Mountains & hills · North East England
Dry Rigg
In or near Hunstanworth.
Dry Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 561.1 m.
David Brown — 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
Dry Rigg is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 561.1 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: Hexhamshire Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dry Rigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, with varying routes suitable for different skill levels. The surrounding landscape offers a blend of natural beauty and opportunities for wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7990, -2.1363
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 2DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n33796461 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Lintzgarth Bridge Over Rookhope Burn
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Arch Of Former Lintzgarth Smelt Mill Flue
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Rookhope Smelting Mill
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
Frazer's hush
Viewpoints · 2.4 km
Lintzgarth
Other places · 2.5 km
Rookhope War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Barrington Bunkhouse
Hostels · 3.2 km
Rookhope
Villages · 3.2 km
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Hunstanworth
Towns & cities · 3.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Rispey Mill (Lead)
Rispey Mill (Lead) — an archaeological site in North East England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill — an archaeological site in North East England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Lintzgarth Bridge Over Rookhope Burn
Lintzgarth Bridge Over Rookhope Burn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Arch Of Former Lintzgarth Smelt Mill Flue
Arch Of Former Lintzgarth Smelt Mill Flue — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Rookhope Smelting Mill
Rookhope Smelting Mill — an archaeological site in North East England, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dry Rigg
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Barrington Bunkhouse
Barrington Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
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📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Allenheads Inn
The Allenheads Inn — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Allenheads Lodge
Allenheads Lodge — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Hiole House Bunkhouse
Hiole House Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Westgate Manor
Westgate Manor — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
The White Monk Tearoom
The White Monk Tearoom — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Travellers' Rest Inn
Travellers' Rest Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Black Bull Public House
Black Bull Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dry Rigg?
- Dry Rigg is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 2DE), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Dry Rigg?
- Dry Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 561.1 m.
- How do I get to Dry Rigg?
- The nearest town is Hunstanworth. Drivers can use postcode DL13 2DE.
- Is Dry Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Dry Rigg is part of the Hexhamshire Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dry Rigg?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 2DE. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.