Whin Rigg – Illgill Head loop from Irton with Santon
Whin Rigg – Illgill Head loop from Irton with Santon
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Whin Rigg – Illgill Head loop from Irton with Santon
02:07
13.1km
580m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: July 31, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
4.13 km
Whin Rigg
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
6.50 km
Illgill Head
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
7.14 km
View of Wast Water from Illgill Head
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
10.2 km
Irton Fell Summit Cairn
Highlight • Viewpoint
13.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.3 km
1.69 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
8.35 km
3.48 km
1.20 km
< 100 m
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Friday 9 October
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