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Scout Scar summit – The Mushroom on Scout Scar loop from Kendal

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Scout Scar summit – The Mushroom on Scout Scar loop from Kendal

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Scout Scar summit – The Mushroom on Scout Scar loop from Kendal

01:11

9.99km

170m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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7.61 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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7.90 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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7.97 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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9.60 km

Kendal Race Course

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This race course was built by wealthy locals and saw its first race in 1821 and ran until c. 1830. The tracks were revived for horse trotting races in the …

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9.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

3.91 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

2.35 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Scout Scar summit – The Mushroom on Scout Scar loop from Kendal

Scout Scar summit

The Mushroom on Scout Scar

View from Scout Scar Lookout

Kendal Race Course

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