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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North West England

Banner Rigg

In or near Staveley.

Banner Rigg — a hill or mountain in england north west.

Common Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3227667

Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Windermere · 1.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Banner Rigg is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Banner Rigg is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife. The area offers various walking trails, providing opportunities for both casual walkers and experienced hikers to explore the natural beauty of the surroundings. Visitors can expect panoramic views of the adjacent fells and valleys, making it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Coordinates
54.3870, -2.8847
Parish
Windermere and Bowness
Postcode
LA23 1PZ
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Windermere1.5 km

Sources

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Windermere Hotel

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Hostels · North West England

Station Lodge

Station Lodge — a hostel in england north west.

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Hostels · North West England

Lakes Boutique Hostel

Lakes Boutique Hostel — a hostel in england north west.

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Where to eat & stay near Banner Rigg

Places to stay

Flowers in the foreground, start of a walk up Orrest Head - geograph.org.uk - 4132469📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Windermere Hotel

Windermere Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

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National Westminster Bank, Windermere - geograph.org.uk - 4132471📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Station Lodge

Station Lodge — a hostel in england north west.

stationlodge.co
National Westminster Bank, Windermere - geograph.org.uk - 4132471📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Lakes Boutique Hostel

Lakes Boutique Hostel — a hostel in england north west.

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B&Bs · North West England

Windermere Bed & Breakfast

Windermere Bed & Breakfast — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.

Entering High Borrans - geograph.org.uk - 4019336📷 3

Caravan parks · North West England

High Borrans Lodges

High Borrans Lodges — a caravan park in england north west.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Ings Caravan Park

Ings Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

Double Rainbow over Bowness - geograph.org.uk - 7337312📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

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Langdale Pikes from the Holbeck Ghyll Hotel, Windermere - geograph.org.uk - 3338472📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Holbeck Ghyll

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Restaurants · North West England

Holbeck Ghyll

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Langdale Pikes from the Holbeck Ghyll Hotel, Windermere - geograph.org.uk - 3338472📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant

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Cafés · North West England

Joey's Cafe

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Historic pubs · North West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Banner Rigg?
Banner Rigg is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 1PZ), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
What is Banner Rigg?
Banner Rigg — a hill or mountain in england north west.
How do I get to Banner Rigg?
The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 1PZ.
Is Banner Rigg a protected site?
Yes — Banner Rigg is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Banner Rigg?
The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 1PZ.