Logged Visits:

14th Apr 2025  07:28  by TriggyWiggy74

FB Number: 4184  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fantastic views

Dog discovery ©TriggyWiggy74

8th Apr 2025  19:19  by Raven_Group

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

6th Apr 2025  17:07  by Gough1996

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

6th Apr 2025  16:32  by Dirtymiller

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good position in the middle of the field, 360 degree views

25th Feb 2025  00:00  by gasman

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

2nd Feb 2025  13:00  by Mossy Walks

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

Originally attempted in summer 2023, but the fields were filled with cows and a previous bad experience discouraged me. Reattempted in Feb 2025 - this time all livestock was rehoused for the winter. Parked in a layby to the west and walked through a few fields up to the Trig. The first gate was wide open, and all other gateways lack actual gates.

Route ©Mossy Walks
Trig ©Mossy Walks

25th Jan 2025  11:50  by smhearn

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

Parked on lane and walked over the 2 fields to bag it. Easy access and a quick bag. Stunning views all round. @smhearn on insta if you want to follow my hiking adventures :)

©smhearn

4th Nov 2024  15:36  by KevP

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Same route as Trigger Monster. Met farmer on way back who was quite friendly.

11th Apr 2024  11:42  by AnnMacc

Gridref: SK 25455 59397   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Mar 2024  12:50  by itchy-trigger-finder

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

First of two today on circular walk from Wensley with family. Accessed from the east up the (non PRoW) track across Bonsall Moor, although there was a gate and keep out signs. Egress south over uncultivated land to meet with PRoW. Itchy.

©itchy-trigger-finder

26th Feb 2024  12:43  by blackboot29

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

Approached from North. Parked on minor road between Bonsall Lane and Blakelow Farms and crossed two deserted fields to the pillar.

27th Jan 2024  10:55  by mattfallen

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

11th Jan 2024  23:02  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SK 25468 59397   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

3rd Sep 2023  16:20  by Motor mic

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

P D 88 C no 74

©Motor mic
©Motor mic

3rd Sep 2023  16:04  by MickSan

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th Aug 2023  15:00  by Beau T

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

15th Jun 2023  09:00  by Clive

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

TP1483 is the trig at Clay Hole in Lincs.

28th May 2023  16:20  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On my OS sheet 111 this location is named Bonsall Moor. Pulled over on south side of road at start of track heading south about four hundred metres west of Brightgate. Too rough to ride up the track, walked. After about 400 metres turned west, over a gate and along another track. After about 750 metres another gate, about fifty metres beyond track became very overgrown although there was evidence that someone else had been through recently as long grass had been trodden down. Over a wall, barbed wire fence at end of track. Continued west to next field where pillar came into view. Another fence to negotiate into a grass field. Good views to west, south and north. Spider and cap in place.

Bonsall Moor Flush plate
Bonsall Moor West showing spider and cap
Bonsall Moor North
Bonsall Moor East
Bonsall Moor Approached from south east
Bonsall Moor South

11th May 2023  14:00  by Shazmb2710

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked from Bonsall Lane down the Limestone Way to the track off Blakelow Lane. Followed the very overgrown track to the end and the pillar was in a field, some of the wall was down making it easy to access

17th Apr 2022  09:00  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked from Winster via Limestone Way then took track west towards trig point. A couple of fences to cross to reach trig at end of track.

Blakelow Hill Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Blakelow Hill Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

27th Mar 2022  16:10  by WanderingSal

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

19th Feb 2022  10:46  by Fremington

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

19th Feb 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

8th Jan 2022  14:42  by Foxy

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

One of three trigs bagged in the south of the Peak District. Parked near the junction of Bonsall Lane and Blakelow Lane and made the short walk to and along the farm track with several gates positioned at intervals. Met some friendly cows along the way. Views are reasonable from the pillar which has partly exposed foundations and the holes are plugged. It is otherwise in generally good condition and retains its original spider.

©Foxy
Spider ©Foxy
©Foxy
©Foxy
©Foxy
Curious cows on the farm track©Foxy

19th Nov 2021  13:07  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Drove down Bonsal lane then parked at the entrance to Blakelow lane, followed track until small farm building on left, take the track on the right and follow over 3 metal gates keeping the wall and barbed wire on our right, when you get to the end of the track go over the low wall and bear left Trig in next field over wall with barbed wire, Trig in very good condition with all its metal work

Spider with original centre cap ©The Trudges
Trig
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
View from spider ©The Trudges

7th Nov 2021  13:30  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 25454 59395   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on Bonsall Lane. Then walked up Blakelow Lane. Came across the owner of the land who very kindly gave me permission to use the path that runs up to the trig field from Blakelow Lane. At the end of the path, climbed over a wall into the trig field. There was some cattle in the field, but they ignored me.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

3rd Nov 2021  11:44  by crammy47

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Requested permission at Blakelow Farm where a very obliging gentleman was perfectly happy for people to visit but requested access should be via the farmers track from the east (from Blakelow Lane) A good track at first but further on shorts are not recommended. Where the track ends the pillar is visible a few yards away.

8th Aug 2021  12:15  by rupertal

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

21st Mar 2021  16:00  by NWindsor

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

Didn’t go into fields on this occasion but went as close as possible.

20th Feb 2021  11:11  by Dom1Brown

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Dom1Brown
©Dom1Brown

18th Dec 2020  13:55  by Chris Ellis

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

26th Jul 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

Walked from Winster along the Limestone Way and approached from the E, probably not the best way to get to the trig and had to climb a couple of walls. Pillar in very good condition, but no special views or anything noticable......well maybe lack of people in this part of White Peak. Three trigs today and gifted to the new Pennine Way holder and the fastest female BG (4th fastest overall). Well deserved.

26th Apr 2020  14:58  by Laserlips007

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

Not far from the road behind Blakelow farm in the middle of a field. Quick dasH through 3 fields with great views.

7th Feb 2020  14:50  by Herdy700

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked for access at the bottom of the hill which was kindly granted, probably good views but too misty to enjoy.

©Herdy700

18th Jan 2020  13:54  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Revisit but newly logged. Lovely views on clear sunny frosty day is n a ‘ girls’ walk) with Sarah, Sarah andSal.

29th Sep 2019  14:52  by petevenkman

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

©petevenkman

26th Jul 2019  14:24  by Border Peat

Gridref: SK 25456 59398   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©Border Peat

26th Jul 2019  00:00  by steverowland

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

7th Apr 2019  19:09  by Andy West

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

17th Mar 2019  16:04  by Rickywood82

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

Not the easiest to get. Climbed over a few wall. Saffron fell off :-(

3rd Nov 2018  16:50  by FrankR

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

Did right at dusk so couldn't see much, though no sign of angry farmer.

5th Aug 2018  00:00  by Anthony

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

5th Jul 2018  18:26  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Wasn't on the list for today but expert bagger and local expert on hand equals extra bonus trigs.

Blakelow Hill selfie ©thejackrustles
Blakelow Hill collage

24th Apr 2018  06:04  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Early morning start out from Gill Stephens' place. Nice to get a good few miles covered while everywhere is still very quiet.

5th Apr 2018  19:59  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

12th Jan 2018  13:55  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4184   Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked near the cattle grid at start of minor road to NW then an easy walk with one wall to clear to gain Tump summit alternatives and trig.

2nd May 2017  12:20  by Malcolmm

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

1st Mar 2017  10:15  by chrism

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Jan 2017  09:00  by victron1987

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

In the field of a very angry farmer, we walked up the farm track off the Limestone way from the south, approached by farmer in tractor (whos field trig is in). Someone had knocked his wall down trying to get to the trig presumably and had let his beasts out. Not a happy chap. He ushered us on with a ''suppose you best look whilst you are here" and we came back down the path to the west onto Bonsallimoor Lane. Trig covered with manure could hardly make out the flush bracket.

17th Aug 2016  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SK 25456 59396   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th May 2016  12:41  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in layby next to the Limestone Way. Instead of following the path SE headed directly S to the lane then W to the trig. Pillar in vgc and a surprisingly extensive view.

Blakelow Hill ©paulxtr

17th Jan 2016  16:51  by Tideswellman

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

Easy to find but harder to reach. Proper planning needed.

27th Sep 2015  11:24  by painterman61

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed track parked at end lots of deep bracken good views trig in vgc.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

1st Aug 2015  14:48  by CJO

Gridref: SK 25455 59395   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact.

Blakelow Hill

7th Feb 2015  13:15  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SK 25452 59400   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Snowy plod from layby to NE, first S past mine shaft then W along lane. OS cap, shallow indented letters.

Blakelow Hill The TP.
Blakelow Hill The FB.

2nd Nov 2014  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st Oct 2014  12:15  by robinhood

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

On a grand day of walking around Winster with my mate, Tracker Dog. Approached from Bonsallmoor Road then took the footpath E/SE then through what looked like old shell-holed Somme battlefield and over some walls and gates. Trig in good condition and great 360 views. On to Nine Ladies stone circle.

5th Aug 2014  14:43  by Downfaller

Gridref: SK 25453 59399   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked across from Elton common mainly using the yellows, footpaths not really helping much for this route. approached TP from the West heading across Bonsall moor. two walls + B/W to scramble over, not too difficult, limestone walls are not your substantial Gritstone construction that's for sure! Picked up very overgrow track heading East away from the Pillar back towards the point it meets the Limestone way. returned back to Winster using the Limestone way route and secured a cup of tea at the local shop before climbing back up to Stanton I.T Peak.

Rainy day at Blakelow Hill TP ©Downfaller

19th Jul 2014  06:00  by Pritch227

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

ripped soaking wet trousers,broke zip on bag,monsoon like weather,gps failed all in the name of trig bagging,is it worth it?the answer is always yes!parked on bonsall lane on one of the many laybys and headed down blakelow lane,then turned westwards down a second lane,over 3 gates and a little wall,trig can be seen easily on the approach,no views today,headed back through the old mine shafts and relocated the footpath on a nice little circular.

©Pritch227
©Pritch227

29th Mar 2014  09:27  by ramblingbadgers

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

Stop number one of three on a lovely walk from Birchover

14th Dec 2013  12:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 25454 59395   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From east up lanes

12th Aug 2013  12:59  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 25400 59300   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked across the Beans & Bacon Mine area to wall south of trig,then into field via section of low wall on corner.Great 360 views.

8th Apr 2013  15:05  by Ben Fogerty

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

-parked on Bonsallmoor lane near the footpath. A few wall hops to get to this so didn't hang around.

Blakelow Hill trig

18th Sep 2012  21:24  by PeteBoggs

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

Nipped up from road near Bonsall Lne Farm

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

6th Sep 2012  17:10  by Ron Plasma

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

This wasn't on my war room map for 2012 but it's in the National Park so should have been. And besides, I had forgotten my print out of Aleck Low. Confusing. Parked on the unfenced road I thought may have been a private road to Moor Farm and then followed the footpath up - until I lost it. After a bit of wandering I spotted the pillar, and then where the footpath crosses a wall. Once over it's an uphill trespass until you find a weak point to scale the wall again to gain the trig point.

13th May 2012  16:20  by Dougsta

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good trig, fairly close to footpaths and no real danger. The Beans and Bacon mines (yes, that really is their name!) have a few access/vent holes around but all are covered and/or overgrown. Quite nice views. Got this one after two nearly attempts which I chickened out of because of roaming bull.

12th May 2012  12:38  by Lost Lad

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Along Limestone Way from Winster to Blakelow Lane. Was discouraged from taking the track due West at SK262593 by presence of caravan in opposite field. Instead continued due South then SW along Blakelow Lane to pick up public footpath at SK259586. Proceeded uphill across fields where I was charged by a herd of cows. Thankfully I'd kept to the perimeter of the field so holding my hands aloft followed by a quick hop over the low wall and barbed wire I made my escape. Pillar easily found in pasture on summit. Views OK without being spectacular. Heading over to Oaker Hill now I've calmed down !!

Blakelow Hill ©Lost Lad

29th Apr 2012  17:00  by robrat

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

29th Apr 2012  16:00  by eddyr

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

Shocking weather so little view, but interesting mine nearby.

16th Apr 2012  11:35  by arranc

Gridref: SK 25455 59399   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Feb 2012  14:15  by pjr

Gridref: SK 25414 59398   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well what should have been an easy walk from Stanton pillar to here went astray maybe the brain had frozen up.Did not hang about to cold in this wind,Limestone Way down to Matlock lets get on the bus.

29th Jan 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 25457 59399   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

15th Aug 2011  12:49  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 25454 59396   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up the Limestone Way from Winster. Took the track with the rickety gates – getting overgrown at the top with nettles, thistles and bracken so don’t try getting up there in shorts – I got nettled through my trousers. Cows still in the field but no bother. Good views on a warm summer day with some breeze and some blue sky. Continued onto Oaker Hill.

Blakelow Hill

18th Jun 2011  14:24  by Terry L

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Metal plug [indented letters]. Private. Blakelow Farm. Peak District National Park. Not an easy one to access: from junction of Limestone Way & Blakelow Lane, take track [not RoW] west & uphill - 3 rickety gates & a low wall to cross before getting into trig field. Pillar guarded by cattle - curious, but not threatening.

Blakelow Hill pillar & guardians

10th Apr 2011  15:07  by mrs moo cow

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

On the way back from mountain bike race, so got bike out again in Winster & headed up bridalway opposite Tearsall Farm. Over 2 fallen walls at the end of track leading west. Barb wire is a bit of a problem at 2nd wall.

Blakelow Hill ©mrs moo cow
Blakelow Hill ©mrs moo cow

3rd Sep 2010  12:35  by wanderer

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

28th Oct 2009  10:16  by wrose

Gridref: SK 25454 59402   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

My walking group, The Irregulars, LDWA were walking nearby on the Limstone Way. So this was an opportunity for melch and myself to slip away and and bag this one. In a field and on private land but visble and quite easily accessible. We used the farmers track from the east, Negotiated three gates and just has a final gate and wall to climg to reach the pillar. The pillar is in good condition with and indented lettering plug. Views reasonable but there are better in this area. [Second visit on 29 January 2012 with Carole. Still in good condition.]

S4184 Blakelow Hill Pillar.
S4184 Blakelow Hill Flush Bracket.
S4184 Blakelow Hill Plug.

28th Oct 2009  08:54  by melch

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

22nd Apr 2009  12:10  by Sandisox

Gridref: SK 25454 59398   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I approached it from the footpath to the South and had to climb over a wall into the trig field. Extensive if unspectacular views on a lovely sunny day. All metalwork intact.

General View
Top View

4th Jun 2008  11:05  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 25428 59401   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Did this one on a circular walk from Winster on a very pleasant day.Approached it from the east similarly to asbown, no problems.Very good all round views apart from Grangemill Quarry.

26th Dec 2007  21:09  by si

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

I did this with bike : walls consequently a nuisance. I guess the fp on the south side is least trespassy. I left the trig towards south - downhill throught the disused mine workings, only the wall at the edge of the field containing the trig to climb. there is a cleft in the hillside between trig and fp- with a steel beam above, where there is an open cave / mine. The trig is made with local aggregate - you can see fossilised clam like shell in the limestone

9th Sep 2007  15:43  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Jul 2007  14:30  by jameswameek

Gridref: SK 25454 59396   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Really good walk. I lost the path on the way towards the trig, but managed it in the end. If approaching from south, be very careful - I think there are lots of mine workings - holes everywhere! Views from the top are great. Photos to be uploaded

9th Jun 2007  15:00  by ted

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug intact, one sighting-hole open. Overgrown field. Detour off fp from W, continuing by the green lane to E; minor obstacles with both.

Blakelow Hill trig
Blakelow Hill trig
Blakelow Hill FB

18th Mar 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S4184
S4184
S4184

4th Feb 2007  15:40  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Used same way as asbown.No problems of any kind.

10th Nov 2006  14:45  by asbown

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

easy walk up green lane from the east, last 200 or so metres is private and requires abit of gate and wall jumping. nice views from the trig.

16th May 2006  18:50  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Access off footpath to west but the whole area is a bit of a mess with mining and landfill. easy to get "lost" from the track.

9th Feb 2006  12:17  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Came at this along the green lane to the west, but last bit requires some blatent trespassing. Trig fine, just been nicely mucked by the farmer's spreader

Blakelow Hill pillar

7th May 2005  18:45  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 25450 59399   FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar in excellent condition, complete with all metalwork. Excellent views in all directions.

Blakelow Hill pillar ©RoPeHe
Flush Bracket S4184 (Blakelow Hill) ©RoPeHe

30th Apr 2005  14:20  by Historian

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Surprisingly good long distance views on a clear sunny afternoon after the rain and cloud had lifted.

16th Jan 2005  11:50  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Last 300 yards a chore due to walls and barbed wire. Views should be good on a good day, misty at present.

24th Nov 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

metal cap, pasture by wall

2nd Jan 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4184  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10