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Nine Standards Rigg routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from Kirkby StephenHiking · 13km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Kirkby StephenModerate
The route starts from Kirkby Stephen and follows a well-marked path to the summit of Nine Standards Rigg, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Coast to Coast Path SectionHiking · 15km · 650 m ascent · ~4h 5m · from KeldModerate
This section of the Coast to Coast Walk passes over Nine Standards Rigg, providing a challenging hike with varied terrain and stunning views.
Ravenseat ApproachHiking · 12km · 580 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Ravenseat FarmModerate
Starting from Ravenseat Farm, this route takes you through picturesque moorland to the summit of Nine Standards Rigg.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Nine Standards Rigg today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Nine Standards Rigg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 662m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Nine Standards Rigg each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:03, sunset 16:42
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:47.
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About Nine Standards Rigg
Nine Standards Rigg is 662 m (2,172 ft) high with 159 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 191st highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are White Mossy Hill (0.9 km), High Seat (5.4 km) and Archy Styrigg (6.2 km).
How high is Nine Standards Rigg?
Nine Standards Rigg is 662 metres high with 159 metres of prominence.
Where is Nine Standards Rigg?
Nine Standards Rigg is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Nine Standards Rigg?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Nine Standards Rigg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Kirkby Stephen (13km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Nine Standards Rigg today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Nine Standards Rigg?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
