Wainwright & Marilyn Icon

High Rigg
357m (1172ft)

The Central Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record High Rigg as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


Wainwright Icon

Wainwright
(No. 209)

English Marilyn Icon

English Marilyn
106th highest in England,
1286th highest in Great Britain

Walk High Rigg walking UK Mountains in The Central Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

High Rigg Summit

Photo: Mark Jolley

You can find High Rigg & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Maps (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL4 The English Lakes - North Western area


OL5 The English Lakes - North Eastern area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

90 Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside


See High Rigg and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See High Rigg and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Maps:

NB: Whether you print off a copy on to paper or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers Maps will prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal!


You can walk to the top of High Rigg by using either of these 2 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
Walking Boot Print Icon

Walk c334 High Rigg from Legburthwaite

Superb views of Blencathra and Skiddaw and Helvellyn

Walk GPS Icon
Walk GPX Icon
Walk PDF Icon

Vital Statistics:

Length: 5.25ml (8.5km)
Ascent:1,414ft (431m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 4 Icon (Moderate)
Walking Boot Print Icon

Walk c433 The St John's in the Vale Skyline from Legburthwaite

A fine walk with fine views

Walk GPS Icon
Walk GPX Icon
Walk PDF Icon

Vital Statistics:

Length: 11.25ml (18km)
Ascent:3,965ft (1,208m)
Time:8.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 8 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited High Rigg Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged High Rigg

Andrew Thornton walked up High Rigg on August 9th, 2023 [from/via/route] A591 [with] Jenny [weather] Overcast - Lots of bracken.

Stephen Batson climbed High Rigg on April 15th, 2023 [from/via/route] The youth centre [weather] Sunny - Not a soul about until the very end

Ian Ashton bagged High Rigg on May 29th, 2023 [from/via/route] I [with] Family and taylors

Martin Hartshorne hiked High Rigg on May 18th, 2023 [from/via/route] From near legburthwaite along the tops then down to St John's & along the valley [with] finley [weather] Sunny then a bit clouds, slight breeze pleasant to walk in the shirt - Valley walk is lush

Iain Jones summited High Rigg on March 17th, 2023 [from/via/route] Legburthwaite [with] Nicola Jones & Georgia Jones

Caroline Winter conquered High Rigg on November 29th, 2022 [from/via/route] High Rigg & Low Rigg circular from Thirlmere [with] Penrith Ramblers [weather] Clear, sunny, & cold & icy - Enjoyable low level is walk with lovely people

Simon Myerscough has scaled High Rigg [from/via/route] St Johns in the Vale [with] Joanne [weather] Very sunny & windy

Debi Mcmillan walked up High Rigg on August 13th, 2022 [from/via/route] Ambleside [with] my own [weather] VERY hot, 25 degrees - Tough incline. Midges!!

Christine Shepherd climbed High Rigg on May 29th, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from St. John's in the Vale Climbed again 18.05.2021 while on a visit to see the Rannerdale Bluebells. Climbed for the third time on 6.6.22. [with] On my own [weather] Damp but improving - This was the first fell in a four day frenzy of peak bagging from Keswick.

Tony Halliday bagged High Rigg on June 1st, 2022 [from/via/route] Circular walk starting at legburthwaite nice steady evening walk of about 5 & a half miles [with] My boarder terrier jimmy boo and George also my wife sal [weather] The weather was warm start dry sunny no wind not too busy - A steady loop walk nice rolling grassy fells with craggy out crops

To add (or remove) your name and experiences on this page - Log On and edit your Personal Mountain Bagging Record

. . . [see more walk reports]



More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of High Rigg

The cairn on the summit of High Rigg

The cairn on the summit of High Rigg

Photo: Christine Shepherd (509)

Looking North along the High Rigg Ridge to Skiddaw (left) and Blencathra or Saddleback (Hallsfell Top) (right)

Looking North along the High Rigg Ridge to Skiddaw (left) and Blencathra or Saddleback (Hallsfell Top) (right)

Photo: David Baines (6)

Blencathra from High Rigg

Blencathra from High Rigg

Photo: Stephen Dawson (38)

Blencathra (Saddleback) from High Rigg

Blencathra (Saddleback) from High Rigg

Photo: Mark Jolley (2)

Clough Head, Fisher's Wife's Rake, Calfhow Pike, Great Dodd, Watson's Dodd, Stybarrow Dodd, Raise (Helvellyn) and Helvellyn from the summit of High Rigg

Clough Head, Fisher's Wife's Rake, Calfhow Pike, Great Dodd, Watson's Dodd, Stybarrow Dodd, Raise (Helvellyn) and Helvellyn from the summit of High Rigg

Photo: Peter Crumpler (2)

Skiddaw from High Rigg

Skiddaw from High Rigg

Photo: David Hayter (289)

Looking North along the High Rigg Ridge to Skiddaw (left) and Blencathra or Saddleback (Hallsfell Top) (right)

Looking North along the High Rigg Ridge to Skiddaw (left) and Blencathra or Saddleback (Hallsfell Top) (right)

Photo: David Baines (5)

Low Rigg and High Rigg from Castlerigg Stone circle.

Low Rigg and High Rigg from Castlerigg Stone circle.

Photo: Rob Hadley (6)

Keswick and Bassenthaite Lake from High Rigg

Keswick and Bassenthaite Lake from High Rigg

Photo: Stephen Dawson (40)

Helvellyn from High Rigg

Helvellyn from High Rigg

Photo: Mark Jolley (4)

High Rigg summit cairn

High Rigg summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (914)

High Rigg summit cairn - with Blencathra or Saddleback (Hallsfell Top) beyond

High Rigg summit cairn - with Blencathra or Saddleback (Hallsfell Top) beyond

Photo: David Baines (7)

Legburthwaite from High Rigg

Legburthwaite from High Rigg

Photo: Mark Jolley (1)

Clough Head from High Rigg

Clough Head from High Rigg

Photo: Mark Jolley (3)

Carl Side, Skiddaw and Lonscale Fell (centre left), Great Calva (centre) and Belncathra or Saddleback, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell (centre right) from the summit of High Rigg

Carl Side, Skiddaw and Lonscale Fell (centre left), Great Calva (centre) and Belncathra or Saddleback, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell (centre right) from the summit of High Rigg

Photo: Peter Crumpler (4)

Helvellyn (left) High Rigg (foreground) and Thirlmere from Lonscale Fell

Helvellyn (left) High Rigg (foreground) and Thirlmere from Lonscale Fell

Photo: Gerry Ball (5)

High Rigg

High Rigg

Photo: David Hayter (288)

The North Western Fells (far left distance), Carl Side, Skiddaw and Lonscale Fell (centre left), Great Calva (centre) and Belncathra or Saddleback, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell (centre right) and the shoulder of Clough Head (far right) from the summit of High Rigg

The North Western Fells (far left distance), Carl Side, Skiddaw and Lonscale Fell (centre left), Great Calva (centre) and Belncathra or Saddleback, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell (centre right) and the shoulder of Clough Head (far right) from the summit of High Rigg

Photo: Peter Crumpler (3)

Clough Head from High Rigg

Clough Head from High Rigg

Photo: David Hayter (291)

High Rigg summit

High Rigg summit

Photo: David Hayter (290)


. . . see all 24 walk photographs & pictures of views from, on or of High Rigg


Send us your photographs and pictures on, of, or from High Rigg

If you would like to add your walk photographs and pictures featuring views from, on or of High Rigg to this page, please send them as email attachments (configured for any computer) along with your name to:



and we shall do our best to publish them.

(Guide Resolution = 300dpi. At least = 660pixels (wide) x 440 pixels (high).)

Send us your photographs and pictures on, of, or from High Rigg via Facebook

You can also submit photos via our Facebook Page.

NB. Please indicate where each photo was taken.




Do not miss our pick of the Best Walks in the UK


Follow go4awalk.com on Twitter Follow go4awalk.com on Facebook


Home






Find new Friends to go walking with

Walk all 214 Wainwrights in just 59 Walks. Download GPS Waypoints - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk - All the Latest Route Information, GPS Waypoints and Split Times to keep you on Schedule

Walk The British Three Peaks Challenge Walk - All the Latest Route Information and GPS Waypoints

See our pick of The Best Walks in The Lake District - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of the Best Lake District Ridge Walks - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of the Best Lake District Walks to do in the rain - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in Snowdonia - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Ridge Walks in Wales - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in The Brecon Beacons - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in The Yorkshire Dales - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in The Peak District - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in The Forest of Bowland - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in Shropshire - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in Cheshire - Walks you must not miss!

Walk our pick of The Best Walks in Lancashire - Walks you must not miss!

Not sure where to walk next? Try Peak Bagging - Great Walks you must not miss!

Not sure where to walk next? Walk part of a National Trail - Great Walks you must not miss!

Walks with Downloadable and Uploadable GPS Waypoint Data

Walking Kit and Gear Tested by Walkers

Full Site Search
Do not miss our pick of the Best Walks in the UK