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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Mickle Rigg

In or near Bassenthwaite.

Mickle Rigg β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 314 m.

The northern slopes of Longlands Fell - geograph.org.uk - 2932467

David Purchase β€” 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mickle Rigg is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 314 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skiddaw Group SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mickle Rigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers a range of outdoor activities for walkers and climbers. The area features diverse landscapes, including rolling hills and scenic views. Visitors can expect well-marked trails suitable for various skill levels.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.7220, -3.1320
District
Cumberland
Parish
Ireby and Uldale
Postcode
CA7 1HN
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The northern slopes of Longlands Fell - geograph.org.uk - 2932467πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Turpin Hill

Turpin Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 290 m.

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The Cumbria Way, Longlands - geograph.org.uk - 7362500πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Skidaw

Skidaw β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Direction Sign – Signpost on Aughertree Fell - geograph.org.uk - 7226006πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Aughertree Fell

Aughertree Fell β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 300 m.

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Former quarry on Aughertree Fell - geograph.org.uk - 2493210πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Green How

Green How β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 321 m.

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Embankments of Romano-British settlement, Aughertree Fell - geograph.org.uk - 5585689πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· North West England

Aughertree Fell Settlement

Aughertree Fell Settlement β€” a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Longlands FellπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Longlands Fell

Longlands Fell β€” Named summit at 483 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Mickle Rigg

Places to stay

Footbridge over Halls Beck - geograph.org.uk - 6902223πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

High Close Holiday Homes

High Close Holiday Homes β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ highclose.co.uk
Road over Cowgill Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4492630πŸ“· 3

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Clea Hall Holiday Park

Clea Hall Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ cleahall.co.uk
Caldbeck - geograph.org.uk - 6090561πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

Caldbeck Glamping Barns & Bothy

Caldbeck Glamping Barns & Bothy β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

β†— caldbeckglamping.com
Bassenthwaite village and Skiddaw - geograph.org.uk - 3382126πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Robin Hood Park

Robin Hood Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ robinhoodpark.co.uk
Bridleway near Caldbeck - geograph.org.uk - 7210006πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Caldbeck Camping

Caldbeck Camping β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ caldbeckcamping.co.uk
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the A591, Chapel Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6048969πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Trafford Caravan Park

Trafford Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

β†— caravansitefinder.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Oddfellows ArmsπŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Oddfellows Arms

Oddfellows Arms β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•β†— oddfellows-caldbeck.co.uk
Woodland path in the grounds of the Pheasant Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7334714πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Pheasant Inn

The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox, Wigton Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 5125269πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Kings Arms Walter Willsons

Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Stained glass in the Co-op - geograph.org.uk - 2294797πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

YHA Cafe

YHA Cafe β€” a cafΓ© in scotland lowlands.

β†— yha.org.uk
Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Crumbs

Crumbs β€” a cafΓ© in scotland lowlands.

Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Blue Bell

The Blue Bell in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Great Horsetails near Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 2866674πŸ“· 5

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London Road follows the course of a Roman road - geograph.org.uk - 4424223πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

High Warren

High Warren β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 105 m.

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Footpath in Alderley Edge Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 5083408πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge β€” mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 194 m.

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Allen CragsπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Allen Crags

Allen Crags β€” Named summit at 785 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mickle Rigg?
Mickle Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 1HN), in the parish of Ireby and Uldale.
What is Mickle Rigg?
Mickle Rigg β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 314 m.
How do I get to Mickle Rigg?
Drivers can use postcode CA7 1HN.
Is Mickle Rigg a protected site?
Yes β€” Mickle Rigg is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Mickle Rigg?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 1HN. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.