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The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Scout Scar trig point loop from Sedgwick

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The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Scout Scar trig point loop from Sedgwick

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5.0

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The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Scout Scar trig point loop from Sedgwick

01:47

15.4km

280m

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: May 12, 2026

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After 13.5 km for 175 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.47 km

View of Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.42 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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8.49 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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9.24 km

Barrowfield Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

TP1062 - Barrowfield S5672
Lake District National Park Trig Pillar

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9.24 km

Scout Scar trig point

Highlight • Natural Monument

You'd think that as there's a trig pillar here that this would be the summit of Scout Scar. However, the trig occupies a spot at a height of 751 feet …

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11.9 km

View of Lake District from Helsington Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the best views in the area.

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13.5 km

Set amongst stunning landscaped gardens, Sizergh Castle transports you back in time. The Strickland family has lived in the beautiful medieval house for over 750 years. Family portraits and possessions …

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13.7 km

Sizergh Castle Café & Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Don’t go the wrong way round the car park, you get some angry looks 🤦‍♂️

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14.2 km

Black Earth

Forest

15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

3.33 km

1.55 km

1.29 km

635 m

389 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

3.05 km

2.77 km

2.55 km

2.37 km

1.40 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

27°C

16°C

22 %

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The Mushroom on Scout Scar – Scout Scar trig point loop from Sedgwick

View of Lake District National Park

The Mushroom on Scout Scar

View from Scout Scar Lookout

Barrowfield Trig Point

Scout Scar trig point

View of Lake District from Helsington Viewpoint

Sizergh Castle

Sizergh Castle Café & Shop

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