Dodd Summit Trail

A steep loop to the top of Dodd, with views over Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite Lake and across the Solway to Scotland.

Terrain

Hard: steep wooded slopes and open hill.

Dogs

Forestry England says dogs are allowed here. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Dodd Wood car park, near Keswick, CA124QE. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: Forestry England. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

Route line from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), 5.7 km. It can differ a little from the official route, so follow the waymarks and the Forestry England directions. Use two fingers to move or zoom the map on a phone.