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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North West England

Great Rigg

In or near Grasmere.

Free admission

Great Rigg — mountain in United Kingdom.

Great Rigg, natural landmarks in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Great Rigg is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "mountain in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.4848°, -2.9971°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Great Rigg is a fell in the English Lake District, 7 kilometres (4+1⁄4 miles) north-west of Ambleside and reaching a height of 766 metres (2,510 foot). It is most often climbed as part of the Fairfield horseshoe, a 16-km circular walk which starts and finishes in Ambleside. The fell's name originates from the Old English "Rigg", meaning a bumpy or knobbly ridge.

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Coordinates
54.4848, -2.9971
Address
Cumbria, England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Rigg?
Great Rigg is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Great Rigg?
Great Rigg — mountain in United Kingdom.
How do I get to Great Rigg?
Its coordinates are 54.4848°, -2.9971°.
Is Great Rigg a protected site?
Yes — Great Rigg is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Great Rigg free to visit?
Yes, Great Rigg is free to enter.