Bigrigg

Settlement in Cumberland Copeland

England

Bigrigg

Benchmark, Scalegill, Railway Bridge Detail of the Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark on the railway bridge which carries the A595 road over the former Mirehouse Junction to Moor Row railway near Scalegill. The benchmark marks a height of 66.6317m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled in 1961 and verified in 1965 (location photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7145255">NX9914 : Railway bridge parapet, Scalegill</a>). — Benchmark, Scalegill, Railway Bridge Credit: Adrian Taylor

Bigrigg is a small village located in the county of Cumberland, in the North West of England. It is situated about 2 miles east of the town of Egremont and approximately 7 miles south-west of Whitehaven. Bigrigg falls within the civil parish of St. Bees.

The village is nestled in a picturesque rural landscape, with rolling hills and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is primarily a residential area, with a small population of around 400 people. The village is known for its tight-knit community and friendly atmosphere, making it an attractive place to live for families and retirees alike.

Bigrigg is well-connected to the wider region, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The A595 road runs close to the village, connecting it to the coastal towns of Whitehaven and Workington, as well as to the Lake District National Park. The nearest railway station is in nearby St. Bees, which provides services to Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness.

While Bigrigg itself may not have a wide range of amenities, residents have easy access to the nearby towns for shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The village benefits from its proximity to the scenic St. Bees beach, which is just a short drive away.

Overall, Bigrigg offers a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle, with its beautiful countryside surroundings and close-knit community, making it a desirable place to call home.

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Bigrigg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.503997/-3.543364 or Grid Reference NY0013. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Benchmark, Scalegill, Railway Bridge

Detail of the Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark on the railway bridge which carries the A595 road over the former Mirehouse Junction to Moor Row railway near Scalegill. The benchmark marks a height of 66.6317m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled in 1961 and verified in 1965 (location photograph NX9914 : Railway bridge parapet, Scalegill).

Adrian Taylor

Railway bridge parapet, Scalegill

The bridge near Scalegill carries the A595 road over the former Mirehouse Junction to Moor Row railway, now a part of the Coast to Coast Path. There is an Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark on the face of the parapet wall (photograph NX9914 : Benchmark, Scalegill, Railway Bridge), below and to the right of the engineer’s painted reference number.

Adrian Taylor

A grassy field near Loughrigg farm

David Medcalf

The road junction at Loughrigg

There is information about the type of signpost here: Link

David Medcalf

Wireless masts near Bigrigg

Why do they need two masts? Neither seems to be 'full' of aerials.

David Medcalf

A reservoir near Bigrigg

The grass bank makes it unobtrusive in the landscape.

David Medcalf

Houses at Bigrigg

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An unclassified road through the woods at Bigrigg

David Medcalf

A junction on the cycleway at Moor Row

Hadrian's Cycleway and the Coast to Coast use the old railway lines. The blue post marks the Coast to Coast (alternative) route and has an intricate engineering design. Hadrian's Cycleway runs from Ravenglass to South Shields. See here for more information: Link

David Medcalf

Cycle Route 72 leaves the unclassified road to join the old railway line

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Looking east from the cycleway

Towards the hamlet of Cleator, with Dent hill in the distance.

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Cycle Route 72 on the old railway track

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A substantial farm bridge over Cycle Route 72

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The cycle route crosses Blind Lane

This is not the original railway bridge, but I don't know why it has the cage-like design.

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The cycle route crosses a farm lane here

The blue post is a very elaborate Coast to Coast path marker, with a rail truck acknowledging the history of this section of path.

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A metal sculpture on Cycle Route 71

In the upper arms of the cross is a cartoon-like silhouette of a pig. The symbolism is not clear, but all the artwork along the cycleway is designed to reflect the heritage of the local area.

David Medcalf