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Watsons Dodd

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Watsons Dodd — Named summit at 789 m.

Watsons Dodd, mountains & hills in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry · 4.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Watsons Dodd is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 789 m.". Coordinates: 54.5669°, -3.0290°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Watson's Dodd is a fell in the English Lake District, a minor rise on the main ridge of the Helvellyn range in the Eastern Fells, but a prominent shoulder on the west side of that range. At its foot is the imposing crag of Castle Rock, on which rock climbers have developed some 60 named routes.

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Coordinates
54.5669, -3.0290
District
Cumberland
Parish
St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
Postcode
CA12 4TJ
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry4.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Watsons Dodd?
Watsons Dodd is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4TJ), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
Is Watsons Dodd a protected site?
Yes — Watsons Dodd is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Watsons Dodd free to visit?
Yes, Watsons Dodd is free to enter.
How do I get to Watsons Dodd?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4TJ.