Dodd Wood

Walking routes in the Lake District, Cumbria

Type:Forest or Woodland

Bassenthwaite, Nr Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE

About

Dodd Wood is a fantastic place to get some amazing views of the northern Lake District.

The network of walking trails will guide you deep into the woodland and onto walking trails leading to the Skiddaw massif. For spectacular views over Bassenthwaite and beyond the Dodd summit trail is hard to beat!

Don’t miss the Old Sawmill tearoom in the car park – a great place to relax after your forest adventure!

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Awards

Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

On A591 north west of Keswick. Car park and picnic area.

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