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North West England

Carl Side – Long Side Summit loop from Dodd

Mountain hikes & routes

North West England

Carl Side – Long Side Summit loop from Dodd

Moderate

5.0

(3)

5

hikers

Carl Side – Long Side Summit loop from Dodd

04:14

11.4km

710m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.48 km

Carl Side

Highlight • Viewpoint

The summit Carl Side is often passed by people hiking Skiddaw from Dodd Wood, without them even realising it's a Wainwright in its own right. The view up Skiddaw from …

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2

5.14 km

Long Side Summit

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Long Side is a superb Wainwright fell, the central summit of the excellent Longside Edge. This narrowish ridge is undoubtedly the best way up or down Skiddaw, giving excitement regardless …

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3

5.17 km

View of Skiddaw

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Superb views across to Skiddaw from here. Looks rather grand and foreboding....

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4

5.19 km

View from the summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

It was a great hike, although it was steep for most of the ascent. Just before reaching the summit, there was some scree.

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5

5.73 km

Ullock Pike

Highlight • Trail

A classic ridge often ignored due to its location in the far Northern region. However, it is only a couple of miles from Keswick and provides fantastic views of Bassenthwaite …

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6

5.89 km

View of Ullock Pike

Highlight • Trail

Good place for a stop before the sharp ascent.

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7

7.02 km

View Towards Scotland from Lake District National Park

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8

9.56 km

Skill Beck

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Beautiful forest and a beautiful beck!

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10.1 km

Osprey Watch

Viewpoint

B

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

2.90 km

588 m

150 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

1.99 km

1.74 km

588 m

427 m

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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