Great Rigg, Mountain summit in Lake District, England
Great Rigg rises to 766 meters above sea level, featuring rocky terrain on its eastern side and grassy slopes on the western flank.
The name derives from Old English, where 'Rigg' refers to a bumpy or knobbly ridge that characterizes the mountain's geological formation.
The mountain forms part of several recognized British walking classifications, including the Wainwrights and Hewitt Hills of England and Wales.
Hikers typically access Great Rigg through the Fairfield horseshoe, a 16-kilometer circular walk that begins and ends in Ambleside.
From the summit cairn known as Greatrigg Man, visitors can observe ten different bodies of water across the Lake District landscape.
Location: Cumbria
Elevation above the sea: 766 m
GPS coordinates: 54.48489,-2.99570
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
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