Mountains & hills · North West England
Scout Scar (Wainwright)
In or near Oxenholme.
Scout Scar (Wainwright) — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 233 m.
Stephen McKay — 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 · 3.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Scout Scar (Wainwright) is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 233 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. Renowned for its panoramic views, it is part of the Wainwrights, a series of peaks documented by the fellwalker Alfred Wainwright. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding landscape. The rocky outcrops and limestone features also attract climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3208, -2.7908
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Underbarrow and Bradleyfield
- Postcode
- LA8 8HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: n13910110480 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scout Scar (Wainwright)?
- Scout Scar (Wainwright) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 8HB), in the parish of Underbarrow and Bradleyfield.
- What is Scout Scar (Wainwright)?
- Scout Scar (Wainwright) — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 233 m.
- How do I get to Scout Scar (Wainwright)?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 8HB.
- Is Scout Scar (Wainwright) a protected site?
- Yes — Scout Scar (Wainwright) 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 (Wainwright)?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 8HB.