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The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Whitbarrow Lord's Seat Cairn loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

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The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Whitbarrow Lord's Seat Cairn loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

Hard

5.0

(1)

72

runners

The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Whitbarrow Lord's Seat Cairn loop from Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha

03:41

31.5km

620m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.54 km

Brigsteer Park Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's a longer climb from north to south, but either way the dappled shade and quiet road makes this a lovely segment. You might even catch sight of deer if you are quiet and lucky.

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2

9.50 km

View of Lake District from Helsington Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the best views in the area.

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3

12.7 km

View from Scout Scar Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot for a sunset run, and then a straightforward run down before dark.

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4

12.8 km

The Mushroom on Scout Scar

Highlight • Summit

The Mushroom marks the summit Wainwright chose for Scout Scar in his guidebook to the Outlying Fells of Lakeland. In fact, the true summit of Scout Scar is a short …

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13.1 km

Scout Scar summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the 771-foot (235-m) true summit of Scout Scar. This popular escarpment boasts tremendous views towards Lakeland and east towards the Howgill Fells, and is within hiking distance of Kendal's town centre.

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22.8 km

Durham Bridge Wood

Forest

7

26.5 km

Whitbarrow Lord's Seat Cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

The inscription on the stone in the cairn reads:
This Reserve
Commemorates
CANON G.A.K. HERVEY
1893-1967
Founder of the
Lake District Naturalists' Trust

Though the site area is now under a Special Scientific Interest tag as a Nature Reserve.

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29.4 km

Whitbarrow Scar

Forest

B

31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

7.41 km

5.02 km

3.00 km

1.52 km

845 m

168 m

Surfaces

8.01 km

7.51 km

4.94 km

4.59 km

4.01 km

2.16 km

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