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.

• •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.