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From the A591, passing the north end of Thirlmere en route to Keswick, High Rigg appears as a small, craggy mound with trees low down, thinning towards the top. It is unusual among Lakeland fells in that the land all around it is flat - this stand-alone peak juts out and does not belong to any other ridge - and all the peaks that surround it are substantially higher. It may be small, but there's no need to feel inadequate as this walk has all the variety you could ask for from a day in the Lake District. It's also easy to reach by public transport, and rarely busy. You don't need all day to do this and, as the highest point is a mere 357m above sea level, you don't need great weather either.

4.66 miles, 7.50 km, 301m ascent, 2 – 3 hours. Keswick

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