Back Scar

Rising above the limestone heart of the Southern Fells, this 533-metre summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier Yorkshire peaks. The terrain is characterized by weathered limestone and rough grass, providing a rugged, desolate feel. Nearby Parson’s Pulpit dominates the skyline to the southwest on this high, windswept plateau.

• •The name 'Scar' is derived from the Old Norse 'skjer', meaning a cliff or rocky outcrop, which reflects the Viking influence on the naming of the Yorkshire Dales landscape.
• •Positioned on the high watershed between Wharfedale and Littondale, the summit sits within an area noted for its extensive limestone pavements and complex subterranean drainage systems.
• •The summit provides a clear perspective of the Three Peaks, with the distinctive profiles of Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent visible across the Ribble Valley to the west.
• •Despite the name, walkers expecting a dramatic, sheer precipice may find the gentle, grassy gradients of the approach somewhat underwhelming compared to the famous limestone scars found closer to Malham.