Routes up
The Dodd routes: 3 ways to the top
The Dodd CircularHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from KeswickModerate
This circular route takes you through woodland paths and open fell, offering views of Derwentwater and the surrounding fells.
The Dodd Direct AscentHiking · 4km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Dodd Wood Car ParkModerate
This direct ascent route is a straightforward climb to the summit, providing a quick and rewarding hike.
The Dodd via Longside EdgeScrambling · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from MillbeckStrenuous
This route includes a scramble over Longside Edge, offering a more challenging ascent with stunning ridge views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Dodd today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Dodd each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 614m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Dodd each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:04, sunset 16:41
9h 37m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:57 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:46.
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About The Dodd
The Dodd is 614 m (2,014 ft) high with 34 m of prominence. It is in Northumberland, England. It is the 5th highest of the 26 summits Peakify lists in Northumberland. The nearest summits are Knoutberry Hill (3.8 km), Killhope Law (2.9 km) and Nags Head (4.9 km).
How high is The Dodd?
The Dodd is 614 metres high with 34 metres of prominence.
Where is The Dodd?
The Dodd is listed in Northumberland, England.
Are there routes for The Dodd?
Peakify lists 3 routes for The Dodd, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is The Dodd Circular (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Dodd today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for The Dodd?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
