Ealingham Rigg

Hill, Mountain in Northumberland

England

Ealingham Rigg

The Pennine Way near Brownsleazes
The Pennine Way near Brownsleazes Credit: Dave Kelly

Ealingham Rigg is an imposing hill/mountain located in the picturesque county of Northumberland, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 525 meters (1,722 feet), it dominates the surrounding landscape with its rugged beauty and commanding presence.

Situated in the northern part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ealingham Rigg offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. From its summit, visitors can marvel at the rolling hills, green valleys, and scattered villages that make up the Northumberland landscape.

The hill/mountain is characterized by its steep slopes and rocky terrain, making it a challenging but rewarding destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The ascent to the summit requires a moderate level of fitness and sturdy footwear, but the effort is well worth it for the stunning vistas that await.

Ealingham Rigg is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, adding to its allure for nature lovers. The hill/mountain is covered in patches of heather, grasses, and wildflowers, creating a colorful tapestry during the warmer months. Birdwatchers may spot various species, including golden plovers, curlews, and meadow pipits, while lucky visitors might even catch a glimpse of a roe deer or a red squirrel.

With its natural beauty, challenging terrain, and abundant wildlife, Ealingham Rigg is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Northumberland's stunning countryside.

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Ealingham Rigg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.127523/-2.2693248 or Grid Reference NY8281. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Pennine Way near Brownsleazes
The Pennine Way near Brownsleazes
Bridge, Bellingham With four segmental arches. Dated 1834, the architect John Green. Grade II listed.
It carries the B6320 over the River North Tyne.
In the foreground is Jubilee Park.
Bridge, Bellingham
With four segmental arches. Dated 1834, the architect John Green. Grade II listed. It carries the B6320 over the River North Tyne. In the foreground is Jubilee Park.
View from Dunterley Fell And across Ealinghamrigg Common to Bellingham.
View from Dunterley Fell
And across Ealinghamrigg Common to Bellingham.
Farmland near Bellingham (2) A view across apparently improved pasture to the slopes of Dunterley Fell.
What looks to me, as an ignorant townie, like a bit of rusting old metal, might well be a crucial bit of farming equipment. In fact, the whole Northumbrian economy, such as it is, might depend on bits of metal like this. Or it might not.
Farmland near Bellingham (2)
A view across apparently improved pasture to the slopes of Dunterley Fell. What looks to me, as an ignorant townie, like a bit of rusting old metal, might well be a crucial bit of farming equipment. In fact, the whole Northumbrian economy, such as it is, might depend on bits of metal like this. Or it might not.
Shitlington Crags near Bellingham Looking from near here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2200506">NY8180 : Shitlington Common near Bellingham (4)</a> across lush pasture and not-so-lush pasture to the crags (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1878">NY8380 : Shitlington Crags</a>), and the television relay station atop Ealingham Rigg (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1406550">NY8381 : Ealingham Rigg</a>).
Shitlington Crags near Bellingham
Looking from near here NY8180 : Shitlington Common near Bellingham (4) across lush pasture and not-so-lush pasture to the crags (NY8380 : Shitlington Crags), and the television relay station atop Ealingham Rigg (NY8381 : Ealingham Rigg).
Country road near Bellingham (5) Looking towards Bellingham.
This section of road is lined with many fine beech trees (possibly planted by the Hesleyside estate as the road is more or less on axis with the house), some of whose trunks have, to varying degrees, lost their characteristic silvery smoothness. A disease, or age, or something else?
Country road near Bellingham (5)
Looking towards Bellingham. This section of road is lined with many fine beech trees (possibly planted by the Hesleyside estate as the road is more or less on axis with the house), some of whose trunks have, to varying degrees, lost their characteristic silvery smoothness. A disease, or age, or something else?
Fire station, Bellingham Neat, functional design, probably in the county's house style and dating from the 1960s. The evening sun helps too.
Fire station, Bellingham
Neat, functional design, probably in the county's house style and dating from the 1960s. The evening sun helps too.
High Street. Bellingham Looking towards a side wall of the Black Bull Hotel and the Town Hall beyond
High Street. Bellingham
Looking towards a side wall of the Black Bull Hotel and the Town Hall beyond
View from the B6320 With Bellingham in the distance
View from the B6320
With Bellingham in the distance
Cattle at Dunterley
Cattle at Dunterley
War Memorial Gates At the entrance to Bellingham cemetery.
War Memorial Gates
At the entrance to Bellingham cemetery.
Rose and Crown, Bellingham Pub bedecked with St George's flags - not certain whether these are to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, or England's rather inglorious exit from the World Cup. In the middle of the square is a drinking fountain which also serves as a Boer war memorial.
Rose and Crown, Bellingham
Pub bedecked with St George's flags - not certain whether these are to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, or England's rather inglorious exit from the World Cup. In the middle of the square is a drinking fountain which also serves as a Boer war memorial.
Bellingham Town Hall
Bellingham Town Hall
The clock tower on Bellingham Town Hall Photo taken at around 4 pm! See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3119397">NY8383 : Bellingham Town Hall</a>.
The clock tower on Bellingham Town Hall
Photo taken at around 4 pm! See NY8383 : Bellingham Town Hall.
The Black Bull Hotel, Bellingham
The Black Bull Hotel, Bellingham
Sign for The Black Bull Hotel, Bellingham See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3119444">NY8383 : The Black Bull Hotel, Bellingham</a>.
Sign for The Black Bull Hotel, Bellingham
Buglehorns crest on Bellingham Town Hall The location of this crest is shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3119397">NY8383 : Bellingham Town Hall</a>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3115491">NY8383 : Crest - Malting Close, Bellingham</a>.
Buglehorns crest on Bellingham Town Hall
The location of this crest is shown in NY8383 : Bellingham Town Hall. See also NY8383 : Crest - Malting Close, Bellingham.
Boer War Memorial, Manchester Square This Boer War memorial was erected in 1903 and originally stood at the crossroads in the centre of the village. As traffic increased, it became a hazard and in the 1950s, it was moved to its present position in Manchester Square outside the Rose and Crown Public House. 

The memorial is a statue of a Fusilier in full South African kit holding a rifle (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3193182">NY8383 : Fusilier Statue, Boer War Memorial</a>). He is set on a stone plinth within a canopied setting with four pillars.

List names: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Northumberland/BellinghamBoer.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Northumberland/BellinghamBoer.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Roll of Honour - Northumberland)
Boer War Memorial, Manchester Square
This Boer War memorial was erected in 1903 and originally stood at the crossroads in the centre of the village. As traffic increased, it became a hazard and in the 1950s, it was moved to its present position in Manchester Square outside the Rose and Crown Public House. The memorial is a statue of a Fusilier in full South African kit holding a rifle (NY8383 : Fusilier Statue, Boer War Memorial). He is set on a stone plinth within a canopied setting with four pillars. List names: LinkExternal link (Roll of Honour - Northumberland)
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Ealingham Rigg is located at Grid Ref: NY8281 (Lat: 55.127523, Lng: -2.2693248)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Located within 500m of 55.127523,-2.2693248
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: tower
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 55.1250075/-2.2635185
Ealingham Rigg
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.1286487/-2.2709251
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 55.125477/-2.2656578
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