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

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

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

05:51

21.6km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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316 m

Sedgwick House

Highlight • Historical Site

Sedgwick House was designed by the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin, and was one of the earliest commissions of the partnership. It was built in 1868 for William Henry Wakefield, …

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8.05 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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8.81 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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8.95 km

View over the Lyth Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.35 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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13.6 km

Serpentine Wood

Forest

15.2 km

Kendal Parish Church (Holy Trinity Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

Kendal Parish Church is a Grade I-listed building and a fine sight to behold alongside the River Kent. Inside, the church is spacious and light, due to its large windows. …

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17.2 km

Scroggs Wood

Highlight • Trail

Good spot for a wild swim

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18.9 km

Hawes Wood

Forest

19.6 km

River Kent Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful spot for a dip or a paddle. Years of water flowing here has carved a river through into the rocky landscape, leaving a perfect spot for paddling/soaking tired feet! Not deep enough for swimming. Off the path.

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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.48 km

7.27 km

2.24 km

1.72 km

687 m

212 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

4.86 km

4.76 km

2.91 km

2.18 km

1.61 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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

Sedgwick House

Scout Scar trig point

The Mushroom on Scout Scar

View over the Lyth Valley

Scout Scar summit

Kendal Parish Church (Holy Trinity Church)

Scroggs Wood

River Kent Gorge

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