Mountains & hills · North East England
Hard Rigg
In or near Alston.
Hard Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 546 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 3.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Hard Rigg is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 546 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Allendale Moors SSSI
- 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
Hard Rigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This peak offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, providing opportunities for various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and a range of walking trails suitable for different skill levels. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8331, -2.3906
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: n323114793 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hard Rigg?
- Hard Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3NG), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Hard Rigg?
- Hard Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 546 m.
- How do I get to Hard Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3NG.
- Is Hard Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Hard Rigg is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hard Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3NG.