Whin Rigg
Whin Rigg is a fell in the English Lake District, situated in the western segment of the national park, 22 kilometres (14 miles) south east of the town of Whitehaven. It reaches only a modest altitude of 535 m (1,755 ft) but is part of one of the Lake District’s most dramatic landscapes in that the rugged and impressive Wastwater Screes (also known as "The Screes") fall from the fells summit to Wast Water over 450 m (1,500 ft) below. The fell's name means “gorse covered ridge” and originates from the Old Norse words “Hvin” meaning gorse and “Hryggr” meaning Ridge.
| Whin Rigg | |
|---|---|
Whin Rigg and The Screes seen across Wast Water from Middle Fell. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Prominence | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Parent peak | Illgill Head |
| Listing | Wainwright |
| Coordinates | 54°25′08″N 3°18′36″W |
| Geography | |
Whin Rigg Location in the Lake District Whin Rigg Location in Copeland Borough | |
| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Parent range | Lake District, Southern Fells |
| OS grid | NY151034 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 89 OS Explorer OL6 |
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