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30th May 2025  11:35  by widget

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

Well, we were a lot slower than TrigJS at just over an hour for the round trip which is 2.5 miles from the Spot Height where we both started. Got a feel for the views from the walk to and fro but sadly the mist was just a tad too low this morning to see what I imagine is a spectacular all-rounder from the trig. Lots of Highland cattle beat a hasty retreat with their calves as we hit the moor. Interesting but sadly illegible Memorial Stone on the way up.

26th Apr 2024  09:28  by TrigJS

Gridref: SS 70001 43475   FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Pillar in good condition. Great views even on a cloudy day. Easy to see why this location was chosen as a primary triangulation point. I parked to the northwest by spot height 368 m (see photos) and walked up. Round trip was approximately 45 minutes. It maybe possible to drive further south to Two Gates if you have a car with higher ground clearance.

TP5315 The pillar.
TP5315 The flush bracket.
TP5315 The spider.
TP5315 Parked by spot height 368 m.

6th Nov 2023  15:27  by MPD

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

18th May 2023  12:47  by retired trigger

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Jul 2022  12:30  by itchy-trigger-finder

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

Bagged at start of journey back home from stag weekend in Devon. Drove to end of Parracombe Lane and parked at spot height 368. Could have driven carefully to two gates. Hot as heck. Great sea views. Itchy.

©itchy-trigger-finder

28th May 2022  12:50  by Triggy Stardust

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Via Chains Barrow, and various boggy patches. A great walk on a sunny day.

8th Nov 2021  15:37  by jonglew

Gridref: SS 69999 43477   FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on the moor to the E at Two Gates (SS 6901 4343). Track from end of minor road rough in places, good ground clearance needed at one point in particular. Lovely walk over rough moorland in low cloud with cattle appearing and disappearing at regular intervals. Nice remote feel to this one with the cloud down. Pillar sits on a concrete plinth, at top of a tumulus, leeching salts from various hair fractures. Centre cap retained, lightly indented lettering; LHD side sight hole open. No views today.

Pillar TP5315©jonglew
Spider TP5315©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5315©jonglew

7th May 2021  13:30  by asbown

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Decent walk from the north.

10th May 2020  08:45  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

7th Sep 2017  13:00  by Inukshuk

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

22nd Jun 2017  07:56  by dewi o dre-gwyr

Gridref: SS 70081 43415   FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from the village .After 3 days of hot sunny weather I get up here and it is raining.

Not much to see.

28th May 2017  10:55  by slateloose

Gridref: SS 70000 43400   FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Last logged 22 months ago , the trig is in a great location, not too boggy after the driest of springs. so why is it so rarely visited.

29th Jul 2015  13:50  by paulxtr

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the 368 spot height to the NW of the trig, although you could probably park at Two Gates. Got caught in a real downpour on the way to the pillar, but the sky cleared on arrival. The moor is very boggy after all the recent rain. Surprisingly, this primary is seldom visited.

Parracombe ©paulxtr

1st Jul 2015  15:36  by amblerbob

Gridref: SS 70002 43471   FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Goat Hill Bridge via Chains Barrow on an afternoon with low mist giving very poor visibility.

1st Apr 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SS 70007 43481   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On 7.5 mile circular walk with Chains Barrow. Parked at Goats Hill Bridge on B3358 to SE - large lay-by (two further lay-bys round corner SE-bound). Rough, boggy trakcs all way to both trigs.

21st Apr 2014  11:00  by Come on boots, lets go

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

17th Feb 2013  12:50  by Dusty

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Chapman Burrows are worth a look as you walk to this spot.

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint
Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

26th Apr 2011  08:37  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SS 70000 43470   FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

22nd Jan 2011  13:30  by lejogger

Gridref: SS 70000 43400   FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A bit moorish

31st Oct 2009  08:15  by Dart More

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

Ran in from the west - sodden moorland and very poor misty views - would imagine that it would be spectacular in better conditions

31st Oct 2009  08:15  by Erme Harrier

Gridref: SS 70003 43475   FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Plan was to bag this as one of two but mist and saturated moorland cut us short. Mist also prevented any appreciation of possible views.

25th Jan 2009  15:00  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

3rd Sep 2005  12:45  by lackofluke

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

There doesn't seem to be any way of visiting this one without a longish walk. I parked off the road at SS725404 and headed up past Pinkery Pond, Woodbarrow, Longstone Barrow and Long Stone. It was a little misty when I visited, but I imagine you could see Wales from here when it's clearer.

The flush bracket
The trig

8th Jun 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc; metal cap shallow letters; on open Common but land to N is fenced

4th May 2003  12:15  by Marshsand

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited on circular walk from Goat Hill Bridge. Visited again on 31.07.04

30th Dec 2000  15:22  by Exe-Eagle

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

5th Oct 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1588  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug with indented lettering.