Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col up Glenridding Dodd: route map, distance and time
442 m · Lake District E · OS grid NY380175
Glenridding Dodd is a small wooded fell right above Glenridding, a short climb with a close view over the head of Ullswater.
Climb from the village to the col between the Dodd and Sheffield Pike, then follow the path east to the summit.
Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col at a glance
| Distance | 1.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 285 m |
| Time up | 0h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Glenridding village car park |
| Start grid reference | NY 386 169 |
| Summit grid reference | NY380175 |
Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Travellers Rest0.4 km
- Patterdale Hotel1.4 km
- White Lion Inn1.5 km
- Fellbites0.0 km
- Fairlight Cafe & Restaurant0.1 km
- Helvellyn Country Kitchen0.1 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets0.6 km
- Gillside Camping0.6 km
- Side Farm Campsite0.9 km
- Patterdale Youth Hostel camp site1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 40m | 0h 55m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 20m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05. Start by 16:00 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02. Start by 15:57 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Glenridding Dodd summit weather for this route
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Good Today Monday 19 October
Light drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 22 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05.
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Marginal Tomorrow Tuesday 20 October
Moderate drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 69% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:02.
Best day of the next seven for Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col: Monday 19 October, with summit gusts around 22 mph and a 47% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Glenridding Dodd forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- A warm layer, hat and gloves: it feels like 0°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 47% chance of rain.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Glenridding Dodd
Glenridding Dodd is a small wooded fell right above Glenridding, a short climb with a close view over the head of Ullswater. More about Glenridding Dodd, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sheffield Pike (676 m), 1.3 km north-west
- Birkhouse Moor (718 m), 2.3 km south-west
- Place Fell (657 m), 2.6 km east
- Arnison Crag (433 m), 2.9 km south-east
Challenges that include Glenridding Dodd
More walks from Glenridding village car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Glenridding via Mires Beck up Birkhouse Moor
- Patterdale walking approach via Birks up Birks
- Glenridding eastern fell walking paths up Catstye Cam
- Glenridding via Sticks Pass up Clough Head
- Glenridding via Grisedale valley and Grisedale Hause up Dollywaggon Pike
- Glenridding via Grisedale valley and Grisedale Hause up Fairfield
- Glenridding via Sticks Pass up Great Dodd
- Glenridding via Sticks Pass up Hart Side
- Glenridding via White Side and Keppel Cove walking paths up Helvellyn
- Glenridding via Grisedale valley and Grisedale Hause up Helvellyn
- Glenridding via Sticks Pass up Raise
- Glenridding via Grisedale valley and Grisedale Hause up Seat Sandal
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 386 169, the summit at NY380175), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col: questions and answers
How far is Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col?
Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col is 1.6 km one way to the summit of Glenridding Dodd, with 285 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 3.2 km.
How long does Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col take?
About 0h 50m to the summit of Glenridding Dodd and 1h 5m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 1h 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col?
Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col starts from Glenridding village car park. The grid reference is NY 386 169.
Is Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col today?
By 16:00 at the latest. Sunset on Glenridding Dodd today is 18:05, Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col takes about 1h 5m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Glenridding via the Sheffield Pike col?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).