Plan your visit
DogsWildlifeWater
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha
Getting here
54.80858, -2.24297
Best for
4 activitiesDog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Wildlife
Good match
Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds
Free
Waterside walks
Good match
Reservoir — waterside public access
Varies
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Reservoir — waterside day out
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
vWalking
Weardale WayWalking route124 km▾
Named routeLength 124 kmRegional walking route
Isaac's Tea TrailWalking route58 km▾
Named routeLength 58 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Lead Mining TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
v6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
Route 7Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route647 m▾
Named routeRef 7Length 647 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route24 km▾
Named routeRef 7Length 24 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route509 m▾
Named routeRef 7Length 509 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8.2 km▾
Named routeRef 7Length 8.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route515 m▾
Named routeRef 7Length 515 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴Horse riding
v4 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
Carriers Waybridleway · 1.8 km▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.8 kmSurface compactedPath type: track
About this reservoir
Dodd Reservoir is a reservoir covering 5 hectares managed by Forestry England within their forest estate.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
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