Archy Styrigg

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Archy Styrigg

Heading from Gregory Common to High Seat, above Mallerstang Common Credit: Colin Park

Archy Styrigg is a prominent hill/mountain located in the county of Westmorland, England. It is part of the stunning Lake District National Park and is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and captivating landscape. Standing at an impressive height of approximately 625 meters (2,051 feet), Archy Styrigg offers magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding areas.

The hill/mountain is characterized by its distinct shape, with a steep and rugged slope towards the east and a more gentle gradient to the west. Its summit is adorned with a scattering of rocky outcrops, adding to its picturesque allure. The vegetation on Archy Styrigg primarily consists of heather, grasses, and some scattered trees, creating a rich tapestry of colors throughout the seasons.

Archy Styrigg attracts a diverse range of outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, climbers, and nature lovers. A variety of well-marked trails and footpaths traverse the hill/mountain, providing opportunities for both leisurely walks and more challenging hikes. The summit of Archy Styrigg offers a perfect spot for picnics, allowing visitors to soak in the breathtaking vistas of the Lake District and its surrounding valleys, lakes, and hills.

The hill/mountain also holds historical significance, with evidence of ancient settlements and fortifications in the area. Archaeological remains and artifacts have been discovered, shedding light on the human presence in this region throughout the centuries.

Archy Styrigg is a true gem within the Westmorland landscape, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature, experience stunning vistas, and immerse themselves in the rich history of the area.

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Archy Styrigg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.398294/-2.3063397 or Grid Reference NY8000. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heading from Gregory Common to High Seat, above Mallerstang Common

Colin Park

Lady's Pillar on Hugh Seat

Colin Park

View towards High Seat from Hugh Seat above Mallerstang Common

Colin Park

Cairn on High Seat

High Seat is a name that occurs a number of times in the hill country of northern England; this one is at the crest of ground above Mallerstang Edge. The cairn is not quite at the summit of High Seat but a little to the north of it. Rogan's Seat on the north side of Swaledale lies in the distance; the sheet of water is Birkdale Tarn.

Trevor Littlewood

Archy Styrigg

A rash of gritstone boulders encountered on the way to Gregory Chapel, one of the high points of Mallerstang Edge. In the background are Wild Boar Fell (right) and Swarth Fell.

Karl and Ali

Cairn on Gregory Chapel (695m)

One of a number of cairns that line the old county boundary between Yorkshire and Westmorland (nowadays Cumbria and North Yorkshire). It is also the current boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Ironically, the mountain in the background - Wild Boar Fell, one of the finest in the Pennines - is outwith the park.

Karl and Ali

The northerly cairn on High Seat

Not quite the highest point but located on the northern edge of the gentle summit dome. The view is of an endless expanse of snow-speckled moorland extending towards Nine Standards Rigg and the distant North Pennines.

Karl and Ali

Between High Seat and High Pike Hill

'Ridge' is an ambitious name for the elongated plateau of peaty moorland that extends north behind the facade of Mallerstang Edge. High Pike Hill is the bump on the left with Nine Standards Rigg beyond.

Karl and Ali

East of Mallerstang Edge

Moorland above Mallerstang Edge, viewed in early April during a break in snow flurries.

William Starkey

Little Ing Farm

Anthony Parkes

Moorland below Mallerstang Edge

From where Old Road, a Byway open to all traffic, crosses Elm Gill, an ascent of 180m of a pathless section of the moor leads upwards to the southern end of Mallerstang Edge. This is looking towards the edge from near the start of the climb.

Andy Waddington

Ravens Nest commands a view over the Eden Valley

A faint path appears as the first rocks are reached south of Ravens Nest at the southern end of Mallerstang Edge when climbed from the Eden Valley - the ascent route below has been pathless, though not too rough, gaining 180m of height in about threequarters of a kilometre to reach this point.

Andy Waddington

Shelter on High Rigg

Whether this was once part of a building is in some doubt. It certainly forms a minimal shelter from the wind now, fine for lunch perhaps, but would make a very uncomfortable bivouac. It seems to mark the start of an increasingly well-defined path on the southern approach to Mallerstang Edge.

Andy Waddington

Cairn on Hangingstone Scar

The map suggests a number of cairns hereabouts, but this rather elegantly-built one was the only one currently in evidence, in an apparently rather random spot on the edge just west of the path along Mallerstang Edge. There are quite a few cairns and piles of stones (the map makes a distinction between these categories, but it is far from clear why) scattered across the plateau, only a small number of which are on summits or other topographic features of note, so perhaps they mark boundaries of some sort.

Andy Waddington

Old Road crosses Elm Gill

Old Road runs from the Thrang right round to the junction of Cotterdale with Wensleydale, a distance of over 11.5 kilometres, with often fine views, but doesn't seem to be anywhere near as popular with off-road drivers and trail bikes as some of the BOATs in the dales. The point where it crosses Elm Gill was the spot where we had chosen (well, the dog didn't actually get a vote) to leave the track to ascend to the southern end of Mallerstang Edge. There don't seem to be any actual paths up the CROW Access Land, so the choice is a little arbitrary, but our route reached the beginnings of a faint path on the ridge in three quarters of a kilometre with 180m of ascent.

Andy Waddington