Mountains & hills · North West England
Brown Rigg
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Brown Rigg — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 461.6 m.
Mick Garratt — 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
- Threlkeld Quarry · 9.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Brown Rigg is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 461.6 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: Armboth Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brown Rigg is a mountain located in North-East England. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the local landscape. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, attracting those interested in exploring the natural environment. Visitors can expect a range of paths suitable for varying levels of experience.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5219, -3.0749
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 9.8 km
Sources
- osm: n4878606312 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brown Rigg?
- Brown Rigg is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Brown Rigg?
- Brown Rigg — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 461.6 m.
- How do I get to Brown Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 9.8 km away. The nearest town is Grange in Borrowdale. Its coordinates are 54.5219°, -3.0749°.
- Is Brown Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Brown Rigg is part of the Armboth Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.