Mountains & hills · North East England
The Dodd
In or near Alston.
The Dodd — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 614 m.
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
- Alston · 7.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Dodd is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 614 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: Allendale Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dodd is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers various walking trails for visitors. The area is characterised by its scenic views and diverse wildlife, making it suitable for outdoor activities. The Dodd is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking a tranquil experience in the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8064, -2.3256
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- West Allen
- Postcode
- NE47 8AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: n2265582860 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dodd?
- The Dodd is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 8AT), in the parish of West Allen.
- What is The Dodd?
- The Dodd — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 614 m.
- How do I get to The Dodd?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 8AT.
- Is The Dodd a protected site?
- Yes — The Dodd is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Dodd?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 8AT.