Mountains & hills · North West England
Black Rigg
In or near Newcastleton.
Black Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Peter Wood — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Black Rigg is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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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Place summary
Black Rigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The area offers opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging trails and more accessible routes, suitable for various skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1252, -2.7973
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Nicholforest
- Postcode
- CA6 5QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611104 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Rigg?
- Black Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 5QL), in the parish of Nicholforest.
- What is Black Rigg?
- Black Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Black Rigg?
- Drivers can use postcode CA6 5QL.
- How do I get to Black Rigg?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 5QL. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.