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

Hiking

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

Anna McNuff

June 9, 2018

Running

Perfectly accessible, beautiful little run up to this lookout point from Kendal. I have no idea why the mushroom is there, but I shall take to Google to find out!

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Best Hikes to The Mushroom on Scout Scar

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1. Cunswick Scar & Scout Scar loop from Kendal — Lake District National Park

18.0km

05:06

380m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Cunswick Scar summit cairn loop from Kendal

15.4km

04:17

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Scout Scar trig point – The Mushroom on Scout Scar loop from Kendal

8.31km

02:21

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 220 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Location: Underbarrow And Bradleyfield, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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The Mushroom on Scout Scar

1. Cunswick Scar & Scout Scar loop from Kendal — Lake District National Park

2. The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Cunswick Scar summit cairn loop from Kendal

3. Scout Scar trig point – The Mushroom on Scout Scar loop from Kendal

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