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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Fouson's Rigg

In or near Colby.

Fouson's Rigg β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 210 m.

Public Right of Way - geograph.org.uk - 7976117

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Appleby Β· 4.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Fouson's Rigg is a mountain located in england north east. Elevation: 210 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Fouson's Rigg is a mountain located in North-East England. It is part of the region's varied topography, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, appealing to those seeking a natural landscape for exploration. Visitors can expect a range of trails suitable for different skill levels.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5638, -2.5418
Parish
Colby
Postcode
CA16 6BB
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Appleby β€” 4 km

Sources

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Benchmark on Colby Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4585625πŸ“· 3

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Colby

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Hoff Beck

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Where to eat & stay near Fouson's Rigg

Places to stay

Benchmark on Bongate House - geograph.org.uk - 1938587πŸ“· 5

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Bongate House

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β†— bongatehouseappleby.co.uk
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Park House Caravan Park

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Caravan parks Β· North East England

Wild Rose Caravan Site

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Midtown Farm Camping & Caravan Site

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Newby End Farm Caravan Site

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Highgate Holiday Park

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Free↗ highgateholidaypark.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Junction of Scattergate and Colby Lane, Appleby - geograph.org.uk - 5033649πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fouson's Rigg?
Fouson's Rigg is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6BB), in the parish of Colby.
What is Fouson's Rigg?
Fouson's Rigg β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 210 m.
How do I get to Fouson's Rigg?
The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16 6BB.
Is Fouson's Rigg a protected site?
Yes β€” Fouson's Rigg is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Fouson's Rigg?
The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6BB.