Great Dodd

Great Dodd is a mountain summit reaching 857 meters in the Lake District. Its peak connects to three distinct ridges that branch toward Little Dodd, Watson's Dodd, and Randerside.

The area was explored by two separate mining operations that searched for copper ore and quartz veins. Both ventures eventually failed to become profitable and were abandoned.

The name comes from regional dialect words where 'Dodd' means a rounded hilltop, showing how local people named their landscape. This type of naming is typical of how communities in Northern England described their natural surroundings.

You can reach the summit on established trails from High Row near Dockray or from Legburthwaite, with the western route offering more climbing difficulty. Plan ahead for the mountain conditions and bring appropriate gear for the terrain.

The summit acts as a natural watershed, directing water flows into different river systems including the Eden and Derwent. This geographic position gives it a hidden role in the region's water network.

GPS coordinates: 54.57572,-3.01939

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43