The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Scout Scar trig point loop from Underbarrow and Bradleyfield

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Underbarrow And Bradleyfield

The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Scout Scar trig point loop from Underbarrow and Bradleyfield

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The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Scout Scar trig point loop from Underbarrow and Bradleyfield

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2.77km

30m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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331 m

Scout Scar summit

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This is the 771-foot (235-m) true summit of Scout Scar. This popular escarpment boasts tremendous views towards Lakeland and east towards the Howgill Fells, and is within hiking distance of Kendal's town centre.

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617 m

Scout Scar Viewpoint

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Top class views of the Lake district Fells and the Dales.

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621 m

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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685 m

View from Scout Scar Lookout

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

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1.39 km

Summit of Lake District National Park

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1.40 km

Barrowfield Trig Point

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Lake District National Park Trig Pillar

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1.41 km

Scout Scar trig point

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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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2.28 km

View over the Lyth Valley

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The superb thing about the Scar is the uninterrupted views of the Lyth Valley and onto the fells beyond. On a clear day, you can see the Blackpool Tower too! Beware though, it is a steep drop.

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