Nine Standards Rigg

Crook & Weardale Group

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Overview

Following the Coast to Coast path from Kirkby Stephen to the iconic cairns on Nine Standards Rigg returning via bridleways and woodland. Sustained climb to the high moorland which is rough and boggy in places (recently surfaced at high level). Sheep and cattle pastures and woodland in descent.

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:45 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 609.6m / 2000ft
Type:: circular

Kirkby Stephen - CtoC path to Nine Standards via Hartley - Rollinson Haggs - Reigill - Ladthwaite - Bollam Bridge - Kirkby Stephen

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 77292 08833
Nearest postcode:: CA17 4HA
what3words:: montage.splinters.spits

Start time:: 10:00 am

Christian Head Car Park Kirkby Stephen (free)

Upcoming walks with Crook & Weardale Group

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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