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Mountains & hills · North East England

Hard Rigg

In or near Alston.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Hard Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 546 m.

Trig point on Hard Rigg - geograph.org.uk - 1418589

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

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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
Parish
Alston Moor
Postcode
CA9 3NG
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Alston — 3.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hard Rigg?
Hard Rigg is in North-East England, 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. The nearest town is Alston. 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.