Mountains & hills · North East England
Staneshaw Rigg
In or near Alston.
Staneshaw Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 596 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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
- Alston · 7.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Staneshaw Rigg is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 596 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
Staneshaw Rigg is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the natural landscape. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities. Expect well-marked paths and a tranquil environment, ideal for hiking and enjoying the surrounding nature.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7492, -2.4499
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: n9439083841 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Staneshaw Rigg?
- Staneshaw Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Staneshaw Rigg?
- Staneshaw Rigg — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 596 m.
- How do I get to Staneshaw Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.3 km away. Its coordinates are 54.7492°, -2.4499°.
- Is Staneshaw Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Staneshaw 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.
- How do I get to Staneshaw Rigg?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.3 km away.