Stangend Rigg

Located in the high, lonely reaches of the North Pennines south of Hexham, this is a quiet expanse of moorland typical of the eastern fells. At 634m, it offers vast isolation. The terrain is dominated by heather and peat hags, providing a rugged cross-country trek for those seeking solitude.

• •The name originates from the Old Norse 'stöng', meaning a pole or stake, and 'ryggr', meaning a ridge, likely referring to markers once used to guide travellers across the featureless high ground.
• •Sitting near the boundary of Northumberland and County Durham, the summit provides a wide-angle perspective over the West Allen Valley and the nearby bulk of Kilhope Law.
• •The surrounding area was historically a centre for lead mining; though the summit itself is wild, the lower slopes are scarred by old 'hushes' where water was used to expose mineral veins.
• •Though the name implies a defined ridge, visitors should expect the classic North Pennine 'black hags'—deep, eroded peat channels that turn a simple walk into a complex obstacle course.