The Mushroom marks the summit Wainwright chose for Scout Scar in his guidebook to the Outlying Fells of Lakeland. In fact, the true summit of Scout Scar is a short walk to the south, as indicated by a trig pillar.

It's undoubted that Wainwright chose this spot, closer to the edge of the scarp, because it provides a sumptuous view of the tumultuous Lakeland skyline to the north west.

Adventurer Nic

June 14, 2020

The Mushroom marks the summit of Scout Scar, which is one of Wainwright's Outlying Fells, close to Kendal.

Adam

February 28, 2018

Also one of Wainwright summits, The viewpoint includes an indicator showing all the Lakeland Fells that can be seen from this point.

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Elevation 220 m

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