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Reston Scar, Mountain summit in Lake District, England

Located at the elevation of 255 meters, Reston Scar features a cairn at its peak and offers views across the Coniston Fells and Langdale Pikes.

In 1974, Alfred Wainwright included Reston Scar in his book The Outlying Fells of Lakeland, documenting the mountain's characteristics and walking routes.

The summit belongs to the collection of Wainwright Outlying Fells, a selection of mountains that form an essential part of Lake District hiking traditions.

The main path to reach Reston Scar starts from Staveley village and continues past Kemp Tarn, with new gates installed in the drystone walls.

The mountain ranks as the 12870th highest peak in the British Isles and maintains a prominence of 20 meters above the surrounding landscape.

Elevation above the sea: 255 m

GPS coordinates: 54.38176,-2.83273

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:54

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