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Glenridding Dodd
442m (1451ft)

The Eastern Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Glenridding Dodd as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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(No. 193)

Walk Glenridding Dodd walking UK Mountains in The Eastern Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

The view from the summit of Glenridding Dodd

Photo: Gerry Ball

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See Glenridding Dodd and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

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You can walk to the top of Glenridding Dodd by using any of these 4 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c178 Sheffield Pike from Glenridding

Glenridding's much ignored fell

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 6ml (9.5km)
Ascent:1,814ft (553m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c394 Helvellyn, Catstye Cam and Sheffield Pike from Glenridding

Superb high level walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 10ml (16km)
Ascent:4,020ft (1,225m)
Time:8 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c286 The Glenridding Skyline from Glenridding

Superb high level walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 11.5ml (18.5km)
Ascent:4,418ft (1,346m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c192 Helvellyn Ridge from Glenridding

An exhilarating high ridge walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 13ml (21km)
Ascent:4,359ft (1,329m)
Time:9.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Glenridding Dodd Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Glenridding Dodd

Claire Rigg walked up Glenridding Dodd on September 3rd, 2022 [with] Heidi [weather] Sunny

Neil Heywood climbed Glenridding Dodd on September 6th, 2014 [from/via/route] Glenridding [with] Logan Heywood David Heywood

Geoff Hand bagged Glenridding Dodd on August 9th, 2023 [from/via/route] Set out from Glenridding Carpark Up Greenside road. Started to climb just after the cattle grid to reach the Dodd [with] Tess (Jack Russell) [weather] Sunny Intervals - Lovely views of ulswater from the Dodd.

James Hughes hiked Glenridding Dodd on May 29th, 2023 [from/via/route] Glenridding Dodd, Sheffield Pike, Raise, White Side, Hellvellyn Swirral Edge, Catstye Cam [with] Solo [weather] Beautiful day, clear, warm. blue skies & no wind. - Pearler of a day...

Christine Shepherd summited Glenridding Dodd on June 11th, 2006 [from/via/route] Walked from Glenridding using walk c394 Repeated this walk solo on 15.4.21 on a glorious day. [with] My daughter Rebecca [weather] Hot & sunny - Climbed again using walk c178 on 2.10.22. really enjoyed the walk back through Greenside Mines.

John Tippins conquered Glenridding Dodd on July 16th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Glenridding [with] With Afia, Zahra and Farah [weather] Warm, sunny day.

Richard Fulcher scaled Glenridding Dodd on April 18th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked in Glencoyne car park & ascended after Stybarrow Crag through the woods. From Glenridding Dodd we carried on to the top of Sheffield Pike, descending via Nick Head & along the side of Glencoyne. [with] Jen [weather] A day of variation between warmth in the sun & cold winds on the southern side of the hills.

Keith Redhead walked up Glenridding Dodd on January 27th, 2022 [from/via/route] Lovely walk from Glencoyne past Seldom seen a row of old miners cottages then south to take in Glenridding Dodd. From the Glen Dodd up the south east ride to the summit of Sheffield pike. From here there are wonderful Views north up Ullswater, across the lake to High Street & Place fell & south to Helvellyn st Sunday Crag. [with] Natasha [weather] Dry strong cold south westerly bright sunshine occasional light shower with beautiful rainbow

Richard Marchant climbed Glenridding Dodd on January 20th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at Glenridding's main car park & headed out of the car park & the road leading to the YHA for a short distance then it was up the Rake & on to Glenridding Dodd. From here it was up Heron Pike & on to Sheffield Pike, across to Hart Side back to Green Side & then Sticks Pass. Up on to Raise then south to White Side & onwards to Lower Man & the summit of Helvellyn. Then down Swirral Edge on to Catstye Cam & then down Glenridding Beck to the car. [with] Solo [weather] A very clear cold frosty day with blue skies all day long.

Tim Winn bagged Glenridding Dodd on November 10th, 2021 [from/via/route] Glenridding [with] Jane, Simon and Helen [weather] Sunny

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Glenridding Dodd

Me by the large cairn on the summit of Glenridding Dodd with Ullswater in the background

Me by the large cairn on the summit of Glenridding Dodd with Ullswater in the background

Photo: Christine Shepherd (503)

Glenridding Dodd (left), Glenridding and Ullswater from Birkhouse Moor

Glenridding Dodd (left), Glenridding and Ullswater from Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Mike Jennings (10)

Ullswater from the summit cairn on Glenridding Dodd

Ullswater from the summit cairn on Glenridding Dodd

Photo: Christine Shepherd (886)

Heron Pike from Glenridding Dodd

Heron Pike from Glenridding Dodd

Photo: David Hayter (331)

On Glenridding Dodd with Ullswater behind

On Glenridding Dodd with Ullswater behind

Photo: Anthony Waldron (10)

Glenridding Dodd from Heron Pike

Glenridding Dodd from Heron Pike

Photo: David Hayter (332)

Glenridding Dodd from the lower slopes of Sheffield Pike

Glenridding Dodd from the lower slopes of Sheffield Pike

Photo: Christine Shepherd (887)

Glenridding Dodd (left), Ullswater and Place Fell from near Hole-in-the-Wall on the lower slopes of Helvellyn

Glenridding Dodd (left), Ullswater and Place Fell from near Hole-in-the-Wall on the lower slopes of Helvellyn

Photo: David Cooper (5)

Ullswater from Glenridding Dodd

Ullswater from Glenridding Dodd

Photo: Richard Heeley (3)


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