Logged Visits:

11th Oct 2024  10:06  by [email protected]

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

Pillar now completely covered in ivy anf that area of compound was overgrown and inaccessible. Would provide a brilliant vantage point.

Overgrown

25th May 2024  13:38  by trignerd

Gridref: ST 64315 31720   FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Fantastic views over the Levels with Glastonbury Tor visible in the distance. Can recommend The George in town.

23rd Jan 2024  12:46  by slateloose

Gridref: ST 64300 31700   FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The trig point is inside a fenced reservoir compound with no access. Lots of ivy and brambles growing around it and covering the F.B. not easy to get any good photos.

11th Mar 2023  13:04  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From Castle Cary headed uphill onto Lodge Hill. Benches on top of the hill come into view first. Then further on towards south and west, beacon and view point visible on slightly higher ground. Wondered if pillar was on view point but then spotted it about fifty metres to the east on top of the reservoir compound. Over gate to path behind viewing area. Not looking too promising. Tall perimeter fence with three strands of barbed wire along the top. One or two dog walkers about. But it was quite windy and rain not far away otherwise probably more people would have been around. Tricky one. Good views all around. Glastonbury Tor recognisable to west. Other landmarks pointed out by topograph or toposcope in viewing area.

Castle Cary Reservoir Flush plate
Castle Cary Reservoir South showing spider and cap in place
Castle Cary Reservoir East
Castle Cary Reservoir From path, just in case

19th Nov 2022  16:05  by dave.johnson

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

In the area today on other business.. quick diversion off route to visit this one.

16th May 2022  10:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked by the substation on the A359 then followed the PROW to the pillar. Although inside of a reservoir compound with high fencing the FB is close to the boundary and can be read easily.

©Borderer

14th May 2022  00:00  by Woodleywalker

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed Monarch's Way from Castle Cary station, uphill is an understatement! Pillar safely in its compound the FB faces the track fortunately. Good views to Glastonbury Tor. My first venture into Somerset.

20th Apr 2022  14:44  by BarryHorton

Gridref: ST 64313 31710   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

As near as I could get. ©BarryHorton

9th Apr 2022  12:22  by Susie B

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up hill from road opposite church. Take path left to Orientation Point. TP is within the reservoir compound but visible from outside as hedge has been cut back in front of it to allow a clear view. Superb view of Castle Cary from other side of reservoir.

23rd Dec 2021  11:21  by CJO

Gridref: ST 64315 31710   FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Small gap in fence.

Pillar

3rd Aug 2021  15:32  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Inaccessible  Score: 5/10

Fenced in reservoir.... Boo, hiss

5th Apr 2018  10:11  by pat29

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Brilliant day for Views,

just visible with trees still bare ©pat29

29th Dec 2017  15:40  by ocean soul

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Jun 2017  11:45  by [email protected]

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

11th Mar 2017  12:00  by Roger Peaple

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

ODL group walk Trig not visible due to being fenced off

2nd Mar 2017  14:50  by Nekyram

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on road by church.did a circular walk up to Lodge Hill. Access to compound through a hole in fence on the north side . A nice location on a sunny day looking down on Castle Cary.

27th Jun 2015  17:11  by g4wsb

Gridref: ST 64318 31723   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Walked from main road across corn field FP to hedge ,along track to resr. Hedge has grown so only out line ,tractor ploughing in field.

©g4wsb

27th Aug 2014  11:32  by jonglew

Gridref: ST 64306 31719   FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On Wessex Water's Lodge Hill covered reservoir, secure compound, no weak points in fencing, and trig not visible due to trees etc, so over the gate it had to be. Pillar in good condition; original cap, lightly indented lettering; RHD sight hole open; FB facing into trees. Some views but largely obscured by trees.

Pillar TP2019©jonglew
Spider TP2019©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP2019©jonglew
Access Gate TP2019©jonglew

3rd Apr 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: ST 64310 31725   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Mar 2014  19:05  by wrose

Gridref: ST 64313 31720   FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nothing really to add to previous visit reports other than to confirm that it is still there.

S5877 Castle Cary Reservoir Pillar.
S5877 Castle Cary Reservoir Flush Bracket.

17th May 2013  07:50  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Walked up ROW from SW of Castle Cary.Sited in trees at East side of reservoir. Could just make out last two digits of FB. Nearby paved viewpoint and toposcope.

19th Jun 2011  12:05  by moonraker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Unable to get near due to fencing around reservoir. Although visibility not good due to rain good views from hill over Castle Cary and surrounding countryside.

3rd Jun 2011  16:49  by Trigger

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP2019

5th Mar 2011  00:00  by Willhay

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 0/10

©Willhay

27th Mar 2010  13:00  by cmb1953

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 8/10

No holes in fence so no access to compound. Great views to N. and W.

24th Sep 2008  10:13  by Glaslyn

Gridref: ST 64310 31710   FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pleasant walk in . Excellent views over Castle Cary.Pillar in res Compound,new hole cut in front of fence or underneath at rear out of sight.Pillar good condition.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

10th Feb 2008  16:45  by mitsiman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Unable to get into reservoir compound. Nice Castle Cary 2000 viewing platform close by.

©mitsiman

13th Oct 2007  11:40  by bluebeard

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

When I got to the dreadful viewing platform, I looked through the telescope but couldn't see the TP because there was a bush in the way. If townies come to the countryside because it is beautiful, why can't they just leave it as they find it ? I suppose in this case though it could be argued that the water company had allready left its mark.

21st Jun 2007  15:35  by tom

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

Good views from the footpath to the pillar from Cary Hill. Trig visible in the compound but could not see an easy way in. Impressive panorama from the viewing platform nearby

2nd Mar 2007  15:39  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Parked at the end of the road heading up from near the church. Good climb up but wet and muddy underfoot. Couldn't see a way into the compound. Good views

25th Sep 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, metal cap deep letters, on small resr, nice view, impressive-looking fence ?

S5877 fb ©peregrinus
S5877 top ©peregrinus
S5877 trig ©peregrinus
S5877 trig ©peregrinus

24th Sep 2005  11:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We parked at the top of Cary Hill and walked from there. Great views of this pretty small town. There is a bit of chainlink around the back of the reservoir which is hanging down, and this can be climbed over with a bit of effort. Plug with indented lettering.

7th Aug 2004  14:00  by martin

Gridref: ST 64500 31700   FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Glorious view from observation platform and telescope near to trig point. Glastonbury Tor and Brent Knoll clearly visible. Could not access trig point due to waterworks fencing.

2nd Jan 2004  14:15  by maurice

FB Number: S5877  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10