Mountains & hills · North West England
Whin Rigg (Wasdale)
In or near Boot.
Whin Rigg (Wasdale) — 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
- Fisherground Halt · 3.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Whin Rigg (Wasdale) 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wasdale Screes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whin Rigg is a mountain located in North-West England, part of the Lake District National Park. It is known for its distinctive shape and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including Wast Water, the deepest lake in England. The mountain is a popular destination for walkers and climbers seeking both challenge and scenic beauty. Its proximity to other notable peaks makes it a key feature in the region's hiking routes.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4202, -3.3099
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Eskdale
- Postcode
- CA19 1UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Fisherground Halt — 3.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612330 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whin Rigg (Wasdale)?
- Whin Rigg (Wasdale) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA19 1UF), in the parish of Eskdale.
- What is Whin Rigg (Wasdale)?
- Whin Rigg (Wasdale) — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Whin Rigg (Wasdale)?
- The nearest railway station is Fisherground Halt, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA19 1UF.
- Is Whin Rigg (Wasdale) a protected site?
- Yes — Whin Rigg (Wasdale) is part of the Wasdale Screes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whin Rigg (Wasdale)?
- The nearest railway station is Fisherground Halt, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA19 1UF.