Logged Visits:

6th Mar 2025  12:48  by NJM

Gridref: NU 10310 34667   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

3rd visit to take Grid Ref reading. Another fine, sunny day and this time no livestock in field so took time to revisit the pillboxes. The one NE of the TP is flooded with water, even with wellies on I did not fancy my chances going inside there! ~~ 31/05/20 2nd visit. My first visit on a miserable day in November didn't give any indication what a grand little TP this actually is (on a bright, sunny, clear day). Same route as before from the layby to the NE (there's really not many other options TBH). The cattle in the field paid us no notice, but we didn't push our luck with them by trying to explore the WW2 pill boxes on the crags.

View South East 06/03/25
View East 31/05/20
View North 31/05/20 Storms OS Pillar #12
View North West 06/03/25
View North West 06/03/25 View of the pillar from the pillbox.

3rd Feb 2024  22:15  by wardy19

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

3rd Feb 2024  17:30  by Gough1996

FB Number: 3579  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

4th Oct 2023  11:50  by Motor mic

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Motor mic
©Motor mic

4th Oct 2023  11:49  by MickSan

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in layby as others followed wall then across edge of field untill trig was in sight farmer came up in his truck said we were on private land told us to go down and find the footpath that left us scrimming down the face of the crags not good

9th Sep 2023  10:00  by tg1

Gridref: NU 10300 34600   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walking Northumberland coast path with Marion.Stayed at the Blue Bell and bagged the trig point before setting off the next day.

©tg1
©tg1
©tg1
©tg1

10th Aug 2023  11:18  by painterman61

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Dodged the cattle decent view out to sea old ww2 pilboxes as well. Trig is all ok

Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61

3rd May 2023  15:19  by MKP

Gridref: NU 10310 34667   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd May 2023  10:08  by slateloose

Gridref: NU 10300 34600   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Same route as other from gate, lay bye. Nice view from trig.

1st May 2023  14:25  by Moira293

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the lay-by north of Belford and entered the field through the gate which was wide open so no livestock to negotiate, phew! Located the trig easily and we were impressed by the coastal views. Bonus point for the two WW2 pillboxes nearby - managed to get inside the one closest to the trig however the one further down the field was inaccessible due to the amount of slurry in front of the entrance (as I discovered after I'd trod in it, oops!! :-O )

The trig
Moi posing at the trig :-)

16th Mar 2023  20:26  by Dirtymiller

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Well worth the climb for the views. Overall good condition. There were horses in the field on the walk up to it.

5th Mar 2023  00:00  by Llondon

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

11th Feb 2023  13:31  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

walk up from lay by another good location with fabulous views on a beautiful day

©WuzzerL

11th Feb 2023  13:30  by Pritch227

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

as others from the layby and through the unlocked gate,nice walk up the hill ,couple of hares startled!!Great views.

©Pritch227

12th Aug 2022  00:00  by S1534&Beyond

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

1st of 2 today in 28 degree heat. Retrospective log and basic notes recorded so unsure of access/route taken but assume same as others and remember the WW2 Pillbox. Refer to MickSan log (Oct 2023) for any potential future visits.

9th Apr 2022  09:15  by graham65

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views towards the coast

15th May 2021  13:35  by marhill20

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in the layby and walked up the hill along quad tracks. Great views across to Holy Island.

27th Oct 2020  13:00  by Oldhortus

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

Used the layby NU104354 which makes for easy parking. Into the field and up to the trig. Lovely view across to Holy island and south towards Bamburgh. Lots of cows which thankfully carried on grazing and let me walk across the field.

25th Oct 2020  17:15  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Parked in the handy layby N of Belford,hopped over the gate and aimed for 11o'clock. The light was going but the pillar was nicely silhouetted on the skyline which meant walking straight to it. The nearby pill box was in good nick and worth a visit but I didn't have time to look for the chapel remains. There was still enough light to see where we had spent the afternoon on the magnificent Ross Back Sands.

18th Sep 2020  15:02  by sven

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Caught bus in to Belford walked northwards up road to unmade residential road to its end. Stepped over white wooden fence into coniferous wooded area at southend of crag. Made a decision to ascend the slope, through the woodland reasoning out that the floor would be clear of fight vegetation, up to the two corners in the forest/field boundary. I picked up a well worn animal path and followed it to the fence. Found the left hand corner and climbed over into the field area. Followed along the crest of the ridge and encountered the herd of cattle. They considered me and trotted off in favourable direction. Went pst a concrete pill box and saw the pillar some hundreds or so yards beyond. Photo of pillar and FB and away. Original cap. Hurried back to fence corner as the cattle were viewing me again. Retraced steps through conifer plantation and over fence to unmade road.

7th Aug 2020  10:34  by FrankR

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

30th Sep 2019  21:32  by dlauckner

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

30th Sep 2019  10:37  by MrHappy

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

21st Jul 2019  11:00  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in the lay by and then through the gate. Kept close to the wall on the way up the hill where it has collapsed in places. Skirted the outside of the field to the trig before the cows took an interest. Returned via a path in the wood situated to the north of the trig roughly following the field boundary back to the car. Path in the woods turns into a deer track when you turn NE at the corner of the field.

23rd Feb 2019  12:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NU 10310 34667   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up from CP to N

5th Nov 2017  13:45  by Borderer

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Same route as previous visitors and no cattle.

©Borderer

14th Jul 2017  00:00  by beckroad

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A quarry, a Pill Box and the fantastic views of Bamburgh Castle make this a very interesting trig to visit. Some earthworks very close by.

14th Nov 2016  13:00  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Same route as previous report however the livestock were not in the field today. The field was however something of a quagmire - very wet going. The pillboxes also had about an inch deep of water inside them. Lovely view over Holy Island.

View North
View East with Rosie
View South
View West

10th Oct 2016  10:22  by jonglew

Gridref: NU 10309 34671   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Layby on minor road to NNE, over a field gate and up across a rough cattle pasture. Large herd in residence - bulls, cows, calves, made for an interesting walk! Pillar retains original cap, lightly indented lettering; FB is of the 'BSM' style; RHD side sight hole open. Couple of large WWII pill-boxes close by, both accessible and reasonably clean inside.

Pillar TP1245©jonglew
Spider TP1245©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1245©jonglew
Pill Box 1 TP1245©jonglew
Pill Box 2 TP1245©jonglew

21st Sep 2016  11:34  by paulxtr

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Belford Crag ©paulxtr

9th May 2016  13:00  by offpiste

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in layby and the through the gate to trig point. 2 pill boxes nearby reasonable views to east and west.

3rd May 2016  10:50  by RichardM

Gridref: NU 10311 34666   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Basalt edge, pasture, shares summit with 2 pill boxes and ancient earth ring. Fine views, a little snow remaining on the Cheviots. Swallows arriving, saw my first this year yesterday.

5th Oct 2015  11:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar
Spider

28th Jun 2015  15:07  by CJO

Gridref: NU 10307 34664   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

As other have, up from the lay-by passing two pill-boxes, one with a view to the south and one with a view to the north. All intact. BSM. Cows.

Belford Crag

5th May 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NU 10309 34661   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Sep 2014  11:38  by asbown

Gridref: NU 10313 34665   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

15th Sep 2014  14:48  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in layby and then headed up following the wall. Lots of cows in the field so glad we left Charlie back at the holiday cottage. Explored the near by pill box as well, no views today, very misty!

The trigpoint
Mr TJR at the trig ©thejackrustles
Belford Crag Collage ©thejackrustles

9th Jun 2014  19:47  by Jean Bobker

Gridref: NU 10300 34600   FB Number: 3578  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

5th Jun 2014  11:30  by Chris9870

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

As others before, parked in the layby and went through the gate. Walked up along side the wall then left to the trig. The curious cows are still here and got very close to us. Great views over Holy Island.

17th Apr 2014  17:07  by melch

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

30th Sep 2013  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: NU 10308 34664   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

parked in lay by then up to pillar beware of cattle

2nd Aug 2013  15:50  by gansonwheels

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The end of a circular mountain bike ride from Belford taking in Greensheen Hill TP and St Cuthbert's Cave. Pushed my bike up from the gate next to the layby and was not to be put off by a bunch of inquisitive cows after riding all that way. Exited over "gate" at the Belford end of the field.

20th Oct 2012  16:32  by coinea

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

20th Oct 2012  16:31  by clochandighter

Gridref: NU 10310 34665   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Revisit. For photographs and GPS reading. Approached from SE. Parked in Belford village. Walked up the main road to the north to a field gate at NU107344 where the houses end. Direct route across (or around) grazing field to top. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains original OS centre cap with shallow engraved letters. Flush bracket faces NW, ~305°. Vented through SW sight hole. Near 360° panoramic view. Wartime building near summit. Photographed 20/10/2012, GRP.

S3578 - Belford Crag pillar & GRP
S3578 - Belford Crag and wartime building.
S3578 - Belford Crag pillar & FB

6th Sep 2011  13:00  by sky high boys

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very windy out today, but the cows were docile enough.

11th Jun 2011  11:30  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Today is a soggy tale so sorry to all trigs scored today, but Northumberland is not suffering from a drought and it surely showed it today! Set off to this one via Sykes family route, but pasture had a lot of very frisky cows with calfs so jumped (scrabbled) over the wall and went up via the wood then reclimbed back into pasture out of sight of still frisky cows. Interesting trig with accompanying WWII relic near-by.

22nd Mar 2010  14:53  by Rachel-C

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

22nd Mar 2010  14:53  by SUE-C

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

22nd Mar 2010  14:53  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Thanks to Garys (sykesfamily) description this is easy to reach. Nice view of the coast in the sunshine.

14th Mar 2010  15:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Same route as `Sykesfamily`.Good views.

19th Aug 2009  14:00  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: S3058  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easier to find than the nearby cache!

16th Jul 2009  11:30  by bonatti

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S3578 Pillar©bonatti

4th May 2009  19:47  by Dave_S

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar in good condition. Good views from here across to Holy Island & some interesting pill boxes in the field nearby.

Belford Crag ©Dave_S
Flush Bracket ©Dave_S

7th Apr 2009  18:15  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Only took three attempts to find a route up to this one. Dont try from Belford, just drive along North Bank towards Middleton and stop at the official roadside parking place near the woods. From here its a quick zip through the gate and up the hill. Nice views of Budle Bay and Holy Island.

Belford Crag Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Belford Crag Trig ©sykesfamily

14th Apr 2008  16:48  by senrabyar

Gridref: NU 10314 34664   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

23rd Feb 2008  00:00  by Border Peat

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

gate next to wood open up field to trig very windy

3rd Aug 2006  13:05  by The Flyer

Gridref: NU 10308 34665   FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Pillar, bracket and spider all in good condition. Brilliant views from the pillar.

The trigpoint
The flush bracket

14th Apr 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters, BSM style FB, base of numbers damaged. Near edge of pasture, fine view especially at sunset

5th Apr 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

S3578
S3578
S3578

14th Oct 1997  11:58  by clochandighter

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

First visit. To record FB number. HISTORY: Pillar completed 30th November 1945 costing £6.11s.6d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station NZ29/T1 within the Newcastle secondary block during 1947. Levelled for height in 1955. Last maintained by the OS in September 1978. SITE VISIT: Pillar in good condition. Spider retained OS centre plug. BsM flush bracket faces northwest. Bonus flush bracket of the day was OSBM_2005 in Belford village.

23rd Dec 1993  07:17  by andyc

FB Number: S3578  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

First bag by bus. Went on an Explorer ticket to Berwick with Hugh Bell and paused to bag trig in Belford en route