Nestled in the beautiful environs of St John’s in the Vale and surrounded by higher peaks, hikes to High Rigg take you to a charming, multi-topped ridge boasting wonderful views. One of the more diminutive of Lakeland’s Wainwright fells, it is nonetheless a grand objective and a wonderful place to explore, perfect for an afternoon family outing. With crags, little tarns and multiple summits, it is Lakeland in microcosm.

Sumptuous views for very little effort

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Location: St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. View of Great How – High Rigg Summit loop from Legburthwaite

9.89km

02:53

250m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. High Rigg Summit loop from Legburthwaite

7.38km

02:14

230m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Great Dodd – Watson's Dodd Summit loop from Legburthwaite

18.3km

06:35

1,070m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Adventurer Nic

May 6, 2021

At 1,171 feet (357 m), High Rigg, also known as Naddle Fell, is the Wainwright top for this small fell in the Lake District. I particularly love the view to the Skiddaw and Blencathra ranges from here. Overshadowed to the east by Clough Head and the long ridge that leads to Helvellyn, this fell has all of the views without anywhere near as much effort as some of the bigger mountains.

David Howells

October 12, 2022

This was my fifth and last Wainwright of the day. A classic day out and High Rigg was the highlight of the day. Even though it's smaller it has more character with its steep narrow paths, undulating crest, stone walls, trees and cairned summit. I loved the view back down Thirlmere valley looking back at Great How. Stunning!

Rambling_Richard

December 13, 2022

Stuck this one in at the end of the day. A quick one hour walk and a VERY fun slide down when icy!

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Location: St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

High Rigg Summit

1. View of Great How – High Rigg Summit loop from Legburthwaite

2. High Rigg Summit loop from Legburthwaite

3. Great Dodd – Watson's Dodd Summit loop from Legburthwaite

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