/10/23 at 2:57pm (last edited 08/10/23 at 2:57pm)

Hills walked:
Dodd (Skiddaw) (Wainwright, Birkett, Dodd, Dewey, HuMP, Clem, Fellranger, Synge, and Tump)
Date started:18/08/2022
Distance:6.8 km or 4.2 miles
Ascent:443m or 1453ft
Descent:448m or 1470ft
Start OSGB:NY235282
Time taken:2:39
Naismith:2:06

Parking at the excellent Dodd Wood car park and cafe this is a lovely walk through the woods which is rewarded with some fantastic views on the way up and from the top.

The cafe serves lovely snacks and drinks to enjoy after your walk.

Newlands Valley from the Long Doors viewpoint

Newlands Valley from the top of Dodd

Bassenthwaite from Dodd




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