Middle Dodd

Middle Dodd is a mountain summit in the Lake District reaching 654 meters in height. The peak has steep northern slopes that drop sharply, creating a distinctive pyramidal shape.

The name refers to its position as the middle peak among three Dodds when viewed from Hartsop valley. This geographical distinction rather than height determined how the summit became known.

A stone cairn marks this summit, reflecting a tradition of creating navigation points across British mountains. Visitors encounter a simple marker that reveals how important such landmarks were for mountain travelers.

The route up starts from Kirkstonefoot or Cow Bridge through grassy slopes. The terrain remains quite open, making navigation straightforward during the climb.

The eastern flank shows traces of historic copper mining, including a tunnel that extends into the mountain. Evidence of this industrial past remains visible to those who explore the slopes carefully.