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Burnt Scar

Burnt Scar is a viewpoint in County Durham, County Durham.

Burnt Scar: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Burnt Scar

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Burnt Scar — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.62056, -2.10763. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Burnt Scar

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Burnt Scar yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Burnt Scar?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Burnt Scar?

    Nearby: Kirkcarrion (fort, 2 km), High Force Waterfall (waterfall, 8 km), Teesdale (viewpoint, 8 km), Baldersdale (viewpoint, 8 km), Cotherstone Castle (fort, 12 km), Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (cave, 13 km).