Routes up
Scarset Rigg routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from DurisdeerModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Scarset Rigg, offering expansive views of the surrounding hills.
East ApproachHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from DurisdeerModerate
The east approach is a scenic route that ascends through moorland and offers a gradual climb.
West Ridge CircuitHiking · 8km · from DurisdeerHard
The west ridge circuit is a longer route that circles the mountain, offering varied terrain and stunning views.
North ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 480 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from DurisdeerGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the northern face, providing a more challenging ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Scarset Rigg today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Scarset Rigg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 521m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Scarset Rigg each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:03, sunset 16:41
9h 38m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 06:57 to 16:46.
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About Scarset Rigg
Scarset Rigg is 521 m (1,709 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in North Pennines, England. OS grid reference NY905235. It is the 17th highest of the 32 summits Peakify lists in North Pennines. The nearest summits are How Top (0.5 km), Bink Moss (3.1 km) and Westernhope Moor (9.2 km).
How high is Scarset Rigg?
Scarset Rigg is 521 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Scarset Rigg?
Scarset Rigg is listed in North Pennines, England.
Are there routes for Scarset Rigg?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Scarset Rigg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Scarset 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 Scarset 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.
