Dodd Wood at Whinlatter Forest & Visitor CentreDodd Wood at Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre

Dodd Wood, near Whinlatter Forest, towers high above Bassenthwaite Lake providing unrivalled views of Derwentwater to the south and to the hills of Dumfries and Galloway, especially from the summit. Dodd Wood offers attractive and varied waymarked trails from a central car park with picnic areas, the Old Sawmill tearoom and toilets. Dodd Wood is also the location for the open-air view point for the Bassenthwaite Ospreys, open Apr - Aug. The viewpoint offers visitors the opportunity to see these magnificent birds in their natural envirmonment, fishing on the lake and perching on or near to their nest.

View key to symbolskeyBaby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for educational visits Gift shop On-site catering Picnic site Public toilets Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs accepted

Prices


Free entry

 
 

Contact

Sarah Bruce
Tel: 017687 78469
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Venue

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre

Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

View the Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre websitewww.visitlakelandforests.co.uk

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Map reference: NY 225241  Lat: 54.60610  Long: -3.20130


From A66 follow brown tourist signs west of Keswick. Public transport, 77, 77A

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 26 miles (41.8 kms) from Penrith station

The visitor centre, shop and Siskins cafe open 10.00 - 17.00 in summer and 16.00 in winter (November to Easter).

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Events at this venue

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date event
Sun 4 Aug 2013 Dawn Osprey Walk & Breakfast
Wed 7 Aug 2013 National Play Day
Wed 21 Aug 2013 Go Batty