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Starling Dodd
633m (2077ft)

The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Starling Dodd as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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English Mountain
158th highest in England,
270th in England & Wales

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Wainwright
(No. 122)

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English Nuttall
213th highest in England,
365th in England & Wales

Walk Starling Dodd walking UK Mountains in The Western Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

Starling Dodd Summit

Photo: Christine Shepherd

You can find Starling Dodd & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL4 The English Lakes - North Western area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

89 West Cumbria, Cockermouth & Wast Water


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

See Starling Dodd and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Maps:

NB: Whether you print off a copy on to paper or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers Maps will prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal!


You can walk to the top of Starling Dodd by using any of these 3 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c411 Starling Dodd via Scale Beck from Buttermere

Fantastic views on less visited fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9.75ml (15.5km)
Ascent:2,734ft (833m)
Time:6.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c324 Starling Dodd and Great Borne from Buttermere

Fantastic views on less visited fells

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9.75ml (15.5km)
Ascent:3,157ft (962m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)
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Walk c397 The Buttermere Fells from Buttermere

Very long high level route with superb views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 16ml (25.5km)
Ascent:6,285ft (1,915m)
Time:12.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 9 Icon (Very Hard)

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

Sarah Moore walked up Starling Dodd on April 9th, 2023 [from/via/route] My own invention! Wanting not to drive from YHA Ennerdale & to make the most of the High Stile ridge [with] On my own [weather] Not so sunny - good... very windy at times - tough (lots of people coming off the tops / turning back, but glad I didn't) - Loved this - an 8 hour walk really started to test me lengthwise & absolutely adored the lack of people on what I thought would be a crazy busy Easter Sunday. One to remember...

Richard Marchant climbed Starling Dodd on November 19th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at the Forestry Carpark next to Ennerdale Water under Bowness Knot. From the carpark we walked but up the road to the bend & took a path Northeast ward that took us up behind Bowness Knot & Brown How. Basically we followed Rake Beck all the way up to the top of the fell where the gradient got easier & before you knew it we were on Great Bourne. From here we followed the ridge East on to Starling Dodd. We then carried on over Starling Dodd & before the ascent of Reb Pike we eventually headed south down a faint path back down to the bottom of Ennerdale & then followed the forestry track back to the carpark. [with] with my oldest son James [weather] Sunny cold day

Christine Shepherd bagged Starling Dodd on August 14th, 2010 [from/via/route] From Buttermere via Scale Beck using walk c411 Climbed again from Bowness Knott 22-11-2021 Made another ascent of this fell on 28.08.2022 with a group from Mountain Madness using route c324. [with] On my own [weather] Sunny for most of the day but misty on Red Pike

Paul Macey hiked Starling Dodd on July 23rd, 2022 [with] Luke [weather] Sunny Intervals

John Tippins summited Starling Dodd on July 12th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Buttermere [with] With Zahra [weather] Cloudy & a bit chilly to start with, warmer later.

Kevin Foster conquered Starling Dodd on June 11th, 2021 [from/via/route] Bowness Knott car park. [with] By myself. [weather] Some clouds. - The broad ridge between Great Borne & Starling Dodd was easily followed by keeping to the right of the fence & cutting across the corner on a well defined path. The top is a small rounded grassy cone with excellent views across the valley towards Steeple & Pillar. After a steep rocky descent down Dodsgill Beck you reach the tranquility of Ennerdale Forest. The last couple of miles beside the River Liza & along Ennerdale Water are delightful. A nice walk.

Michael Austin scaled Starling Dodd on October 14th, 2020 [from/via/route] C411 & C207

Christina Lander walked up Starling Dodd on April 23rd, 2021 [from/via/route] Bowness Knott, Ennerdale - Great Borne - Starling Dodd - Red Pike - Smithy Beck Settlement - Bowness Knott [with] Dick [weather] A beautiful sunny day - During our holiday staying in Embleton

Ian Mackenzie climbed Starling Dodd on April 10th, 2021 [from/via/route] From Bowness Knott car park, along the water then straight up Red Pike, across to Starling Dodd. [with] Me, myself and I [weather] Sunny but cold - Great walk but with steep ascent & descents, not yet fit so it hurt!

Andrew Johnson bagged Starling Dodd on November 25th, 2020 [from/via/route] Ennerdale [with] Ted [weather] Cloudy, windy

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

Starling Dodd and Red Pike in mist from Ennerdale Water

Starling Dodd and Red Pike in mist from Ennerdale Water

Photo: Kevin Finn (22)

Great Borne and Starling Dodd from Caw Fell

Great Borne and Starling Dodd from Caw Fell

Photo: David Hayter (233)

Ennerdale Bridge, Bowness Knott, Great Bourne, Starling Dodd, Red Pike (Buttermere), High Stile and Pillar sourrounding Ennerdale Water from the summit of Crag Fell

Ennerdale Bridge, Bowness Knott, Great Bourne, Starling Dodd, Red Pike (Buttermere), High Stile and Pillar sourrounding Ennerdale Water from the summit of Crag Fell

Photo: Steven Mostyn (26)

Crag Fell summit cairn with Great Borne (left), Starling Dodd (centre), Red Pike (Buttermere) and High Stile in the distance

Crag Fell summit cairn with Great Borne (left), Starling Dodd (centre), Red Pike (Buttermere) and High Stile in the distance

Photo: Steven Mostyn (23)

Starling Dodd (left), Red Pike (Buttermere), High Stile and Pillar (right) and Ennerdale Water from the summit of Crag Fell

Starling Dodd (left), Red Pike (Buttermere), High Stile and Pillar (right) and Ennerdale Water from the summit of Crag Fell

Photo: Steven Mostyn (25)

Great Borne and Starling Dodd beyond Ennerdale from Ennerdale Weir

Great Borne and Starling Dodd beyond Ennerdale from Ennerdale Weir

Photo: Steven Mostyn (7)

*Ennerdale Water (left), Starling Dodd and Great Borne, Loweswater (right of centre), Mellbreak and Crummock Water (right) from Red Pike (Buttermere)

*Ennerdale Water (left), Starling Dodd and Great Borne, Loweswater (right of centre), Mellbreak and Crummock Water (right) from Red Pike (Buttermere)

Photo: Andy Malcolm (69)

On the ridge between Great Borne and Starling Dodd with Great Gable and Kirk Fell in the distance

On the ridge between Great Borne and Starling Dodd with Great Gable and Kirk Fell in the distance

Photo: Christine Shepherd (863)

Mosedale with Red Pike (Buttermere) (centre left) and Starling Dodd (centre right) beyond from the lower slopes of Hen Comb

Mosedale with Red Pike (Buttermere) (centre left) and Starling Dodd (centre right) beyond from the lower slopes of Hen Comb

Photo: David Hayter (366)

Climbing the ridge between Sliver Cove Beck and Deep Gill with Ennerdale Water, Great Borne and Starling Dodd beyond

Climbing the ridge between Sliver Cove Beck and Deep Gill with Ennerdale Water, Great Borne and Starling Dodd beyond

Photo: Steven Mostyn (15)

Great Borne and Starling Dodd above Ennerdale Water

Great Borne and Starling Dodd above Ennerdale Water

Photo: Steven Mostyn (11)

Cairn on the ridge between Sliver Cove Beck and Deep Gill with Ennerdale Water, Great Borne and Starling Dodd beyond

Cairn on the ridge between Sliver Cove Beck and Deep Gill with Ennerdale Water, Great Borne and Starling Dodd beyond

Photo: Steven Mostyn (16)


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