North Pennines
Stangend Rigg
634M
2080FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
69th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North Pennines
Prominence
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13m
Nearest Town
County Durham
Geology
You are walking over layers of sandstone, mudstone, and limestone. These rocks form the solid foundation of the fell beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY841437
Latitude
54.7879°N
Longitude
2.2488°W
Did You Know?
- •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.