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14th Jul 2025  12:40  by painterman61

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

Dtf

Trig ©painterman61

8th Jul 2025  10:55  by andyrandom

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

602 pillars under my belt now, but this is the first one that's green. It's very striking once you've spotted it, but spotting it isn't so easy, as it's in a wood. (But look closely at the highest bit of the wood and you won't miss it.) Wood itself is very scenic, and makes up for the lack of a vista. Pillar carries a couple of memorial plaques on its reverse face. Top metalwork is all painted over.

5th Jul 2025  12:27  by AndyS

Gridref: SY 92189 92161   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Apr 2025  12:19  by Aidanaids

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

15th Aug 2024  14:10  by Trig-Warrior

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Trig painted green with memorial plaques on it

Trig-Warrior ©Trig-Warrior
Trig-Warrior ©Trig-Warrior
Trig-Warrior ©Trig-Warrior

23rd Jun 2024  11:19  by MCombstock

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

18th May 2024  11:52  by MorrisD45

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

11th May 2024  11:30  by Richofsebast

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the car park to the south and enjoyed a very peaceful walk through the forest in the sunshine. The trig was looking very smart in its green coat of paint. Lovely find.

The Trigpoint ©Richofsebast

15th Jan 2024  11:44  by TrigTony

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

22nd Nov 2023  10:55  by Loswalks

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy find following the paths uphill from the car park

1st Jul 2023  14:15  by Yakky58

Gridref: SY 92189 92161   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Odd looking green pillar but in very good condition

©Yakky58

19th May 2023  00:00  by Woodleywalker

Gridref: SY 92193 93266   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From Holton Heath Stn, past the old RN Cordite Factory across the main road then bridleway on the northern edge of the woods and eventually found a lovely green pillar maintained by the Martin family. Extra mark for the Grid Ref 921 921 and the surname of the family who look after it.

15th May 2023  11:31  by 360exploring

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the pull in to the west and walked up a quarter of a mile. Not usually a fan on painted pillars, I like my concrete concrete coloured! I’ll make an exception for this one though, obviously well loved.

©360exploring
©360exploring
©360exploring

5th May 2023  10:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SY 92100 92100   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked to West for nice easy walk to pillar

1st May 2023  13:07  by MylesM

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lime green or sage green I don't know? But either way this is a cracking pillar given a high rating on account of its strange colour and the two very special dedication plates. Reached by taking a a train to Holton Heath then following some delightful trails through the woods.

Gore Heath A classic hilltop pillar in amongst the trees.
Gore Heath Once you find the right path to follow (I didn't straightaway) this is an easy spot.

29th Oct 2022  13:00  by JonHouse

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©JonHouse

17th Sep 2022  13:49  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pulled in on side of road at north west entrance to the Heath. East along the path for about 100 metres then south for about 500 metres, uphill at first then down a bit then uphill again. At track crossroads, turned left, east, then left again up onto high ground. Actually quite a steep climb, quite high, at top green pillar stands out. Unusual colour but seemed fitting. Thoughtfully the FB has not been painted. However, sadly, another defaced stamped FB. Good it is being looked after, though. Love the inscription about the nickname and the reason for climbing hills. Quite touching. Dense woodland so no views.

Gore Heath Flush plate
Gore Heath Adoption and memorial plaques
Gore Hill Summit after approach from south
Gore Heath Looking north west

9th Sep 2022  08:30  by Rufus Gazelle

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

So easy to find. Parked in a Small lay-by (car park) near Sherford Bridge. Not the large car park on bend. Walked for about 10 mins into the wood until you get to a crossroads. Walk straight across & look left towards the top of the hill. You’ll see the trig trust me, it’s painted sage green. I’ve done a video (Vlog) on YouTube. Search Rufus Gazelle or copy & paste this link. https://youtu.be/LQl8PLyMeQc

©Rufus Gazelle
©Rufus Gazelle
©Rufus Gazelle
©Rufus Gazelle
©Rufus Gazelle
YouTube = Rufus Gazelle Copy & paste this link to see Vlog https://youtu.be/LQl8PLyMeQc

6th Aug 2022  11:00  by Adeowen

Gridref: SY 92189 92161   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Not sure I'm keen on the paintwork

Good condition but not the best paint colour

24th Jun 2022  15:09  by slateloose

Gridref: SY 92100 92100   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Well looked after shame about the colour. Walked from car park at Sherford Bridge.

22nd May 2022  16:53  by Andy West

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

24th Apr 2022  21:18  by Mr Calum B Thornton

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

26th Oct 2021  15:29  by Susie B

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Susie B

6th Oct 2021  16:05  by asbown

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy walk from the car park, I liked this one.

6th Oct 2021  16:05  by The reluctant trigger

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31st Aug 2021  12:35  by bwm

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

3rd Jun 2021  11:46  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

23rd May 2020  16:46  by triggering

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

5th Apr 2020  11:23  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

Gridref: SY 92100 92100   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Mar 2020  16:26  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at the car park at Sherford Bridge to the NNW of the trig, then walked along the path to the trig. Trig was painted in a pukey bile-green colour, with 2 plaques on the rear of the trig as others have reported, centre tube filled with concrete or asphalt, all sightholes closed. I pushed a 2p coin into the ground at the rear of the trig (below the 2 plaques) for the next visitor to find. The spider was stamped "5 JRW 2017" and the flush bracket was stamped "JO 2017 5 JOHNROYWARD 1963" & a ladybird. Who is this guy?! I'm guessing that this was his 5th trig of 2017?? I think the "JO" at the top left hand corner could have been him starting to stamp "JOHNROYWARD1963" but he must have abandoned it for some reason?

the trig station
the trig station
the trig station with the 2 plaques
the 2 plaques
the spider with the stamp
the flush bracket with the stamp

22nd Apr 2019  15:45  by orlando rat

Gridref: SY 92189 92161   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This pillar is on the edge of my ability to walk the distance due to health issues. Lovely area. Very tranquil. Not sure about the colour the pillar has been painted.

Gore Heath

7th May 2018  12:00  by Pete the Trig Hunter

Gridref: SY 92195 92177   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy roadside park and walk up. A hot and sunny May day made the green trig look enchanting. You have to imagine what the views would have been before the pines grew so tall.

6th Jan 2018  15:46  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short walk from the CP to the S on an icy cold but clear afternoon, which ended in a beautiful sunset. Trig has no views due to surrounding tree cover, but is still a lovely shade of green, is very well maintained and in excellent condition, with asphalt cap and all s/holes still closed.

New plaque on trig Sadly it would seem Peter Martin has passed away, but his family clearly still care for this pillar©Trigpoint100

4th Dec 2017  13:00  by lejogger

Gridref: SY 92100 92100   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Smart Martins ©lejogger

8th May 2017  09:55  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

YSM311 Gore Heath ©monkeydestructor

21st Apr 2017  11:00  by FfiLli

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found this one while caching.

Gore Heath ©FfiLli

13th Apr 2017  16:32  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A subdued green painted... glorious spring woodland..not theTuMP summit which is four metres higher and down the track about 400m SE. filled plug.

location ©vegibagger
trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger

13th Mar 2017  15:00  by duncancourts

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Nov 2016  12:02  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SY 92192 92158   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parking by the bridge to the NW then easy walk along well made paths to high point, pillar good condition and looking very green! no views to tree cover, nice enough area,

6th Nov 2016  07:32  by g4wsb

Gridref: SY 92192 92163   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Cycle from parking on wide track short walk up wood painted light green elk.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

9th Oct 2016  13:00  by daffyd

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Grid ref slightly out on my GPS, giving SY92194 instead of 92189 !

GORE HEATH Nice spot in the trees !
Found at last Took a while to find this one !

17th Jun 2016  12:15  by Tonyht

Gridref: SY 92190 92175   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy to locate and access despite being in a wood. It is GREEN!! Not much more to say, but I quite liked it

1st Apr 2016  10:08  by meandmymum

Gridref: SY 92100 92100   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Made a quick stop to let the dog stretch her legs and visited the pillar at the same time.

5th Mar 2016  12:10  by RichardM

Gridref: SY 92176 92152   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pleasent walk through forrested heathland from Wareham. At W end of heathland ridge in open mature pine forest with Heather, Holly and Rhododendrons. Not at highest point. Painted green with adoption plaques.

5th Mar 2016  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

27th Feb 2016  12:15  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

light green. revisited en route to the summit

1st Nov 2015  14:11  by jonglew

Gridref: SY 92187 92162   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked over from Woolsbarrow Camp to find a well maintained and painted pillar in conifer woodland. Cap missing, replacement plug either asphalt or cement, difficult to tell as it's also been painted; rear sight hole below ground level, the other 3 are sealed. Plaque on rear aspect states "This pillar is in the care of the Martin family of Canford Heath". No views, but a pleasant spot.

Pillar TP3411©jonglew
Spider TP3411©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3411©jonglew
Plaque TP3411©jonglew

8th Sep 2015  16:44  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Grenn painted pillar in good condition. No views to speak of as amongst trees. Logging in process in the distance.

Gore Heath FB ©Thejenkies
Pooch guarding Gore Heath pillar ©Thejenkies

5th Jul 2015  14:32  by bikeboyz

Gridref: SY 92189 92160   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

lovely forest surroundings. Pillar currently painted in weatherproof sage green. tarmac bung. brass dedication plaque saying in the care of the Martin family.

Pillar in woodland
landscape

13th Dec 2014  10:17  by Trigger happy

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

7th Jul 2014  13:15  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I liked this unusual green pillar and the fact that it is in the care of the Martin family. Also their plea to respect this area 'as the home of nature's little creatures' is wonderful. I don't know how they managed to adopt this pillar, but well done the Martin family!

30th Mar 2014  14:30  by philandsam

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice walk up from the car park, green painted pillar with a plaque on the side.

©philandsam

7th Mar 2014  16:00  by S+B

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Painted green!

20th Sep 2013  08:20  by Dusty

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Mrs Dusty & pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket
Plaque

15th Aug 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SY 92189 92166   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Apr 2013  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited whilst geocaching nearby. Trig painted light green colour and well maintained.

TP3411 ©explorer_olway
TP3411 ©explorer_olway
TP3411 Personal plaque ©explorer_olway

2nd Sep 2012  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Jul 2012  10:08  by GoldenHaystack

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found on a showery morning. Sun now out following several days heavy rain. Paths in surprisingly good condition. Pillar obviously being well looked after.

Gore Heath. ©GoldenHaystack

8th Aug 2011  15:57  by nhr

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

Looks well looked after.

19th Jul 2011  14:30  by cmb1953

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

15th Jul 2011  14:45  by splash

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

6th Nov 2010  13:24  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SY 92180 92160   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy find. VGC painted strange hue of green.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

1st Sep 2010  14:53  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy to find despite being located in wood!

30th Aug 2010  13:55  by DesG

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also logged as YSM311

Trig Point ©DesG
Flush Bracket ©DesG

13th May 2010  14:00  by Moonraker Team

Gridref: SY 92184 92161   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Never seen one that colour before

29th Apr 2010  15:55  by Pharisee

Gridref: SY 92190 92163   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

The last T/P of the second day of my expedition. Easy off-road parking at the western end of the trail. A pleasant woodland walk up to the pillar, which for some strange reason was painted a particularly ‘pukey’ shade of green. It also sported an engraved plate claiming that it was in the ‘Care of the Martin Family’, whoever they may be. They don’t have a great deal of colour sense. The centre plug had been removed and the resulting hole filled with something indeterminate (and painted green). The pillar is surrounded by pine trees so there are no views to speak of.

The Pillar ©Pharisee
The top of the Pillar ©Pharisee
The plaque ©Pharisee

11th Apr 2010  11:00  by natterjacktoad

Gridref: SY 92189 92168   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Loved the colour and the adoption information!

7th Apr 2010  18:57  by dal

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Delightful early evening stroll from the car park to the south. Vgc.

4th Apr 2010  17:40  by raypool

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Feb 2010  15:25  by aprenrut

Gridref: SY 92187 92159   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Looks as if the pillar has had lick of paint

View from below ©aprenrut
The Flush Bracket ©aprenrut

11th Jan 2010  21:38  by captain gore-tex

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

nice trig, nice location

all 3 bits together ©captain gore-tex

4th Oct 2009  20:20  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Almost dark at my visit think it sports a new coat of paint.

15th Aug 2009  09:50  by sniffadogz

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 4/10

Visited on a chace hunt.

30th Jul 2009  22:55  by rhayader_wanderer

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

easy woodland walk from pull in almost due W of trig

29th Sep 2008  17:43  by Dorset Dr Geo

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

29th Aug 2008  16:55  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I’ve seen green trigs before but not this pale shade of peppermint. It’s also the first I’ve seen with an adoption plaque on it. Did as part of the “Trig Adopt omy (Dorset)” Geocache than needed information from the plaque.

Trig Pillar ©PhilPamAndRob
Trig Plaque ©PhilPamAndRob

25th Aug 2008  09:25  by Trigger

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Aug 2008  12:25  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Jul 2008  12:15  by Ann Craft

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

Our first trig point

4th Mar 2008  10:19  by Frenziedfrog

Gridref: SY 92191 92173   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Beautiful location in forested heathland; plenty of paths nearby allow easy access. Column is painted pale green.

Gore Heath column viewed from track to west

14th Oct 2007  11:15  by cherrybear143

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Painted cream and looked after by the Martin family. On walk with Sox the dog.

29th Aug 2007  10:30  by PHMB

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

In a forest area, but the trees are not densely planted here. Pale green paint and has a plaque showing adopted by family.

Gore Heath S2541

5th Aug 2007  18:00  by jamesleesaunders

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

day 2 with craig "Please look after this bit of countryside that holds natures little creatures." slightly lime green paint

21st Jun 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

S2541
S2541
S2541

17th Feb 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, in open forest 30m from track jct, adopted by local family with an unusual taste in paint - slightly queasy green: thick covering on top, presumably asphalt plug beneath.

31st Dec 2006  11:00  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

29th Oct 2006  16:43  by cpooleb

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©cpooleb

©cpooleb
©cpooleb

3rd Jul 2006  14:00  by Managra

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Managra
©Managra

20th Feb 2006  14:30  by maurice

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Has been painted light green, probably by the Martin Family who have taken it into their care.

30th May 2005  15:15  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A pleasant walk through woodland. There's a layby just before you get to the north end of the wood and the track from here takes you straight to the trig. I would say the colour of the trig is a cross between putty and mushroom. Nice plaque. Plug filled in with cement.

7th Dec 2004  15:22  by GD8

Gridref: SY 92191 92167   FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Condition as stated by previous visitor. Situated in managed forest with easy access.

25th Aug 2003  19:55  by casal 20

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The pillar appears to have been painted pale green fairly recently. There is a commemorative plaque on the back with the inscription: "GORE HEATH SY921921. THIS PILLAR IS IN THE CARE OF THE MARTIN FAMILY OF CANFORD HEATH. (PETER - MARION - SIMON - JULIET - JONAH) Please enjoy this tranquil area and respect it as the home of Nature's little creatures."

Location of the pillar ©casal 20
Flush bracket ©casal 20
Commemorative plaque ©casal 20

5th Apr 1997  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S2541  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10