Low Rigg & High Rigg

Carlisle Group

We are the Carlisle Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We follow the disused railway line, lanes and field path onto Low Rigg which we traverse. We then climb to the top of High Rigg (357m) staying around this height for a mile or so before gradually descending the fell at its southern end. We return alongside the fell on a good riverside path to pick up the outward railway path.

Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 411.5m / 1350ft
Type:: circular

Open fellside with faint paths, could be wet and rocky in places.

The walk is moderate with some climbing and open fellside.

Cafe and toilets in Threlkeld village

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 32001 24569
Nearest postcode:: CA12 4TT
what3words:: valve.stress.homeward

Start time:: 10:00 am

Threlkeld Quarry car park, payable

Upcoming walks with Carlisle Group

Alcock Tarn Round

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Alston – Nent Valley

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Crosby Garrett Fell

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Sale Fell and Wythop Woods

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.2 miles

Appleby, Great Ormside and Rutter Force

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Langholm – Potholm Hill and Whita Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Little Asby

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Deer Rutting

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Walla Crag

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.6 miles

Red Tarn Circular [Led by Janet Nicholson]

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Barton Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.2 miles

Two Dales Ways from Sedbergh

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Workington to Whitehaven King Charles III EC Path

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 9.3 miles

Carlisle North

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Cockermouth and Watch Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.1 miles

Carlisle Three Rivers Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 9.5 miles