Mountains & hills · North West England
Smearsett Scar
In or near Stainforth.
Smearsett Scar — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Ian Taylor — 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
- Settle · 4.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Smearsett Scar is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smearsett Scar is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a popular destination for walkers and climbers. The area offers a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels, providing access to the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a mix of rocky outcrops and open moorland, characteristic of this part of the country.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1058, -2.3036
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Austwick
- Postcode
- LA2 8DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Settle — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609486 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smearsett Scar?
- Smearsett Scar is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 8DF), in the parish of Austwick.
- What is Smearsett Scar?
- Smearsett Scar — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Smearsett Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 8DF.
- Is Smearsett Scar a protected site?
- Yes — Smearsett Scar is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Smearsett Scar?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 8DF.