Starling Dodd

Starling Dodd is a mountain summit in the Lake District and rises to 633 meters above sea level. The peak displays two distinct stone cairns positioned between Ennerdale and Buttermere valleys.

Iron mining operations took place on the northern slopes until 1877, with evidence of past workings visible as old levels near Scale Force waterfall. This industrial past has left its mark on the surrounding landscape.

Alfred Wainwright designated Starling Dodd as the final fell he explored during his research of the Lake District mountains and their walking routes.

Several approaches lead to the summit, including routes from Loweswater village through Mosedale valley or from Buttermere and Ennerdale via Floutern Pass. Visitors should be ready for changing weather conditions and varying terrain difficulty along the climb.

The summit features an unusual stone marker built from recycled iron posts and metal fittings standing beside a traditional cairn. This blend of old and modern marks shows how navigation aids have evolved over the years.

Elevation above the sea: 633 m

GPS coordinates: 54.52972,-3.32721

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16