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TP6103 - Sponds Hill

Grid reference : SJ 97001 80294 map 
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TP6103 Sponds Hill
Type :Pillar
Condition :Good Good condition
Flush Bracket Number :S2755
Current use :none
Historic use :Secondary
Waypoint :TP6103
County :Cheshire
Nearest town :BOLLINGTON

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There are 52 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 2162nd with 22 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.38/10 (from 64 logged visits)
Was First logged: 31st Jul 1968
Was Last logged: 1st Jun 2013

Of the 64 logged visits,
14 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 93002m
The average error was 6652m
2 were exact

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FineBearTED! FineBearTED! mtb mick mtb mick Blue Blue MickandKim MickandKim caroleengel caroleengel CJO CJO Lodgebarn Lodgebarn wrose wrose catman catman simplysup simplysup Whats the Point Whats the Point CURRYSCRIM CURRYSCRIM fasgadh fasgadh ocean soul ocean soul Sponds Hill Sponds Hill [Zoom In/Out] [Hide Labels] [Hide Caches]



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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


By THE SNAPPERS
The Trig Pillar
By fitzydan
Me at the Trig
By fitzydan

By THE SNAPPERS
The view
By fitzydan
Sponds Hill trig
By Ben Fogerty
Trig plate
By mattwaggie
See 45 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 1st Jun 2013  13:40  by wanderer

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 26th May 2013  18:56  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With son Jamie Jo. Glorious evening and lovely stone chipping surface especially on the west side.


Good condition 10th Apr 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 97001 80295   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 2nd Mar 2013  09:39  by fitzydan

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found while geocaching in the area. Superb views from here today and a great day to be up here - excellent walking weather.

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar
The view
Me at the Trig


Good condition 2nd Mar 2013  09:39  by THE SNAPPERS

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

picked up on route whilst caching in the area.superb views on this sunny day.one of the better days out.



Good condition 5th Jan 2013  13:05  by The West Viewers

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found whilst completing the nearby caching series.


Good condition 1st Jan 2013  09:15  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: SJ 97002 80297   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice views, visited while doing some nearby geocaches.


Good condition 30th Dec 2012  08:30  by Ben Fogerty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Approached from the south on Gritstone trail in time for sunrise. Superb views in all directions, and an insanely icy wind to keep me awake on a sunday morning

Sponds Hill trig


Good condition 18th Nov 2012  12:16  by catman

Gridref: SJ 97004 80297   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

wonderful day.wonderful views


Good condition 18th Nov 2012  12:16  by rosieb

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good walk from Lyme Park.Bit wet underfoot in places.Pleasant views.


Good condition 11th Nov 2012  13:15  by simplysup

Gridref: SJ 97004 80297   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig is about 100yds off the footpath, accessed through a muddy gateway. Only sheep for company. Good views all around.

trig and FB


Not Logged 15th Oct 2012  14:04  by Young Thropp

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


Good condition 15th Oct 2012  14:04  by Young Thropp

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


Good condition 11th Aug 2012  14:00  by Trigglets

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice round from Lyme Park. Bit hazy today.

©Trigglets


Good condition 1st Aug 2012  00:00  by Rupertal

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


Good condition 19th Jul 2012  18:40  by CJO

Gridref: SJ 97003 80295   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approach from south along The Gritstone trail. Spotted Joderal bank radiotelescope between the heavy rain showers.

S2755


Good condition 26th May 2012  10:15  by kristian_magic

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

Followed the Gritstone Trail from Disley Station, following the route through Lyme Park. Beautiful hot day. Shot some video of the trig, you can see it here: http://youtu.be/DBhEaHtLlDU

©kristian_magic


Good condition 25th May 2012  14:04  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A cracking, if tough ride, from the A6 to the North passed the pillar and on to the lane to the South. Tarred cul-de-sac from by Great Western Hotel then rideable track, though only classified as a footpath. Must be one of the highest points at 410 metres I've cycled to in the Peak District. Heat haze diminishing views today.


Good condition 24th Nov 2011  14:18  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SJ 97004 80298   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

3/3 Followed the Gritstone Trail from Kerridge Hill and ending with a long, steady climb to the trig point out of Rainow. Strong wind and getting colder as we got to the top. Again, very good views. Back to Bollington now to finish a good 12.5 mile walk. My thanks to "What's the Point" for his company and doing the driving. I will buy him a pint at the next opportunity.

Sponds Hill ©CURRYSCRIM
Sponds Hill ©CURRYSCRIM


Good condition 24th Nov 2011  14:16  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SJ 97004 80297   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The last of three trigpoints on a walk taken from “Peak District Trigpointing Walks” Parked in Bollington and came up the Gritstone Trail after visiting Nab Head and Kerridge Hill. Great views from up here but limited today to a few miles on a blustery day. Thanks to CURRYSCRIM for the company on this arduous days walking. And thanks for the offer of a pint – I’ll take him up on this the next time I catch him at the Coopers in Burton – oh – and thanks for the apostrophe in my user name – I never was any good at punctuation (some would say not much better at navigation!)

Sponds Hill Shuttingloe, Macclesfield Forrest and Sutton Common Mast on horizon.


Good condition 6th Nov 2011  11:05  by FineBearTED!

Gridref: SJ 97000 80200   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My second Trig Point. 5.2 miles walk there and 5.2 miles back!

Spond Hill: TP6103 ©FineBearTED!
My 2nd \'bag\' TP6103 ©FineBearTED!


Good condition 4th Sep 2011  12:00  by MickandKim

Gridref: SJ 97001 80294   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk off gritstone trail


Good condition 21st Aug 2011  16:45  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Having been round the gardens of Lyme Hall, visited 'Paddock Cottage', 'the Cage' and 'The Lantern', I walked up from the latter to the top of the ridge and then followed it along to the trig. Finshed the walk via Dale Top, West Parkgate and finally back to the Lyme Park car park. Amazing views and lovely to be able 400m for the first time in over a year!


Not Logged 4th Aug 2011  17:52  by leakster

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

done


Good condition 14th Jul 2011  15:00  by team pendolino

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

nabbed while doing the gritstone trail


Good condition 10th Jul 2011  14:30  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Disley and the heavens opened just as we arrived so once again its no view and photos with raindrops on the lens .

Sponds Hill
Sponds Hill S2755


Good condition 9th Jun 2011  18:00  by dangorman

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

Had walked over from Bollington doing a round walk into Lyme Park and back along the canal. Fantastic views.

©dangorman


Not Logged 27th May 2011  14:00  by Young Thropp

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


Good condition 24th Nov 2010  11:15  by PeteBoggs

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

Up from Bakestonedale road following Gristone trail

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Good condition 24th Nov 2010  10:32  by Triggers

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

followed gritstone trail from main road. Superb view point

Sponds Hill ©Triggers


Good condition 30th Oct 2010  12:00  by tigger4242

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views

©tigger4242


Good condition 9th Oct 2010  12:38  by Terry L

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Asphalt plug. Private [owner unknown]. Peak District National Park. In field just off Gritstone Trail & inconspicuous when approaching from north. Accessed by crossing a locked gate. Not a particularly impressive hill for its height - others in the vicinity are much better.

Sponds Hill pillar


Good condition 10th Sep 2010  14:30  by Ron Plasma

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

Bit of a "safe" trip, all very lush improved pasture manicured by far too many sheep. (Compare the surprisingly wild Lyme Park skirted on the left.) There's even a bench at the top. Good distance views over the Cheshire plain. For Lynn. Steve - forgive her. It's been a fortnight now!


Good condition 30th Jul 2010  13:00  by VBForever

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©VBForever


Good condition 26th May 2010  18:04  by pajames

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Done a short circular walk from Disley after work.Appraoched from Pott Shrigley side, an easy spot.


Good condition 11th Apr 2010  16:00  by sjr

FB Number: 2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great walk from Taxal also taking in Windgather rocks ,Cats tor, Shining tor, Andrews edge


Good condition 11th Apr 2010  04:07  by smiley dog

FB Number: 2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

This top has to have the peak district most extensive view. Shropshire hills and the welsh Berwyns visible.

©smiley dog


Good condition 5th Feb 2010  11:05  by asbown

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

easy walk up from the south,misty but views still ok.


Good condition 29th Jul 2009  10:06  by wrose

Gridref: SJ 97000 80300   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Passed whilst out with my walking group, The Irregulars, LDWA, so an opportunity to visit too good to miss. Visible and accessible being just off the nearby footpath. Pillar in good condition apart from concrete plug. Extensive views accross the urban sprawl to the west.

S2755 Sponds Hill Pillar.
S2755 Sponds Hill Flush Bracket.
S2755 Sponds Hill Plug.


Not Logged 3rd Jun 2009  17:12  by AndyKeen

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


Not Logged 13th Apr 2009  10:10  by andyt

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


Good condition 20th Mar 2009  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S2755
S2755
S2755


Good condition 28th Feb 2009  15:40  by Managra

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Fantastic views over Manchester and in all directions. Tarmac plug

©Managra
©Managra


Good condition 25th Aug 2008  10:45  by SidAndBob

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Urban Manc sprawl to the west and good view of Whalley Bridge to the east. Jodrell Bank clearly visible too. I used to come up here all the time when I was a lad.

Bob on the Gritstone Trail ©SidAndBob


Good condition 30th Jan 2007  12:17  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked from Bollington via Gritstone Trail on circular walk. Good viewpoint but cold and grey today.

Sponds Hill trig point ©Bridgeman
Sponds Hill trig point FB ©Bridgeman


Good condition 21st Jan 2007  14:40  by ocean soul

Gridref: SK 90003 80299   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Accessed from Gritstone Trail.Excellent views over towards Kinder.


Good condition 8th Dec 2006  12:04  by Deego

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Was out with my Dad, who was on a visit from Canada.. We parked to the North near the Bowstones and followed the Track. It was windy and wet underfoot but not enough to spoil the walk :o) Got the cache while we were up here.

©Deego
Dad by the Trig ©Deego


Good condition 19th Nov 2006  12:25  by mtb mick

Gridref: SJ 97000 80290   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Superb views, great clarity today - only 5 weeks to christmas. Tigged on a 15-mile circular walk from Disley via Macc Canal, Bollington, then Gritstone Trail back to Disley.

Sponds Hill Looking N towards Bowstonesgate.


Good condition 2nd Apr 2006  08:20  by Lone Walker

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Apart from the howling gale and the belting rain, this was a nice viewpoint for an easy climb along the Gritstone Trail


Good condition 4th Mar 2006  10:50  by ted

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Tarmac plug, all sighting holes open. Sunshine, snow and staring sheep. Pellet marks on FB imply that its been used for target practice.

Sponds Hill trig
Sponds Hill trig
Sponds Hill FB


Good condition 8th Jan 2006  15:15  by browni

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Did this after doing the nearby cache. Very cold and misty so no view from the trig.


Good condition 7th Nov 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, asphalt plug, 36 on small plaque on side of pillar, damp pasture, fine view of City & Peak. Uploading Jon's montage 2 years later, seeing Keith in the pic, I am reminded we bagged this after returning from Jo'burg, while waiting for Keith's luggage to arrive on the next plane !

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus


Good condition 20th Jun 2005  20:06  by mattwaggie

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Was visiting the nearby Geocache so popped over to the trig to get a few pictures with trigpoint TB.

Trig point at sunset
Trig plate


Good condition 16th Apr 2005  07:30  by Blue

Gridref: SJ 97001 80294   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 23rd Apr 2004  13:45  by fasgadh

Gridref: SJ 97005 80298   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A very good viewpoint for Manchester, and turning around, the Dark Peak. Concrete insert

Sponds Hill Metal
Sponds Hill


Good condition 30th Nov 2003  13:00  by teasel

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely views. Despite having a concrete plug, the trigpoint is very well preserved. If you look through the holes at the bottom, you can clearly see the top of the reference bolt. Also spotted the diamond shaped "36" attachment Jayne commented on below. Is that just coincidence, or is it a reference to the 1936 retriangulation?


Good condition 14th Nov 2003  16:30  by The Stirleys

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Views are amazing from up here, even though it was raining and starting to hail ! saw it as we were on the way back from the Lyme Boss Challenge cache ..


Good condition 26th Aug 2003  15:00  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great views from up here, did the local cache at the same time. The middle of the spider had been "tarmaced" over, and there was a diamond shaped steel plate stuck to the north face about 1" to each side with the number 36 repeated twice on it. - Anyone know what this is? Didn't have the camera with me shame 'coz it would have made an interesting picture.


Good condition 4th May 2003  14:28  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On open, gentle moor. Good condition. Private, but open access

The trig


Not Logged 19th Apr 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - pleasant hill & view


Good condition 28th Sep 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug missing


Good condition 9th Sep 1989  11:00  by Particle

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


Good condition 18th Sep 1983  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar on short-grassy top with excellent views.


Good condition 31st Jul 1968  00:00  by Historian

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

The first of three visits.




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