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30th May 2024  14:00  by Kctrig

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

What a lovely 360' view today. Up forestry tracks from Toadpole carpark. as previous reviews. Trig damaged.

Meikle Bin Trigpoint Trig slightly damaged, sitting on this wee hill with 360' views on a good day.

25th Feb 2024  10:22  by dreamsaddict

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

18th Feb 2024  23:23  by BazLee23

Gridref: NS 66720 82183   FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Jan 2024  19:54  by Madam maxwell

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

Up from Crow Road after climbing holehead first. Through a forestry track, mud, bog, tree fallen jumping and a river crossing. Great views for the hard effort though 🙌

©Madam maxwell
©Madam maxwell

28th Oct 2023  16:05  by SeaChange

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

©SeaChange

31st Aug 2023  11:57  by jonglew

Gridref: NS 66720 82182   FB Number: S3561  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Up from the Todholes CP by the reservoir dam (NS 6726 8589). Good logging road mostly, then an excellent signed track for the final half mile. Pillar has some severe structural fractures, defo can't call this 'Good'. Centre cap missing, tube sealed with an asphalt plug; FB is of the 'BSM' style; all sight holes open. Extensive panoramic views.

6th May 2023  13:55  by KevP

FB Number: 3561  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Misty ascent and descent from Todholes CP.

23rd Dec 2022  15:19  by Katrinaandrea89

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

25th Oct 2022  13:32  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Extensive long range views today, and very enjoyable to be back up in the Campsies again.

10th Sep 2022  14:07  by Fife Walking

Gridref: NS 66727 82186   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Tak-ma-Doon road along grassy path to Tomtain, then on to Garrel Hill and Black Hill on very wet ground before heading across Meikle Bin (second visit) and down to Todholes.

©Fife Walking

21st Aug 2022  20:40  by Oldhortus

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

From Todholes CP.

10th Aug 2022  17:02  by MM6ROT

FB Number: 3561   Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Beautiful 360 views. Path through forest is very sore on the feet.

Sota summit SS-129

1st Jul 2022  19:30  by RichardTrigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

2nd May 2022  10:40  by Moira293

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Approached from Todholes car park. Rather a slog up the forest road but a very enjoyable hill climb. However the Campsies clag decided to descend on us yet again just as we were approaching the summit so yet again we didn't have an opportunity to fully appreciate the views. Nonetheless the view across to the Carron Valley Reservoir was still pretty impressive and despite the car park being busy when we arrived at 9am we had the summit to ourselves for a good while :-)

The trig
Moi posing at the trig :-)

6th Feb 2022  21:36  by Katrinaandrea89

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

5th Jan 2022  12:05  by DekBagsTrigs

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Climbed Meikle Bin from Todholes CP, an easy walk along well maintained forestry tracks and then up a steepish but very well used path to the pillar. Added bonus of a piece of aircraft wreckage just west of the Trig

30th Dec 2021  13:56  by Tilbotron

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th Nov 2021  14:00  by Misssilky

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Climbed Meikle Bin from Todholes CP with Wendy. VERY windy at the top, hanging on tightly

17th Sep 2021  12:30  by rococo1805

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice walk up from Todholes Farm. Managed to avoid the rain showers and got some great views from summit.

25th May 2021  00:00  by Llondon

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

2nd Dec 2020  10:25  by thekirkiepirate

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

20th Sep 2020  10:00  by Julesn76

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

There was a bit of a moat around the pillar itself. Otherwise in good condition. Unfortunately, I can't comment on the scenery as it was too foggy for any views :(

Meikle Bin Meikle Bin trigpoint

11th Jul 2020  13:14  by clochandighter

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Third visit. For panoramic photograph please see:          https://www.360cities.net/image/meiklebin

7th May 2020  16:00  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

27th Dec 2017  09:00  by Quadbarrel

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Birthday run with Master QB.

Master QB at the trigpoint! ©Quadbarrel

1st Oct 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NS 66723 82173   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also a Marilyn

16th Apr 2017  12:30  by AFWFCL16

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

Summit

12th Jan 2017  23:56  by pricklyangelduo

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

7th Jan 2017  13:17  by Aqueously90

Gridref: NS 66722 82180   FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Log #393. From Todholes car park, decent walk in on forestry roads to foot of Meikle Bin. Gravelled switchbacks to start, then soggy moss and muddy path to top. Windy and low cloud, but otherwise good views across much of the central belt. BSM-style FB, with cap plugged. [ExP-268/MiP-34/Rev-6/BM-25/IS-42/Other-18]

FB
Pillar

10th Dec 2016  13:55  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Meikle Bin ©monkeydestructor

13th Mar 2016  13:54  by Chris Mac

Gridref: NS 66720 82180   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A brilliant viewpoint for Glasgow and the southern highlands and an enjoyable short walk.

14th Oct 2015  15:03  by mm0veg

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

CQ SOTA

6th Sep 2015  15:00  by ger

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

5th Aug 2015  17:37  by G4CFS

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

28th Dec 2014  14:54  by NormanW

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

18th Oct 2014  15:00  by Sprog

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

17th Aug 2014  12:16  by Robert Phillips

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

27th Mar 2013  10:49  by geezagoal

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A hard climb up to trig from the forest road due to the deep snow. Was rewarded with fantastic views.

©geezagoal

19th Aug 2012  15:50  by clochandighter

Gridref: NS 66717 82180   FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Second visit. For photographs and GPS reading. Pillar in good condition apart from the expected visitor wear and tear. Spider centre plugged with tar. Flush bracket faces ENE, ~62°. Three sight holes open, SW face plugged, innards blocked with debris. Normally has 360° panorama with long views but heavy rain put paid to that on this visit.

S3561 - Meikle Bin pillar & self

23rd May 2012  21:08  by grahamdrew

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

trig point trig point of Meikle bin

28th Sep 2011  15:00  by Twiglet

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Good spot, but shame about the wind turbines on view :-( Trig point is slightly cracked...

windy day on Meikle Bin

18th Sep 2011  14:36  by fasgadh

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Boggy walk up by the usual route.

Meikle Bin ©fasgadh
©fasgadh

21st Aug 2011  13:15  by ngm1scot

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

25th Jun 2011  13:35  by andyc

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Surprisingly busy hill on a wet day in June. Climbed from north via forest track and decent but very muddy path up the hill itself. No views from summit due to mist.

19th Mar 2011  12:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Climbed from east end of reservoir in mountain bike car park then up via snow covered forest tracks to pick a way to GR8 viewpoint as cloud lifted.

20th Nov 2009  12:56  by Fester

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Wintry feel to the hills today.Much local flooding too as you can see by the picture of the trig.Cracks appearing all over.

Soggy trig©Fester

29th Sep 2009  13:30  by descarte1

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Hellish swampy slog from Tomtain across here. Seemed to manage to lose any paths only to end up hipdeep in sphagnum hell. Or, going round/through an active or ex-Forestry Commision area. Awful! Sounds like the route from the NW along the track is best. Coming from Waterhead Farm or Tomtain is heavy going. Hill is nice though. Good views all around. FB faces NE (-ish) and spider is plugged. All sightholes open except SW. Pretty weather-beaten with a few good cracks on it. Lots of graffiti including some carving! Found the plane wreckage just down the hill to the NW.

27th Sep 2009  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Shallow cracks, asphalt plug, BSM style FB. Forest road from N near dam, runnable most of the way; NW ridge path to trig. Popular even on a wet day - unpleasant at summit but rest of route perfectly OK.

29th May 2009  13:25  by vegibagger

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

with Jamie

11th May 2009  14:50  by Sandman

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

Meikle Bin ©Sandman

7th Jun 2007  09:33  by coinea

Gridref: NS 66723 82174   FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

NE face of hill occupied by huge flock of seagulls. Noisy and distracting when they took to the wing and circled the hill top.

S3561 Meikle Bin

24th Jan 2007  13:30  by philipmc

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

Still cold. A group was messing about on the trig.©philipmc

31st Oct 2006  00:00  by Mhadaidh

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

Not an exciting hill

22nd Aug 2006  17:20  by campagvelocet

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

top of my first marilyn since returning to the uk from the united states. plane debris nearby.

1st Apr 2006  11:00  by Boys from the Dyes

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Parked at the dam and walked along the forestry road to the hill. 1 Hour to the top. No huskies this time. Very misty on top lucky to find remains of plane.

Pillar, flush bracket and remains of crashed plane.

4th Mar 2006  12:24  by philipmc

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

Nice hill. But boy was it cold!

©philipmc

15th Feb 2006  18:27  by Agosolo

Gridref: NS 66720 82180   FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A wee cracker watch out for cuckoos and short eared owls

17th Sep 2005  15:15  by Shunter

Gridref: NS 66720 82179   FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Fair bit of graffiti, and cracks starting to appear.

30th Apr 2005  13:00  by takmadoon

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Best hill in the Campsies/Kilsyth hills! If you havent been go soon. I have visited this trigpoint in all weathers/times of year and from all directions although usually up from the reservior through the forest. Great hill, great views and a local landmark.

27th Apr 2003  12:41  by arranc

Gridref: NS 66700 82200   FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Apr 2003  12:00  by Tamtane

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

A favourite hill, lots of character for a small hill - very pointy with a tiny summit and airy views. Up with Peach73. Lovely summers day. Amazing views from the trig pillar in every direction, definately a place to linger on a good day.

5th Apr 2003  00:00  by Peachy73

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lots of grafitti on this trig however there is a poignant piece written by someone who wished to remember the person(s) killed in a plane crash there. Visited again in March 2006 to photo, I didn't have a digital camera the first time!

3rd Oct 2002  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S3561

14th Oct 2000  17:30  by Cootking

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Stroll from end of reservoir.retro bag.

26th May 2000  14:25  by Chalky

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

14th Nov 1999  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - fine summit & view

7th Jun 1998  14:57  by fasgadh

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

A popular hill in the Campsies and a prominant landmark in many views.

Meikle Bin Summit and the Carron Reservoir

17th Apr 1995  00:00  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From B822, via Lecket Hill. So windy we had to literally crawl to the top, with Fiona.

27th Jul 1993  14:41  by clochandighter

FB Number: S3561  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

First visit. To record FB number. The pillar was completed 17th December 1945 costing £12.17s.4d. In 1946 this marker was computed for triangulation as secondary station NS77/4 in the Glasgow block. BsM flush bracket S3561 was levelled for height also in 1946. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in August 1981. Spider centre plugged with tar.

1st Jan 1970  00:00  by Kathleen McM

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