TP1899 - Candover

Grid reference :	SU 75396 35631
Type :	Pillar
Condition :	Good
Flush Bracket Number :	S1674
Current use :	none
Historic use :	Secondary
Waypoint :	TP1899
County :	Hampshire
Nearest town :	ALTON

Nearby trigpoints, placenames  There are 20 photos for this trigpoint (view album). This trigpoint: Is ranked joint 5260th with 45 other trigs (more). Has a mean score of 5.50/10 (from 18 logged visits) Was First logged: 26th Jun 1994 Was Last logged: 20th Oct 2012 Of the 18 logged visits, 5 recorded a location and of these.... All were within 7m The average error was 4m The closest was 1m	[Zoom In/Out] [Hide Labels] [Hide Caches]
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Selection of photos for this Pillar. ©Glaslyn ©Glaslyn By Griefmiester By Griefmiester By raypool By raypool By iainmac See 13 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

20th Oct 2012  15:09  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 75390 35630   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached from footpath to the North.....signs says slippery and steep ! Bloody health and safety nonsense i thought.....but seriously it is setep and slippery and i am not joking ! If you want an easy option take opposite end of footpath from the south by farm , but if you fancy a mudslide back down its quite fun ! Must be one of the steepest marked footpaths have ever been on away from the mountains ! Pillar good with three deer nearby as a bonus.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

6th Aug 2012  18:04  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SU 75397 35630   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Looks simple on the map this one, have another look at the contour lines! :) The footpath to the East is passable but not for everyone except a mountain goat, i got up it but it sure was a challange in the rain! I would suggest it is one of the steepest footpaths in this part of the world, once you're at the top and got your breath back it is an easy walk along the field edge to the point where the map suggests the footpath heads off past the pillar, there was no path apparent through the corn so took a diversion along and onto some tractor tracks. Pillar in good condition and is located about 50m into field - nice area loverly views and dead quiet.

Pillar & FB
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6th Jul 2012  13:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This must be the steepest footpath in Hampshire (perhaps the south of England)taken to reach the pillar. There is even a warning sign to say that the footpath is steep and slippery - it wasn't too bad ascending,grabbing branches & trees,but coming down was very tricky. It didn't help that I was wearing wellies. Ended up sliding part way down on my backside in mud,glorious mud! The Monsoon season continues:rain,rain,rain,rain....then more rain!

5th Apr 2012  10:16  by wrose

Gridref: SU 75396 35638   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I parked to the west near Wick Hill Cottages and then just used the mapped public footpath to the pillar. I say 'mapped' because there is nothing on the ground just the start of a cereal crop. But, with the judicious use of tractor tracks I reached the pillar which was visible from some distance away. It is in good condition and still retains an original metal indented lettered plug. Just a nice rural location.

S1674 Candover Pillar.
S1674 Candover Flush Bracket.
S1674 Candover Plug.

3rd Apr 2011  13:29  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th Jun 2010  18:31  by tinkersean

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Apr 2010  14:19  by raypool

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Jamie climbing up the steep and slippery footpath.

4th Jan 2010  11:53  by martinc

Gridref: SU 75401 35628   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On raised concrete plinth. Plug in place with indented lettering.

18th Oct 2009  17:30  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Feb 2008  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

I also wouldn't recommend the steep footpath; very slippery.

S1674
S1674
S1674

11th Dec 2007  12:30  by Pyoung1s

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Aug 2007  10:06  by Ann_and_Brian

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

We parked in a suitable spot and noticed a sign for a footpath which we attempted to follow. Cap still fited. Quite good views, pity the photo has got lost.

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20th May 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

vgc, metal cap, shallow letters. 30m into arable field. No sign of mapped f/p, but convenient tramlines to trig.

29th May 2006  18:02  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SU 75394 35633   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in good condition. Metal plug. Approached up steep bank very slippery and dangerous, would not recommend this route. Footpaths very indistinct in this area.

©Clanfield Rambler
©Clanfield Rambler

31st Jan 2006  15:40  by Rhayader_wanderer

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

Approach on indistinct PROW from SW. Parking whrere the road makes a final left sweep up to the farm.

25th Sep 2005  13:30  by Managra

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This is set on a substantial concrete plinth in the middle of a field of what must have been peas, judging from the remnants of the crop. In good condition and fine views to Selborne Hill. Metal plug with lightly indented lettering

Trigpoint ©Managra
Flush bracket ©Managra

28th Feb 2004  14:45  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Do not try to approach this trig from the east - the ROW is the black run of footpaths, a real scramble up it. Circular walk up the Hangar's Way from Selborne and generally round back to the SW. Trig in middle of field (uncultivated on our visit) and in good condition. First few flakes of snow fell as we visited.

26th Jun 1994  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Dont try to approach on the footpath up the steep bank to the east, as it is completely overgrown. Plug with indented lettering.