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Walk 2721 - Scout Scar Limestone Ridge
| Nat Park | Lake District | | County/Area | Cumbria | | Author | Dave Melling | | Length | 5.0 miles / 8.1 km | | Ascent | 820 feet / 248 metres | | Grade | easy/moderate |

This walk near the Lake District boundary starts near the village of Brigsteer and climbs onto the limestone ridge of Scout Scar, which is well known for its views. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL7 |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 90 |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Other walks nearby Walk 3234 - 6.3 miles / 10.1 km away Gummers How via Chapel House Wood, South Lake District Grade - easy/moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 2511 - 8.2 miles / 13.1 km away Silverdale & Arnside Grade - easy/moderate Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km Walk 2543 - 8.9 miles / 14.3 km away Silverdale, Hawes Water & Jenny Brown's Point Grade - easy Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 1320 - 9.6 miles / 15.4 km away A shorter Kentmere Horseshoe Grade - moderate/hard Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km Walk 2652 - 9.6 miles / 15.4 km away Photographer's Kentmere Horseshoe Grade - moderate/hard Length - 13.5 miles / 21.9 km Walk 3007 - 9.9 miles / 15.9 km away Fell Head & The Calf, from Howgill, near Sedbergh Grade - moderate Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km Walk 2501 - 9.9 miles / 15.9 km away Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale Grade - easy Length - 1.5 miles / 2.4 km Walk 1147 - 10.4 miles / 16.7 km away Longsleddale and Kentmere Pike from Sadgill Grade - moderate Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km Walk 3033 - 10.5 miles / 16.8 km away Tarn Crag & Harrop Pike from Sadgill, Longsleddale Grade - moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 1196 - 10.7 miles / 17.1 km away The Calf from Sedbergh Grade - moderate/hard Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Lake District The Lake District National Park is seen by many as one of the scenic gems of the British Isles. The scenic beauty has attracted ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
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