A walk on some of the Lakeland Northern fells: Dodd, Carlside, Longside Edge & Ullock Pike  

9.5 miles 3200ft

I parked near to the Mirehouse estate and entered Dodd wood to start the climb to Dodd fell 

A well placed bench to take a break on the climb, with a view across the valley....

....and take a photo of the distinctive Causey pike

The memorial stone on Dodd summit 1647ft

Zooming in on Grisedale pike with Hopegill head to the right

Bassenthwaite lake from Dodd

After leaving the summit I descended to take the path leading to Carl Side summit

Looking back to Dodd.....

....before arriving at Carl Side summit 2448ft with the path to Skiddaw summit (but not for me today)

Looking south to Skiddaw 'Little Man'....

....and then my route ahead to Longside Edge and Ullock Pike

The path along Longside Edge with Bassenthwaite lake below

A lone walker on Ullock Pike summit 2267ft

Looking back down to Dodd with the central Lakeland fells behind....

....and straight down to St Bega's church on the side of the lake where I intended taking lunch....

.....continuing the descent 

Looking back to Ullock Pike & Longside Edge

Arriving at St Bega's church....

....and Bassenthwaite

....and again

....and a very late lunch at St Bega's church!

Finally back to the car  near the 17th century    Mirehouse which is still a family home but whose estate and gardens are open to the public.

The route along Longside Edge has always been one of my favourite walks, usually on the way to or from Skiddaw. Combining it today with Dodd & Carl Side made an excellent day's walking which I would highly recommend.