Mountains & hills · North East England
Sun Dodd
In or near Gilmonby.
Sun Dodd — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 401.7 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Sun Dodd is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 401.7 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bowes Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sun Dodd is a mountain located in North-East England. It is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable spot for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that showcase the region's natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5157, -2.0907
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bowes
- Postcode
- DL12 9RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n433737375 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sun Dodd?
- Sun Dodd is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9RH), in the parish of Bowes.
- What is Sun Dodd?
- Sun Dodd — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 401.7 m.
- How do I get to Sun Dodd?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9RH.
- Is Sun Dodd a protected site?
- Yes — Sun Dodd is part of the Bowes Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sun Dodd?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9RH. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.