Mountains & hills · North West England
Dodd (Skiddaw)
In or near Braithwaite.
Dodd (Skiddaw) — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station · 8.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Dodd (Skiddaw) is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skiddaw Group SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dodd, located in the Scottish Lowlands, is a prominent mountain known for its scenic views and outdoor activities. It is part of the Skiddaw range, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration. Visitors can expect varied terrain and natural beauty, making it suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced climbers. The area is characterised by its rugged landscape and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6356, -3.1721
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Underskiddaw
- Postcode
- CA12 4QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 8.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608630 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dodd (Skiddaw)?
- Dodd (Skiddaw) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4QD), in the parish of Underskiddaw.
- What is Dodd (Skiddaw)?
- Dodd (Skiddaw) — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Dodd (Skiddaw)?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4QD.
- Is Dodd (Skiddaw) a protected site?
- Yes — Dodd (Skiddaw) is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Dodd (Skiddaw)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4QD. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.