Logged Visits:

2nd Jan 2025  09:38  by Sam1992

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

5th Oct 2024  10:33  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked by cattle grid at Thursley to north east of pillar. Followed the Pennine bridleway south, for about a kilometre, gaining height for first section. Reached a signpost and was expecting to find a footpath heading north west. It wasn’t obvious. Went on instinct and headed towards hill to west however it was quite a challenge as there was a drop down to a wet marshy area then steep climb up. Reached a dry stone wall, cattle were grazing by the gate to the south so managed to find a section of broken wall to get over from where the pillar was then visible to west. Spider and cap in place. Headed north east down field on way back, discovered a metal kissing gate but that was the only evidence of any footpath. Through swampy ground and tall grass, a couple of ridges to get over before regaining the bridleway. Good effort.

Extwistle Moor Flush plate
Extwistle Moor Looking east showing spider and cap
Extwistle Moor Looking west
Extwistle Moor Looking south
Extwistle Moor Approached from the east, spotted through hole in the wall

17th Aug 2024  14:35  by Stuart111270

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

30th May 2024  13:00  by String Beans

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

Didn't quite make it, after dodging some very overprotective Canadian Geese and some unfriendly cows, we got stuck in mud and missed the gate. Then got trapped by diggers working on the land. We could see the way but gave it up at that point ....

26th Feb 2024  13:13  by Kevlar

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Starting from Halifax Rd near the Herd House Holiday Homes, I followed various PRoWs (some of which clearly haven't been used much). The route took me down to Thursden Brook, over a bridge then up onto Extwistle Moor. Diverted off the path heading SE to the pillar which is in excellent condition. Very muddy surrounding but some slabs strewn which make useful stepping stones. Headed towards the Quarry and made me way to the PRoW near Swinden Reservoirs. Extwistle Hill trig next

4th Feb 2024  13:15  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Extwistle Moor. A windy walk from Hurstwood Reservoir.

Extwistle Moor
Extwistle Moor
Extwwistle Moor

20th Dec 2023  12:01  by dharris

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

25th Oct 2023  12:18  by Boxmoor Lass

Gridref: SD 89900 33700   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Combined this with a visit to Extwistle Hill trig and lunch at HAPPA horse sanctuary. Good views.

22nd Oct 2023  17:15  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Parked just after the cattle grid at the south end of Ridehalgh Lane and started walking up the Pennine Bridleway. On reaching Coal Pit Pasture I left the Bridleway and made a beeline for the pillar. That turned out to be over a lot of soggy ground including a vicious bog. A gate is sited in the right place to give access to Delf Hill and drier ground. Couldn't find the nearby cairn circle but someone had created a motorbike circuit around the pillar. Great day to be on the hills with sounds echoing from down in the valley. With lovely sunshine and no wind, it was hard to believe that a lot of the UK was being battered by Storm Babet. Shared the pastures with a herd of Belted Galloways, which was nice

8th Jan 2023  11:46  by AndyS

Gridref: SD 89982 33727   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Weather was really poor, visibility low, so no time to take notice of the view (what view rain clouds)

20th Nov 2022  13:40  by Ian Robinson

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

13th Aug 2022  14:00  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

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

26th Feb 2022  11:14  by ADT

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Solo from the picnic area on Halifax Rd at SD 90168 35157. Delf Hill on Extwistle Moor. Would have been an interesting walk in pleasant weather but today wasn’t a day for hanging about taking in the view!

1st Sep 2021  00:00  by carolje

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

10th Aug 2021  15:30  by Father Ted

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at SD 91499 33775 and went up Lad Law before retuning to where we had parked and then heading up here. There is a reasonable path up as far as the Pennine Bridleway but things get less clear beyond that with mainly sheep tracks to follow and a few small damp valleys to cross. Aimed for the gate near the high point then easy walk to the trig point from there.

10th Aug 2021  15:00  by gower lad

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

original cap

4th Jul 2021  09:30  by Heidi

Gridref: SD 89982 33727   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Walk from Hurstwood so had to visit the trig again.

16th Apr 2021  17:13  by jerryhatrick

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged this trig on a long circular from Hurstwood Reservoir. Cracking day for a walk! Walk up Delph Hill from Thursden Valley, last bit through quarries as the name suggests. Trig in good nick and appears to have an original centre cap.

6th Jul 2020  10:51  by Heidi

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

3rd Nov 2019  12:08  by FrankR

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

23rd May 2019  12:40  by Downfaller

Gridref: SD 89582 33727   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked in from the East having managed to park the car on the side of the minor road heading to Widdop Res. ( very limited parking spots) walked out in the direction of the pillar on PROW. Really easy going and the ground astonishing dry for this time of year. Curlews and Lapwings in abundance. Excellent views of Pendle Hill and the previous log at Extwistle Hall...Pillar, all metal work intact. Done with PL.

23rd Feb 2019  14:03  by greenbell

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

With the last trig near in sight by the gaunt hall, a stretch of the local tussock grass to get mangled on then the Pennine Bridleway, Boulsworth in beautiful blue whilst western gloom advances.

28th Jan 2019  17:05  by Andy West

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

1st Oct 2018  00:00  by Anthony

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

28th Sep 2018  13:27  by chevyfire

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

28th Sep 2018  11:11  by chevyfire

Gridref: SD 89980 33730   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

nice view of Burnley and Pendle area. walked up from swinden bridge/reservoir. trig in good nick

approach to trig
trig

22nd Jun 2018  11:30  by bettyb

Gridref: SD 89900 33700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th May 2018  17:48  by cathy trickett

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th May 2018  14:02  by joebee98

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Logged as part of a two trig walk. Very windy. Good views.

Trig point
Trig point

2nd Sep 2017  16:09  by AndyBingley

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

On open access land and easily found by heading south from a footpath just to the north which runs along a wall. Fantastic views all round.

29th Dec 2016  13:30  by SJW1960

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

10th Dec 2016  11:16  by theratcliffefive

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

25th Nov 2016  11:27  by Hands

Gridref: SD 89986 33729   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed Pennine Bridleway from Worsthorne, Trig in good condition situated on a moorland top close to quarry good views esp of Pendle returned via Shay Lane

H and S at the trig ©Hands

2nd Oct 2016  18:04  by rachs dad

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

19th Mar 2016  12:50  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Braved the clay pigeon shooters and dirt bikes on the way up from the north. Pleasantly surprising views in all directions. Very nice to bump into dogwalking/Geoffrey at the summit. Out today researching RHW Trig Walk of Life pillars, but shhh, don't tell him! Not until the middle of April anyway :).

19th Mar 2016  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SD 89933 33730   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

whilst i was at the pillar another gentleman arrived and he also is a member of this wonderful website he goes under the name "trigging on a island" what a small world this is we had very plesant chat then went our seperate ways i parked at SD 88324 31228 and used prow to the pillar

1st Nov 2015  08:21  by srichy20

Gridref: SD 89979 33727   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

3rd Sep 2015  16:03  by Brunshaw

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

Nice location

18th Aug 2015  19:24  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

After a pleasant morning and against the weather forecast it was starting to rain as I left the bike at the summit of the Colne - Hebden road. Decided to keep on anyway. Soon busy evading muddiest patches on ROW to wall and gate. Retrospectively, I should have kept straight on and then bared diagonally to right to gate through wall on next hill top, but I took a more roundabout and wetter route! Not recommended in cycle shoes!

3rd Aug 2015  13:24  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 89900 33700   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views in all directions and not a bad day for weather only light rain.

16th May 2015  18:33  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 89982 33728   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 16th May 1948 costing £21.1s.1d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station SE02/T12 in 1948. Levelled for height in 1962. Last maintained by the OS in October 1980. SITE VISIT: Approached from east. Parked by SW side of road at high point, SD914338. The northeast verge has potentially damaging short metal posts set in concrete to deter parking. Followed mapped RoW to Pennine Bridleway then direct route dae west across access land to top. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains original OS centre cap with shallow engraved letters. Flush bracket faces SSW, ~189°. Vented through three sight holes, NE face plugged, innards filled with debris. Full 360° panoramic view includes Pendle Hill.

S4504 - Extwistle Moor & GRP
S4504 - Extwistle Moor pillar & FB

14th Feb 2015  13:12  by CJO

Gridref: SD 89983 33727   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Found mobile phone in middle of moor, trying to it dry out and will then try to power it up.....maybe the owner will be lucky

Extwistle Moor

9th Nov 2014  14:00  by Brookvale0

Gridref: SD 89970 33740   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig in excellent condition. Ascent from Swinden Bridge on the Bronte Way. Great view over to Pendle Hill.

12th Oct 2014  14:45  by timdoggart

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

Beautiful autumn afternoon - walked up from Rapes Clough - boggy in places, but good scenery made up for this

Trigpoint Trigpoint stand
Trigpoint from distance Trigpoint with Pendle in background

24th Jan 2014  19:59  by busdriver59

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

visited while out geocaching

2nd Nov 2013  10:30  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Extwistle Moor ©paulxtr

4th Jul 2013  15:49  by pendlelill

Gridref: SD 89984 33729   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

followed slight path from east alongside wall from pennine bw bit boggy in places

trig looking towards Pendle ©pendlelill

1st Jun 2013  13:15  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked by Widdop reservoir then via Rapes Clough to pillar .. Good views ..

5th May 2013  00:00  by rupertal

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

Bagged after the p30 Hameldon.

15th Apr 2013  10:54  by jamiekeighley

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

Walked over from Rapes Clough. Walked to Pennine Bridleway, then headed East directly to trig across the tussocky dry moor. Wouldn't go that way after wet weather. Decent views over to Boulsworth and Pendle. Sunny and very windy.

©jamiekeighley

7th Apr 2013  16:00  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked from Widdop Rivet car parking, good path over little bridge at start then a bit of rough walking across the Extwistle Moor to bag Extwistle Moor trig point.

6th Jan 2013  09:21  by the syllogiser

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

out on a Geocaching Event - Winter sunrise solstice

5th Jan 2013  15:33  by The Magna Defender

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

Forgive the coat

©The Magna Defender

5th Jan 2013  11:34  by Foinavon

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

The first proper trig point of 2013 (and finding nearby Widdop Rivet!)

5th Jan 2013  10:29  by walker-clan

Gridref: SD 89980 33722   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Out on a solstice walk

©walker-clan

5th Jan 2013  10:28  by RedFerret

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found with a group of trighunting geocachers after a very muddy misty walk.

Extwistle Trigpoint ©RedFerret

5th Jan 2013  08:25  by Hardnut

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Last trig of the day, out on winter solistes walk, geocaching. This trig was brought up and split the group but tagged along for the fun. Stiff climb to the top but got there in the end.

21st Oct 2012  13:15  by fell-finder

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Hiked up to this one from Colne after bagging the Trig and monument on Shelfield Farm. Nearly got knocked down by two off road motorcyclists, seemingly this moor is used as a racing track and on Saturdays according to a sign, clay pigeon shooting. So beware when heading to this one! Went on to bag the Trig on Boulsworth Hill in warm sunshine before heading back to Colne. A tough but great hike. You can follow a detailed write up and route of this hike, by typing Fell Finder into Google.

Extwistle Moor Trig Point, with Pendle Hill beyond.

13th Oct 2012  11:57  by fitzydan

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A bit of a slog but easy access. Excellent views from here. Pillar in good condition.

Trig Pillar
The Flush Bracket

13th Oct 2012  11:57  by THE SNAPPERS

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

Caching in the area,good slog to this one,good views

5th May 2012  16:19  by painterman61

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked from widdop rivet car parking good path over little bridge at start then a bit of rough walking across the moor which i couldn't believe the dryness of, trig in vgc cap/plug as well great views to pendle trig is not on highest part of hill an old stone circle higher up seems to be, bloody cold northerly wind again last of day of to watch FA cup scousers v cockneys!

View to pendle ©painterman61
cap/plug ©painterman61
View to boulsworth ©painterman61
stone circle higher top? ©painterman61

22nd Aug 2011  13:22  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig

27th Jul 2011  15:30  by AndyKeen

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

28th May 2011  11:43  by wrose

Gridref: SD 89982 33728   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Relatively easy to access although not actually on a foot path but near enough to a couple to make possible to get to it. Highly visible too. The pillar is in good condition. Views are extensive but the immediate area is spoiled by pillar being used as a turning point on wahte appears to be a motor cross course.

S4504 Extwistle Moor Pillar.
S4504 Extwistle Moor Flush Bracket.

21st May 2011  14:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 89982 33727   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good views but a rough walk from Widdop

1st Mar 2011  15:49  by blackboot29

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Part of circ walk taking in 3 trigs, this was the last. Lovely day with good views. Remote spot

3rd Jan 2011  16:31  by Triggers

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

done on circular walk from widdop

Extwitle Hill ©Triggers

17th Oct 2010  19:35  by bluewhitereg

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar is very grey, but superb views for miles

17th Oct 2010  00:00  by Applepye

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

Lovely views today

30th Jun 2010  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SD 89987 33723   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

19th Jun 2010  15:10  by painterman61

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Shooting club and motocross boys in full swing here,good views.

The Trig ©painterman61
Flush Bracket ©painterman61

24th Jan 2010  12:30  by PDB

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Oct 2009  12:15  by wanderer

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

23rd Mar 2009  11:10  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

EXTWISTLE MOOR FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
EXTWISTLE MOOR TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

15th Mar 2009  10:30  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: SD 89984 33730   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked near Widdop rivet and walked across the moor. Paths most of the way (wet in parts) - easier to find on the return.

10th Mar 2009  12:00  by bargee

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

visited whilst finding a nearby geocache

28th Dec 2008  13:20  by Lone Hunter

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited whilst geocaching in the area

29th Aug 2008  18:30  by Trig391

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

Trig in good Condition.

Extwistle Moor. ©Trig391

12th Jul 2008  19:05  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SD 89983 33730   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In very good condition including OS cap still there. Nice views to W and NW.

Extwistle Moor The TP.
Extwistle Moor The FB.

2nd Apr 2008  11:20  by Aldocandy

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

whilst geocaching

17th Dec 2007  11:46  by astra-nomical

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fantastic views from the trig location. Very slippy on the ground due to the covering of ice.

7th Dec 2007  12:00  by stonefielders

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

whilst geocaching

15th Oct 2007  14:00  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Approached from the Widdop Road via the ROW at Rapes Clough, as The Hungry Caterpillars say the OS mapping is inaccurate. The ROW forks approx 1/2 mile from the road however there is no path veering NW to the field corner (as indicated on the map). The path heading SW appears to lose a lot of height with a hefty re-climb needed. The options are - where the ROW 'forks' on the map is a broken wall, walk a further 25 yards of so to reach the crest of the rise - directly ahead you can see a field wall with a 'gate' - the trig is 50 yards behind that - you can A): Hoik straight across the open moor to the gate - wouldn't recommend it myself, you'll know why when you view it. B): Head across the open moor in a NW direction aiming for the stile in the field corner (which you can't see at this point) - wouldn't recommend that either or C): return to the broken wall and follow it north, on it's eastern side, along a sheep trail to reach the full wall south of Reive Edge, turn left (west) and follow the wall along more sheep trails to reach the stile in the field corner slighly NE of the trig - it's boggy in places but it's much better than the open moor. The field the trig is in is easy enough to traverse. After all that waffle, it wasn't a good day weather wise - visibility was poor but it was a good hike up from (and returning to) Hebden Bridge. No cars, on foot.

Extwistle Moor View (!) to Pendle Hill
Extwistle Moor View to Lad Law

31st Jul 2007  11:40  by cleggs-leggs

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Warm day, out walking from Haggate over to the Packhorse Inn. Sunny with a typical summer's breeze on the tops.

Trig climbing is a national sport if you are a boy! ©cleggs-leggs

1st May 2007  10:11  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Featureless moor upto the trig but nice views once there.

Extwistle Moor Trig ©sykesfamily
Extwistle Moor Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Extwistle Moor Trig ©sykesfamily

19th Nov 2006  12:46  by bonatti

Gridref: SD 89984 33729   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The Pillar

5th Nov 2006  12:24  by itschopper

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Working on the local trigs. Overcast with good views. A classic motorcycle trial was running nearby, some old quality machines on view.

Views towards Bouldsworth. ©itschopper

25th May 2006  00:00  by ourmark

Gridref: SD 89981 33725   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Photo: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/174620

1st Apr 2006  14:45  by dal

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

This trig seems to me to epitomise the best aspects of trigpointing. Against any objective criteria you would not come up with Extwistle Moor - it is off the main Pennine chain, there are higher tops near by, and the trig isn't even on the highest point. However, it was just a first-class stroll from the road at Widdop - I had the moors to myself. The day had started grim, but improved to sunshine and showers. Fortunately the shower was over Hoof Stone Heights, and I had the sun. The trig is in great condition, although the paint is getting a little faded. The plug is intact. And the views are excellent, with Pendle, Lad Law, Ingelborough, Pen-y-ghent and Great Whernside, along with other closer hills to admire.

27th Dec 2004  12:28  by John Riley

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice and lonely here off the beaten track. The nearby "cairn circle" is a bit of a disappointment, just a few assorted stones in a haphazard ring.

Extwistle Moor Looking NE towards Boulsworth.
Extwistle Moor Looking South towards Worsthorne Moor.
Extwistle Moor Flush bracket.
Extwistle Moor The nearby stone circle.
Extwistle Moor Close up of trig.

24th Jul 2004  15:10  by ted

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Extensive views westward but somewhat overcast. Plug intact. Nearby quarry still active.

FB
Pendle

24th Apr 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters

28th Feb 2004  20:47  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

long trek from the widdop road over 18 inch tussocks of frozen grass. For a mile! definitely S4504- see photo

14th Jun 2003  13:42  by The Hungry Caterpillars

Gridref: SD 89982 33727   FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The paths on the map are not representative of what you may have to contend with, even more so in wet and cold conditions.Fairly extensive views were marred by quarries and 4x4 tracks.27.04.04update-yes my mistake-flush bracket number is S4504.

28th May 1999  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4504  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Painted white.

2nd Dec 1969  19:47  by PeteBoggs

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

Old log of another trig walking distance from my old house