High Rigg Summit – Low Rigg loop from Legburthwaite

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

High Rigg Summit – Low Rigg loop from Legburthwaite

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High Rigg Summit – Low Rigg loop from Legburthwaite

01:11

9.06km

270m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.99 km

High Rigg Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Bit nice weather makes this route all the more enjoyable

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4.73 km

Low Rigg

Highlight • Natural

Low Rigg is a wonderful hill with clear to see routes. It gets really wet and boggy so go prepared for mud and bog hopping.

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5.20 km

St John's in the Vale Church and Labyrinth

Highlight • Parking

Road at the bottom says not accessible for motor vehicles. Not much to add to the walk. There were some people in the church who were lovely. I left some MiniMeadows for them.

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5.99 km

Ruins in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

The coffee and cakes at Low Bridge End is certainly worth a try.

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7.50 km

Sosgill Wood

Forest

9.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

4.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.61 km

2.17 km

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

13°C

8°C

55 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

January 2, 2022,High Rigg

If you’re looking for a relatively easy, yet spectacular route in the Lake District, then High Rigg from St John’s in the Vale is the perfect choice.
I would recommend following my exact route in either direction, with my preferred choice the one shown here as the views down the valley towards Thirlmere are simply stunning. This hike has everything; …