Scout Scar

Mountain in North West England

235 m
Elevation
126 m
Prominence
0.3 km
Hike length one way
54.3233, -2.7906
Coordinates (N, E)

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The hike up Scout Scar

0.3 km
one way
21 m
of ascent
14 min
round trip

The route starts at Scout Scar Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

218 m333 m · 235 m

Parking and starting point

1Scout Scar Car ParkRecommended
0.3 km on foot · ↑ 21 m · about 14 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
about 2.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Plumgarths layby
about 3.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Scout Scar?

Scout Scar is 235 m above sea level and lies in North West England. Its prominence is 126 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Scout Scar?

From Scout Scar Car Park it is about 0.3 km one way with 21 m of ascent. Expect around 14 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Scout Scar?

The nearest parking is Scout Scar Car Park (northeast of the peak) — 0.3 km on foot · ↑ 21 m · about 14 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 2.3 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Scout Scar in Conquer?

Yes — Scout Scar is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

Conquer Scout Scar in the app

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