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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

00:44

2.77km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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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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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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TP1062 - Barrowfield S5672
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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2.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.48 km

920 m

322 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

773 m

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 11 May

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

Scout Scar summit

The Mushroom on Scout Scar

View from Scout Scar Lookout

Summit of Lake District National Park

Barrowfield Trig Point

Scout Scar trig point

View over the Lyth Valley

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