Barnarm Scar

Rising above the River Greta on the fringes of the North Pennines, this gritstone-capped escarpment offers a quiet, rugged experience. Its western slopes drop sharply towards the Stainmore Gap, providing expansive views across to the distant summits of the Yorkshire Dales and the sprawling moors of County Durham.

• •The term 'Scar' originates from the Old Norse word 'skjer', used throughout the Pennines to denote a precipitous rock face or limestone escarpment.
• •From the summit, walkers look directly down upon the Stainmore Gap, a historic trans-Pennine pass used by the Romans to connect their forts at Verterae (Brough) and Lavatrae (Bowes).
• •The hill is situated just north of the River Greta, where the water has carved out God's Bridge, a notable natural limestone bridge that carries the Pennine Way.
• •It is classified as a Tump, a designation for hills with a drop of at least 30 metres on all sides, making it a quiet target for walkers avoiding the busier trails of the nearby National Parks.
• •The summit remains one of the few places where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the A66 without the accompanying frustration of being stuck in a lane closure.