Mountains & hills · North East England
Hard Rigg
In or near Alston.
Hard Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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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
- Alston · 3.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hard Rigg is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Visitors can expect various walking trails that cater to different skill levels, providing opportunities for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The area is also suitable for outdoor activities such as climbing and mountain biking, appealing to adventure enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8331, -2.3910
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 3.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616379 (CC BY 4.0)
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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 — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- 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.