Mountains & hills · North East England
Darden Rigg
In or near Elsdon.
Darden Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 407 m.
Richard Webb — 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
Darden Rigg is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 407 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: Simonside Hills SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Darden Rigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, with varied terrain and natural beauty. Visitors can expect walking opportunities that showcase the area's flora and fauna, along with panoramic views from the summit. The mountain is a notable feature in the local geography, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2627, -2.0220
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Hepple
- Postcode
- NE61 4LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: n4008436242 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Darden Rigg?
- Darden Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 4LJ), in the parish of Hepple.
- What is Darden Rigg?
- Darden Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 407 m.
- How do I get to Darden Rigg?
- Drivers can use postcode NE61 4LJ.
- Is Darden Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Darden Rigg is part of the Simonside Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Darden Rigg?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 4LJ. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.