Visitor information
Opening hours
Car park open 24 hours.
We do not allow camping or overnight stays in the forest or any of the car parks in Dodd Wood.
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
CA124QEBy Car
From Keswick take the A591 towards Bothel. The forest entrance and car park are on the right opposite Mirehouse.
By Public Transport
The nearest rail station is Penrith
By bus: 554, X4 and 73 (Saturdays only). For more details, see the Stagecoach website
OS Grid Ref
54.6429164, -3.1869776
Parking and prices
The car park is on a 'Pay on Exit' system. There is one pay station beside the toilet block and the car park is open 24 hours.
Charges
- Up to 20 minutes: No charge
- First hour: £2.10
- Additional time £0.55 per 15 minutes
- All day maximum charge: £13.00
Parking charges apply also to Blue Badge holders. The machines take credit and debit cards (contactless payment is available) or you have up to 48hrs after your visit to pay online at Park with Ease. If you arrive car-free there is no charge.
Visit often? Members park for free. Buy Dodd Wood membership now for £30 to simply park and go while supporting your favourite forest. Or choose to buy a Forestry England national membership for £8 a month (£96 a year, annual contract applies) and enjoy visiting forests all over the country, including nearby Whinlatter Forest and Grizedale Forest. Membership covers the whole household.
Members: This site has barrierless ANPR. You do not need to display your membership car disc here, your number plate will be recognised. Please visit Manage My Membership if you need to update your vehicle registrations. Only one vehicle is permitted per visit. Free parking for Forestry England national members and Dodd Wood members only.
Parking Charges
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Membership - Car parking free
Coaches and minibuses welcome
Additional information
Facilities and access
The cafe is open daily, please check their website for opening hours and additional information
Toilet facilities are available in the car park.
We do not allow camping or overnight stays in the forest or any of the car parks in Dodd Wood
Pre-visit access information
Visit our access information page from the link below.
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Dogs allowed
- Picnic area
- Toilets
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