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Dodd Wood and Osprey Viewpoint
moderateOff-lead sections

Dodd Wood and Osprey Viewpoint

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria ·

Quick answer

Dodd Wood at Bassenthwaite in Cumbria is a dog-friendly Forestry England woodland walk with an osprey viewpoint and Lakeland views.

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Distance

3 miles

Moderate

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

A steady forestry-track climb through the conifers of Dodd Wood on the eastern shore of Bassenthwaite Lake, with the option to detour to the seasonal osprey viewing platforms. Waymarked routes cater for all abilities and the higher trails give lovely views across the lake to Skiddaw.

Terrain

Forestry track🌳WoodlandViewpoint

🅿️ Parking

Pay-and-display Forestry England car park at Mirehouse and Dodd Wood.

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