Mountains & hills · North East England
Black Rigg
In or near Coanwood.
Black Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 522 m.
Andrew Smith — 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
- Slaggyford · 4.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Rigg is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 522 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: Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Rigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features typical Scottish terrain, offering visitors a rugged landscape and scenic views. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, including hiking and nature observation. Access routes provide opportunities to explore the surrounding environment, making it a notable feature of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8867, -2.5732
- Nearest railway station
- Slaggyford — 4.9 km
Sources
- osm: n2806938892 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Rigg?
- Black Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Black Rigg?
- Black Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 522 m.
- How do I get to Black Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 4.9 km away. Its coordinates are 54.8867°, -2.5732°.
- Is Black Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Black Rigg is part of the Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Black Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 4.9 km away.