Mountains & hills · North West England
Rigg of England
In or near Barrowford.
Rigg of England — a hill or mountain in england north west.
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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
- Brierfield · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Rigg of England 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rigg of England is a mountain located in North-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area offers opportunities for walking and climbing, attracting outdoor enthusiasts. The mountain is part of the Lake District National Park, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8381, -2.2796
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Pendle
- Parish
- Higham-with-West Close Booth
- Postcode
- BB12 9LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Nearest railway station
- Brierfield — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615720 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Fence Gate Inn
Restaurants · 1.2 km
Bay Horse
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
St Mary's Church
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Higham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
The Pinfold
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
The Pinfold
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Four Alls Inn
Historic pubs · 1.7 km
Ogden Reservoirs
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.0 km
Greenhead Farmhouse
Stately homes · 2.3 km
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Canal Bridge Number 138
Historic bridges · 3.0 km
Historic Cottage
Historic houses · 3.1 km
Brierfield, Lancashire
Museums · 3.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Fence Gate Inn
Fence Gate Inn — a restaurant in england north west.
📷 5📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church — church in Newchurch in Pendle, Goldshaw Booth, Pendle, Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Higham War Memorial
Higham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
The Pinfold
The Pinfold — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
The Pinfold
The Pinfold — archaeological in england north west.
Where to eat & stay near Rigg of England
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Stubbins Vale Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Travelodge
Travelodge — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Bridge Heywood Caravan Park
Bridge Heywood Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Wiswell Shay Farm CC Site
Wiswell Shay Farm CC Site — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Harwood Bar Caravan Park
Harwood Bar Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Holgates Ribble Valley
Holgates Ribble Valley — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Fence Gate Inn
Fence Gate Inn — a restaurant in england north west.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Duke Of York Hotel
Duke Of York Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Town Mouse Public House
The Town Mouse Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rigg of England?
- Rigg of England is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB12 9LX), in the parish of Higham-with-West Close Booth.
- What is Rigg of England?
- Rigg of England — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Rigg of England?
- The nearest railway station is Brierfield, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB12 9LX.
- Is Rigg of England a protected site?
- Yes — Rigg of England is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rigg of England?
- The nearest railway station is Brierfield, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB12 9LX.