Mountains & hills · North West England
Hill Rigg
In or near Ainstable.
Hill Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Peter Wood — 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
- Armathwaite · 1.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill 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.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hill Rigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the region's varied topography, offering a range of outdoor activities for visitors. The area is characterised by its scenic landscapes and opportunities for hiking and exploration. Suitable for those seeking both challenge and leisure in a natural setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8085, -2.8011
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hesket
- Postcode
- CA4 9TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite — 1.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615613 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Barrock Fell
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
The Chapel Of Christ And St Mary
Chapels · 2.0 km
Armathwaite Castle
Castles · 2.0 km
High Hesket War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Armathwaite Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
High Hesket
Villages · 2.1 km
Low Hesket
Villages · 2.2 km
High Stand Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Slight univallate hillfort on Barrock Fell
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Hesket Park
Caravan parks · 2.9 km
Blaze Fell
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
Southwaite
Villages · 3.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Barrock Fell
Barrock Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Chapels · North West England
The Chapel Of Christ And St Mary
The Chapel Of Christ And St Mary — chapel in Armathwaite, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
High Hesket War Memorial
High Hesket War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Armathwaite Bridge
Armathwaite Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Hill Rigg
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Englethwaite Hall
Englethwaite Hall — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Crown Hotel
Crown Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Campsites · North West England
Pasturewood Holidays
Pasturewood Holidays — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lazonby Pool Campsite
Lazonby Pool Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
St Nicholas Arms Public House
St Nicholas Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Spinners Arms
Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
The Griffin
The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More mountains in this region
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Appleton Park
Appleton Park — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
High Warren
High Warren — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 105 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 194 m.
📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill Rigg?
- Hill Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 9TH), in the parish of Hesket.
- What is Hill Rigg?
- Hill Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Hill Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 9TH.
- Is Hill Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Hill Rigg is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hill Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 9TH.