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9th Jan 2023  00:00  by StewB

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Having accessed the driveway from Knowsley Lane used the intercom by the gates to contact estates asking was access to the trig within their grounds possible. NO consequence of work being done within the grounds was the somewhat abrupt answer. True perhaps but more than likely a 'fob-off'...Whatever happened to the 'good old days' when people were nice & favours done just because & without personal gain?

17th Feb 2019  11:55  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Planned visit arranged through estates office and taken to trig, highest point and Hag Brow by security in a 4x4.

24th Nov 2018  19:53  by painterman61

Gridref: SJ 45442 94326   FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Moonlight covert trip with Brunshaw to bag my last Extant trig in the historic county of Lancashire.Worked out fairly easy with the light aiding progress.Also visited the other two true summits.

Moonlight trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
Trig on the way back from the other tops ©painterman61

14th Jul 2018  01:55  by Tony J

FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

With Alex C, covert ascent under cover of darkness.

14th Jul 2018  01:51  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Whisky and cake here at 2AM with Tony Jenkins for an early start to my birthday celebrations and also T:UK pillar log 1000.

26th Jan 2018  20:06  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SJ 45445 94329   FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No views, too dark.

Knowsley Park The FB, of the BSM type.
Knowsley Park Top of trig, deeply indented letters.
Knowsley Park The trig.

23rd Jan 2018  19:20  by dugswell2

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Tourist route with wellies and head torch before the forecast rain and wind arrived. No Peter Collins seen from summit view.

17th Jan 2018  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Night visit.

25th Dec 2017  11:03  by jonglew

Gridref: SJ 45442 94327   FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In at SJ 45948 93230, up through Riding Hill and Stand Wood. Easy Christmas Day bag, with Carole Engel. Pillar has a 'BSM' style FB; original top cap retained, deeply indented lettering. Good views to the wildlife park.

Pillar TP4307©jonglew
Spider TP4307©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4307©jonglew

12th Jun 2014  11:45  by arranc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 1/10

could not leave vehicle because of lions!

28th Sep 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 45444 94327   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very, lucky to find someone waiting to enter the park by the lodge @ SJ 442931. A second person arrived using the keypad to open the gates and we followed them in. Intended to find someone to ask but no one around near the big house. Spotted security guard parked up and he very kindly escorted me up to the trig (after a little begging). He said Lord and Lady Derby were willing to allow visits with permission but i have since heard this has been withdrawn due to too many requests. Estate Managers - Martin Harker and Edward Paddy (always helps to have a name) - good luck

29th May 2011  09:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 45443 94324   FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited by kind permission of the Agent and thanks to the head of security for our escorted drive to the trig. E-mailed estates for access Nellie visiting relatives

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15th Apr 2009  12:10  by Late starter

FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great to visit a trig that is usually out of bounds. And even better to be able to meet up with a fellow trigger - thanks Andy (asbown) for making the arrangements. Pillar located in nice setting in safari park. Plug with deeply indented lettering. BSM flush bracket.

Knowsley Park trigpoint

15th Apr 2009  12:10  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lancashire. Thanks to asbown for arranging the escorted visit to this pillar in the grounds of Knowsley Park. We did not encounter any wild animals. BSM style flush bracket and plug intact with deep indented lettering.

15th Apr 2009  12:10  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Many thanks to those who helped with information on how to gain access,very nice to have met some fellow triggers and share the odd story or two,it's not often you need to be escorted to a pillar but on this occasion our guide was very informative and more than happy to help in anyway possible.It will still be in Lancs long after I suspect some politician as once again reorganised local goverment but for the time being I needed this pillar as the u/a top of Knowsley,also had a look at a bus stop(Sefton u/a) and a water tower( Liverpool u/a) while I was in the area.

23rd Nov 2008  16:20  by Trigger

FB Number: S3516  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Wrong time to gain access!

18th Nov 2008  19:56  by Triggers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 1/10

the standard safari park route is the cosest i'm ever going to get to this

30th Jun 2006  15:06  by Dodders

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Not able to reach trigpoint. Did visit the safari park in the vague hope that we may be able to see it, but alas no. Pillar is actually within a private area of Knowsley Park and therefore inaccessible to the public.

30th Jun 2006  15:06  by AnnRACS

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Couldn't get to it. There may be a part of the safari drive that you may be able to see it in the distance. The best we could manage is about 1/2 mile away.

29th Sep 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap deep letters, FB with S above numbers. A friend arranged access for a group of us :-)

19th Sep 2003  12:02  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Not likely to get this one, guarded by lions! Visted, but warned off well short of the location. Very Private.

10th Jun 2003  19:30  by John Stead

Gridref: SJ 45445 04329   FB Number: S3516  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I was very privileged to be able to visit this Trigpoint as it is in the middle of the private part of Knowsley Park, not normally accessible to the public. It may just be visible from the Safari Park as I could see rhinos. It is the nearest to my home and I was able to find a friend with the necessary clearances to pay the visit.

The Pillar and The Stand The Stand is a three storey tower which was used by the Earls of Derby to watch horse races in their own park. It is now derelict having lost its domed roof many years ago.
The White Man A statue in Knowsley Park with the Safari Park in the background (including rhinos in the original)
The plate

6th May 1999  12:58  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

A drive through the safari park is as close as I am likely to get