Mountains & hills · North West England
Scout Scar
In or near Oxenholme.
Scout Scar — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 235 m.
David Purchase — 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
- Kendal · 3.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Scout Scar is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 235 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
Scout Scar is a prominent mountain located in North-West England. It offers expansive views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular location for walking and outdoor activities. The area is known for its limestone outcrops and diverse wildlife, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3232, -2.7906
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Underbarrow and Bradleyfield
- Postcode
- LA8 8HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: n10177829297 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scout Scar?
- Scout Scar is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 8HB), in the parish of Underbarrow and Bradleyfield.
- What is Scout Scar?
- Scout Scar — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 235 m.
- How do I get to Scout Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 8HB.
- Is Scout Scar a protected site?
- Yes — Scout 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 Scout Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 8HB.