Dodd Wood
Amazing views of the northern Lake District, fantastic walks and rare wildlife.
Dodd Wood
Dodd Wood is a fantastic place to get some amazing views of the northern Lake District. The network of walking trails will take you deep into the woodland and walk to the top of Dodd Summit for views across the fells.
See the magnificent Bassenthwaite ospreys from the specially designed viewpoints from April to September. The Lake District Osprey Project provides protection for the birds and interpretation for visitors.
You may also see red squirrels at the feeding station in the wood throughout the year.
At a glance
- 4 walking trails
- Picnic areas
- Café
Activities at Dodd Wood
Dodd Summit trail at Dodd Wood
Douglas Fir trail at Dodd Wood
Osprey viewpoints at Dodd Wood
Sandbed Gill trail at Dodd Wood
Skill Beck trail at Dodd Wood
Other activities at Dodd Wood
Opposite the car park is the entrance to Mirehouse. Set in beautiful grounds it was once the home of James Spedding, a noted literary figure of the nineteenth century. Still in the Spedding family, the house is delightfully unspoilt and harks back to the heyday of the English country manor house. Open from April to October tickets are available from the tearoom.
