Dodd 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 way marked 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 environment, fishing on the lake and perching on or near to their nest.

Please note, Dodd Wood is at a separate location with the following address:

Dodd Wood
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4QE