Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Staveley
Reston Scar and Brunt Knott
Underrated terrain in a part of the Lakes most runners skip over. Reston Scar gives you proper fell on a short day, without the crowds of the central fells.
Distance
12.6 km
Ascent
617 m
Descent
623 m
Max elevation
446 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
1h 55m – 2h 35m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
LA8 9LQ
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A quieter Lake District circular from Staveley combining the wooded scar of Reston, open fell on Brunt Knott, and a return through the Kentmere valley. Less visited than the big horseshoes but with character in every mile.
Hazards & notes
Pathless sections on higher fell. Steep ground on Reston Scar — care needed in wet or icy conditions. Navigation complex in poor visibility.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/staveley/reston-scar-brunt-knott
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