Lake District
Blake Rigg (Tilberthwaite)
423M
1388FT
About Blake Rigg (Tilberthwaite)
Rising above the industrial scars of Tilberthwaite, this modest Birkett offers a rugged, craggy character that belies its low elevation. It is a complex platform of rocky knolls and heather, providing a front-row seat for the Coniston Fells and a sharp perspective down into the deep trough of Little Langdale.
Key Statistics
Rank
553rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Fells
Prominence
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20m
Nearest Town
Little Langdale
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of volcanic ash and small rock fragments, the remnants of powerful prehistoric eruptions.
Find It
Latitude
54.4012°N
Longitude
3.0782°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in Old Norse, with 'Blake' likely derived from 'bleikr' meaning pale or sallow—referring to the colour of the grass or stone—and 'Rigg' being the standard Cumbrian term for a ridge.
- •The fell sits at the heart of historic mining territory; the surrounding slopes are home to the Tilberthwaite copper mines and deep slate quarries that once produced the famous Westmorland Green slate.
- •While often overlooked in favour of the higher Coniston fells, the summit offers one of the best profile views of the Langdale Pikes across the valley, as well as an intimate look at the neighbouring ridge of Wetherlam.
- •In his guide to the Birketts, Bill Birkett highlights this summit as a fine objective for those seeking a quieter alternative to the busy thoroughfares of the Southern Fells.
- •It is the ideal spot for the unassuming walker who enjoys watching the crowds queue for photos on the Langdale Pikes while they have an entire summit to themselves.