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30th May 2024  13:04  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First of a couple of trigs around Haltwhistle. This one looked easier on the map. Parked up by the gate to The Beacon and crossed over the road through the gate leading to the stretch of old road. Followed this for a few yards then another gate onto the Access Land. Initially followed the quadbike tracks down into the dip, then made our way through the soggy moorland to the next small rise to the pillar. Very nice views all around, especially north to the course of Hadrian's Wall. Made a beeline back towards the beacon to try and avoid the lower boggy bits but still ended up with wet feet. Couldn't be bothered to walk the few yards up to The Beacon so jumped in the car and headed to the next trig.

©Mark-UKUS

21st May 2024  11:12  by S1534&Beyond

Gridref: NY 71932 60673   FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

1 of 2 trigs today & A Curry Stool. Route as jonglew. Nothing else to report as a fairly easy and short 'bag'.

The trig ©S1534&Beyond

20th May 2024  11:00  by Laggan Boy

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked as others near the Beacon. Straight forward walk across the moors following faint vehicle tracks for the first half across to the trig. Overcast day so views limited.

Cairn End Trig

10th Jan 2024  11:07  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking and route as many others. Moorland has low heather and grasses with no big ankle breakers.

1st Jan 2024  08:40  by RoccosAdventures

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Parked at just beyond Hirst Top in parking space - then followed the path all the way up - followed the grouse buts part the way up - excellent views at the top and a great trek

12th Nov 2023  12:52  by nichex

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Sep 2023  11:03  by Singularity

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

Same route as others from verge side near beacon...straightforward walk across moorland via discernible quad tracks most of way. Wall to wall sunshine and nice views

Trig and View©Singularity
FB©Singularity

2nd Jul 2023  09:06  by Cositsthere

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Jun 2023  00:00  by Llondon

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

25th May 2022  00:00  by carolje

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

8th Apr 2022  14:40  by jonglew

Gridref: NY 71933 60674   FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Roadside verge parking by field gate to ENE (NY 7287 6086). Easy walk over rough heather moorland. Pillar retains original centre cap, raised lettering; LHD side sight hole open, RHD side plug beginning to degrade. Extensive moorland views.

Pillar TP1848©jonglew
Spider TP1848©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1848©jonglew

17th Nov 2021  13:06  by slateloose

Gridref: NY 71900 60600   FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Same route as other from the road near the beacon. Through two gates and out onto open moorland. Windy and light rain but easy enough walking across to trig point.

8th Jun 2021  16:36  by NormanW

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From High point on road to NE.

5th Sep 2020  18:36  by NJM

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

My second visit. different route - a quick nip over the moor from the E, parked at the gate by 'The Beacon'. Second old wooden gate onto moor itself - snagged coat on a rusty nail on this gate - most upset. Previous visit just over 3 years was in mid August and this TP was surrounded by an absolute fiesta of purple heather, now early September and its not quite as vivid this time round. Great views N across Northumberland, after rain showers though the afternoon the skies had cleared and the views stretched N as far as the Cheviots.

View North West Storm's TP #87

26th May 2020  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NY 71900 60600   FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at gate for nice wall to trig

13th Apr 2019  13:10  by painterman61

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy route and walking from the verge parking next to the white gate.Trig in vgc with plug fine views to Northumberland.

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

19th Aug 2017  17:13  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on verge by entrence to Low Byer and very straight forward route north up Todhillwood Fell. Could be renamed 'Watership Down' there were that many rabbits running around the hillside. Dog was going radge, had to be kept on her lead the whole walk. Heather in full flower, I do like a purple hillside. Decent views.

View West
View South with Rosie
View East
View North

12th Aug 2017  10:45  by ted

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Approached from road to E, following a faint track for most of the way. Plug intact. Showers and shooters.

Cairn End trig
Cairn End trig
Cairn End FB
Cairn End top
Cairn End TMA-3

29th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NY 71933 60669   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just about enough room to park on verge at NY727611 - just to NW of FP

11th Mar 2017  15:18  by CJO

Gridref: NY 71933 60669   FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

All intact. Rough moor. Very boggy. Bagging Assistant not impressed.

Cairn End

29th Nov 2016  09:45  by PeteBoggs

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

Same route as Clochandighter. Manhole covers still not in place

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

12th Nov 2016  12:30  by beckroad

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk alongside a plantation and up onto the moorland. A number of large stones surround the base of this pillar.

23rd Jun 2016  15:17  by senrabyar

Gridref: NY 71933 60668   FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th May 2016  18:12  by paulxtr

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parking and route as per Clochandighter. Imho this is the most northerly Pennine trig pillar and as such has a fitting name.

Cairn End ©paulxtr

4th Oct 2014  15:00  by Rick Trig

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

Parked in layby next to woods, up 'footpath' then up passed grouse butts, then hard work through heather to trig. About a mile each way. Nice 360 views.

26th May 2012  19:09  by Border Peat

Gridref: NY 71931 60671   FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

S6441©Border Peat

5th Apr 2012  14:25  by staggie34

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

Walked up from Plenmeller. Great views from here but surrounding ground is rough. Approach from north is more interesting. Trig in good condition with a skull on the top! Photo does not do justice to the great view of Cold Fell in the background.

The Trig and skull

19th Oct 2010  12:00  by stan toon

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

Great views.Walked from highest point on road on clearish path.

26th Jun 2010  10:20  by coinea

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

26th Jun 2010  10:18  by clochandighter

Gridref: NY 71932 60671   FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 16th July 1951 costing £18.9s.6d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station NY86/T13 in 1953. Levelled for height in 1955. Last maintained by the OS in June 1978. SITE VISIT: Approached from east. Parked on verge on NE side of road at NY728609 where RoW crosses. Be careful to avoid driving over insecure manhole covers. Through gate onto old road then straight line across moor to trig. Pillar in good condition. Spider has replacement OS cap with raised small letters. Flush bracket faces 92° east. Vented through south sight hole. 360° open outlook.

S6441 - Cairn End & GRP
S6441 - Cairn End pillar & FB

26th May 2009  17:25  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

guessing it would have been nicer if i wasn't being pelted with hail!

3rd May 2007  12:45  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice views all round. We came up from Haltwhistle. The ROW across the moor from Milldam Plantation is indistict. It's far easier to follow the track running alongside the grouse butts and head up to the moor top following the sheep trails as best you can, the trig is clearly visible from the last grouse butt. As John comments, if approaching from other directions you won't see the trig until you reach the crown of the hill. Now on access land but I got the sense that it's a little visited stretch of moorland. Somewhat puzzled by andyc's entry, it's hard to imagine an open cast mine anywhere near this trig?

3rd May 2007  12:45  by SUE-C

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

100th trig!

3rd Jul 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap, small raised letters, heathery summit, nice view

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

4th Jun 2005  15:45  by Isosceles

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©Isosceles

26th Mar 2005  08:16  by John Riley

Gridref: NY 71931 60670   FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

It was a cold and dull Easter Saturday morning. I approached from the West from Park Village via Lynnshield and accross Ramshaw Fell. I was having doubts on the final rise that there may be nothing on the summit and my first 'first' would be a failure. Then I saw it standing there just as I had hoped, and in excellent condition. Its a lonely tract of grouse moorland with views up to Hadrian's Wall area. Altogether an enjoyable early morning run. Note added 05-09-06: If anyone is puzzled by my reference to my first 'first' its because I was the first to log this trig on this website. Obviously andyc and jimmy had visited earlier but logged later.

Cairn End Approach from the West.
Cairn End Looking East to the beacon on Plenmeller Common.
Cairn End Looking North West.
Cairn End Flush bracket.
Cairn End Close up of top.
Cairn End Looking North East.
Cairn End Looking South.
Cairn End Looking West.

12th Jun 2000  12:32  by jimmy

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Apr 1994  12:50  by andyc

FB Number: S6441  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Nearly engulfed by Opencast mining and conveyor belts. visited on return from a scout walk.