Mountains & hills · North East England
Darden Rigg
In or near Elsdon.
Darden Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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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. Darden 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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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 is characterised by its rugged terrain and offers various routes for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape features typical Scottish scenery, providing a backdrop for exploration and appreciation of the natural environment. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2628, -2.0210
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Hepple
- Postcode
- NE61 4LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611102 (CC BY 4.0)
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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 — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- 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.