Seavy Rigg

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Seavy Rigg

Swindale and Woodside farm The deep, wooded valley of Swindale Beck seen from the Carry Band ridge. The moorland of Iron Band forms the skyline. — Swindale and Woodside farm Credit: Karl and Ali

Seavy Rigg is a prominent hill/mountain located in the historic county of Westmorland, England. It is situated in the picturesque Lake District National Park, specifically in the northwestern region of the park. Standing at an elevation of approximately 550 meters (1,800 feet), Seavy Rigg offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill/mountain is characterized by its rugged terrain, consisting of steep slopes and rocky outcrops. Its location within the Lake District National Park means that it is enveloped by lush greenery, including dense forests and rolling hills. This makes Seavy Rigg a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, such as hikers and climbers.

The summit of Seavy Rigg provides an excellent vantage point to admire the stunning vistas of the surrounding area. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the nearby fells, including the iconic Helvellyn and Skiddaw. The hill/mountain is also known for its diverse wildlife, with sightings of various bird species, such as peregrine falcons and red grouse, being common.

Access to Seavy Rigg is relatively straightforward, with several footpaths leading to the summit. One popular route starts from the village of Coniston and takes approximately two to three hours to complete. Alternatively, the neighboring fells of Sallows and Sour Howes can be included in a longer circular hike.

Overall, Seavy Rigg in Westmorland is a stunning natural landmark within the Lake District National Park, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.

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Seavy Rigg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.559025/-2.2886173 or Grid Reference NY8118. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Swindale and Woodside farm

The deep, wooded valley of Swindale Beck seen from the Carry Band ridge. The moorland of Iron Band forms the skyline.

Karl and Ali

Thornthwaite

A solitary barn above Swindale. Iron Band is the moorland on the skyline.

Karl and Ali

Wall, Pattinson's Allotment

Looking down the shallow moorland valley of Peatmoor Sike. Ley Seat (left) and Iron Band form the skyline, the B6276 to Middleton-in-Teesdale going through the pass between them. The conifer plantation on Seavy Rigg can be seen further down the wall line.

Karl and Ali

The track to Helbeck Low Fell

Looking over North and South Stainmore.

Karl and Ali

On Pattinson's Allotment

An area of rough moorland with vague boundaries and few defining features. Seavyrigg Side is the slight swelling in the middle distance. Ley Seat and the moorland rising towards Little Fell forms the skyline.

Karl and Ali

Shake holes, Watcher Rigg

Indicative of limestone below the surface cover of peat and boulder clay.

Karl and Ali

Windmore End

A zoom shot from Helbeck Intake about 3km to the west showing the quarry with Windmore Green cottage in front. The quarry is an exposure of the Great Limestone (not to be confused with the older and much thicker Great Scar Limestone of the Yorkshire Dales) and is a pleasant place for rock climbing.

Karl and Ali

Sheepfold beside Deadman Gill

Deadman Gill is crossed by the B6276 as it descends westwards from its high level crossing of the Pennines. This sheepfold - Deadman Gill Fold - is passed there; it was 'renewed' by the artist Andy Goldsworthy as part of his Sheepfolds Project, 1996 - 2002.

Trevor Littlewood

Valley of Swindale Beck west of Woodside

The grassland around the rabbit burrows above the barn were purple with a profusion of mountain pansy flowers NY8016 : Limestone grassland in Swindale Wood

Andrew Curtis

Thornthwaite

Andrew Curtis

Ruin and barn at Thornthwaite

This small building may have been a shepherd's cottage. It would have been a remote place to live and a long drive down the rough track to the nearest metalled road at Helbeck. The barn has an ornately carved red sandstone lintel above the lower doorway.

Andrew Curtis

Dry valley above Thornthwaite

Andrew Curtis

Track at gate north of Thornthwaite

View south-west to Mount Ida NY7916 : Cairn on Mount Ida

Andrew Curtis

Panorama above Thornthwaite

Panorama from two photos southwards over Thornthwaite Link

The valley of the Swindale Beck is on the left and Mount Ida on the right.

Andrew Curtis

Path over rough grassland north of Thornthwaite

Andrew Curtis

Pattinson's Allotment

Pattinson was allotted little more than boggy grassland and wet feet; poor grazing for few sheep.

Andrew Curtis

Pattinson's Allotment towards Warcop Fell

The distant hill to the left, well inside the danger area, is Little Fell. Richard Webb got there in 2002 NY7821 : Trig pillar, Little Fell but I can't imagine anyone trying now.

Andrew Curtis

Watcher Rigg

An area of boggy grassland with shake holes draining water into the underlying limestone adjacent to the military range just beyond the wall. The slight hill on the right is Seavyrigg Side over which passes a poorly defined bridleway from Hilton to the Middleton in Teesdale Road.

Andrew Curtis

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Seavy Rigg is located at Grid Ref: NY8118 (Lat: 54.559025, Lng: -2.2886173)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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