Mountains & hills · North West England
Scar Crags (Wainwright)
In or near Braithwaite.
Scar Crags (Wainwright) — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 671 m.

Michael Graham — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Scar Crags (Wainwright) is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 671 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 Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scar Crags is a mountain located in North-East England. It is part of the Wainwrights, a collection of peaks in the Lake District, known for their distinctive profiles and hiking routes. The area offers various trails for walkers, with scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, suitable for experienced hikers looking for a challenging ascent.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5744, -3.2275
Sources
- osm: n12579646353 (ODbL)
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📷 3Where to eat & stay near Scar Crags (Wainwright)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scar Crags (Wainwright)?
- Scar Crags (Wainwright) is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Scar Crags (Wainwright)?
- Scar Crags (Wainwright) — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 671 m.
- How do I get to Scar Crags (Wainwright)?
- Its coordinates are 54.5744°, -3.2275°.
- Is Scar Crags (Wainwright) a protected site?
- Yes — Scar Crags (Wainwright) is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Buttermere Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.