Scarr


Scar at, is the 174th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 207th–highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale. Scarr is situated in the central sector of the Wicklow Mountains range, but off main "central spine" of the range that runs from Kippure in the north, to Lugnaquillia in the south. Scarr lies on its own small massif that includes Scarr North-West Top and Kanturk ; it is bounded by Lough Dan to the east and the Glenmacnass Valley on the west. Scarr's sharp peak gives it a distinctive profile amongst the rounded summits of the Wicklow mountains, and it forms the backdrop to scenic views across the Guinness Estate and Lough Dan.

Hill walking

A popular trail is the 14-kilometre 4-5 hour Scarr and Kanturk Loop walk, which starts at a lay-by outside Oldbridge at the southern end of Lough Dan. The recommended route is counter-clockwise, summiting Kanturt first and then crossing to the summit of Scarr before returning to Oldbridge.

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