Logged Visits:

30th Apr 2024  16:35  by Cheshire Cat

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Bike commute home. Decided to call at the farm, but there was no one about to ask permission, wandered around the yard to find someone, but all was quiet. So I went through the open gate just by the mast, plodded around the oozing manure pile to find the trig buried in the hedge, behind barbed wire amongst a scattering of old tin baths. Lovely weather though, for a change.

©Cheshire Cat

11th Feb 2024  15:54  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

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

11th Feb 2024  15:48  by MickSan

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Done with trudge Tracey

11th Feb 2024  15:41  by Motor mic

FB Number: S2735  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

15th Sep 2023  08:40  by timdoggart

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Parked on minor road Foden Lane to north of trig. Walked along PROW to nearest point to trig, where a farm lane leads up towards mast. Trig is buried in hedge to the north of mast, next to big manure heap! Not best scenery!

Trigpoint The trigpoint

11th Aug 2023  11:09  by Ian Robinson

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

Knocked at the farm but no reply. Just behind a big pile of manure...

18th Apr 2023  08:10  by mralrule

Gridref: SJ 88550 82800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Approached from the cricket club and didn’t get challenged. When I got to the stile, I went off the FP and over the brow of the hill towards the mast. Turned left at the big heap of manure and it was over the fence just behind the manure spreader….

2nd Apr 2023  14:08  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

Logged by Keith for HCU3A walkers. Buried in hedge, after wading through cow ****. Nice lady stopped me, after I'd failed to find anyone to ask. All was well, what with my accustomed charm!

Hill Top Farm pillar

26th Feb 2023  14:00  by 2E0JWA

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

Well buried in the hedge, farmer was ok, allowing us vehicular access for a radio operation

9th Dec 2022  00:00  by StewB

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

A different approach...From the North. Park on Jenny Lane near the post box, exit the lane right & crossing the road take a left onto Foden Lane. A very short way up take a left over a gated stile & follow the fench to your right bearing left to the mast which is clearly visible top left corner from the gated stile. The trig is pretty much in front of the mast albeit a little hidden with the flush bracket 'your' side. Easy parking, easy access with no permission necessary.

27th Feb 2022  14:40  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked near the church then asked at the house. Permission given after I explained why I wanted to visit it, in the snow and sleet. Area through field gate way has been churned up my the tractors carting muck so is deep and muddy.

15th Aug 2021  12:25  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 88559 82807   FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Parked on Chester Road. Obtained permission at the farm to visit the pillar, which is now buried in a hedge surrounded by a lot of foliage.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

15th Jul 2021  00:00  by ThePowells

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Our closest trig in Woodford. Asked permission from the farmer and they were only too pleased to oblige. Pillar well covered in hedge but did a bit of gardening to get photo and log bracket.

11th Nov 2020  15:30  by Murchman

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

Hill top farm trig a little underwhelming ©Murchman

10th Feb 2020  17:28  by John DCC

Gridref: SJ 88573 82794   FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th Feb 2020  13:27  by slateloose

Gridref: SJ 88500 82800   FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Footpath from main road to Hilltop farm. Very friendly owner gave permission to visit and directions to location. The trig point is near the com's mast compound trap between two wire fence lines.

20th Nov 2019  13:55  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

owner kindly allowed permission,approached from fp to the west,good layby parking a few metres away.

©Pritch227

20th Nov 2019  13:55  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

asked at farm

©WuzzerL

7th Jul 2019  17:50  by Andy West

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

12th Jan 2019  11:25  by FrankR

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

Approached from footpath to NW

5th Aug 2017  14:12  by greenbell

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

These hedge trigs are getting to be a bit of a feature. Thick humid greys over Macc Forest (where I want to be) so make a quick bag here instead.

15th Oct 2016  14:11  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on grass verge 100m S of path entrance NW of pillar. Followed path across cricket ground and over a couple of stiles to trig field then headed straight for pillar.

Hill Top Farm ©paulxtr

14th Oct 2016  16:48  by asbown

Gridref: SJ 88551 82805   FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

asked at farm and given permission.

25th Oct 2015  10:30  by rupertal

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

24th Aug 2015  16:30  by robinhood

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

I asked at the farm for access to this one and the farmer could not have been more helpful. He took me to the trig and then pointed out the main points of the views, more impressive to the E of the Pennines. I gave a higher score for this welcome.

11th Jul 2015  08:51  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked in lay by on Church Rd to west of trig and walked up track, past cows. Not the most interesting spot.

©jamiekeighley

15th Jul 2014  16:33  by nozzer

Gridref: SJ 88562 82811   FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

15th Jul 2014  16:33  by Downfaller

Gridref: SJ 88562 82811   FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig point slowly being consumed by the Hawthorn hedge. We sought permission off the farmer at Hill Top farm, who was very obliging and let us proceed through to the TP.

well camouflaged. ©Downfaller
Hill Top TP in a hedge ©Downfaller

1st Apr 2014  14:04  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked permission from very helpful farmer at Hill Top Farm. Even offered to loan us secateurs. Trig point in hedge and thankfully flush bracket faces out into field.

Hill Top Farm Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Hill Top Farm Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

1st Sep 2013  16:15  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: SJ 88562 82811   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short detour from footpath. TP in hedge but visible from my direction. Pleasant views over the cricket pitch.

19th Jul 2013  14:39  by vegibagger

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

With Jamie after pick up from school at start of summer holidays.

19th Jul 2012  20:14  by CJO

Gridref: SJ 88560 82809   FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approach from west through cattle and sheep pasture, heading towards telecom mast. Pillar well buried in hedge.

S2734

18th Apr 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 88561 82812   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached from FP on Church Lane GR SJ883833

30th Jan 2012  09:40  by painterman61

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

First of day drove round the back headed for the mobile mast trig is in the hedge here,trig in vgc cap/plug fair views.Woodford aerodrome is nearby the lancaster and vulcan bombers were made here! Nearly forgot this was my last greater Manchester trig so that's another county done.

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
cap/plug ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

23rd Oct 2011  12:59  by dangorman

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

Positioned in the middle of the hedge behind the phone mast. Asked the very nice lady at the farm for permission before walking down the track.

©dangorman

23rd Oct 2011  12:57  by Streakboy

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

At the end of a busy trigging morning this was the last stop and also my nearest trig to home. A bit disappointing as my local trig, hidden away and fenced in. The farmer was only to pleased to direct us straight to it

©Streakboy

10th Jul 2011  08:15  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked permission to visit at farm. Friendly reception and provided with a garden shears and pruner to cut back vegetation!Track continues past farm, then through gate after comms mast and in hedger row to left. Easy enough to find and view, but having been provided with equipment, trimmed back some of the hedge for future visitors to more readily take photos. The neighbouring field has been raised in level.

20th Feb 2011  14:22  by Terry L

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Metal plug [indented letters]. Private. Hill Top Farm. Trig in a prickly hedge, making 'hands on' difficult, even in February [wear gloves!]. Not in the field with the mast in it, but in the one to the north. This field has a public footpath at the bottom, making access straightforward.

Hill Top Farm pillar

21st Jan 2011  14:30  by Ron Plasma

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

"Where are you from?" - "Walsall" (Not true.) "Where are you going?" - "Bramhall" "What's the make of your car?" - "Vauxhall" "What have you got in your boot?" - "Absolutely nothing Officer". Wonderful clear day so the views of the distant hills were pleasant, but this was all a bit Enid Blyton. Extra point for the hunt for the hidden pillar? So near yet so evasive. Nah!

27th Nov 2010  13:09  by tigger4242

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked for permission to visit at the farm. Very nice farmer told me exactly where to find the trig.

©tigger4242

2nd Oct 2010  18:20  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 88559 82807   FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked at farm for permission and directions and both were given Trig along lane and just passed transmitter on left next to field of sheep. Behind pile of rubble hidden in hedge

5th Jul 2010  13:19  by PeteBoggs

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

Knew it was near transmitter but couldn't find it so asked farmer who told me which hedge it was buried in

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

7th Apr 2007  16:33  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In hedge by mast station.Walked in across cricket pitch on ROW

14th Oct 2006  13:50  by ted

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Trig in hedge outside mast compound. Plug intact. Placid sheep.

Hill Top Farm trig
Hill Top Farm trig
Hill Top Farm FB
Hill Top Farm spider

9th May 2005  12:45  by Trigger

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th May 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap deep letters, NE edge of hedge outside resr

13th Jul 2003  12:10  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Buried in hedge, right by mast station. By no means not on top of the hill. Private access, but not too hard to reach from the lower path. A first for Keith Stevens

Trig in a hedge

18th Sep 1983  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S2734  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

White pillar hidden in hedge on field edge near Woodford.