SCOUT SCAR

Scout Scar is a small limestone crag perched high above the beautiful Lyth Valley in the quiet south east corner of the Lake District, a couple of miles to the west of Kendal. The views are outstanding with Ingleborough, Morecombe Bay, The Howgills and much of the Central Lakeland Fells in full view from ÔThe ScarÕ. The climbing at Scout Scar is hard to define as it is neither a major venue in the mould of Chapel Head nor of minor interest, and here in lies its problem. Many come here expecting too much and leave disappointed but to not visit would be to miss out on some good bolted routes which whilst not particularly big or impressive nevertheless Ôpack inÕ the moves at a pleasant crag. Onsight half a dozen of the routes in an afternoon and youÕll go away with a big grin on your face and withered fingers. Other plus points are that the crag receives less rain than the main fells and that climbing is possible during light rain although the walk to the crag is exposed to the elements. Seepage is not as great a problem here as at Chapel Head Scar but is not unheard of after prolonged rainfall.

Routes

2 trad routes (HVS...E1) 22 sport routes (5+...7c) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents