Walk B, Kendal, 13th July 2024

Walk lead by Pay Guy, 9 Miles 900ft of ascent

The walk this month starts in the busy town of Kendal. After making our way through the town and ascending near to the golf course we cross the A591 over a footbridge. Then it is an undulating walk to Cunswick Scar and then walking along a limestone escarpment to Scout Scar. The walk across the scars is at a fairly high level and we have good views of the surrounding countryside and the Southern Lake district. We will visit the 'Mushroom' and walk along to the Trig point to get the views.

Unfortunately due to road closures in the area we will have to return to Kendal on almost the same route as the way out to the Scars, this also means a little more distance than we usually do but it is a delightful walk.

The walk is about 9 miles long and has a total ascent of 900ft.

Scout Scar Mushroom

 

Walk A, Kendal, 13th July 2024

Walk lead by Brian Thorne, 10 Miles 750ft of ascent

Scout Scar

This is a delightful walk over a classic limestone plateau, with stunning views in all directions.
Leaving the coach at Kendal Sports Centre, we follow the course of the River Kent southwards before climbing up to cross the busy A591. Climbing again on field paths, we then descend slightly to the beautiful little church of St John Helsington, and take in the grand panoramic view across the Lyth Valley, to many of the major Lakeland fells.

Climbing once again up onto Scout Scar, we make our way to the Trig Point and then over to the “Mushroom” viewing point. 

A short descent then leads us around the communications aerial and on to Cunswick Scar where we follow more field paths, cross the footbridge over the A591 and pass through several holes of the Kendal Golf club before reaching the town centre and well deserved refreshment.

The “Mushroom” viewing point