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

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United Kingdom
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Cumbria
South Lakeland
Helsington

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

Moderate

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

02:28

8.90km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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3.20 km

View from Scout Scar Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot for a sunset run, and then a straightforward run down before dark.

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3.27 km

The Mushroom on Scout Scar

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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 …

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3.98 km

Scout Scar trig point

Highlight • Natural Monument

You'd think that as there's a trig pillar here that this would be the summit of Scout Scar. However, the trig occupies a spot at a height of 751 feet …

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8.90 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.67 km

4.06 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 22 May

16°C

9°C

16 %

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