Cunswick Scar summit cairn – The Mushroom on Scout Scar loop from Strickland Ketel

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Cunswick Scar summit cairn – The Mushroom on Scout Scar loop from Strickland Ketel

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Cunswick Scar summit cairn – The Mushroom on Scout Scar loop from Strickland Ketel

02:37

9.48km

170m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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1.44 km

Cunswick Scar summit cairn

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Cunswick Scar is a 679-foot (207 m) fell in the south eastern Lake District, close to Kendal. Wainwright described the walk from the town over Cuswick Scar and neighbouring Scout …

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3.11 km

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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4.38 km

Scout Scar Viewpoint

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Top class views of the Lake district Fells and the Dales.

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4.38 km

The Mushroom on Scout Scar

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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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4.45 km

View from Scout Scar Lookout

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

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5.34 km

View over the Lyth Valley

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The superb thing about the Scar is the uninterrupted views of the Lyth Valley and onto the fells beyond. On a clear day, you can see the Blackpool Tower too! Beware though, it is a steep drop.

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