Lake District
In Scar
341M
1119FT
About In Scar
Rising quietly within the Far Eastern Fells near Martindale, this modest craggy summit offers a tranquil vantage point. At 341 metres, it is recognized as a Synge and Tump, providing a rugged, uncrowded character that makes it a rewarding detour for those exploring the quieter ridges and valleys south of Ullswater.
Key Statistics
Rank
694th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Far Eastern Fells
Prominence
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87.4
Nearest Town
Rosgill
Geology
You are walking across the Knipe Scar Limestone Formation. This solid limestone base forms the rugged foundation of the fell beneath your boots.
Find It
Latitude
54.5647°N
Longitude
2.7197°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Scar' is a legacy of Old Norse settlers, derived from the word 'sker', which refers to a cliff or a rugged outcrop of rock commonly found throughout the Cumbrian landscape.
- •It is classified as a Synge, appearing in the 1995 guidebook 'The Lakeland Summits,' which catalogues the region's 500-plus distinct fells to encourage walkers to step off the more traditional Wainwright paths.
- •The summit provides a focused, low-level perspective of the Boredale valley, with clear views across to the steep eastern face of Place Fell and the northern reaches of Ullswater.
- •Located in the Martindale area, the hill sits within the home range of the oldest pure-blooded red deer herd in England, which are frequently seen on the surrounding slopes of Beda Head.
- •The hill is paired with the nearby Out Scar; in local terminology, 'In' and 'Out' usually referred to the relative distance from the farmsteads, even if both feel equally 'out' in the wilds to a tired walker.