Mountains & hills · North West England
Birk Rigg
In or near Kentmere.
Birk Rigg — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 317.6 m.
David Brown — 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
- Staveley · 4.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Birk Rigg is a mountain located in england north west. Elevation: 317.6 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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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
Birk Rigg is a mountain located in North-West England. It is part of the Lake District National Park, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area offers various walking trails, appealing to both casual hikers and experienced climbers. Visitors can expect a mix of natural beauty and challenging landscapes typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4155, -2.8156
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Over Staveley
- Postcode
- LA8 9JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley — 4.4 km
Sources
- osm: n434322172 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birk Rigg?
- Birk Rigg is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9JJ), in the parish of Over Staveley.
- What is Birk Rigg?
- Birk Rigg — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 317.6 m.
- How do I get to Birk Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9JJ.
- Is Birk Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Birk 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 Birk Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9JJ.