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The Mushroom – Cunswick Scar Loop from Kendal

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The Mushroom – Cunswick Scar Loop from Kendal

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May 13, 2022

The Mushroom – Cunswick Scar Loop from Kendal

Moderate

03:50

13.9km

3.6km/h

240m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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422 m

Goose Holme Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Popular for paddling in the summer.

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965 m

Alphabet Sculpture Trail, Serpentine Woods

Highlight • Structure

Great for kids and big kids.

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1.58 km

Brewery Arts Centre Kendal

Highlight • Structure

The Brewery Arts Centre is Kendal's cultural hub and has been associated with the Kendal Mountain Festival for many years. The Centre has over 40 years of experience delivering an …

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5.92 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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6.60 km

The Mushroom on Scout Scar

Highlight • Summit

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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6.84 km

View over the Lyth Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.76 km

Cunswick Scar summit cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cunswick Scar is a 679-foot (207 m) fell in the south eastern Lake District, close to Kendal. Wainwright described the walk from the town over Cuswick Scar and neighbouring Scout …

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

2.96 km

995 m

938 m

639 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

3.00 km

2.76 km

442 m

248 m

194 m

Route Details

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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The Mushroom – Cunswick Scar Loop from Kendal

Goose Holme Park

Alphabet Sculpture Trail, Serpentine Woods

Brewery Arts Centre Kendal

Scout Scar trig point

The Mushroom on Scout Scar

View over the Lyth Valley

Cunswick Scar summit cairn

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