Scarr
Mountain in Wicklow, Ireland
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Scarr Mountain [2] at 641 metres (2,103 ft), is the 174th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale,[3] and the 207th–highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale.[4][5] 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.[6] Scarr lies on its own small massif that includes Scarr North-West Top 561 metres (1,841 ft) and Kanturk 523 metres (1,716 ft);[7] it is bounded by Lough Dan to the east and the Glenmacnass Valley on the west.[6] 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.[6][8]
| Scarr Mountain | |
|---|---|
| skajar | |
Distinctive peak of Scarr, viewed from the R759 above the Luggala Estate | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 641 m (2,103 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 231 m (758 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Arderin, Simm, Vandeleur-Lynam |
| Coordinates | 53.055277°N 6.311412°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | sharp rock |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
  Scarr Mountain Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Parent range | Wicklow Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | O1326801828 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 56 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type(s) | Dark blue-grey slate, phyllite & schist[1] |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Via Oldbridge at Lough Dan |
Hill walking
A popular trail is the 14-kilometre (8.7 mi), four-to-five hour long Scarr and Kanturk Loop walk, which starts at a lay-by outside Oldbridge (O158019) at the southern end of Lough Dan. The recommended route is counter-clockwise, summiting Kanturk first and then crossing to the summit of Scarr before returning to Oldbridge.[9][10][11]
Gallery
Scarr in Winter
Scarr (left) from White Hill boardwalk on Djouce
From the Guinness Estate
