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The Dodds, Raise [E] GradeGradeGrade
INDY    Jun 26, 2025 Dockray, Great Dodd, Watson's Dodd, Stybarrow Dodd, Sticks Pass, Raise, White Side, Hart Side   
Distance 19.85 km, Time 6.44 h, Total Ascent 892 m     Imperial | Metric
Paw INDY SAYS: This walk was very boggy in places. Mainly wide grassy paths.

MWIS indicates that today the Eastern Fells might have acceptable weather in the afternoon, albeit with high winds.
However, the next two days are forecasted to be be very poor.
With this in mind we head to Dockray, initially to walk 'The Dodds', with the idea of adding Raise and White Side if we feel up to it


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No one else believes MWIS, this parking area is completely empty at 1pm


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We start off down the Old Coach Road



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Fortunately there is a bridge here where the map says 'Ford', since there is no way we could have easily crossed the water


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Indy says 'Stop taking pics' - Come on!



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Indy doing one of her classic dance moves


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The way ahead isn't steep, but it is long and very boggy



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We arrive at Great Dodd. The wind is ferocious, it is difficult to keep our eyes open



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We quickly make our way to this shelter


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where we stop out of the wind for a quick break




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The walking is like this - wide grassy paths


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Watson's Dodd




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A view down to Ullswater


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The last 'Dodd' - Stybarrow Dodd. Indy's ears flapping in the wind



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We arrive at the well-known 'Sticks Pass'.
Raise is straight ahead, Glenridding left (E), Legburthwaite right (W)


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At the summit of Raise, the wind is still strong




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A clear path to White Side


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At the summit of White Side, we have to retrace our steps and join Sticks pass again



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We deviate a little to see what is described on the map as White Stones.
It seems to be some white stones


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Hart Side, the last summit of the day



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This is the most impressive cairn we have seen today, and marks our turn sharp right


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as we follow this wall almost to the end before cutting back



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After another long slog through ankle-deep bog, this sign is about 20 mins before the end of the walk


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Back at the car park, still no one to be seen




Start: Dockray (High Row)
Car parking outside Dockray at High Row [NY 37991 21900]
Route
Dockray, Great Dodd, Watson's Dodd, Stybarrow Dodd, Sticks Pass, Raise, White Side, Hart Side Distance 19.85 km, Time 6.44 h, Total Ascent 892 m
Wainwright Pictorial Guide: The Eastern Fells
Route maps from Ordnance Survey are scaled 1:25000 unless otherwise indicated.
Distance, Hike Time and Total Ascent as supplied by OS. Image shows planned route.
Route Map and Details


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