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TP0670 - Fassfern

Grid reference :	NN 02162 78268
Type :	Pillar
Condition :	Good
Flush Bracket Number :	S9707
Current use :	Passive station
Station Number :	T1NN0278
Historic use :	Secondary
Waypoint :	TP0670
County :	Highland Region
Nearest town :	FORT WILLIAM

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There are 30 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 913th with 27 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 7.00/10 (from 24 logged visits)
Was First logged: 31st May 1986
Was Last logged: 11th May 2013

Of the 24 logged visits,
7 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 100005m
The average error was 14305m
The closest was 2m

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

By Quadbarrel

Master QB doubles the height of the summit!

©Quadbarrel

By Quadbarrel

By Quadbarrel

©Saltash Ramblers

©Saltash Ramblers

©Fester

By Clochandighter

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Logged Visits:

11th May 2013 16:00 by bluebeard

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 6/10

13th Apr 2013 11:30 by Quadbarrel

Gridref: NN 02166 78269 FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 8/10

One of the easiest trigs you can do, but still with spectacular views. Careful that you park well off the road as it is fast and busy!

Flush Bracket
Circular Plate
Master QB doubles the height of the summit! ©Quadbarrel
Looking down Loch Eil towards Ben Nevis

12th Jun 2012 18:04 by Bridgeman

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 7/10

Pulled in just west of river bridge on A830 then walked via level crossing down to shore. Good view towards a cloud free Ben Nevis.

Fassfern Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Fassfern Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

4th Jun 2012 12:00 by BLACKCATWHITEFEET

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

16th Oct 2010 14:22 by Border Peat

Gridref: NN 02148 78218 FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 9/10

first class day

easy stroll but lookout for Steam Train S9707©Border Peat
S9707©Border Peat

10th May 2010 10:15 by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 8/10

Inverness-shire. This is an unusual but lovely lochside location, giving good views of Ben Nevis. Asphalt plug.

21st Feb 2010 14:03 by Andrew hunt

Gridref: NN 02163 78270 FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 5/10

28th Jan 2010 00:00 by pete37038

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

visited at dusk, great place, trig in excellent condition

5th Jul 2009 08:30 by arranc

Gridref: NN 02200 78300 FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 5/10

29th Jun 2009 20:53 by 68 GUNS

FB Number: S9709 Condition: Good Score: 7/10

Lots of sheep about and lots of mussel, razor clam and other shells scattered around.

Fassfern FB ©68 GUNS
Fassfern Pillar ©68 GUNS

30th May 2009 12:00 by peregrinus

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 8/10

vgc, asphalt plug. Been driving past this for years before finally discovering trig. Easy bag from E, short grassy track, lovely lochside location on a point with calling waders and great views.

23rd Feb 2009 09:00 by Chalky

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 7/10

Asphalt plug GPS Plaque Must be one of the lowest elevation trigs--4m

18th Sep 2008 11:53 by Saltash Ramblers

Gridref: NN 02166 78258 FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 4/10

Easy one to bag, takes 10 minutes. Parked in field entrance on A830 heading East, opposite footpath crossing for railway line. Watch out for trains, cross the line, and you will see the Trig easily. Lovely location, but unusual for a Trig to be on a beach.

21st Oct 2007 14:55 by Fester

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

Two days hillwalking in the area and no summit trigs,so gave this one a quick bagging on the way home.Return visit on May 18 08 to add photo.

©Fester

28th Jun 2007 11:30 by dal

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 7/10

Lovely location (couldn't say the same about the weather)

22nd Apr 2007 13:31 by ocean soul

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 8/10

Access gained by crossing Fort William-Mallaig railway line.Trig stands in field beside Loch Eil.

20th Aug 2006 16:34 by Brisey

Gridref: NO 02167 78257 FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 7/10

I wonder why a pillar was needed here, but I am pleased it was. It is a lovely location. I used the easternmost crossing, with the result that I was the wrong side of the river, but there is a footbridge alongside the railway line.

TP0670 Looking towards Ben Nevis.
TP0670
TP0670 top
S9707

12th Aug 2006 18:15 by coinea

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 7/10

12th Aug 2006 18:14 by Clochandighter

Gridref: NN 02168 78256 FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 7/10

When looking at OS Landranger map 41, one wonders why the OS erected a pillar beside a sea loch at an altitude of just 4m when there are mountainous hills nearby in all directions. A visit to S9707 clearly illustrates why the OS chose this site for a second order triangulation pillar, and again selected the station for continued use in today's satelite era. The views from this point are stunning, and its near neighbours include Ben Nevis. Access to this point is via a level crossing north of the trig. The pillar is in very good condition, GPS plate fitted. Spider has bitumous plug. LHS sighting hole open, others plugged. FB faces NNE. Secondary station in Block NG80, Fort William. Built in 1958 or thereabouts. Now GPS Passive station T1NN0278. Photographed 12/08/2006, GRP.

S9707 - Fassfern montage(OSBM)
S9707 - Fassfern looking across tidal Loch Eil
S9707 - Fassfern the 4m high peninsula
S9707 - Fassfern taking a break after doing Ben Nevis

16th Jun 2006 15:38 by Bridgeman

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 7/10

A convenient level crossing gives access to a field to reach the trig point. Parking on north side of A830 opposite level crossing.

15th Dec 2004 12:00 by iainmac

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 7/10

S9707
S9707
S9707

12th May 2004 14:00 by sky high boys

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 8/10

Awesome views along Loch Eil. Trig is a bit skanky (due to tides) but is in a beautiful location. Easy access direct via level crossing.

21st Jul 2003 12:00 by Lathama

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

Viewed from the road as i was being taken by mini bus to glenfinnen. column looked to be in good condition with a lovely view over the loch.

31st May 1986 00:00 by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 10/10

Mainly white pillar close to Loch Eil and the Mallaig to Fort William railway line

Trig point and Class 37-hauled train S9707 and 37402

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