Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
The Rig
In or near Wanlockhead.
The Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Peter Wood — 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
- Sanquhar · 9.5 km
- 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 geological feature is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, offering a variety of outdoor activities for visitors. The surrounding landscape is typical of the region, featuring rolling hills and open moorland. It serves as a popular destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3131, -3.8136
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 9.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610945 (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 DG3 4AL).
- What is The Rig?
- The Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The Rig?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG3 4AL.
- How do I get to The Rig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4AL. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.