Mountains & hills · North West England
Long Rigg
In or near Helbeck.
Long Rigg — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Gordon Hatton — 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
- Kirkby Stephen East · 3.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Long Rigg is a named hill or mountain in england north west, 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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Protected designations
- 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
Long Rigg is a mountain located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for varying levels of experience. The area is popular among walkers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4749, -2.3054
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hartley
- Postcode
- CA17 4HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615663 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Long Rigg?
- Long Rigg is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4HU), in the parish of Hartley.
- What is Long Rigg?
- Long Rigg — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Long Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4HU.
- Is Long Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Long Rigg is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Long Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4HU.