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
Weekdays
| Monday | |
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| Cafe | 10am - 4.30pm |
| Tuesday | |
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| Cafe | 10am - 4.30pm |
| Wednesday | |
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| Cafe | 10am - 4.30pm |
| Thursday | |
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| Cafe | 10am - 4.30pm |
| Friday | |
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| Cafe | 10am - 4.30pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 10am - 4.30pm |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 10am - 4.30pm |
How to find us
From Keswick take the A591 towards Bothel. The forest entrance and car park are on the right opposite Mirehouse.
The nearest rail station is Penrith
By bus: from Easter to October, bus service 73/73A from Keswick calls at Dodd Wood. For more details, see the Stagecoach website
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.
The car park is open 24 hours
Charges: if you stay for less than 20 minutes, parking is free. Otherwise, the charges below apply.
Parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
The machines take coins (no change given), credit cards (contactless payment is available) or you have up to 48hrs after your visit to pay online at Park with Ease. The machines are being cleaned regularly, but please try and pay by contactless payment or online to avoid touching them. Please bring hand sanitiser with you to use after you have touched the machines.
Parking charges apply at all times.
If you arrive car-free there is no charge
Parking Charges
| Up to 1 hour | £1.65 |
|---|---|
| Each additional 20 minutes | £0.45 |
| All day | £7.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Membership - Car parking free
Coaches and minibuses welcome
Additional information
Facilities and access
The cafe is open daily for takeaway only 10am - 4.30pm.
Toilet facilities are open.
We do not allow camping or overnight stays in the forest or any of the car parks in Dodd Wood
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
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