Scout Scar - Kendal, UK
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martlakes
N 54° 19.251 W 002° 47.449
30U E 513606 N 6019240
600m from a car park on the Underbarrow road is the finest viewpoint around Kendal - Scout Scar. It is a limestone escarpment with a precipitous west facing edge, which gives tremendous views of the area, including the Lake District Hills.
Waymark Code: WM366C
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/17/2008
Views: 9
Parking can be found on the Underbarrow road at N54° 19.473 W002° 47.267, in an old quarry now a car park.
Cross the road and a recently improved path leads up across the slope and onto the edge. The surface is push-chair friendly to the top.
A few hundred metres south after reaching the edge you will come across the 'mushroom' - a four-way shelter and topograph describing the view. It was built in 1912 to commemorate the coronation of King George V.
The limestone ridge rises from the east and ends in a dramatic edge with precipitous drop to the woods below. An excellent walk can be had all the way along to the Brigsteer road to the south - an alternative starting point.
The views are fantastic, especially to the west and south. A marvelous spot loved by Kendal residents and visitors alike.
Type of overlook: trail
Benches: yes
Overlook designation: Designated
Elevation: 784.00
View:
Morecambe Bay, Lake District hills, Howgills.
Picnic tables: Not Listed
Water/restrooms: Not Listed
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