Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height450 m1,476 ft
Grid RefNY 35537 07236
OS MapOL7OS Explorer
BookEastern FellsBook 1
Nab Scar drops in a steep, wooded scar to Rydal Water, at the southern end of a grassy ridge below Heron Pike. Nab Cottage on the lake shore below was once home to several of the Lake Poets. A large cairn just beyond a wall marks the top, with Dockey Tarn, a small rocky pool, close by to the west, and the view west towards the Central Fells is wide.
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Large cairn beyond wall
Rock & Ground
Steep rocky scar with woodland below, easing to a grassy ridge with low mounds on top.
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Our Route
Distance10.8 mi17.4 km
Ascent920 m3,020 ft
Time5h 50mwalking
Start & FinishRydal Road car parkNY 3751 0467 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Hart Crag, Dove Crag, High Pike (Scandale), Heron Pike, Low Pike
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
