Mountains & hills · North East England
Slack's Rigg
In or near Alston.
Slack's Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 608.4 m.
Mike Quinn — 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
Slack's Rigg is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 608.4 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Slack's Rigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area features various trails that provide access to its summit and surrounding scenery. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging terrain and panoramic views of the lowland countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7209, -2.3572
Sources
- osm: n433641448 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Slack's Rigg?
- Slack's Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Slack's Rigg?
- Slack's Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 608.4 m.
- How do I get to Slack's Rigg?
- Its coordinates are 54.7209°, -2.3572°.
- Is Slack's Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Slack's Rigg is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.