Routes up
Back Scar routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from LochgoilheadGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge of Back Scar offers a thrilling Grade 2 scramble with stunning views over Loch Goil, the route involves some exposure and requires careful navigation.
South Face AscentScrambling · 4.5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Rest and Be ThankfulGrade 1 Scramble
This route ascends the South Face of Back Scar, it is a straightforward Grade 1 scramble suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
West Approach HikeHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from ArdgartanHiking
The West Approach is a scenic hiking route that takes you through lush forests and open moorland before reaching the summit of Back Scar.
North Ridge ClimbClimbing · 3.5km · 480 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from LochgoilheadGrade 3 Climb
The North Ridge offers a challenging Grade 3 climb with technical sections and requires climbing gear, it is recommended for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Back Scar today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Back Scar each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 534m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Back Scar each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:02, sunset 16:43
9h 41m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:54 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 06:56 to 16:47.
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About Back Scar
Back Scar is 534 m (1,752 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Central Pennines, England. OS grid reference SD861644. It is the 13th highest of the 26 summits Peakify lists in Central Pennines. The nearest summits are Grizedales (0.7 km), Rye Loaf Hill (1.2 km) and Fountains Fell South Top (6.4 km).
How high is Back Scar?
Back Scar is 534 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Back Scar?
Back Scar is listed in Central Pennines, England.
Are there routes for Back Scar?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Back Scar, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Back Scar today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Back Scar?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
