Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
The Rig
The Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Anthony O'Neil — 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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Rig is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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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Place summary
The Rig is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rolling hills and varied landscapes, offering a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the region. The Rig provides a tranquil environment typical of the Scottish countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4780, -3.4381
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- ML12 6QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615128 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rig?
- The Rig is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6QR).
- What is The Rig?
- The Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The Rig?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6QR.
- How do I get to The Rig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6QR. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.