Logged Visits:

23rd Jul 2024  15:21  by CJO

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

In dense barley. All tramlines overgrown. Logged from edge of field

Piller

9th Jul 2023  17:52  by Ande1865

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

23rd Feb 2023  14:40  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 26100 53000   FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked near pub on crossroads and walk restricted byway then bridleway to Wick Down. Nice and easy one. Parking a bit of a problem near pub.

26th Dec 2022  15:00  by andyrandom

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Horses in roadside field at the start of the PROW were very curious about me, but they didn't hinder my progress to the farm track. Pillar easily spotted and reached when at far end of track. Pillar in good condition, but in an unspectacular location in the middle of a field. Saw farmer driving along track on return to car - unlike his horses, he didn't seem bothered by my presence.

3rd Sep 2022  09:15  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked bike in lane to east of pub at crossroads. On foot east along a shaded uneven byway, rising steadily, after about 600 metres reaches footpath heading south beside a field, after about 500 metres reaches a couple of barns, pillar about a hundred metres further on in field to south west. Harvested recently so just stubble. Farmer nearby on tractor. Slight lean on pillar.

Wick Down Flush plate
Wick Down West
Wick Down North

4th May 2022  19:01  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

2nd May 2022  12:59  by MylesM

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The third pillar that day in the company of Ben Wood. Not the easiest find but once the right footpath had been gained it revealed itself way into the distance. Like Tangley Clump it sits in its own little square.

Wick Down
Wick Down

2nd May 2022  12:49  by benwood

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The footpath from the road was not well signed and we had to climb a couple of gates but once on the farm track it was easy to find.

Wick Down trig point in the distance
Getting close....
Wick Down trig point
Wick Down flush plate
Top of Wick Down trig point
Wide angle view of Wick Down trig point

24th Apr 2022  21:02  by Mr Calum B Thornton

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

18th Jan 2020  15:06  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked near The Shears Inn pub to the E of Collingbourne Ducis, then walked E on the track. Very muddy everywhere today. Followed Jon Glew's top tip and turned right into the field at point 'A' on the attached satellite image. Trig on concrete plinth, centrecap missing, in good condition except that it's leaning. Front sighthole closed, all other sightholes open. I left a 2p coin in the rear sighthole for the next visitor to find.

the trig leaning slightly
the route to the trig station

14th May 2018  17:45  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Turned off at closed pub and joined ROW East, then SW passing farm buildings. Short way into field containing young crop.2nd of day cycling from Stratford to Cholderton. A day of warm sunshine and bowled along by a tailwind!

15th Feb 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 26105 53039   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th Jan 2017  00:00  by Woodleywalker

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in the very limited parking at Ludgershall Castle, then circular walk to trig and Collingboure Woods, pillar is in field with no barriers.

21st Sep 2016  13:24  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

More pheasants around the buildings near the TP. While cycling back I saw some solders in Camouflage uniform with High Vis tabards over the top. I asked one of them why and they said "that is how the Army works now. Its health and safety because we are on the road giving out water to the runners." I came across the runner a bit further up the road coming the other way. Ones at the back were more friendly ans would say Hi, then the front runners.

Flush Bracket
TP

2nd Aug 2015  11:17  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Beautiful summer's day for a 12ml circular walk from Ludgershall. Trig has good all round views, including Sidbury Hill. Centre and three s/holes open, but otherwise vgc. Onwards to Wexcombe Down via Collingbourne Wood. Loads of butterflies but ROW in the woods are surprisingly overgrown, very brambley and nettled, and most definitely not recommended for the be-shorted!

4th May 2015  07:39  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 26104 53041   FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked above Mount Orleans farm track on right ,over stile to blue gate on right to track onward to end of woods on right field.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

6th Apr 2015  13:15  by Nekyram

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Mar 2014  12:27  by moonraker

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagged while on circular walk from Ludgershall. In middle of muddy field next to footpath. Not bad views.

9th Jan 2013  14:24  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 26107 53037   FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking a bit awkward, found a roadside slot at the junction of minor roads to the east of Collingbourne Ducis. Walked east on a byway towards Collingbourne Wood. Top Tip: Turn right at the first field entrance and follow the field boundary to Wick Down as the prow marked on the OS maps that disects the field doesn't exist and muddy boots awaits anyone taking that route! Pillar is 75m into a recently planted turnip field, so difficult to avoid some mud. Pillar is in reasonable condition, some slight chipping from one of the top edges; the metal centre cap is missing, 3 sight holes open, the one beneath the FB is sealed. Extensive views, south in particular.

Pillar TP6932©jonglew
Spider TP6932©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6932©jonglew

15th Apr 2012  16:05  by dal

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Mar 2012  11:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited this pillar during a superb walk from Ludgershall into some quite remote downland countryside.The trig is in the middle of a recently ploughed and planted field:young green shoots were emerging,so tip-toed across as carefully as I was able. No one around,just the skylarks merrily singing.

17th Aug 2010  13:00  by Ted Mariner

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Straightforward find after an energetic walk up the hill. Had to follow tramlines in field, rewarded by decent views. Plug missing.

TP6932 Wick Down a
TP6932 Wick Down b
TP6932 Wick Down c

15th Oct 2008  08:50  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 26100 53030   FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked in from NW,parking at end of dead end road.Ok views.Pillar good condition.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

12th Sep 2008  13:47  by tom

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The pillar was hiding in a bean field on a small hill between the village of Collingbourne Ducis and the town of Ludgershall. I parked at Ludgershall Castle and walked to the trig along the tracks through Collingbourne Wood and returned along the bridleway on the downs next to the woods. It lacks a cap or plug; has FB S1927 and the foundations of its base are exposed by up to 8 inches. From the pillar woods can be seen nearby to the east and various downland ridges and hill tops are on the horizon above the crop in other directions; Sidbury Hill is prominent in the southwest. The view will be better after harvest. Ludgershall Castle consists of the remains a medieval royal hunting lodge and associated earthworks; various butterflies were flitting around the hedgerows on the perimeter of the woodland; several jets passed overhead during my walk and a military helicopter was flying around Silbury Hill.

21st Mar 2008  12:26  by moonraker

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Situated in muddy field. Good views.

5th Nov 2007  11:40  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Its monday morning and I can hear popping noises in the near distance. That means the Army's back from its weekend off and it'll be allright if the Russians attack us.

21st Oct 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

S1927
S1927
S1927

24th Dec 2006  10:15  by Trigger

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Sep 2005  16:30  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Out with the bike and an easy ride to the trig from the lane by the pub. I do like these downland trigs with byway/bridleway access. Trig condition unchanged

9th May 2005  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SU 26105 53025   FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy enough to locate and access, but required a bit of a walk to get there. In the middle of a field so minor trespass required to visit.

25th Mar 2005  15:35  by Managra

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In good condition on a concrete plinth. Lovely views. Missing plug

Trig point ©Managra
Flush bracket ©Managra

20th Mar 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

slightly leaning but vgc, no cap or plug, arable field near barns

montaged by JWR ©peregrinus

12th Mar 2005  13:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We parked at the 'Shears Inn' (which does excellent food), and approached from there. Skylarks were singing, peewits courting etc as if Spring was here - still pretty cold though! Plug missing.

12th Mar 2005  13:00  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Yep Spring like in the air! - but not in the temperature, still a decent log fire and lunch in the pub after the pleasant walk to the trig.

17th Aug 2003  17:20  by Teasel

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Central plug missing. Judging by the tracks in the wheat, we weren't the first to visit this trigpoint recently.

The missing cap on the trigpoint
View from the trigpoint ©Teasel
The flush bracket

17th Aug 2003  17:20  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: S1927  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Hot afternoon, and a steady plod from the car.