Mountains & hills · North West England
Cunswick Scar
In or near Staveley.
Cunswick Scar — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 207 m.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Burneside · 1.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Cunswick Scar is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 207 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Scout and Cunswick Scars SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cunswick Scar is a prominent limestone hill located in North-West England, near the town of Kendal. It offers notable views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular spot for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area features a mix of rocky outcrops and grassy slopes, making it suitable for various levels of hiking. Visitors can expect a natural setting that showcases the region's geological features.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3417, -2.7836
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Strickland Ketel
- Postcode
- LA8 8LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Burneside — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: n13910110479 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cunswick Scar?
- Cunswick Scar is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 8LY), in the parish of Strickland Ketel.
- What is Cunswick Scar?
- Cunswick Scar — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 207 m.
- How do I get to Cunswick Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Burneside, about 1.9 km away. The nearest town is Staveley. Drivers can use postcode LA8 8LY.
- Is Cunswick Scar a protected site?
- Yes — Cunswick Scar is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Scout and Cunswick Scars SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cunswick Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Burneside, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 8LY.