2020-03-20 18:06 - TP0478 (Loch Naver)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easily spotted at this time of year. Passing place parking nearby.
2020-03-20 17:36 - TP0479 (Bettyhill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Quick bag. Parked on road using hazard lights. No cars passed while I was there.
2020-03-20 16:16 - TP15291 (Rudh Ard Bhaideanach)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Thought this would be an easy one but it turned out to be very tough. The GPS took us to the flat summit of a grassy knoll with stupendous views. Stabbing indicated that the bedrock was a good foot deep all over. Many holes later and we had found nothing. However, just as we were about to leave, we dug one final hole and there it was. 1” conical bolt with dimple. Apologies to the next person for all the false holes. With CJ.
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2020-03-20 13:07 - TP15295 (Cnoc Na Caillich)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Had tried for this one back in 2016, but failed miserably. Was very determined this time. Rocky top was searched but there was definitely no bolt. Only the SW side of the summit seemed suitable for a bolt placement, so this is where we concentrated. Lots of stabbing and digging of holes eventually found the rascal. 1” conical bolt with dimple. A wee bit corroded. With CJ.
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2020-03-20 11:43 - TP15293 (Cnoc An Fhir Bhreige)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Brought trowel and long screwdriver. Checked under small cairn. No sign. Stabbed in the peat/heather all round the rocky top. Dug a few abortive holes. In a small depression, on the SW side of the summit, the screwdriver seemed to hit something. Had a dig and there it was. A 1” domed bolt with dimple. Not an easy find. With CJ.
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2020-03-13 12:00 - TP8153 (Cnoc nam Mult)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Had looked at various ways of doing this, but in the end I went straight up from the road/railway. Absolutely brutal. However, 50 mins later, I was on top. Lots of snow with stupendous views. Started hunting for the bolt and soon spotted a small 1/2” rivet. I almost stopped there, thinking I’d found the bolt. This might have been true in the Borders, but in the Highlands, the bolts tend to be more substantial. I kept on looking. Eventually I uncovered 2 more small rivets (there may be more) and a large 3” conical bolt.
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One of the satellite rivets ©BigJ
2020-02-28 14:03 - TP8202 (Tain Range)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Unreachable but visible Score: 5/10
No red flags flying, so access permitted. Got to the white building but range staff were still on site, so I wasn’t allowed to climb onto the roof. I even asked to borrow a ladder and was politely told - NO.
2020-02-04 15:25 - TP7381 (Great Glen Project Station K / Tomamhoid)
FB Number: 11867 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Drove to within 50m of this picturesque Vanessa. Good low level views of Loch Ness and Fort Augustus. With Nozzer.
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2020-02-04 13:54 - TP7443 (Great Glen Project Station M)
FB Number: 11881 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Quite a drop between Station O and this Vanessa. Has a better view than O. Nice hill with plenty of deer. With Nozzer.
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2020-02-04 12:25 - TP7444 (Great Glen Project Station O)
FB Number: 11882 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Used the marked hydro tracks to reach the ford to the east of the pillar followed by a short, wet, rough pull up to the trig. Damaged as previously reported. Definitely not at the summit of the hill. Good views all round. With Nozzer.
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2020-01-23 11:44 - TP0834 (An Cabar)
FB Number: S9494 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 6/10
Up from near Strathbran Lodge. Driving rain and mist made for a drookit ascent. No view unfortunately.
2020-01-15 12:25 - TP0043 (Blairfield)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Boulder now moved and on its side. Base of traffic cone still there with pad and bolt inside. With CJ.
2020-01-15 11:55 - TP0581 (Rosyth FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
I’m ashamed to admit that I tried for this last July and failed. However back today and had better luck. Bitterly cold. With CJ.
2019-12-29 14:41 - TP4846 (Minto Hill)
FB Number: S7495 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Very windy today but thoroughly enjoyed this hill.
2019-12-29 13:36 - TP5234 (Orchardhill)
FB Number: S7579 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Found parking a bit of a problem as gate seemed in use. Easy walk over the undulating ground to the pillar. All the sheep followed me thinking I was there to feed them. Sad to see the damage to the trig.
2019-12-29 12:54 - TP3613 (Hardies Hill)
FB Number: S7567 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Used the track coming in from the NE. Good views of Hawick. Very windy today.
2019-12-29 11:34 - TP3684 (Hawthornside Hill)
FB Number: S7699 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parking and easy access along the track from the SW.
2019-12-29 11:12 - TP0086 (Southdean)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Usual tiny domed rivet.
2019-12-29 10:27 - TP6079 (Southdean Law)
FB Number: S7689 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Steep up from the quarry. Very windy day. Could hardly stand up.
Pin on bolt inside pillar ©BigJ
2019-12-27 15:29 - TP7499 (Kelso)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Quickly bagged while heading out of Kelso on the St. Boswells road.
2019-12-27 15:01 - TP4612 (Mainberry)
FB Number: S7406 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Wet squelchy walk across the stubble field with drizzle and mist making it even wetter.
2019-12-27 14:31 - TP1067 (Bartle Hill)
FB Number: S7221 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Drove right up to it. With CJ.
2019-12-27 12:02 - TP3008 (Easter Wooden)
FB Number: S7433 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy roadside pillar with good parking. Retains centre cap with raised letters. Flush Bracket faces into the hedge marking it difficult to read. With CJ.
2019-12-21 14:51 - TP8346 (School Field)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Decided to make another attempt. GPS pointed close to a little collection of stones in the adjoining field so I hopped the fence and had a stab. It felt promising so dug up the stones. Low and behold. Usual Borders rivet sitting on its cement pad.
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2019-12-21 11:48 - TP2053 (Cauld Face)
FB Number: S9845 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Same route as Borderer. A moochy misty day so no view. Spotted a vixen on the way down.
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2019-12-21 10:11 - TP0076 (Fingland)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Still there and in good condition.
2019-12-06 13:11 - TP1962 (Carn Leac Saighdeir)
FB Number: S8742 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked to the N of the trig at the start of the RoW. Followed the marked tracks initially S then E to the pillar. Great views all round. Felt better knowing this is the 2004th highest hill in Scotland. With Nozzer.
Checking the readings. ©BigJ
2019-12-06 10:14 - TP3910 (Hill Of Towanreef)
FB Number: S7130 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Parked to the NE of the pillar near Tamduff. Easy walk up through heather. Pillar slightly damaged with a crack around 3 sides. Descended via the quarry workings. With Nozzer.
2019-11-30 09:41 - TP0025 (Milton Of Moy)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Frozen turf and ice meant more effort had to be made to uncover it. Still there and in good condition.
2019-11-20 14:44 - TP5216 (Old Crombie)
FB Number: S6991 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked along the track where it meets the forest. Made our way to the farm. Courtesy call made but no reply. Area is now a Christmas Tree farm. Made our way along tracks through the trees. Final obstacle was a deer fence, presumably to protect the small trees. With Nozzer.
2019-11-20 13:04 - TP2248 (Clunie Hill)
FB Number: S7071 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Followed the jackrustles route. Nice views but cold wind. With Nozzer.
2019-11-20 11:06 - TP4113 (Inverkeithny Hill)
FB Number: S6915 Condition: Good Score: 4/10
Parked to the SW of the pillar in a wide forestry road. Followed the obvious field boundary NE to the high point where a fire break leads into the trees. A push through the final dense trees landed us at the pillar. As we exited the trees we met a lovely lady who asked, “are you triggers”? We replied, “yes we are. Are you”? This turned out to be caroleengel. She is the first trigger we have ever met and what a pleasant and delightful lady she was. We chatted for a good while before going our separate ways. Really made my day. With Nozzer.
2019-11-20 10:01 - TP2599 (Crofts Of Hillhead)
FB Number: S6985 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked at spot height 143 near Gariochsburn. Followed the marked track SE into the forest. At an obvious fork, take the left hand unmarked track through the trees. This leads to a point near the pillar. With Nozzer.
2019-11-07 14:58 - TP1641 (Brizlee Wood)
FB Number: S3698 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
A rainy walk up the single track road landed me at the high security gate. A friendly RAF chap took me to the pillar. The view was partially obscured by a big white thing.
2019-11-07 13:02 - TP0095 (Gloster Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Armed with the OS sketch, tape measure and digging tools, I thought I’d give this a go. Unfortunately the measurements definitely place the block under the tarmac. I tried prodding and digging next to the adjacent kerb but only found debris. It’s either under the tar or gone.
2019-11-06 15:28 - TP3312 (Garleigh Moor)
FB Number: S3696 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked in the large car park to the SW. Initially followed the track towards the hill and then over the heather and around the rocks to gain the top. Pillar in good condition with good views all round. With CJ.
2019-11-06 14:18 - TP0092 (Alwinton)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Ah. Now the freshly dug turf makes sense. There is now a metal electric fence post attached to the adjacent fence. Had been up to the Otterburn range to bag a couple of pillars, but because of red flags, soldiers and buzzing helicopters, had to abandon the venture. This bolt was a nice consolation prize. With C J.
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2019-11-06 11:03 - TP1790 (Burradon Mains)
FB Number: S7920 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy climb over a metal gate. With CJ.
2019-11-06 10:51 - TP3810 (High Trewhitt)
FB Number: S3548 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Nice roadside. Parking opposite. With CJ.
2019-11-05 15:55 - TP0686 (Greensheen Hill)
FB Number: S1616 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at the car park to the SW. Followed the squelchy lane to the NE and then the track to St. Cuthbert’s Cave. After an explore, climbed up through the trees to the style at the top. Followed the track NW through the heather to the trig. Quickly took readings and photos and headed down as it was getting dark. With CJ.
2019-11-05 14:10 - TP2793 (Dod Law)
FB Number: S3695 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Throwing it down. Parked at the golf club and funnily enough there were no other cars. Followed the track/river up hill to the fence, crossed the style, turned left and battled up to the pillar. I suspect this is a good view point. Didn’t hang around to view the cup marked rocks. With CJ.
2019-11-05 11:07 - TP5741 (Ross Castle)
FB Number: S3697 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Plenty of parking on grass verge. Horizontal rain and thick mist made for a wet, slippy ascent. Even worse coming down. It would have been a good view if we could have seen it. At least it was a Marilyn as well as a pillar. With CJ.
2019-11-05 10:16 - TP3601 (Hangwell Law)
FB Number: S3577 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Plantation and wind farm track route. Windy and wet. With CJ.
2019-11-03 15:38 - TP5127 (Night Fold Field)
FB Number: S3689 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Nicely protected by a moat. No horses. With CJ.
2019-10-24 15:33 - TP1036 (Barmekin Hill)
FB Number: S5255 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely walk up from the south. Great Autumn colours and extensive views. With Nozzer.
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2019-10-24 14:11 - TP5237 (Ordie)
FB Number: S5396 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
The top of this little hill has now been clear felled. Just followed the forestry machine track almost to the trig. No real views. With Nozzer.
2019-10-24 12:00 - TP6535 (Tornamean)
FB Number: S5602 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Took in the Marilyn first by following the obvious track from the NW. Now, if you like deep, wet and floundery heather, the tramp to the trig is for you. A whole km of fun. Very nice once you get there. Good extensive views all round. Could even see Mormond Hill away to the NE. With Nozzer.
Nozzer noting the coordinates. ©BigJ
2019-09-25 13:15 - TP8016 (Craig Fell)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Approached by the marked forestry track which has been extended to very near the required location. Wind blown trees made entry into the forest difficult. A well built cairn stands near the spot which is closely surrounded by large trees. Started prodding and digging in very stoney and boggy ground. After 1hr 15 mins and quite a few holes, came across a horizontal flat stone. Further investigation revealed a little white paint and other horizontal stones. Lifting these exposed a flat slab with a cheeky little rod type bolt in the middle. A misty dreich day meant I was soaked but happy.
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2019-09-24 16:40 - TP10192 (Swanston Farm)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Area now cordoned off by low electric fences forming horse paddocks. Asked a lady with a horse if it was OK to access the small summit. She said there was no horses in that area at present so go ahead. Using iainmac’s photo, located a likely shallow depression and began stabbing. Two minutes later and there it was. 2” bolt 1” down. Very misty so no view.
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2019-09-23 18:44 - TP6503 (Todrig)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Easy to nab just inside the field. As Moira 293 found, the FB was out of bounds because of nettles.
2019-09-23 18:20 - TP0089 (Duns Mill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Didn’t hold out much hope because of the vegetation but followed peregrinus’s measurements and iainmac’s photos (line up the gate post with the distant hill) and after 5 mins prodding - bingo. With CJ.
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2019-09-23 17:05 - TP7106 (Young Jeanies Wood)
FB Number: S6704 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at the start of the forestry track and followed it for about 500m before taking a path through the sparse trees to the gate. Still had to negotiate the boggy bit but it wasn’t too bad. Reversed the route. With CJ.
2019-09-23 15:33 - TP6854 (Wether Law)
FB Number: S6698 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Just a wet flog over the moor. Plenty grouse. Started counting wind turbines and gave up after 100. With CJ.
2019-09-23 13:24 - TP1590 (Bransly Hill)
FB Number: S7142 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the start of the track. Headed through curious cows to the small wood at the top and then the pillar. Not sure if the electric fence was live so didn’t chance it. Simply jumped the fence. Stupendous views. With CJ.
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2019-09-23 12:06 - TP2809 (Doon Hill)
FB Number: S7159 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Tackled the road right to the wee car park at the top. Fantastic views all round. Got down safely. With CJ.
2019-09-22 13:44 - TP5848 (Scone Aerodrome)
FB Number: S6016 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Plenty of parking beside the industrial units at the aerodrome. Walked along the track to the south and then the west of the runway. Last bit from the corner of the trees was over a harvested field. Beehive still there. No bees and worse still, no honey.
2019-09-22 12:49 - TP4158 (Kemphill)
FB Number: S7131 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Nothing to add to previous logs.
2019-09-22 12:27 - TP5737 (Rosemount)
FB Number: S7133 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Fields had been harvested so no access problems. I’ve found surface blocks with less effort than it took to find this pillar. Well hidden in the hedge.
2019-09-15 12:40 - TP15422 (Macduff War Memorial)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Waited a couple of years for this one and it didn’t disappoint. Now and again, Aberdeenshire have open days permitting access to certain places usually closed to the public. Today was the turn of the Macduff War Memorial. I was there as the door was unlocked and made my way up very narrow steps to the roof. Very windy day but the views were stunning. 1” recumbent bolt with dimple, set in a shallow cement pad.
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2019-08-30 11:38 - TP3007 (Easter Lovat)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Been saving this one for a rainy day and as it was raining, decided to visit. Parked at the fisherman’s car park and walked along the tree lined avenue to Easter Lovat Farm. Made a courtesy call at the farmhouse to say where we going. The farmer’s wife told us they had been farming there for 4 years and had not seen a trig pillar. She also said the sea wall had collapsed and been rebuilt. We followed the track and the final field boundary to where the pillar should be and, despite a good search, there was no sign of it. Later examination of previous photographs seemed to show that the sea wall used to be lower so it’s highly likely that pillar has been buried during the rebuilding of the higher defences. Either that or it’s been removed. With Nozzer.
Where’s it gone? ©BigJ
2019-08-26 15:25 - TP0980 (Balfour)
FB Number: S5803 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked at the wide bell mouth to Kinminity and walked up the track, before cutting off left at the corner of the new deer fence. Followed the track past the end of it before ascending an easy slope through the trees to the pillar. With Nozzer.
2019-08-26 13:34 - TP2524 (Craigmore)
FB Number: S5821 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at the Potarch car park and followed the marked trail anti clockwise to arrive at the pillar after what seemed a long haul. Surrounded by trees, so no view. Carried on round to arrive back at the car for lunch. With Nozzer.
2019-08-26 11:21 - TP3873 (Hill Of Corrachree)
FB Number: S8727 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Followed thejackrustle’s route which went fine until the final deer fence. Nozzer and I, being of a large stature and somewhat stiff of joint, could not get through the gap. We can still climb though. Brilliant summit with tremendous views. With Nozzer.
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Part of the route to the pillar ©BigJ
2019-08-23 17:00 - TP3294 (Gallow Hill)
FB Number: S5972 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Good to see this back. A wee bit of digger damage on the top and sides where it’s been dug out by machinery. With nozzer.
2019-08-23 15:51 - TP3912 (Hill Of Turlundie)
FB Number: S6909 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Route as per nozzer who also accompanied me to log my visit. Nice views all round.
2019-08-23 15:01 - TP1857 (Cairndale)
FB Number: S7030 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Route as per thejackrustles. Enough parking for one car at the right hand bend. Easy walk through sheep field. Wall not evident as in iainmac’s photo. With nozzer.
2019-08-23 14:31 - TP2429 (Corse)
FB Number: S6980 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
It’s a pillar in a garden hedge. With nozzer.
2019-08-23 13:43 - TP4807 (Middleburgh)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
With nozzer.
2019-08-23 12:08 - TP4925 (Mormond)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
After bagging the nearby Marilyn, wandered over to Mormond Hill to look at the trig through the substantial fence. Imagine our surprise when, on our arrival, we saw the gates open. A contractor was working inside and when we asked if we could visit the trig, he said “nae bother”. Photographs and reading were quickly taken and we said thank you and left. With nozzer.
Warning notice peppered with bullet holes. ©BigJ
2019-07-06 13:42 - TP0784 (Achtemarack)
FB Number: S7489 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Followed gerryu2’s route. Fairly straightforward with a wee scramble up the final slope to the trig. Not much of a view because of the trees. With nozzer.
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2019-07-02 15:12 - TP5465 (Pitreavie Golf Course)
FB Number: S4414 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at the end of Willow Grove. Easy access over golf course. Nice spot.
2019-07-02 14:56 - TP2820 (Dover Heights)
FB Number: S4412 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Route as per others. Quite well hidden in the long grass.
2019-07-02 14:12 - TP7197 (Rosyth)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 4/10
12” high FBM - 36” high nettles. Bad combination. Took a bit of finding but got it.
2019-07-02 13:51 - TP2018 (Castlandhill Reservoir)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Unreachable but visible Score: 5/10
Drove all the way to the houses at the top. Plenty of parking. Set off clockwise around the perimeter fence to the NW corner but the fence has been fixed. No holes. Easily photographed pillar at SW corner but FB faced inward so couldn’t see the number. Great viewpoint though.
2019-07-01 11:59 - TP10137 (Craigmillar Castle)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Great castle, very interesting and well preserved. Followed sky high boys directions and after a search, found the small bolt. The wall in question is above head height, so a wee pull up on a projecting stone was needed. Great situation. With CJ.
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2019-06-30 17:45 - TP25808 (Hunter Hill (Megget Reservoir))
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Followed the marked track that takes to the field via a double gate at East Cramalt. A group of kennels housing huskies make an awful racket. New fencing at the top enclosing newly planted trees had to be crossed to access the trig. Standard size, no FB, one sight hole formed by a yellow hexagonal plastic pipe on it’s south face, centre plate missing. Fantastic views up and down Meggat. Descended directly back to the road.
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Pillar on Syart Law to the right of Hunter Hill ©BigJ
2019-06-30 17:16 - TP25804 (Megget Reservoir NE)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Followed path downhill from the parking area. Nice small pillar looking up at the dam.
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2019-06-30 17:12 - TP25805 (Megget Reservoir NW)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Set just inside the trees due north of the dam. One fence to cross. Small pillar.
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Survey bolt in the centre of the dam This is set in a stone/concrete ground level plinth and seems to be in the middle of the dam. May have been used in conjunction with the surrounding pillars? Don’t know.©BigJ
2019-06-30 16:57 - TP25807 (Megget Reservoir SE)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
On the open hillside just south of the belt of trees on the south side of the dam. A small pillar. Unusual top plate. No sight holes.
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2019-06-30 13:10 - TP6828 (Wester Balgedie)
FB Number: S3206 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
I wondered why the tall grass round the pillar was all nicely flattened. Many thanks to the jackrustles. I was wearing sandals and it saved my toes being stung by the nettles. Nice trig with a nice view.
2019-06-26 16:52 - TP0962 (Baderonach Hill)
FB Number: S8743 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked just off the A97 at the end of the marked track. This led east through the forest and was boggy and indistinct in bits. There’s a small lochan where it leaves the trees with a strange sculpture overlooking it. Easy climb up to the trig. Great views. With Nozzer.
The Sculpture ©BigJ
2019-06-26 14:30 - TP2523 (Craiglich)
FB Number: S8693 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Followed the marked track from the large layby. Cows, calfs and a bull in the initial field, but they all deemed friendly and docile. Of the three trigs we did today, this one had the best view, although it’s unfair to compare them as they are all superb. With Nozzer.
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2019-06-26 12:24 - TP1314 (Benaquhallie)
FB Number: S5259 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at the top of the sealed road near Upper Broomhill, then a lovely track led gently upwards to the right of the trig. We kept going until the wall then followed an ATV track to the summit. Stunning views all round in crystal clear air. With Nozzer.
2019-06-21 12:54 - TP3648 (Hart Fell)
FB Number: S1556 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Bagged as part of a two Corbett epic, the other being White Combe. Came up from Capplegill Farm and finished at the Grey Mares Tail. Brilliant day. With Nozzer.
2019-06-20 14:42 - TP3412 (Gorgum)
FB Number: S7573 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
2019-06-12 19:00 - TP15408 (Muir Of Miltonduff)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
A right dreich evening saw me wading through wet knee high grass to the concrete slabs. Followed Singlespeed’s directions and found the large conical bolt. The smell from the nearby distillery was delicious.
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2019-06-03 14:56 - TP5281 (Pananich Hill)
FB Number: S8711 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
With Nozzer. Statue of the hare still there, man at the summit cairn gone.
Nozzer taking readings ©BigJ
2019-05-20 17:13 - TP0033 (Pennan)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Note to self. Always read the previous logs first. I didn’t and spent an hour digging up the verge. Oh well. Eventually found the bolt. With CJ who was not happy with me.
2019-05-20 14:18 - TP7740 (Fraserburgh)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Still the domeless dome.
2019-05-20 13:59 - TP15421 (Balaclava Breakwater)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Inaccessible Score: 5/10
Walked out the breakwater to the bend in the middle, beyond which was a very large steel gate across the pier. Plenty of keep out signs and no obvious way passed the barrier. Spoke to a local lad who said the end of the breakwater suffered damage in a storm in 2012 and had to be rebuilt. Bolt may or may not be there.
2019-05-20 11:32 - TP15420 (Cowhythe Water Tank)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked at the unoccupied farm and walked the short distance to the water tank. Had taken a rope to aid an ascent but that prooved useless. It also started raining. Eventually laybacked up the NE corner using a shoogly fence post and pulled my head up level with the roof. Large bolt in the centre. Gingerly lowered myself down.
Watertank with fence post at NE corner. ©BigJ
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The bolt. ©BigJ
2019-05-17 15:20 - TP15423 (Lord Aberdeens Monument)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Small parking area to the south of the monument. A path (occasionally signposted) leads through the fields and up to the tower, the door of which is normally open, giving access by a spiral staircase to the top. I took a torch as it can be quite dark. Good search of the parapets showed no sign of the bolt. The floor/roof is concrete which I suspect is newer than the installation of the bolt (1953), so it may be under that. However, about halfway up the NW parapet I spotted a small 1/2” bolt embedded in the vertical wall. It looked to be the right vintage but I’ve never encountered a bolt set vertically before. Is it the bolt? Great views from the top.
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2019-05-15 15:02 - TP8278 (Druin na Leitire)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Parked at the beach. Very hot airless day so decided against the frontal approach and headed up the marked forestry track to the east to where the pylons go up the hill. The theory is that there’s always a track alongside the pylons. Well I got that wrong. Big time. Floundered up the slope beside the pylons keeping near the trees for shade. Once on top turned SW and made for the GPS location. As shown by jonglew, the location is a featureless flat heathery ridge. Began probing and only found one spot where the screwdriver hit stone. Started digging and pulling out stones, but no luck. Tried 12” away and more stones. However, one of them had white paint on it. Bingo. Kept going, digging out the peat and the stones, to be rewarded with a concrete block with a 1/4” rod protruding from it. Not an easy find! After readings and photos, placed the excavated stones as a small protective cairn over the rod. Direct descent back to the car for water.
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2019-05-15 10:57 - TP8154 (Creag Reidh Raineach)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Parked at the Carr Brae view point and tackled the hill head on. Very steep, but once on top, did a circuit of the cheeky summits that presented themselves. Headed back to spot height 503m and found the bolt without too much trouble. 3” domed bolt with dimple approx 5m north west of 503. Very hot day with sparkling views. Headed back down over the lower top to the WSW and the mast.
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2019-05-09 11:48 - TP1941 (Carn Breac Beag)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked near the bridge over the river to the south. Because of the dry Spring, we enjoyed a reasonably dry yomp across the moor. The trig was in good condition with the centre cap missing. Great views all round to the snow capped peaks with the Fannichs looking especially picturesque. Returned by the same route. With Nozzer.
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2019-05-07 15:46 - TP7952 (Doire Fhada)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Came up from Glen Cottage. Tiny rivet 1m south of small cairn. Descended NW to make a round of it but had to climb 2 deer fences. Didn’t realise I’d missed peregrinus by a day until I filled in my log. It would have been nice to have a chat.
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2019-05-07 12:09 - TP8124 (Sloch)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Plenty of parking in layby on the A830. Followed the Peanmeanach path to its high point near Loch Doire a Ghearrain then cut of the path and wound in and out of the back bone of rocky summits to the final lower summit. 2” flat domed bolt with dimple about 2m west of the actual summit. All round views were spectacular.
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2019-05-02 14:16 - TP15365 (Am Meallan)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked at the view point and looked at doing the steep frontal approach. Being somewhat advanced in years and very advanced in self preservation, decided not to bother and followed vegibaggers route instead. (See log in Hillbaggers). Good forestry road which has the advantage of spectacular views. Last bit to the summit is a bit hummocky. GPS indicated bolt possibly under the small cairn. Some of the stones had white paint on them which is always a good sign. Dismantled the cairn and there was a 1/2” domed bolt with dimple. Took readings and photos and rebuilt the cairn. A fantastic spot.
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2019-05-02 11:02 - TP15363 (Meall Na H-Airde)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked near the fish farm at the end of the public road. Followed the forestry track for about 1km then cut up through the dense forest onto the very rough hill. Struggled upwards, eventually arriving at the small cairn. Views to Applecross and Loch Kishorn were expansive. Had a wee look around but no sign of the bolt. Dismantled the small cairn and there it was. 1” domed bolt with dimple. Took readings and photos and rebuilt the cairn. Getting back to the road was just as bad as the ascent.
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2019-04-29 14:37 - TP4728 (Meall Loch An Fheoir)
FB Number: S9752 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at the roadman’s hut on the way down to Applecross. Easy 1km traverse over to the pillar. Raised letter centre plate on the Vanessa which is in great condition. Lovely views over the sound of Rassay to Skye and beyond. With Nozzer.
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2019-04-24 15:49 - TP4727 (Meall Gorm)
FB Number: S9775 Condition: Damaged Score: 9/10
Up from and back to the Bealach. Very windy but sunny. With Nozzer.
2019-04-24 12:34 - TP1156 (Beinn Bhan)
FB Number: S6118 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Out and back from the Bealach. Sunny but windy day. With Nozzer.
2019-04-22 18:42 - TP15294 (Cnoc Na Bannairich)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 9/10
Had tried this one back in April 2018 with no luck. Thought I’d try again. GPS suggested under the cairn. Couldn’t find it. Spent 1 1/2 hours scouring the summit. Nothing. It was no hardship though because of the stunning weather and views.
2019-04-22 14:05 - TP13108 (Cnoc Dabhaich)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Scorching day with wall to wall blue skies. Nice walk up from Lochinver. GPS indicated the bolt was perhaps under the cairn. Dismantled cairn. No bolt. Rebuilt cairn. After much probing, bolt found 1m east of the cairn and 6” down. My first bolt with a cross on the top. With CJ.
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2019-04-22 12:08 - TP13107 (Inver Park)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 8/10
GPS pointed to just in front of the electricity pole. Tried a bit of stabbing and digging to no avail. Location a bit too public to do any more. Will come back in the winter.
2019-04-20 14:47 - TP15282 (Carn Dearg An Droma)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 8/10
Tried this one twelve months ago but couldn’t find it. GPS indicates the bolt is on a rocky summit but this has a community broadband microwave array on it as well as a small cairn. After last year, I took advice on the danger posed by the array and was told that if there were no warning notices, which there isn’t, then there should be no threat from the microwaves. However, just to be safe, we crawled around under the microwave dishes, thus avoiding any danger. All indications were that bolt had to be under the cairn, so set too and dismantled it. Underneath we found the remnants of white paint, which is always good, and soon spotted what was left of the bolt. 1” bolt set in cement but badly corroded so that it’s almost flat. After taking readings and photos, rebuilt the cairn. Nice wee summit with extensive views. With CJ.
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2019-04-20 12:05 - TP13135 (Corry Point)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Had another go. Despite digging up half the hillside, no joy.
2019-04-17 12:58 - TP7659 (Beinn Liath Mhor)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Bolt in good condition. The summit shelter was welcome in the cold wind. With AM.
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2019-04-16 18:02 - TP13289 (Rubha Dearg)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Had a bit of time between ferries so decided to have another go. Concentrated on the flat summit and after 15 mins, bingo. Small 1" dome with dimple. Just under top layer of rock debris.
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2019-04-16 14:40 - TP13338 (Meall Buidhe Mor)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Plenty of parking at Fascadale. Last 2 km of the road was a bit rough. Went through the iron gate and followed the indistinct track until opposite the summit then headed for it. Searched the summit rocks to no avail so the bolt had to be under the cairn. Carefully took it apart and there, nestling in the middle, was the 1” domed bolt. After readings and photos, rebuilt the cairn. Murky day so views not brilliant. With CJ.
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2019-04-15 16:24 - TP8128 (Western Isle Golf Course)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Very windy but dry. No one on the golf course. Battled our way across to the indicated heather summit and started stabbing. GPS was a bit vague and most of our test digs were in the trees and bushes. After an hour - nothing. Moved out of the trees into the heather and kept going. Eventually stabbed through to a flat bit of rock, dug another hole and there it was. Very large bolt with dimple. Covered back over after readings and photos to protect the bolt. With CJ.
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2019-04-15 15:23 - TP0490 (Tobermory)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Good condition. Easily found.
2019-04-15 13:25 - TP15500 (Torr A' Bhlair)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 8/10
Searched the whole area and only the snapped off bolt was found. Must be it. Nice spot but very windy. With CJ.
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2019-04-14 17:21 - TP13337 (Carn Mor)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked in Ardtoe (Ł1 - it was 50p for years). Set off across the dams which involved a bit of scrambling. Thereafter rough hill with lots of small rock buttresses, two intervening boggy gullys and eventually the cairn on top. Initial sweep of the summit proved negative, so my focus centred on the cairn. After a couple of false starts, I managed to excavate a cave in the cairn and there it was, deep inside. 1” flat dome with dimple. Great view point but weather was lack lustre hence the score.
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2019-04-14 14:43 - TP8122 (Bealach Breac)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked near Alisary and picked up the ancient track which heads north over the hill towards Lochailort. Cut directly up hill at the marked burn below the summit. This was unrelentingly steep. On the last bit I took to the rocks and enjoyed varied scrambling all the way to the top. Single rock cairn (if a single rock constitutes a cairn), marked the summit. 5mins searching and I spotted the bolt 2m east of the cairn. 1” dome with some dents. The views were worth it alone.
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2019-04-13 11:46 - TP8150 (Ben Tarvie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Great little hill with fantastic all round views. Easiest ascent up it’s NW edge.
2019-04-05 18:09 - TP15381 (Ardheslaig)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Parked near the end of the road. Asked the crofter, who was tending to the lambing, the best way to go. Very rough going to bare rocky summit, which is beyond the obvious rocky summit. Thought I would have to dismantle the cairn, but no, 2” flat bolt was beside it on its west side. Terrific views of Loch Torridon and the Torridon Triptych.
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2019-04-05 17:12 - TP2666 (Cuaig)
FB Number: S9800 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Good parking, short easy ascent.
2019-04-05 16:36 - TP15336 (Claise Moire)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parking opposite the marked waterfall. There is a gate through the fences which gives access across a wooden bridge to the hill. There is a large boulder on the summit and the 1” flat bolt is about 2m to the south. Stunning location looking across to Rassay and Skye. With CJ.
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2019-04-05 13:15 - TP15337 (Shalach)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Plenty of parking at the jetty. Very rough going with thigh high heather and bog. A bit better further up. Bolt is on the rocky summit to the south of the comms mast summiit. Dismantled the cairn, took readings and photos of the 1/2” flat bolt then rebuilt the cairn. Stunning view point.
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2019-04-05 11:32 - TP0019 (Tornapress)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easily found on manhole surround. Kishorn yard showing a lot of activity.
2019-04-05 10:32 - TP7538 (Lochcarron)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Tucked away behind a garage.
2019-03-30 14:30 - TP15525 (Stone Table Cliff)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
What a spectacular position for a bolt. Magic spot.
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2019-03-30 14:20 - TP4241 (Kinnoull Hill)
FB Number: S5917 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Nicely white. Brilliant views.
2019-03-28 13:37 - TP8350 (Middlebar Knowe)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
This was my 4th visit to try and find this one, the previous 3 being unsuccessful. Nice open heathery summit with fine views and large well made cairn. GPS and satellite put the surface block as being just in front of the cairn, so on this occasion, that’s where we concentrated. Long heather made things difficult. After lots of careful stabbing we eventually hit a horizontal target. Digging revealed a possible slab partially covered by a protective stone. Slipping my fingers into the hole, I touched the tip of the small rod type rivet. The hole was excavated, readings and photos taken, then carefully covered up again to protect the rivet. A magic spot even without the rivet. With CJ.
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2019-03-25 17:42 - TP6816 (West Loch)
FB Number: S3079 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at new forestry entrance near spot height 283. Hopped over the gate and followed the track north to the next cattle grid. Turned left and followed grass track up the incline to the trig. Original forest now felled and new trees planted. Small water trough still at the pillar base.
2019-03-25 17:13 - TP16391 (Pomathorn Road)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 2/10
I’m a determined prodder but after half and hour, gave up. Quite a busy road so wore high viz waistcoat. I’d say the road has been widened and heightened since 1954 so block is long gone.
2019-03-25 12:17 - TP0504 (Wester Broomhouse)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Not so much vegetation just now but brambles still vicious.
2019-03-25 11:49 - TP0505 (Dunbar East)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Nice easy spot just before the clubhouse.
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2019-03-25 11:34 - TP0586 (Dunbar West FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Quickly found following Cootking’s directions. The verge is currently being built up because of pavement works so may be buried a bit deeper in future.
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2019-03-24 16:41 - TP8346 (School Field)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Parked at the Gordon Arms Hotel and approached the location along the river near the bridge. Spent about an hour stabbing and digging. Nothing. The location is on a river bank and I suspect there have been many floods since the block was installed. I also suspect that the river bank has been rock armoured and built up since 1959 ensuring that the block is long gone. I visited the inn for a meal and talking to the locals in the bar, they all agreed the river has been all over the place with the bank continually changing. However, they showed a lot of interest in what I was doing and asked a lot of questions.
2019-03-24 13:37 - TP0042 (Farkhill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Followed jonglew's measurements. Had to dig it out again. Nice open spot.
2019-03-08 10:49 - TP4726 (Meall Eachainn)
FB Number: S8417 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Followed the easy track in from the south to Garvery Cottage. Boggy trudge up past it to the trig. Raised letters on the centre plug. Good views all round. With Nozzer.
2019-02-28 14:44 - TP8018 (Blinkbonny)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 1/10
GPS pointed to a spot beside a brick structure. Spent 10 minutes stabbing, but as the area was covered in demolition debris and vicious brambles, I gave up.
2019-02-28 13:18 - TP5335 (Pearie Law)
FB Number: S2652 Condition: Good Score: 2/10
Approach as per previous logs. Spotted some fresh footprints, which I thought unusual, but I see a fellow trigger pre dated my visit by 4 days.
2019-02-27 17:07 - TP16409 (Harlaw Muir)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
About 30 minutes of stabbing to find this one. Close to verge on the north side of the road, 6” down, very black soil. Large 2” conical bolt. Late in the day so the light wasn’t great for photos. With CJ.
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2019-02-26 16:33 - TP25787 (Manor Valley (Megget Reservoir))
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Having visited Syart Law in 2017, I was keen to visit its anomalous counterpart in the Manor Valley. Lovely position not too far up the hillside with the north end of the Meggat Pipeline visible.
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2019-02-26 12:00 - TP8343 (Cardon Law)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Had to hunt a bit for this one but eventually stabbed it. Trees starting to encroach a bit. Nice spot with good views on a roasting February day. Came up from Eddleston and finished down Soonhope.
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2019-02-24 16:13 - TP0496 (Perth)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
2019-02-24 16:02 - TP0454 (Upper Kinfauns)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
2019-02-24 15:25 - TP8024 (Murrayshall Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Gave this a good stab for 30 mins. Failed to find. Thick mist so no view.
2019-02-21 15:06 - TP8203 (Balintraid Pier)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Had my eye on this one for a while, so took my brave pills and rang the doorbell of the old white house on the north side of the pier. I explained to the elderly gentleman who answered what I was after and asked his permission to go out on his pier. He was a bit reluctant and stressed that, owing to the state of the pier, I would be going out on it at my own risk. I reassured him that I would take full responsibity for my actions, so he hesitatingly granted permission. On the way he pointed out a Bench Mark flush bracket on the side of his house and mentioned that over 10 years ago, someone had asked to see it. RHW or iainmac perhaps. The pier itself is old and constructed of stone blocks, which have suffered with the ravages of time. It is covered in turf and sea bird guano and is a bit unpleasant. GPS indicted the rivet should be towards the end of the pier and on the north side. I used a stick to scrape lots of the parapet stones and was evetually rewarded with the 1/2” domed rivet, a bit corroded by the sea but otherwise OK. Photos were taken and the pier owner thanked.
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2019-02-21 13:27 - TP0665 (Cnoc An T- Sabhail)
FB Number: S1815 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Mild day (16°) with clear sky and extensive views. Roughly followed thejackrustles route. Trig in good condition with open top and one sight hole open. Also found the nearby marked boundary stone.
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2019-02-14 15:41 - TP4931 (Moss Of Knockglass)
FB Number: S6690 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked in the layby next to the wind farm entrance. Short walk SE along the verge then cut over boggy ground to the dilapidated deer fence gate. After squeezing through, the going was much drier and easier. With Nozzer.
2019-02-14 14:45 - TP5990 (Sithean Mor)
FB Number: S6687 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at Loch Stemster and followed the marked track through sheep, cows and a pony to a point opposite the trig. A short wet slog and we were there. Very Caithness type landscape. 360° views. With Nozzer.
2019-02-14 12:29 - TP3867 (Hill Of Buolglass)
FB Number: S6878 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Followed David Bremner's route from the NE. Small bit for parking at the beginning of the track. Good views. With Nozzer.
2019-02-14 11:20 - TP1219 (Beinn Nan Coireag)
FB Number: S6873 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Walked up past the mast on the marked track from Newport. Quite clear with good views. With Nozzer.
2019-02-06 13:55 - TP2264 (Cnoc Ach Nah-Uai)
FB Number: S7069 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Easy walk up from the road following the east side of the forestry block. Soft snow and boggy ground underfoot but super views from the trig. With Nozzer.
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2019-02-06 11:16 - TP2571 (Creag Thoraraidh)
FB Number: S6844 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely sunny walk up mast access road which was covered in ice and snow. Deep snow on top made the last bit tougher going. Great views to the north and west although the mist kept coming and going, which obscured the view south and east. Bitter cold wind meant we didn't linger. With Nozzer.
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2019-01-11 14:52 - TP15267 (Brae Of Achnahaird)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 3/10
Have tried this twice and failed. GPS puts block on the north side of the road opposite the small quarry, which is handy for parking. I suspect the road has been built up since the block was installed and it is probably now under the north verge. With CJ.
2019-01-11 12:54 - TP15279 (Inverpolly)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
You were so close CJO. Parked at the high point of the road and tramped across the bog to the small summit . Bolt was found on the east side of the cairn under a concrete block sized rock. Nice spot despite the yucky weather. With CJ.
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2019-01-04 13:05 - TP8347 (Rough Knowe)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easy walk up from the high point of the road. Had tried to find this one a year ago. Failed. This time I packed the rucksack with a good dollop of determination and set off. 2 hours later and bingo. 1/4" rod set in its pad of concrete. It was protected by a layer of flat stones and turf which made detection very difficult. With CJ.
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2019-01-03 11:37 - TP8344 (Altrieve)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the east end of St Mary's Loch and made my way across the rough hillside onto the summit of White Law. Marked cairn exists but not quite in the location shown. Found the 1/4" rod in its concrete pad after about 15mins, which is quite quick for a rod. It is situated under a flat rock on top of a low cairn which is about 11m west of the marked cairn.
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2018-12-30 13:32 - TP8053 (Burnswark Castle)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Been wanting to do this hill for years. Didn't disappoint. Approached from the south via Axletreewell and the FBM. Enough parking at the end of the road. Easy pull up on to the summit. Bolt a couple of metres north of the orange marker. With CJ.
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2018-12-30 12:19 - TP0073 (Gardenholm)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Next to round manhole cover and convenient layby.
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2018-12-26 11:58 - TP8209 (Mountbenger Law)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Dry day, blowing a hoolie and misty on top. Sheltered in the lee of the large cairn to consult the GPS. Grass and stone top, so no heather. After about 30mins of stabbing, located the slab and then the bolt. 1/4" rod type. Position is approx 3.5m north of the cairn. With CJ.
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2018-12-24 12:01 - TP8349 (Cairn Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Walked up from Old Caberston via the marked track which, in places, doesn't exist. Mast shown on map is absent as well. Bright frosty day encouraged me to spend a bit of time on this. Summit is very stoney but, after 45mins, stabbed what felt like a concrete slab. A bit of digging revealed a foot square slab with a 1/4" rod type bolt. Position is midway between the summit cairn and a low pile of stones situated due south of the cairn. (Ignore the small cairn to the SSE).
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2018-12-05 12:17 - TP3175 (Fionn Bheinn)
FB Number: S9416 Condition: Damaged Score: 9/10
Revisit. Excellent cold day with snow on top. Stunning views all round cut short by biting wind. With Nozzer.
2018-11-30 14:59 - TP6232 (Strone Hill)
FB Number: S8694 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Followed Caroleengel's route. Parked in layby, walked up farm road through a couple of gates and on to the whin infested summit. We bore north east along the track and cut up before the cottage. One fence to cross and a tramp across the summit ridge. With Nozzer.
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2018-11-30 13:50 - TP4829 (Mill Maud)
FB Number: S8717 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Followed Clochandighter's directions. Lovely wee summit with good views. With Nozzer.
2018-11-30 11:51 - TP4348 (Langgadlie Hill)
FB Number: S8734 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at spot height 331, Cotter Hill, (25,000 map) and followed the mapped track on to the summit of Coiliochbhar Hill, which is a Marilyn. On the way back, cut along the obvious fence line which took us into a forest break and on to the trig. Although becoming a bit enclosed with trees now, it's in good condition with no view to speak of. Returned via a new track from a recently installed wind turbine which comes up from Upper Minmore. This could be another approach route in future. Very strong cold wind. With Nozzer.
2018-11-23 15:20 - TP4731 (Meall Na Dubh Chlaise)
FB Number: S9502 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Drove to the top of the minor road and parked in the farm yard after asking permission from the crofter. He pointed out the best way to go and 15 minutes later, we were on top. Fine little summit with extensive views. With Nozzer.
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2018-11-23 14:18 - TP4712 (Meall A'Bhainne)
FB Number: S9419 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
After a brew in the large parking spot next to the masts, followed Aqueously90's route to the trig. Watched an RAF Typhoon Euro Fighter dive bombing a nearby island. With Nozzer.
2018-11-23 11:28 - TP0842 (An Groban)
FB Number: S9510 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Started from the Flowerdale car park next to the Old Inn. Followed the signs for the waterfall and continued up a new track that gives access to the loch at the top. Once at the loch, crossed the small dam, picked up a faint track which becomes more definite as it climbs and followed this through the rock buttresses to the trig. Despite a grey day, stunning views all round and over to Skye and the Western Isles. With Nozzer.
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2018-11-10 13:13 - TP0501 (Elvanfoot)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Short squelchy trek from cycle path.
2018-11-08 14:57 - TP8354 (Barstobrick Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 0/10
Parked at the visitor centre and set off up the hill on good paths. Although we started in a drizzle, it was throwing it down by the time we reached the summit. We huddled in the shelter of the monument to fire up the app on the phone before stepping back out into the teeth of the deluge. After checking the obvious outcrops of rock, we concentrated on the grassed area to the south of the obelisk. Just as my trousers started feeding water into my boots, bingo. One foot square concrete pad with 1/4" rod type bolt in the centre. Well worth the drooking. With CJ.
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2018-11-08 11:04 - TP7532 (Ravenshall Point)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 0/10
The original sketch and photograph is now available, so armed with this, set out to find the rascal. Parked in the nearby layby to the west. Previous entries have not exaggerated the dangers of this location. It's horrible. Comparing the original photograph with the actual location, it seems the verge has been built up by about 6" with rocky infill in the intervening years. Although the sketch is useful, the relevant distances are represented by letters and the conversion table has not been included. I had a stab about but due to the precarious position, gave up quite quickly. I'm sure the surface block is there, but I'll not be going back.
2018-11-07 10:37 - TP7605 (Kirkcudbright)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Pleasant walk around this pretty little town.
2018-11-06 16:10 - TP5209 (Ochiltree)
FB Number: S8223 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Nabbed this in the gloaming. Horizontal rain and inquisitive cattle looming out of the gloom made it interesting. With CJ.
2018-11-06 15:33 - TP3387 (Glenrazie)
FB Number: S8288 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked just to the west of the trig and followed the marked tracks almost to the trig. Last bit over stumbly forestry detritus. With CJ.
2018-11-06 11:12 - TP0508 (Creetown)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Soggy bog hop following the wall. Returned via the track marked on the 1:25000, which was a lot drier.
2018-11-05 15:22 - TP7531 (Knocknevis)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
It's tiny but it's there, camouflaged by the aggregate of the concrete.
2018-11-05 14:31 - TP0590 (Dalry FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked in layby adjacent to FBM. Started searching but after 45 mins, no luck. Tried using the measurements, stabbing, digging, the sketch and even the original photo. Nothing. Went back to car and had lunch. Looked at previous photos again and spotted that in CJO's photo there was a distinct pattern of trees on the horizon. I took a screen shot and zoomed in which showed an electricity pylon almost in line with the trees and the Berntsen. It was back along the road verge till I lined them all up. As I already knew it was 55" in from the verge, thanks to jonglew, a couple of stabs and bingo. There it was. With CJ.
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2018-11-05 13:19 - TP7193 (Dalry)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Guarded by a fence and lots of dead bracken.
2018-11-05 12:21 - TP0509 (Buittle)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
As per griefmiester's approach. It's there but swamped by brambles. Didn't have tools to clear it unfortunately.
2018-11-04 14:57 - TP0859 (Anwoth)
FB Number: S8317 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked in Gatehouse and followed the waymarked track from the west end of the town. Enjoyed Trusty's Hill and the pictish carvings before heading over to the trig. Descended down to the ruined church at Anwoth to make a round of it. Very mild for November. Good views. With CJ.
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2018-10-30 12:48 - TP1137 (Beinn A Chairein)
FB Number: S8178 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Parked in a wide forestry bellmouth near spot height 166 on the Glen Cannich road. Walked along the forestry road and approached the hill from the E. Fought our way up through fallen trees following the marked burn. Once clear of the trees it didn't get any better as the heather was deep and rough. Turning right before the loch it was over a minor top and on to the trig. Brilliant views all round but very cold. With Nozzer.
2018-10-25 15:02 - TP1853 (Cairn William)
FB Number: S5393 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked in a small bellmouth to the south of the trig near Pitmunie. Walked north up the marked track which was sliightly overgrown but navigable. Turned right where it meets the forest track and after about 500m headed uphill on the marked MBT. At the top of the pass, turned left and headed up the zigzags of the cycle track to the trig. Great views all round. With Nozzer.
2018-10-25 11:16 - TP1412 (Black Hill)
FB Number: S7126 Condition: Damaged Score: 7/10
Parked 500m south of Towmill at a small forestry entrance which seemed to be popular with dog walking businesses. Followed the tracks through the trees NE towards Corrie Hill and popped out of the trees onto a grassy summit. Picked up the Gordon Way and headed east towards the trig. Good views all round. With Nozzer.
2018-10-15 17:02 - TP13136 (Inverlael)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Nice views over the loch. Bolt nicely protected under flat stones. With R.
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2018-10-15 16:18 - TP13135 (Corry Point)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 8/10
A beautiful sunny afternoon saw 3 of us at the GR with spades in our hands and determination written on our faces to find the elusive bolt. Ah well. Failed miserably. With CJ and RB.
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2018-09-28 13:20 - TP7203 (Scorguie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Quick keek over the fence had to suffice.
2018-09-20 16:51 - TP0028 (Well Of The Lecht)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Nice spot. Other visitors gave me curious looks as I was searching.
2018-09-20 15:43 - TP7155 (Braemar)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Tucked away in the trees.
2018-09-20 15:33 - TP0569 (Braemar FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Reasonably easy to find thanks to jonglew.
2018-09-20 13:49 - TP0495 (Glenshee)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Still safe and well beside the log pile.
2018-09-18 15:45 - TP4970 (Muirhouselaw)
FB Number: S7910 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Quick assent from the N. Field full of frisky cattle which made me frisky on the return journey.
2018-09-17 15:35 - TP0085 (Rugged Knowes)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Easy find thanks to photos of the rotten strainer post.
2018-09-17 12:34 - TP11258 (Tantallon Castle)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Spectacular setting. Bolt right at the top of the central tower.
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2018-09-02 14:28 - TP3884 (Hill Of Kirriemuir)
FB Number: S7053 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked in small car park to north. Easy walk up track. Good views south.
2018-09-02 13:35 - TP3169 (Findowrie)
FB Number: S5864 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Trig just in a stubble field on the north side of the road. Wreath still there.
2018-09-02 13:20 - TP4617 (Maisondieu)
FB Number: S5904 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Drove up unclassified road from the SW. Parking at the top in a wide bellmouth. Trig just over old railway.
2018-09-02 12:57 - TP1475 (Blair Muir)
FB Number: S5778 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
On north side of minor road.
2018-09-02 12:26 - TP2858 (Drumhendry)
FB Number: S5751 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Approached by going round the forest on the wide field boundary.
2018-09-02 11:57 - TP5466 (Pittengardner)
FB Number: S5492 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easily reached in the open farm yard.
2018-08-10 15:36 - TP7446 (Great Glen Project Station G)
FB Number: 11868 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Fifth and final of five today doing a clockwise round of H, E, F, P, G. Lovely views down to Fort Augustus. Direct descent through jungle like bracken to the zig zags on the military road. With Nozzer.
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Bolt and pin. ©BigJ
2018-08-10 15:01 - TP7447 (Great Glen Project Station P)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Fourth of five today doing a clockwise round of H, E, F, P, G. This was a Vanessa with no FB. Slight cracking round the column. With Nozzer.
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2018-08-10 14:02 - TP7448 (Great Glen Project Station F)
FB Number: 11884 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Third of five today doing a clockwise round of H, E, F, P, G. This was an easy traverse from E. Really good views up and down the Great Glen. I'm sure I saw the south of the glen move! With Nozzer.
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2018-08-10 13:28 - TP7449 (Great Glen Project Station E)
FB Number: 11873 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Second of five today doing a clockwise round of H, E, F, P, G. A hop, trip and bounce across the clear felling landed us at the trig. Good views. With Nozzer
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2018-08-10 12:27 - TP7461 (Great Glen Project Station H)
FB Number: 11872 Condition: Good Score: 3/10
First of five today doing a clockwise round of H, E, F, P, G. This one's buried deep in the trees doing a good impression of being a tree truck. With Nozzer.
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2018-07-15 13:12 - TP0511 (Newcastleton)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easy stroll above the wee quarry. There were plenty thistles and I was in sandals. Ouch. Good views.
2018-07-15 13:04 - TP0109 (Bedda Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
2018-07-15 12:36 - TP4374 (Lawston)
FB Number: 10100 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
2018-07-14 20:05 - TP6858 (Wharrels Hill)
FB Number: S5709 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Gorgeous sunny evening with extensive over the fells and over to Scotland. Parked the top of the access road and gingerly made my way right round the compound battling the nettles.
2018-07-12 15:48 - TP6536 (Torr A Choiltreich / Great Glen Project Station J)
FB Number: 10694 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked on the A82 on the Fort Augustus end of the loch. Once over the gate, took the pylon access track to the left. Where it ends, a good track led up to the trig avoiding all bracken. Good views. With Nozzer.
2018-07-12 15:09 - TP7463 (Great Glen Project Station I)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Followed Vegibagger's route and much appreciated the pruning that he had done. No views. With Nozzer.
2018-07-12 14:48 - TP7462 (Great Glen Project Station Q)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 6/10
Route as others. I rolled under the electric fence, Nozzer simply unhooked it.
2018-07-12 13:21 - TP7445 (Great Glen Project Station L)
FB Number: 11870 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Approached from the Corrieyairack track after bagging N first. Really good views. With Nozzer.
2018-07-12 12:03 - TP7442 (Great Glen Project Station N)
FB Number: 11871 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Approached up the Corrieyairack track. Good views although the insect life was hotting up. With Nozzer.
2018-07-06 14:28 - TP6116 (Sron Na Muic)
FB Number: 10748 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked at the hall in Invermoriston and caught the bus to a Forestry car park near Fort Augustus. Followed the high route of the Great Glen Way before cutting up the hill to take in a Marilyn, Burach, at 607m. From here the trig was visible to the NE. Although underfoot it was very dry, the tramp across was very rough and took longer than anticipated. The Vanessa type trig was in good condition with extensive views all round. The bolt was visible through the two open sight holes. With Nozzer.
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2018-07-02 18:23 - TP5054 (Myrelandhorn)
FB Number: S6550 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
With Nozzer.
2018-07-02 18:04 - TP3925 (Hillhead Farm)
FB Number: S6169 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
With Nozzer.
2018-07-02 17:47 - TP4953 (Mounthalie)
FB Number: S6665 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 6/10
With Nozzer.
2018-07-02 17:29 - TP3900 (Hill Of Slickly)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Two strands of barbed wire made this a no goer. Long arms would help. With Nozzer.
Nothing stops a dedicated bagger. ©BigJ
2018-07-02 16:59 - TP3898 (Hill Of Rigifa)
FB Number: S6667 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
With Nozzer.
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2018-07-02 16:19 - TP2905 (Duncansby Head)
FB Number: S6678 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
A bit busy for me but still a stunning location. With Nozzer.
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2018-07-02 15:41 - TP6759 (Warth Hill)
FB Number: S2673 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Could find no reason not to give this a 10. With Nozzer.
Looking west from the trig. ©BigJ
2018-07-02 14:54 - TP5189 (Noss Farm)
FB Number: S3951 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
With Nozzer.
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2018-07-02 12:45 - TP3916 (Hill Of Yarrows)
FB Number: S4787 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at the archeological trail car park and headed up to the nearby long barrow. From here it was very rough but made slighly better by the odd faint sheep track. Very dry today. With Nozzer.
2018-07-02 11:19 - TP3913 (Hill Of Ulbster)
FB Number: S6841 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Stunning day of weather with extensive views. With Nozzer.
2018-06-26 11:28 - TP2505 (Craig Veann)
FB Number: S8713 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Plenty of parking at Corgarff Castle. Very hot. Followed the marked tracks east with only the last bit over rough ground to the trig. Trig in good condition with centre cap open. Completed the day by following the undulating ridge to the Corbett, Carn Ealasaid. With Nozzer.
2018-06-22 11:57 - TP1448 (Blackhope Scar)
FB Number: 10243 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Parked at car park area on the south side of Gladhouse. Walked past Moorfoot Farm and headed south on a good track up the South Esk River. Delighful glen. Turned east on the track leading up hill below The .Kipps. Once on top made for the county boundary and followed this on to the summit. Trig has slight damage to the top screed. Good views today all round.
2018-06-18 15:18 - TP4770 (Mendick Hill)
FB Number: S2655 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked just before the golf course and walked along the signposted path until a wooden sign pointed up Mendick Hill. A faint path led easily to the summit. Extensive views all round but very windy today. With A,T, CJ.
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2018-06-12 18:03 - TP4710 (Meall A Ghruididh)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the end of the wind farm road and followed it uphill until it emerges from the forest. Headed NE directly towards the trig over a km of boggy ground. Trig in good condition. No flush bracket. Good views all round with plenty hills to identify. With Nozzer.
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2018-06-12 13:55 - TP2261 (Cnoc A Leamhinachd)
FB Number: S7651 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked just up the Sciberscross road and followed the marked track north. After 2km, took the left hand forestry road at the crossroads. At the end of this track, took one of the many fire breaks towards the trig. There is a large deer fence on the edge of the forest which needed climbed. A last trudge across boggy ground and a short rise saw us at the trig. It's in good condition with centre cap and raised letters. Only one sight hole is open and I'm sure I could see the bolt. Extensive views all round although the weather was a bit grey. It should be noted that our ascent took place after an extended dry spell and it was quite dry underfoot. I suspect it's normally much boggier. With Nozzer.
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A last look at this lonely trig. ©BigJ
2018-06-08 13:40 - TP4281 (Knockandy Hill)
FB Number: S7127 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Decided to make a walk out of it, so parked at the bike and ski trail area to the east of the trig. Followed the marked forestry track west and explored the mineral wells shown on the 1:25000 map. Went slighly past the trig on the track and curved uphill and back until the forest was at its narrowest. Cut through on to the open hill and hence upbto the trig. Fantastic views all round. Really nice spot. With Nozzer.
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Maybe a trigger who didn't make it! ©BigJ
2018-06-08 11:11 - TP3872 (Hill Of Collithie)
FB Number: S7128 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked in a forestry track entrance on the yellow road up from the A97, sign posted Mytice. Followed the track, which was somewhat overgrown with broom and whin, to the new plantation protected by a new, styleless deer fence. Various clambering excercises then took place, including over the three lines of barbed wire mention by the Jackrustles, before arriving, bedraggled, by the trig. Good views north and west. Descent was via a forest machinery track in the adjoining mature forest. Slightly better as there were no fences to cross. With Nozzer.
Trig and vicious barbed wire fence ©BigJ
2018-06-07 15:54 - TP0035 (Inverallochy)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Cheeky little 1/4" rivet. Too passive to get a lot of attention.
2018-06-07 15:35 - TP0667 (Mains of Cairnbulg Reservoir)
FB Number: S6120 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Plenty of parking at the cemetary. Short walk across adjoining field full of curious stirks.
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2018-06-07 13:37 - TP9719 (Kinnaird Head)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 7/10
GPS put the location of the bolt possibly on the flat roof of the ancient castle that supports the lighthouse. Access is only by joining an official guided tour so that's what I did. Tour itself is very interesting and informative. Mentioned my bolt interest to the guide who was very helpful. GPS placed the bolt in the south corner of the roof. This has a new looking layer of lead topped by wood decking and I suspect the bolt may be under all that. I certainly couldn't find it. Enjoyed my visit though.
Possible position of bolt. ©BigJ
2018-06-05 16:25 - TP4155 (Kelman Hill)
FB Number: S7443 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked in widened field entrance just passed derelict Boghead Farm. Headed up the field through sheep that were too hot to move. Only one fence to negotiate at the north corner of the block of trees. Easy walk over the open moor to trig. With Nozzer.
2018-06-05 14:13 - TP1676 (Broom Hill)
FB Number: S8735 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at Chapelton. Pleasant walk up the marked track. Very hot. Extensive views from the trig. Descended via the track on the west side of Chapel Hill. With Nozzer.
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2018-05-30 13:22 - TP8281 (Easgainne)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 10/10
Parked near the end of the Glasnakillie road and set of on the marked path past the croft. This led out on to the rough hill through a gate in the deer fence. Headed for the given map reference apnd started looking and probing. The low headland is covered in peat bog with nasty drops down cliffs. Despite having four searchers and spending a good couple of hours, we found nothing. It was however in the most spectacular spot and we enjoyed our picnic lunch gazing out to the surrounding sea and islands.
The area of the surface block ©BigJ
2018-05-25 12:56 - TP1927 (Carn A Chaochain)
FB Number: S8180 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 9/10
Parked at the sheds just before Cougie after a drive up the horrendous road which is shown as a yellow on my OS map. Set off up the marked track and then cut up the ridge at it's highest point. Trig with slight damage lower down. No centre cap but bolt visible (just) through the sight holes. Spotted a rivet on a nearby flat rock. Lovely sunny day with extensive views all round. Headed over to the nearby Marilyn before heading back to the car. With Nozzer and FD.
The nearby rivet. ©BigJ
2018-05-17 14:27 - TP6246 (Suidhe Ghuirman)
FB Number: S7731 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
With Nozzer. Had a leisurely warm lunch at the trig, which was tough getting to. Big cairn for such an off beat summit.
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2018-05-16 10:31 - TP6484 (Tillygreig)
FB Number: S6811 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Trees harveted. No gate. Easy walk up to mast and trig.
2018-05-12 18:25 - TP0482 (Duncansby Head)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Drove off the ferry and stopped to bag this en route to Wick. Thick mist down to tree stump level so no views.
2018-05-12 15:15 - TP6077 (South Ronaldsay)
FB Number: S4738 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the bottom of the track as my low slung car didn't like the pot holes. Easy walk up to the trig beside the plethora of masts. Trig with centre cap and unusually for Orkney, indented letters. Mist rolled in on the descent.
2018-05-12 13:54 - TP6432 (The Wart)
FB Number: 10690 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked down at the bay and walked back up to Roeberry House. Easy walk up the lane. Lovely spot. With CJ.
2018-05-10 17:32 - TP4665 (Markstone Moss)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at water tank. Quick dash acrosss cow-less field. Trig well protected by barbed wire fences.
2018-05-10 16:40 - TP4453 (Little Wart)
FB Number: 10652 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at Burray Hall and walked along the road and up the track to the trig. Curious field wall made of tyres. Extensive views. With CJ.
2018-05-10 14:58 - TP1792 (Burray Ness)
FB Number: 10648 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at marked cemetery and followed the beach round to the trig. This sits inside a ferocious electric fence which I circumvented by rolling under it, Mission Impossible style. Lots of birds and seals. With CJ.
2018-05-10 13:55 - TP3390 (Glims Holm)
FB Number: 10850 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Easy bag from the layby at the south end of Glimps Holm. Dive bombed by protective terns but kept well away from their nest sites. With CJ.
2018-05-09 12:45 - TP4794 (Mid Hill)
FB Number: S9056 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the car park and walked down the desolate road. Walked up the peat access track. As mentioned, trig base is very exposed on one side. Centre cap with raised letters. With CJ.
2018-05-09 11:38 - TP4056 (Hundland Hill)
FB Number: 10680 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at Hundland Farm road end after speaking to the farmer. The trig wasn't on his land but he made a couple of suggestions on how to get to it. We went through an open gate and tramped up the field. By good luck, there was another gate higher up which gave a way through the ferocious electric fence. Trig in good condition with centre cap sporting raised letters. Very windy, but I suppose it is Orkney. With CJ.
2018-05-09 10:26 - TP6687 (Vestra Fiold)
FB Number: 10638 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Met the farmer at the bottom of the track and he said no bother to driving up the good concrete track. Parked at the mast, ducked under the electric fence, and there was the trig on the crest of the hill. No centre cap and a slight moat. With CJ.
2018-05-08 17:11 - TP6936 (Wideford Hill)
FB Number: 10677 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Fantastic views. With CJ.
2018-05-08 15:53 - TP3129 (Fea Hill)
FB Number: 10592 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked in wide acess road to the disused quarry. Walked back up road to the large modern standing stone with a 4" hole through it. Walked up the track to the fence. Crossed over the well made style in the corner. Trig set back in the tussocky grass. Moat still very much in evidence.
2018-05-08 10:26 - TP4815 (Midland Hill)
FB Number: S9058 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Plenty parking and easy walk up to masts and trig. And what a view point. Wow. With CJ.
2018-05-07 15:04 - TP0804 (Aithsdale)
FB Number: S9057 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy but uninspiring bag outside the perimeter fence of the now defunct rubbish dump. I used to live in Longhope over 40 years ago when this trig was probably still maintained. Nice to be back for a flying visit.
2018-05-07 13:07 - TP1637 (Bring Head)
FB Number: 10635 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easy bag across some bog from the Hoy to Lyness road. Bonxies present but non aggressive. Must be pre nesting season. Wild wind. Trig in good condition with raised letters on centre cap. Solo visit as weather too wild for CJ.
Wild Orkney Weather ©BigJ
2018-05-07 10:40 - TP4904 (Moor Fea)
FB Number: 10636 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at Rackwick and followed the way marked path to The Old Man of Hoy. As it reached the highest point, cut right up the hillside. Weather conditions were horrendous but it must have been pre Bonxie nesting season as they left us alone. Trig in good condition with centre cap and raised letters. Sheltered in its surrounding cairn for photos before returning by the same route. With CJ.
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2018-05-06 12:04 - TP1639 (Brinkies Brae)
FB Number: S9106 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Bagged after a wander through the streets of Stromness and a visit to my old address. Great views with normal Orkney weather. With CJ.
2018-05-02 13:23 - TP5895 (Sgurr Marcasaidh)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Headed up to the Luichart Dam where there is plenty of parking. Walked across the dam and discovered a new track which leads onto the marked track by Glenmarksie. Followed this up the glen to the stone sheep fold and then headed straight up the hill directly to the trig. Trig in good condition with centre cap and raised letters. No FB. Extensive views all round but didn't hang about as squally showers were coming in. With Nozzer.
2018-04-27 12:03 - TP2276 (Cnoc Ceislein)
FB Number: S8373 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at the enlarged Cnoc Fyrish car park and took the track 100 m to the NW. Followed the marked tracks to just below the summit and found a faint path which finished off the ascent.
2018-04-25 08:19 - TP8284 (Buntait)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Using the photo submitted by sky high boys and my trusty GPS on my phone, I zeroed in on this one. Easy access up a rough field from a very minor road and just beyond a Scottish Water compound. A nice big 2" bolt only 2" down. The nearby small rivets confused me for a moment. Nice spot.
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2018-04-24 11:47 - TP1153 (Beinn An Rudha Riabhaich)
FB Number: S8467 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked at Fairburn Activity Centre and followed the marked track west through the forest. This eventually led out on to the bare heather hill. Up under the electric poles, over Cnoc Liatair and the final pull up onto Beinn an Rubha Riabhaich. A bit boggy in places but not too bad. Trig has now lost its metal plug but otherwise in good condition. Stupendous views in all directions only spoiled by the odd rain shower passing through and the ever present wind turbines. Returned by descending the slopes to the SE and on to the road in the glen. With Nozzer.
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2018-04-18 13:56 - TP15406 (Ben Aigan Auxiliary)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Walked towards Ben Rhines from the trig and after about 80 paces, there it was. Nice big bolt. Good views. With Nozzer.
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2018-04-18 13:52 - TP1256 (Ben Aigan)
FB Number: 11094 Condition: Not Logged Score: 8/10
Lovely summit. Great 360 degree views.
2018-04-14 11:53 - TP4627 (Mannoch Hill)
FB Number: S7087 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Walked up the track past Mannoch Cottage to eventually arrive at the shooting bothy. The last K was over trackless bog with floundary heather which was reasonably dry. Also took in the nearby Hump. Nice warm weather.
2018-04-11 17:45 - TP15268 (A'Chaoruinn)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easy find on small hillock not far from the road. Nice spot on a Spring evening.
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2018-04-11 16:24 - TP7619 (Culag Pier)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Nice walk through Lochinver to the pier. Bolt spotted in front of the shed. Good condition despite it's position.
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2018-04-08 15:42 - TP5992 (Sithean Mor)
FB Number: S9508 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Followed the marked path leading to the crash site. Immediately after the gate in the deer fence, turned left and wandered over rocky outcrops towards the obvious trig. Last bit is a bit of a scramble. Trig has slight damage to a corner. No centre cap but all sight holes are open. Stunning airy perch overlooking the surrounding area. Would have been given a ten but the rain started and obscured the view. Visited the nearby crash site which was sombre and poignant.
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2018-04-08 13:03 - TP5618 (Red Point)
FB Number: S9414 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the large car park at the end of the Red Point road. Least boggy approach is via the beach, which I didn't take. Oh well. Trig is in a fine location. Great views over Torridon; Applecross, Skye and the Western Isles.
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2018-04-08 11:46 - TP4646 (Maol Ruadh)
FB Number: S9505 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked in a small quarry near the high point of the Red Point road. Easy walk over the gently rising moor. Passed a method of mechanised peat cutting I hadn't seen before. Trig retains the centre cap. Large indented letters. Views extensive.
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2018-04-05 15:32 - TP8146 (Loch Eye Resr)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked at the end of the narrow road to Mount Pleasant farm, where there is a small car park for self catering guests. The farmer directed us to the right of the farm buildings and down a track as she thought we were looking for Loch Eye. Behind the last barn was a large brick water storage tank and the GPS indicated the bolt was on top. It's quite high, but a convenient pile of wood enabled me to pull up on to the flat concrete roof. The 2" bolt was right in the centre. With CJ.
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2018-03-28 16:58 - TP2362 (Coltfield)
FB Number: S7196 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Passed this for years so it was good to visit this one. No crop in field so approached from yellow road near Coltfield Mains farm. With Nozzer.
2018-03-28 15:27 - TP5977 (Sillyearn Wood)
FB Number: S7052 Condition: Good Score: 3/10
Parked on the A95 at the forestry entrance near Cedarwood. Easy walk up the track till at 90 degrees to trig. Floundery trash through fallen trees for last 100m. No views. With Nozzer.
2018-03-28 14:03 - TP0928 (Auchincrieve)
FB Number: S7119 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Drove up farm road and parked a half k short of the farm. Walked up and spoke to the farmer who showed us where to go. He asked if we were visiting in an official capacity but when I said it was in a hobby capacity, he was quite bemused. Trig beside a wall on a good but muddy track. With Nozzer.
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2018-03-28 12:22 - TP3891 (Hill Of Milleath)
FB Number: S7134 Condition: Good Score: 3/10
Drove up past Broadland Farm and parked just inside the forestery gate. So far so good. Took the upper marked track, which eventually led on to the clear felled area. Battled around this to eventually arrive at the larch trees described by the Jackrustles, then followed their route through dense trees to the trig. Not easy. Trig in good condition with somebody having cut back the encroaching trees and branches. Returned by the lower marked track. All credit to the Jackrustles for finding the best route. Should have followed it to the letter. With Nozzer.
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2018-03-28 10:30 - TP3906 (Hill Of Talnamounth)
FB Number: S6952 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at the side of a field entrance at Corsemaul. Climbed the deer fence at a corner and roamed over the holey heather to the trig. Good views all road. With Nozzer.
2018-03-25 12:24 - TP0030 (Lochhill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
First stab of the screwdriver hit the concrete pad. Bolt as described 6" down.
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2018-03-22 11:57 - TP2574 (Creag Vallich)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at the sheep pens to the WNW of the trig. Followed the marked track to near Loch a Ghobhair then turned south. Ascended a minor top then on to the trig. No FB as per a lot of Ross-shire/Sutherland trigs. Good views all round but a bit dull and hazy. Descended SW to the minor road to make a round of it. With Nozzer.
2018-03-18 12:52 - TP2330 (Coire Ceirsle Hill)
FB Number: 10756 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at Achavady near spot height 207 up Glen Roy, 2km past the parallel roads view point. Followed the hill track west to spot height 345 then headed due north uphill to take in the Marilyn Leana Mhor at 684m. This was to make more of a walk of the day. On top the wind was cold and strong with large patches of snow. Everything was frozen which made the going easy. Followed the obvious broad ridge and fence line to the trig. Extreme cold made for a short visit and only a couple of photos. Descended due east back to the car. With Nozzer.
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2018-02-25 16:16 - TP0020 (Druim Breac)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Easy find from car park. Nice views.
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2018-02-24 14:03 - TP1973 (Carn Na Loine)
FB Number: S7521 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked near Auchnagallin and followed the obvious track north to Huntly's Cave and Sgor Gaoithe. Turned east and followed an ATV track on the north side of the fence before heading across the frozen bog to the trig. Returned via Auchnahannet and up the road to the car.
2018-02-17 13:57 - TP1961 (Carn Kitty)
FB Number: S7293 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Drove up the first part of the wind farm access road but the gates were padlocked at Berryburn. Plenty of room to park. Followed a combination of the marked track and the turbine access roads to a point to the north of the trig. Last bit was over rough heather and soft snow. Fantastic 360 view.
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2018-02-14 14:07 - TP0783 (Achnasoul)
FB Number: S8049 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy walk in through the wood from the south on obvious track. Getting to the trig was more difficult. Lots of whins and a deep ditch. With Nozzer.
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2018-02-14 11:48 - TP3239 (Fortrose Hill)
FB Number: S8038 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Went up the first bit of tarred road to Mount Pleasant where there was plenty of parking beside the farm building. Walked straight up the marked track to the first corner, went through a gate into the sparse wood, negotiated the flock of sheep, climbed a fence at the top and there was the trig. Two horses were guarding it but they were very friendly as they gently nudged us looking for food. Top plate had raised letters and trig was in good condition. Bitingly cold so didn't hang about. With Nozzer.
2018-02-12 13:26 - TP1972 (Carn Na H-Easgainn)
FB Number: S7517 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at Lynebeg and follow the marked track all the way to the trig. Freezing wind on top with lots of soft snow. Made a round of it by descending to Dalmagarry and back along the old A9.
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2018-02-09 16:11 - TP0923 (Auchencruive)
FB Number: S6810 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Drove up good tarmacadam road from Methlick. Went right round wood and parked on the verge on its east side. Easy walk through scrub field to trig which is becoming engulfed by the trees. Visited nearby ROC bunker which was open. With Nozzer.
2018-02-09 15:27 - TP3864 (Hill Of Belnagoak)
FB Number: S6187 Condition: Damaged Score: 5/10
Parked just below Belnagoak beside piles of stones. Easy walk up field access lane which is shown on the 1:25000 but not the 1:50000. Trig now badly damaged on top by frost action. Nice rural spot with good views. With Nozzer.
2018-02-09 14:52 - TP6014 (Slacks Of Cairnbanno)
FB Number: S6986 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy roadside trig. With Nozzer.
2018-02-09 14:25 - TP2027 (Castle Hill)
FB Number: S7032 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Parked at farm road end and walked up. Trig at the side of the road and leaning slightly. Very near the house so out of politeness, knocked on door but there was no reply. Flush bracket getting buried and had to be dug out to see the number. With Nozzer.
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2018-02-09 13:50 - TP2756 (Deers Hill)
FB Number: S7031 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
With Nozzer.
2018-02-09 12:48 - TP3410 (Gordonstown Hill)
FB Number: S6989 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Had tried to get this one last summer but a crop in the field had prevented this. Newly ploughed field meant we could approach by the field edges. Drove up new access road for the wind turbines from Bankhead on the west side. Plenty of parking at the data gathering mast. Approached trig by going SW then SE then E along field boundary. Trig well hidden by old water tank. Return by going NE to nearest turbine and following access road back. This would actually be a better approach route as well. With Nozzer.
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2018-02-09 11:58 - TP4249 (Kirk Hill)
FB Number: S6988 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Drove up farm road to Upper Hassiewells farm and asked permission at house to park and visit trig. Lady occupier enthusiastically agreed saying she'd been there 28 years and remembers others asking. Easy pull up hill to trig. Great view point all round. With Nozzer.
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2018-02-09 10:54 - TP1517 (Boghead)
FB Number: S7138 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 6/10
Parked on farm road verge and walked up to Boghead Farm. Knocked on door but no reply. Through double gate and walked up stubble field to trig which is situated beside an old water tank. Flush bracket almost buried but dug out by Nozzer.
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2018-02-06 13:18 - TP4729 (Meall Luidh Mor)
FB Number: 10758 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Superb winter conditions. Followed the track from the A86 past various hydro works and picked the best looking route up one of the fire breaks. A steep pull up the snow led to the bealach between the two tops and turning left brought the Vanessa into view. Fantastic view point. With Nozzer.
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2018-02-04 15:39 - TP15378 (Oirthir)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at the SYHA and easily climbed the small hill behind. GPS on phone led to the correct small flat hummock which was all heather and peat covered. Then the fun began. Lots of probing with the screwdriver in the peat and digging a hole each time it struck bedrock. Over a dozen holes, grimy fingernails and 1 hour later, still nothing. It was warm and glorious in the February sun, so no great hardship. One last dig, a scrape of the peat and bingo - there it was. 1" bolt with small hole on summit. Approx 9" down. No nearby reference point to give helpful measurements from. With CJ.
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2018-02-04 12:39 - TP15379 (Opinan)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Plenty of off road parking on the zigzags down to Opinan. Short walk over the moor to the outcrop where the GPS on the phone said the bolt was located. Wide flat mini summit. Started probing with the screwdriver all over the top but after 30 mins - nothing. At one spot there was a shallow depression covered in heather but a dig down revealed lots of large stones. These were painstakingly removed and about 15" down, hit bedrock. Scraping away the peat all round, the bolt became visible. 1" shallow dome bolt with small hole on the top. Unfortunately the location is no where near any reference point, so no measurements were possible. With CJ.
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2018-01-19 13:23 - TP1293 (Ben Rinnes)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 9/10
Snowy and icy climb to the distinctive summit with it's granite tors. Pillar coated in thick ice so couldn't find the flush bracket. Very cold on top with a vicious wind chill factor so very few photos. Extensive views right up to Caithness.
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2018-01-14 10:27 - TP4838 (Milltown)
FB Number: S7082 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked at the village hall and wandered up the track into the well manicured forest. Saw two red squirrels before arriving at the trig.
2018-01-03 13:03 - TP6830 (Wester Craiglockhart Hill)
FB Number: S3009 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Caught the No 10 bus up from Princess Street and alighted at the Napier Campus. Walked up Glenlockhart Road about 100 m and through a pedestrian gate on the right. Immediately turned left and followed the path uphill until it intersected with a track. Turned sharp right onto another grass path that led easily to the trig on the summit. Expansive views all round. Descended to Slateford and took the canal path back into the city to make a round of it.
2018-01-02 15:01 - TP6832 (Wester Softlaw)
FB Number: S7389 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Roadside trig on the crest of the hill.
2018-01-02 14:49 - TP0088 (Middle Softlaw)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Took a bit of finding, but using the previous measurements, eventually struck the concrete pad. Deeper than I thought. With CJ, who refuses to give up when bolt hunting.
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2018-01-02 14:30 - TP0587 (Kelso FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Compared to the nearby FBM, this was a scush. Beech sappling still doing a good job.
2018-01-02 14:23 - TP7137 (Kelso)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Took longer than it should have to find this one. As others have mentioned, it's futher east than coordinates suggest. Look for the tree with the white bits on the trunk as per the photo.
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2018-01-02 13:54 - TP3553 (Hadden)
FB Number: S7183 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy find just inside the muddy field.
2018-01-01 14:21 - TP0084 (Avenel Plantation)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Tried this one a few days ago but the ground was frozen so gave up. Better conditions today. After a lot of stabbing with the screwdriver, eventually hit the concrete pad. Bolt is about 6" down, 7'3" out from a light coloured stone in the dry stane dyke. With CJ.
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2017-12-29 14:50 - TP6657 (Upper Blainslie)
FB Number: S7408 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Slithered my way along snowy lanes. Plenty parking. Trig off to the side just off the SUW. B
2017-12-28 12:51 - TP4259 (Kittyfield)
FB Number: S7397 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked in Melrose and took the chain bridge over the Tweed to Gattonside. Thereafter followed the signposted path diagonally up the hillside until it flattened off. Just through the belt of trees was a walkers gate on the right giving access to the field. As this was snow covered stubble, the trig was easily reached. Splendid views all round although bitingly cold. With CJ.
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2017-12-18 13:08 - TP1285 (Ben Lundie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked in Golspie and followed the sign posted path up Ben Bhraggie. This is a steep ascent which landed us beside "The Mannie", in about 45 mins. Fantastic uninterrupted views all round. The marked trail at the back was followed until a convenient bend was reached and then it was a wet slog across boggy ground interspersed with snow patches until the pillar was reached. Like a lot of Ross-shire trigs, this one had no flush bracket. Original plug with raised letters. Good views and well worth the effort despite the floundery snow. Returned by the same route. With Nozzer and Downfaller.
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2017-12-16 12:46 - TP4756 (Meikle Firbriggs)
FB Number: S7280 Condition: Damaged Score: 8/10
Original plug with indented letters. Obvious crack near the base. With Nozzer and Downfaller.
2017-11-16 15:35 - TP15488 (Airde Luachraich)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 7/10
Had high hopes of finding this one. Parked in the small forestry car park at Savery and walked along the road. Not a single car passed. Went through a metal gate opposite Fiunary Farm and wandered down to the shore in a bitingly cold wind. The rocks here are basalt and outcrop in small lumps and bumps. As usual, the GPS pointed to a small jumble of stones which resembled a collapsed cairn. Started digging and probing but after half and hour, gave up. It was getting dark and cold. With more time and patience, I reckon it's there. With CJW.
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2017-11-16 14:11 - TP15483 (Torr Na Fhaire)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 5/10
Tried this one in Spring but couldn't find a convenient route to it due to a house being in the way, so gave up. This time I spotted a path which goes to the right of the shop and up passed the small petrol pumps. Near the top of the path, look for a small style on the left which gives access to some rough pasture. Follow this over the moor towards a telephone pole which overlooks the Sound of Mull. Near this pole, look for a rotten strainer post with a rusty metal fence post attached to it. The bolt is on a flat rock approx 2.5m from this post, near a whin bush. The bolt itself is 1" with some damage in the form of deep grooves cut in it.
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2017-11-16 10:45 - TP15473 (Glenborrowdale)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 7/10
Parked in the small RSPB car park just beyond Glenborrowdale. Followed the delightful little path which starts just to the left of the car park. It wound up a narrow glen through the temperate rain forest. High on the right, the summit, where the bolt should be, came into view. It was very rocky and steep so I continued up the glen until the hillside grew less steep and plunged through the bog and battled up through the bracken/birch/scrub. I then headed back along the ridge and arrived on the summit. What a spot. GPS said the bolt was exactly under a pile of stones so I started looking but eventually gave up. It's possibly there. Just needs more digging.
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2017-11-15 13:44 - TP0779 (Achaidh Mhoir)
FB Number: S9804 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Followed the directions given by KevP. Parked in the car park at Glenancross which is there for access to the beach. Ignore the beach signs, but walk back out of the car park onto the minor road. Turn left uphill (north). As the road goes over the top and downhill, there is a fancy house on the right. As the road swings sharp right, there is a wooden kissing gate on the left. Go through this and follow the path, keeping the fence on the left. Although a direct assault could be made straight up the steep slope on the right, there is an easier way if you stick to the path as it contours round the hill. Soon you come to an open little gully which gives an easier ascent up the right hand side. Another little pull and you're there. Great views all round although the weather today was decidedly lacklustre. With CJW.
2017-11-15 12:46 - TP0036 (Mallaig)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Tiny rivet on culvert at the south end of long layby on the seaward side of the road opposite quaint bridge over the railway.
2017-11-15 12:12 - TP7284 (Malaig)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Watch out for seagulls!
2017-11-15 10:38 - TP7734 (Arisaig)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy walk down the road to the pier. Due to time of year, cafe closed unfortunately. First one of these I've touched.
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2017-11-14 14:38 - TP2845 (Druim Glas)
FB Number: S9796 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Parked at the mast at the summit of the very minor road between Strontian and Polloch. Easy bog and rock walk to trig. Hill very wet. Spectacular views all round. Would have got a 9 if it had been sunny. With CJW.
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2017-11-14 10:09 - TP15475 (Rubha Bhuailte)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Parked in an enlarged layby just past the bolt position and walked back. Struck off into the rhododendrons and started to battle my way to where the GPS said the bolt should be. After a lot of slthering, landed on top of a wee rocky knoll choked with rhoddys. Decades of roots and leaf litter meant, that despite a good poke around, I didn't find the trig. Ah well.
2017-11-13 11:38 - TP0491 (Connel)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
After enjoying tea and scones at Poppies Garden Centre, I asked a very obliging member of staff if it would be OK for me to visit the staff car park and photograph the FBM. No bother was the reply and he even told me that a member of the OS had visited a few years ago and checked the FBM. There is slight damage to a corner where a lorry recently reversed into it.
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2017-11-05 12:48 - TP13356 (Iasgach)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Parked near the pier at Kilchoan and using my trusty Memory Map, quickly identified a rocky outcrop on the west side of the road. The fence was easily crossed beside the toilets and a short walk landed me on top. The GPS was definite that the bolt was here but the small summit was covered in what looked like a collapsed cairn covered in grass. Despite moving a few of the stones, there was no sign of the bolt. Gave up.
2017-10-29 14:36 - TP15286 (Camusnagaul)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Very wet hillside just above the Dundonnell road. GPS took me to a flat slab of rock surrounded by peat/heather not far below a newish electricity pole. The whole place was swimming with water. A visual search revealed nothing. There was an obvious grove in the rock covered in mud and although I didn't fancy it, I plunged my fingers in and very quickly touched the bolt. A bit of drainage work had it exposed in no time. Usual brass bolt with a dimple. Nice views over Little Loch Broom. With CJ.
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2017-10-29 13:58 - TP15284 (Druim Donn)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked in a double passing place on the minor road at Badcaul. Very wet stumble over the bog to where the GPS said the bolt was. Glad I was wearing my wellies. Thanks to the photos of Peregrinus, the little circle of stones was indentified, but I couldn't find the bolt. The depressiion was filled with muddy water. A guddle around with my fingers located it in a shallow groove. Although I took photos, the bolt couldn't be seen because of the constant seepage of water.
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2017-10-25 16:23 - TP3339 (Geallaig Hill)
FB Number: S8744 Condition: Damaged Score: 8/10
With Downfaller and Nozzer.
2017-10-12 17:25 - TP4689 (Masty Bank)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Possibly missing Score: 5/10
It's gone. It's not by the mast, it's definitely not in the field and despite a good look around the hedgerows, it's just not there. The field had a recently germinated grass covering it, but just where the GPS said the trig should be, I detected recently disturbed ground. The trig could have been buried or it may have been removed. Time will tell.
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2017-10-12 15:45 - TP3584 (Hambleton Down)
FB Number: 2954 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked near the gliding club and walked round the path on the escapement, over the main road and on,via the path, to a point passed the trig. Nipped over the gallop and across the field. Nice walk back watching the gliders.
2017-10-12 13:05 - TP7174 (Northallerton)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Not easy to find with the amount of vegetation. Using previous photographs, started tramping up and down the verge using the technique of scraping with the side of the foot. 15mins later they were both found. The verge seems to have been raised making the FBM's flush with the ground.
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2017-10-12 11:21 - TP6927 (Whorlton Moor)
FB Number: S4421 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Plenty of parking at the Lord Stones Country Park. Easy stone path led to the summit trig with panoramic views all round. Very windy. The best bit was the hot chocolate and cake back at the cafe.
2017-10-11 16:33 - TP4089 (Hutton Mulgrave Moor)
FB Number: S4388 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
The delight of finding the large adjacent car park was offset by the crossing of the Whitby Road. Trig easily found just inside trees.
2017-10-11 15:51 - TP2243 (Cloughton)
FB Number: S6323 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
A stubble field and no fence made this an easy one.
2017-10-11 15:33 - TP0130 (Ravenscar)
FB Number: S1521 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Driving rain made this a very quick bag. Trig hidden behind a bush.
2017-10-11 13:43 - TP1697 (Brow Top)
FB Number: S4387 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy but windy walk from the marked car park. Good views to the sea.
2017-10-10 16:10 - TP0129 (Potato Hill)
FB Number: S4322 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Nice white pillar just inside the field.
2017-10-10 15:43 - TP5123 (Newton Mulgrave Moor)
FB Number: S4273 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Room to park near the cattle grid. Easy walk along the bridleway to the trig, which, despite the flat nature of the ground, didn't reveal itself till the last moment.
2017-10-10 15:21 - TP0596 (Mickleby FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Followed the previous measurements (10.5m from 30 mph sign and 2.75m from hedge). Started probing with an old table fork and after 10mins, heard the familier sound of a Berntsen. A little bit of digging had the wee devil exposed, despite the tractor, trailer and bales. Good one.
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2017-10-10 15:06 - TP7164 (Mickleby)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Just over a hedge in a garden. Cool.
2017-10-10 14:35 - TP2961 (Easington)
FB Number: 2949 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at the mast and followed the bridleway to the trig.
2017-10-10 12:40 - TP6756 (Warsett Hill)
FB Number: S4253 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked in Saltburn. The cliff lift was closed unfortunately, so after a tea and cake, we set off for the trig. Followed the Cleveland Way until the track cut off for Brough House Farm. Followed the ROW over the railway and up the field to the trig. Good views all round. With CJW.
2017-10-08 18:04 - TP5988 (Siss Cross)
FB Number: S4257 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
An evening visit from the nearby pub. Lots of grouse on the moor. Also plenty of heather burning all round. The air was thick with the smoke although the fires were miles away. Centre plug still in situ.
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2017-10-07 16:49 - TP4539 (Loose Howe)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 5/10
My first sinking trig. Only the top of the flush bracket was visible. Short boggy peaty walk. Quite high at 432m.
2017-10-07 16:04 - TP3365 (Glaisdale Rigg)
FB Number: S4386 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Good spot. Lots of grouse around.
2017-10-07 15:38 - TP0004 (Danby Beacon)
FB Number: S4255 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Nice position giving good views.
2017-09-18 15:35 - TP3903 (Hill Of Stemster)
FB Number: S3952 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Trig can be seen from the minor road. Followed the fenced track and negotiated the gate at the end. Field was full of cows who ignored me.
2017-09-15 13:16 - TP5126 (Nigg)
FB Number: S8413 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Decided to do something different, so took the Cromarty Ferry across to Nigg and climded the obvious road before cutting off right and exploring the substantial gun emplacements. We regained the track to the east of Castlecraig Farm and followed it through fields NE to the block of forestry. This had recently been clear felled and led to the small loch marked on the map to the south of the trig. This loch turned out to be a marshy bog which we circumvented to the east but in the process, had to battle through thick brush and barbed wire fences. Eventually we reached the trig which occupies a good position with a good view all round. It retains the centre plug which has raised lettering. We returned via the nearby Marilyn. With Nozzer.
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2017-09-06 15:14 - TP3374 (Glaschul Hill)
FB Number: S8707 Condition: Good Score: 1/10
Didn't like this one. Forest very oppressive. Didn't see any bears but it felt like there may be some. With Nozzer.
2017-09-06 13:30 - TP2613 (Crookmore Farm)
FB Number: S8737 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at the grain storage facility after asking permission, which was readily given. Walked up the track past Crookmore Farm. The track trends left and up a straight. It's then up past a private house with two delightful golden retrievers. It then continues to a water compound. The trig is just to the north of this in the corner of a field guarded by some nasty nettles. Nice spot. With Nozzer.
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2017-09-06 12:00 - TP2423 (Correen Hill)
FB Number: S7255 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Good views all round. With Nozzer.
2017-08-30 13:52 - TP2570 (Creag Ruadh)
FB Number: 10751 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked below the marked fort near to the Spey Dam. Followed informal mountain bike tracks up to the fort. Great view. From there followed a marked path south west up on to the summit of Black Wood Hill. From here the going was much rougher and included crossing a deer fence. The Vanessa is a little way off the summit. The views were astounding. The descent was by the obvious ridge to the north to Sherrabeg and then back along the road. With Nozzer and Ian.
2017-08-15 15:24 - TP5524 (Pressendye)
FB Number: S8710 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Magic summit with great views all round. With Nozzer.
The sign at the start. ©BigJ
2017-08-15 12:00 - TP1290 (Ben Newe)
FB Number: S8704 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Nice wee rocky summit. Quite popular today with various parties arriving during our visit. With Nozzer.
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2017-08-13 19:06 - TP2836 (Droop Hill)
FB Number: S6011 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked in the wide entrance for the turbine access road. Wandered up the road, over two gates and a nice stroll on to the heathery/boggy top. Really good views all round.
2017-08-13 18:11 - TP1569 (Brae Field)
FB Number: S5754 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Cereal crop now cut and access easy up the combine tramlines.
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2017-08-13 17:49 - TP7124 (Laurencekirk)
FB Number: S5701 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Located just before the slip road on to the A90. Protected by a barbed wire fence and thistles and nettles.
2017-08-13 17:16 - TP5462 (Pitforthie)
FB Number: S5752 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy walk up the track.
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2017-08-13 13:30 - TP2153 (Cheyne Hill)
FB Number: S5531 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked at the mountain bike parking place and walked back along the road. Followed the jackrustles trail up the path through the whins, over the barbed wire fence, turned right along the field boundary and then left up the dry stane dyke to the trig. Nettles were vicious!
2017-08-13 12:02 - TP2238 (Clochandighter)
FB Number: S5788 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked beside the Clochandighter Forest sign just off the new by pass, to the NW of the trig. Plenty of parking. Lovely path through the forest led easily to the trig. Good views to the north.
2017-07-21 20:06 - TP5228 (Oldmeldrum)
FB Number: S6193 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Really easy to find sitting next to the road on a fenceless golf course. There is even ample parking opposite. Now if only other trigs had such nice manicured grass around them. But there again I would miss the nettles and whins.
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2017-07-17 14:35 - TP0488 (Rosehearty)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easy parking at the farm. Small pedestrian gate led into the field where trig was easy to spot. Memo to self. Don't wear sandals in a field covered in thistles.
2017-07-17 11:25 - TP0815 (Allanshill)
FB Number: S7097 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
A nice trig with wall to wall sunshine.
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2017-07-11 15:09 - TP6174 (Steinman Hill)
FB Number: S7034 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked (just) on the minor road to the north of the trig. We came in from the west and the road was little better than a cart track. Followed a slight path up through the forestry before exiting into a field before the last 100m. The trig is on the field boundary and well protected in a clump of whins and nettles. Some determined stamping cleared enough greenery to expose the flush bracket. With Nozzer.
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2017-07-11 12:28 - TP3896 (Hill Of Petty)
FB Number: S6984 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked to the north west of the trig at Rothie Vale. Followed the marked tracks up through the forest. The last bit was trackless through mature open trees and then a final multi strand barbed wire fence led out on to the open pasture. Trig in good condition with centre plug and indented letters. With Nozzer.
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2017-07-11 11:19 - TP2410 (Core Hill)
FB Number: S6192 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Drove right up to masts. Lovely old crest above the door of the BBC building. With Nozzer.
2017-06-22 12:58 - TP1426 (Black Law)
FB Number: S9830 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the Glentress Mountain Bike car park. Followed marked forestry tracks to below Black Law and then made my way up through the trees and on to the trig. Good views all round. Carried on along the ridge over Lee Pen and down into Innerleithen before catching the bus back to Glentress.
2017-06-08 15:27 - TP6230 (Strone)
FB Number: S7523 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easy walk in. Now the trees have been clear felled, good views across Urquhart Bay. With Nozzer.
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2017-06-08 12:10 - TP1964 (Carn Macsna)
FB Number: S7735 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Parked just up from Lewiston and followed the marked track heading west up Glen Coiltie. A new hydro electric scheme was being constructed up the glen but the digger drivers were very helpful and let us past. Eventually the good track came to an end and we carried on along the original hill track. When we were opposite the trig, we cut up the hill over very rough ground. The trig was found to be slightly damaged with a low crack at FB level but the views were good. With Nozzer.
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2017-05-31 14:29 - TP15370 (Beinn Fhada)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Having just visited the trig on Beinn A' Chuirn, we decided to have a look for this bolt. Beinn Fhada was clearly visible from the top and didn't look too far away. The descent towards it was very steep, followed by very rough, boggy, tussocky ground. On reaching the flat summit, we consulted the GPS which led us straight to the bolt. It was in good condition and positioned just to the north west of the actual summit. The views all round were brilliant but the thought of the return journey made sure we didn't stay for long. With Nozzer.
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2017-05-31 12:36 - TP1144 (Beinn A' Chuirn)
FB Number: S9760 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 9/10
Parked at the sharp bend just over Mam Ratagan and followed the marked forest track for about 0.5k. A faint track then cuts up through the trees and ends at a forest gate which leads onto the hill. This is very rough hill ground. Going roughly north west we soon came across a fence (not marked on the map) and followed this over various bumps to the trig. Superb 360 views all round. With Nozzer.
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2017-05-29 13:49 - TP2656 (Cruban Beag)
FB Number: 10757 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at the stone marking one of the supposed centres of Scotland near Glentruim. Followed the marked trail to the nearest cairn. From here, there is a new deer fence barring the way to the next set of cairns. This was negotiated successfully and the cairns were reached. Then it was on past a broadband aerial array, over a low fence and on to the trig via a steep diagonal path. Great views up and down the A9 and away to the west. With Nozzer.
2017-05-24 17:15 - TP3869 (Hill Of Christs Kirk)
FB Number: S7227 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Parked at Christskirk. A track led over a short field and on up through the trees and on to the whin covered summit. The colour and strong scent was almost overpowering. Great views from this modest top. With Nozzer.
2017-05-24 15:21 - TP4542 (Lord Arthurs Cairn)
FB Number: S7120 Condition: Damaged Score: 8/10
Plenty of parking at spot height 203 at the junction of Terpersie Castle and Dubston. Followed the marked track past Dobston all the way to the trig. Hot and humid today but thankfully a breeze on top. With Nozzer.
2017-05-24 12:06 - TP4279 (Knock Saul)
FB Number: S6955 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Plenty of parking at the top of the pass from Clatt. Following the Gordon Way led through the forest and over a few tops before a final pull saw us beside the trig. Great spot with a pinic bench! We followed the forest tracks to the south of the hill on the return journey. With Nozzer.
2017-05-17 14:03 - TP4746 (Meallan Liath)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked at Kinloch and followed the track along to Aultanrynie. Picked up the zig zag stalkers path and followed it up and round to spot height 513. Wandered over the Meallan Liath Beag and made the steep ascent onto the ridge. Light rain showers kept drifting by and it was quite cold. Turned left on the ridge and ascended over slabby stones to the summit trig which is protected by a low wall. Very extensive views. The cold drove us off the summit and we descended directly south to eventually pick up the stalkers path again. Very dry underfoot as there hasn't been much rain. With Nozzer.
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2017-05-15 14:22 - TP2373 (Conan)
FB Number: S8051 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Have meant to bag this for years.
2017-05-03 18:00 - TP2288 (Cnoc Na Staing)
FB Number: 10486 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked at the pier at the end of the public road at Drimnin and followed the well marked landrover track towards Dorlinn. After a couple of K's, the trig can be spotted on top of a rocky outcrop. A short pull landed me beside a Vanessa with one of the cleanest flush brakets I've seen. Must be the weather. Today, the sun was splitting the sky and the views over the Sound of Mull to Tobermory and beyond were stunning.
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2017-05-03 16:42 - TP15482 (Sarnagan)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Destroyed Score: 10/10
Parked at the pier at the end of the public road at Drimnin and followed the well marked landrover track towards Dorlinn. Strangely, there are mile posts every mile which may indicate this was an important route at one time. The grid reference led to an obvious bump along the escarpment which was duely reached. Here there was a small green mound made up of some rubble, which looked like the remains of a trig point. As the grid reference for the old trig and the block were the same, I can only presume the block is under this rubble. I didn't bother digging. The views were breathtaking and extensive and well worth the effort, so hence the score. Not bad for a non existant trig!
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2017-04-18 15:06 - TP4962 (Muckovie)
FB Number: S7234 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
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2017-04-18 13:12 - TP2258 (Cnoc A Chinn)
FB Number: S7728 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked near Kirkton Farm. Skirted round the south side of the lochan and picked up a track through the whins which led up the east side of the hill. Good views. With Nozzer.
2017-04-18 11:21 - TP0843 (An Leacainn)
FB Number: S7727 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at Blackfold and followed the tracks that approach the trig from the east via a small lochan. Good views if a bit cold. Returned via the non existant south path shown on the map. With Nozzer.
2017-04-15 15:44 - TP3363 (Glack)
FB Number: S5260 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Walked up from the wooden gate. All paths seem to head for the top. Nice little summit.
2017-04-14 13:35 - TP1321 (Bennachie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Joined the throngs at the top. With Nozzer
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2017-04-14 11:42 - TP3908 (Hill Of Tillymorgan)
FB Number: S6901 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Excellent summit with extensive views. With Nozzer.
2017-04-10 12:21 - TP2891 (Dun Garbh)
FB Number: S8175 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 9/10
First of all, read Clochandigher's excellent description of the minor road used to gain access to the area. Be warned, it's even worse now, if that's possible. Spent a bit of time exploring various ascent options but due to the river and steep bits of rock, decided on the approach via the track and bridge. Parked at Balchraggan and spoke to a nice old gentleman who invited us in for a cup of tea before we started. He also had an eight year old tup who thought it was a dog. But I digress. We declined the tea but listened to his suggestions of a possible route. We followed the forestry road heading south and crossed the marked bridge. Shortly thereafter, we turned right across the open field, just passed the wooden house, and entered the wood. We followed an old overgrown track through the trees for a while but when it turned downhill, we decided to head up the ridge on the left. There followed an adventurous route up through a mixture of birch, heather, rocky bluffs and dead bracken. Distance wise it wasn't too far but it seemed to take ages. Deer tracks are OK but they don't always lead to the summit. Eventually we crested the final rise and there it was. And what a view. All the way up Loch Ness and all the way down. Well worth the effort. To descend we cut straight down east heading for the gothic castle at Dirichurachan. We had to bash through some dense forest but eventually popped out on to the marked track. Easy walk back to the car. After refusing another cup of tea, we set off back along the so called public road and reached flat tarmac in no time at all. With Nozzer.
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2017-04-08 18:57 - TP15476 (Athach)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Destroyed Score: 9/10
Spent a pleasant half hour by the sea just making sure sure this one's gone. It is. Lovely spot though.
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2017-04-08 17:18 - TP2844 (Druim Garbh)
FB Number: S9702 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked in the forestry bellmouth just along from the wee telephone exchange. Straight up from there, over a fence and a pull over fallen trees and bracken. Lovely position and caught with a setting sun.
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2017-04-08 16:29 - TP0037 (Lochaline)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
As per peregrinus's directions. It's a small one.
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2017-04-08 13:52 - TP15486 (Ceanna Mor)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Parked near the telephone exchange at the top of the Kingairloch Estate access road. Cut round below the larger of the two hillocks and progressed onto the summit of the smaller one. The GPS took us straight to the bolt, which is located on an exposed bit of rock. The views were stunning all round. Plenty of wildlife including red deer, buzzards, lizards, toads, hairy caterpillars and an adder.
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2017-04-08 12:34 - TP13289 (Rubha Dearg)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 8/10
GPS put this just on top of a rocky knoll overlooking the firth. There is some rock debris on top of the little rise which probably came from road building. I don't think it's very deep and the bolt may be tantalisingly just below this layer. Nice spot.
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2017-04-05 16:10 - TP0022 (Foxhole)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Found using previous photographs.
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2017-04-05 15:07 - TP0559 (Scorguie FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
This one wasn't easy. It's located somewhere in the middle of a large expanse of grass with no distinguishing features. The advice to line up the far end of the house roof with the left hand pillar of the bridge is good and gives an accurate bearing on which the Berntsen must lie. The difficulty is in determining how far along this line it is. I used the amount of window showing on previous photographs as a guide but of course that depends on the height above the ground that the photo was taken. Fifeteen minutes of stabbing and I struck gold. Only an inch below the surface and in good condition.
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2017-04-04 17:14 - TP5478 (Ploverfield)
FB Number: S7762 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
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Rasied letters. ©BigJ
2017-04-04 13:10 - TP2335 (Col Bheinn)
FB Number: S1809 Condition: Damaged Score: 6/10
Followed Clochandighter's directions. Extremely windy on top with squally showers which made looking at the view a painful experience. Didn't hang about but shot off down to seek some shelter. Passed a small waterfal that was being blown uphill! With Nozzer
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2017-03-30 13:26 - TP4090 (Hutton Roof Crag)
FB Number: S5400 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
The rain, which had been coming down for two days, was hitting us horizontally as we reached the trig. Funnily enough, nobody else around. Easy but muddy track from the old quarry to the south. Still managed to enjoy some of the flora though.
2017-03-28 12:57 - TP6745 (Warnell Fell)
FB Number: S7022 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked opposite the track to the mast, took the gate on the left just before the mast and there it was.
2017-03-27 14:52 - TP5592 (Ravensworth Fell)
FB Number: 10793 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Plenty of parking on the verge on the B6261 near Howe Nook Farm. Followed the Roman Road to the green shed and then headed straight for the trig. Nice open spot with a bit of snow to play on. Lots of sky larks.
2017-03-26 16:39 - TP1780 (Burney)
FB Number: S5382 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked on the verge beside the layby on the unclassified road to the south west of Great Burney. A steep pull saw us on the gentle ridge that leads to the summit. Stupendous views all round.
2017-03-26 15:48 - TP2301 (Coal Gate)
FB Number: S5383 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
What a debacle. Decided to approach from Broughton in Furnace using public footpaths shown on the map. All was going well as we crossed the golf course near Eccle Riggs but as we started crossing the low field, we discovered it was swimming in water. After I went up to my ankle in the mud for the third time, we gave up on that route. After a consolation ice cream I headed back to the main A595 to try again. Immeditely south of the trig a public footpath sets of from a convienient mini layby. It quickly joins a cement track, goes through someone's garden (a bit disconcerting) and deposits you just below the trig. Simples.
2017-03-26 12:34 - TP0597 (Ulverston FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Tried last November and failed. Easy find at this time of year.
2017-03-24 14:43 - TP6666 (Upper Oliver Dod)
FB Number: S5139 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Stopped off on a north to south journey. Plenty room to park in the forestry road bellmouth. The wide forestry road takes you almost to the trig with just a wee bit of rough hill to gain the summit. Really good views all round including Broad Law and Talla. Took a fire break on the way down which inevitably ended up in a box canyon of trees making the descent a bit of a nightmare.
The trig with Broad Law to the right. ©BigJ
2017-03-21 14:16 - TP6028 (Smailholm)
FB Number: S7476 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
From the car park, walked around the tower until the large gate in the fence was spotted. No cattle were encountered and the trig was easily reached on rocky outcrop. Although the sun was splitting the sky, there was a strong sub zero wind so didn't hang around. Views were extensive.
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2017-03-20 14:30 - TP6904 (Whitehill)
FB Number: 3624 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
A quick bag on a south to north journey. Parked in the wide bellmouth of the quarry road just to the east of the trig. As recommended by Nick&Rosie, walked back to the track leading to Middle Whitehill and wandered up it to the trig in the fenced compound. As previously reported, gate is down so entry was easy. Fine views.
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2017-03-19 18:25 - TP2588 (Crich Mount)
FB Number: S1719 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the closed gate and strolled up for a sundown visit. Great views all round.
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2017-03-19 18:10 - TP6413 (The Plantains)
FB Number: S4535 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Snatched visit at dusk. Road quiet so parked at gate, hopped over that and then the next one.
2017-03-19 18:05 - TP6661 (Upper Hartsay)
FB Number: S4534 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
A quick visit at dusk.
2017-03-19 10:52 - TP3440 (Grange Hill)
FB Number: S1838 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Roadside piller with a small layby only 50 yards away. Fantastic views especially to the east.
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2017-03-12 12:48 - TP4068 (Hunt Hill)
FB Number: S7215 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked in the square at Archiestown and followed the forest tracks to the small dip between Hunt Hill and Cairn Cattoch. Short boggy walk up Hunt Hill and the trig sits just beyond the summit. Extensive views cut short by a squall coming in.
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2017-03-08 14:53 - TP2895 (Dun Mor)
FB Number: S7725 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Set out with the intention of following Aqueously90's recommendation but missed a vital left turn. Ended up on top of the fort after a very steep climb. A short scamble across the dip had us beside the trig. Good views but the squally showers ensured we didn't hang around. Descended by the obvious way we should have come up. With Nozzer.
2017-03-08 12:27 - TP0953 (Bad A Chlamhain)
FB Number: S7522 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked in on the right, just before the golf course at Aigas. With heavy showers coming through, we didn't hang about but set off up the marked forestry track. This is a community woodland so there is no access issues. At the terminal hammerhead we turned left and on to the hill. A short boggy trek has us on top. Trig in good condition with it's GPS plaque. Cold on top with the potential of good views, given better weather. With Nozzer.
Nozzer sheltering from the weather ©BigJ
2017-03-05 12:41 - TP1968 (Carn Mor)
FB Number: S7734 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked beside a brown fence up the minor road opposite Kilmartin Hall. Followed the marked track away into the hills and passed Lochan an Tairt. Lots of snow around. Eventually came to a padlocked gate and carried on another 1/2 km before turning left and negotiating a flat boggy bit. The mist was hiding the hill but a couple of bearings saw me on top. Very deep floundery heather mixed with soft snow. Trig was plastered in snow which I had to rub away to expose the FB. Spider centre now missing. Mist cleared on the way down to give extensive views.
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2017-03-02 12:00 - TP0027 (Dallas)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Thought I'd nab this one while I was in the area. Bolt set into the cement of a manhole cover. Usual dome. However, I spotted a mystery on the east side of the road bridge just to the north. There's a substantial bolt that looks more like an OS bolt rather than a normal surveying bolt. I've included a photo just out of interest.
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The position of the nearby strange bolt ©BigJ
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2017-03-02 11:14 - TP4824 (Mill Buie)
FB Number: S7514 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked in an elongated passing place just along from the hill road. Followed it up past the good parking spot and up onto the hill. After a wee while, followed the rough tracks by the fence and so on to the top. Bitterly cold wind. Grouse grit still there. Despite the cold, the views were extensive from Ben Rhines all the way round to Morven in Caithness.
Nearby stone boundary marker with trig just visible on the horizon. ©BigJ
2017-03-02 09:08 - TP13138 (Wades Road)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
A cheeky little one this. Took a bit of finding. Bike frame and batons of wood have been moved unfortunately, but if you follow the previous measurements, it's just under the surface. Good sized cement pad sporting an arrow with a tiny (3mm) bolt at one end.
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2017-02-27 13:56 - TP2854 (Drumashie)
FB Number: S7267 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Nice walk down soggy track and then east along the line of the forest.
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2017-02-27 12:00 - TP6138 (Stac Gorm)
FB Number: S7516 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Parked at the RSPB car park in glorious sunshine and clear blue skies. There was a good covering of snow but no wind. I spotted the path just over the wooden fence and followed it to the large boulder and beyond. Here it gets interesting and cheeky because of numerous rocky steps, made even more interesting by the snowy conditions. The top was tremendous and felt like a mini alpine summit. Views all round had the camera clicking away. The trig was a nice square Vanessa type. Definitely worth 10/10.
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2017-02-27 10:24 - TP6511 (Tom Bailgeann)
FB Number: S7490 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Parked opposite the access track for the masts. Plenty of room. Lots of snow this morning had made for an interesting drive. Clear blue skies and hardly any wind produced fantastic views all round. The trig was dwarfed by the adjoining mast but it didn't diminish the panorama at all. A cracking hill which was well worth the effort.
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2017-02-08 14:59 - TP3117 (Farley Wood)
FB Number: S7486 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Good track led to near the trig with only the final bit a trip and a stumble over recently felled trees. Trig still surrounded by the last few trees. No view from the trig but the views down the Beauly Firth from nearby were really good. With Nozzer.
2017-02-08 13:19 - TP2278 (Cnoc Croit Na Maoile)
FB Number: S8133 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Lovely walk up following the signposted path which finishes on the heather clad summit. The trig was gleaming white along with it's attendant seat. Expansive views all round. With Nozzer.
2017-02-08 11:19 - TP2262 (Cnoc A Mhargadaidh)
FB Number: S7934 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
What a fantastic wee hill. Parked at the weir down in the glen and walked up a couple of forestry tracks before a final pull up on to the grass covered summit. We had ascended through cloud inversion and popped out just before the summit. Great views all round. The spider centre had raised letters and the trig was in good condition. Can't believe it was last logged in 2007! With Nozzer.
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2017-02-04 10:38 - TP7516 (Fort Augustus)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
On top of the tower.
2017-02-04 10:24 - TP0557 (Glen Moriston FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Still there.
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2017-02-01 15:30 - TP1677 (Broom Hill)
FB Number: S6908 Condition: Good Score: 4/10
Parked at the pedestrian access road to the Glens of Foundland wind farm and took the track NE up the side of the tress. Very boggy and muddy. Very misty on top and the trig was surrounded by a moat. Returned via the sheep dip pens. Much better. With Nozzer.
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2017-02-01 13:28 - TP3899 (Hill Of Rothmaise)
FB Number: S6907 Condition: Damaged Score: 3/10
With Nozzer. Pillar at a jaunty angle.
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2017-02-01 11:56 - TP3243 (Foudland Hill)
FB Number: S6906 Condition: Good Score: 1/10
Parked on the bend near Lenchie Farm and followed the track shown on the 1:25000. This led steadily upwards into the mist. Eventually the trig loomed out of the dreich day but we could see the square root of nothing. With Nozzer.
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2017-01-23 13:35 - TP2898 (Dunain Hill)
FB Number: S7736 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked at the Highland Archive Centre and walked up the Great Glen Way, branching off at the top to take in the trig. Completed the walk by taking in Craig Phadrig Pictish Fort before wandering down to the canal and back along to the start point.
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2017-01-21 14:05 - TP15299 (Strathsteven)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 7/10
Parked at the car park for the broch (well worth a visit) and wandered along the shore before scrambling up the raised beach to it's flat top. Only then noticed a nearby layby on the A9 gave easier access. Despite a good hour of prodding and digging, could find no trace. The area is made up of tussocky grass and very dificult to penetrate. Although cold, there was wall to wall sunshine and no wind. It was a magical spot with fantastic views.
2017-01-20 12:54 - TP1368 (Bin Of Cullen)
FB Number: 11089 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Clear blue cloudless sky gave stunning views - and no wind. Could see all the hills and more that were on the viewplate.
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2017-01-17 15:25 - TP5443 (Pikey Hill)
FB Number: S7081 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Plenty of parking at the end of the single track road. 3km up the wide track, put in for the wind farm, saw us on top. Go past the last cattle grid for a few hundred metres and a good track cuts back through the forest and on up to near the trig. Fantastic views all round although the trig itself is in the trees. With Nozzer.
2017-01-17 11:44 - TP4133 (Jocks Hill)
FB Number: S7181 Condition: Damaged Score: 8/10
Parked on the minor road between Enoch Farm and Glencorrie Farm to the east of the hill. Using tracks up the side of fields and various gates, we made it up on to the open hill. A nice easy pull over the short heather saw us on the summit near the trig. Ducking through the deer fence went OK and we were there. Trig damaged near the base. The views took in Caithness all the way round to Tap o Noth and The Buck. With Nozzer.
2017-01-05 14:26 - TP0078 (Craig Douglas)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
On the verge on the south side of the road on the east side of the bridge. Small bolt.
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2017-01-05 14:12 - TP0852 (Annanhead Hill)
FB Number: S5678 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Minus 3 at the car made it perishing on top with a stiff breeze. Didn't hang around. Lovely views. I had visited it years ago on a Devils Beeftub to Grey Mare's Tail traverse.
Fading light and freezing conditions. ©BigJ
2017-01-05 11:31 - TP8341 (Canada Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Parked in a small quarry near Cademuir Farm. Followed the farm road past the cottages and on to the hill. Very cold and frosty so any boggy bits were solid. Steady pull up the hill saw me on the flat top which is covered in shortish heather. Using my trusty Memory Map and I Phone I began the search. Fifteen minutes later my tent peg hit something solid. There it was in a shallow depression. Cement slab with 2" conical bolt. And what a view!
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2017-01-03 15:06 - TP6895 (White Meldon)
FB Number: 10235 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
I used to cycle out from Peebles to do this one in the 60's. This was the first time logging it. Very windy but still a great view point. There's supposedly a large cross on the ground on it's north side which only shows up in snowy conditions. No snow today so no cross.
2017-01-02 12:55 - TP25806 (Megget Reservoir SW)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Spotted on the way down from Syart Law. Situated at the top of the trees above the south end of the dam.
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2017-01-02 12:24 - TP14724 (Syart Law (Megget Reservoir))
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Very cold biting wind and a snow covered steep slope made for an interesting ascent. Easily seen from the Megget Dam, this anomaly of a trig is well worth the effort. The views today were outstanding. Visited the wee dumpy pillar on the way down. Now logged as a separate pillar. I remember Megget being built with the accumulated water going through a tunnel to the Manor Valley and then by pipeline to Edinburgh.
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2016-12-30 15:16 - TP0584 (Hawick FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Previous mearurements spot on. A quick scrape with the trowel and there it was. Definitely a favourite dog walking area beside the race course. The bench is back.
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2016-12-30 13:12 - TP4836 (Milligansbush)
FB Number: S6612 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy to find in a hedgerow which I crawled through to record data. Adjacent field was swimming in water and I was only wearing trainers.
2016-12-27 14:12 - TP6000 (Skid Hill)
FB Number: S3129 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Went up from old quarry track. Steep slopes round quarry rim onto the top. Great views today. Crystal clear.
2016-11-10 11:03 - TP4054 (Humphrey Head)
FB Number: S5589 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Originally parked at the end of the road but the cliffs are to high and too steep. Nice spot though. Parked near the Outdoor Centre and followed the ridge to the trig. Driving rain slightly dampend my spirits but the views and situation more than made up for it.
2016-11-09 16:17 - TP7232 (Ulverston)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Getting dark but easily spotted.
2016-11-09 15:20 - TP1387 (Birkrigg Common)
FB Number: S5374 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Cold day on top but great panoramic views.
2016-11-07 13:24 - TP7527 (Hospice of Hampsfell)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Wandered up from Cartmel which is a lovely village and worth a walk around. Great views from the bolt in all directions. Stunning day.
2016-11-07 10:22 - TP4041 (How Barrow)
FB Number: S5588 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Walked up from Cark following the Cistercian Way. Fantastic view on top.
2016-11-03 11:23 - TP7931 (Louven Howe Aux 2)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 6/10
Strange position, strange trig.
2016-10-27 11:19 - TP1516 (Bogfur)
FB Number: S5266 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
My old map still showed the road open at both ends - which it isn't. Nice roadside trig with good views.
2016-08-17 11:52 - TP0563 (Aberdeen North FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Measurements spot on. Had an audience of curious council workers and neighbours.
2016-08-17 11:01 - TP0831 (Altons)
FB Number: S7025 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Nice position next to a field boundary wall. Was surrounded by tall willow herb so couldn't see it at first.
2016-07-14 16:40 - TP1019 (Barcombe)
FB Number: S6580 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked at the lime kiln. Easy short walk up to the trig. Also strolled along to the nearby obelisk. Great views all round especially of Vindolanda
2016-07-14 15:37 - TP5591 (Ravensheugh Crags)
FB Number: S6622 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Suffient parking on the minor road below the crag. Easy walk up with good views.
2016-07-14 14:52 - TP4822 (Military Road)
FB Number: S6623 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Right by the road.
2016-07-14 14:43 - TP0594 (Hexham FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Lots of vegitation just now. So grateful to previous triggers photographs.
2016-07-14 14:36 - TP7245 (Hexham)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
A flush to the ground type. Previous descriptions of location spot on. Watch out for the nettles.
2016-07-14 14:01 - TP2052 (Catton Beacon)
FB Number: S6655 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
What a fantastic spot. Easy walk up track to masts and then a bit of grass.
2016-07-14 13:02 - TP3755 (Hexham Racecourse)
FB Number: S6579 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked in the large area just outside the gates and wandered up. Trig well cared for and in such a nice position.
2016-07-13 16:40 - TP0592 (Wetheral FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easily found using the stones on the wall to line it up. Sandals and long, wet, nettled undergrowth are a bad combination!
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2016-07-13 16:35 - TP7241 (Wetheral)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Possibly missing Score: 5/10
Too much undergrowth to make a search.
2016-07-12 14:24 - TP5878 (Sewingshields Crags)
FB Number: S6653 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at Steel Rigg. Fantastic walk along the wall past Housesteads and on up to the trig. Slighly easier return via the military road.
2016-07-12 11:34 - TP7000 (Winshields)
FB Number: S6489 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely walk up from the parking at Steel Rigg. Great views.
2016-07-12 10:02 - TP4912 (Moor Yeat)
FB Number: S6940 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Parked in a little bay just to the north of the trig. Hopped over the fence and walked back along the hedge.
2016-07-11 16:29 - TP4416 (Limestone Bank)
FB Number: S6659 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked in a small layby to the west. Lovely walk along the wall which is grassy at this point.
2016-07-10 15:30 - TP1062 (Barrowfield)
FB Number: S5672 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Lovely walk along the limestone escarpment led to the trig. Very windy but great views.
2016-06-23 14:18 - TP5176 (North Sutor)
FB Number: S7677 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Took the ferry across from Cromarty, visited the WW2 gun emplacements and bagged the trig via the quarry.
2016-04-05 16:34 - TP8151 (Fisherton Resr)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked at the sub station at the start of the road up to Fisherton. Followed a good dog walkers path up through the bit of forest, turned east at the top and made my way to the half domed structure. It's slowly reverting to nature and now has a good covering of moss. Big main bolt on top with the two pairs of small bolts at each end.
2016-04-05 15:30 - TP8149 (Ardersier Resr)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 6/10
Thrashed my way in to the whin covered mount where the GPS said the bolt should be. Lots of thick vegetation meant I had no chance. I managed to find a report on the archeological investigation of the site in 1973 which mentions the site has been "mutilated" by a concrete water tank. I suspect the bolt to be on this tank but it is now well buried.
2016-04-04 19:47 - TP0021 (Loch Droma)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Bagged in the gloaming. Some hinds weren't too pleased I'd stopped.
2016-04-04 17:15 - TP0012 (Nedd)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Never knew 8km could feel like this! Didn't pass a single car.
2016-04-04 14:48 - TP7536 (Kinlochbervie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
At the fire station down by the pier.
2016-04-04 13:17 - TP7786 (Laxford Bridge)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Spent a good half hour searching for this one. All three GPS's gave its position as on the west side of the road, just out from a small buttress of rock. I suspect it now lies under the hundred tons of rock that was deposited here when the road was widened.
2016-04-04 11:13 - TP0013 (Shinness)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Thanks to the superb directions given by Peregrinus, it took no time to uncover this one. A pile of old telephone pole tops is right next to the bolt.
2016-04-04 10:52 - TP7834 (Lairg (1946))
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Parked in a convenient lay-by and scambled down easy banking through the hazel bushes. GPS seemed to indicate FBM just offshore under the water or it could indeed be under the new road. As the water of level of Loch Shin does fluctuate, it might be worth returning to check out the offshore reading when the water level is lower.
2016-03-22 13:37 - TP1975 (Carn Nan Tri-Tighearnan)
FB Number: S1613 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked above Drynachan and followed the marked track till it's end. Thereafter, with a myriad of peat bogs to clamber over, I first bagged Carn An Uillt Bhric and then on to this summit. A leg destroying slog back over the peat hags followed before descending back down the track.
2016-03-22 12:51 - TP1935 (Carn An Uillt Bhric)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked above Drynachan and followed the marked track till it's end. Thereafter, with a myriad of peat bogs to clamber over, I first bagged this and then on to next nearby trig. This one has no flush bracket, a bit like some of the Ross-shire ones. A leg destroying slog back over the peat hags followed before descending back down the track.
2016-03-19 13:05 - TP0023 (Dingwall)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easily found using the OS sketch. Post still has nail in it. Geocache beside it.
2016-03-19 12:14 - TP0558 (Contin FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
A couple of minutes probing with a tent peg produced the Berntsen on the surface but well covered with a tuft of grass. Nice spot with a good view.
2016-03-17 13:01 - TP1167 (Beinn Bhuide Mhor)
FB Number: S7515 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Good walk up the track which in places was choked with snow. Absolutely stunning views from the trig. Morven in the north right round to Slioch and Knoydart in the west. The view to the Cairngorms is now interupted by the wind turbines at Moy.
2016-03-15 14:42 - TP3870 (Hill Of Clashmadin)
FB Number: S7252 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
No obvious parking on the minor road, so drove up the access track to the forestry and parked just before the gate. Nice walk in to the trig with only the last bit over the felled area. Lots of newly planted trees. With CJ
2016-03-15 11:49 - TP1666 (Broken Moan)
FB Number: S7223 Condition: Good Score: 3/10
Parked in the car park at the bottom of the hill and wandered up the road and over the old railway in lovely spring weather. The 1:25000 map (but not the 1:50000) showed a track to the south of the trig and it seemed to offer closer access, so that's where I headed. What little of it that remains is totally choked with fallen trees. On to Plan B. After battling my way in from the usual track, I found it guarded by a squadron of collapsed trees. Spotted a geocache at the trigs base. With CJ who definitely had a moan!
2016-03-10 12:48 - TP1965 (Carn Maol)
FB Number: S7086 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked at Highland Boath. Circular walk down the road and then up by Clunas Reservoir finishing back at Cose. Sparkling clear day with great views.
2016-02-28 16:21 - TP0670 (Fassfern)
FB Number: S9707 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Easy access across the railway using the official pedestrian crossing. Block of wood and lump of coal still there. What a view! Excellent.
2016-02-28 15:03 - TP7152 (Loch Leven)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy find after the nearby Berntsen.
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2016-02-28 14:54 - TP0564 (Loch Leven FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Using previous photos and measurements, made a real concentrated effort and bingo. At least 3" down under lots of little stones.
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2016-02-28 12:16 - TP0039 (Gairlochy)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Cheeky little rivet on the concrete support for the canal bridge. Lots of maintenance work going on so area cordoned off.
2016-02-28 11:55 - TP0492 (Spean Bridge)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Lovely views over to Ben Nevis.
2016-02-28 10:34 - TP0557 (Glen Moriston FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Got it! As has been suggested, it's behind the row of bushes in the corner of the car park nearest the telephone exchange. Hopefully the photos show it's location.
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2016-02-24 11:18 - TP2011 (Carse Of Delnies)
FB Number: S7413 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely walk out the carse from Nairn. Very cold sparkling day. Boggy in places.
2016-02-17 12:57 - TP2607 (Cromwells Hill)
FB Number: S7518 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the Old Kirk and followed the marked track from the castle. Where the fire break starts, I took the right hand fork and near the end of the track followed a timber extractor track almost to the top. I thought a wind blown tree had landed on the trig, but it just missed it. Return was straight down to Blairgorm and back on the road. Very pleasant day.
2016-02-03 12:56 - TP0871 (Ardelve)
FB Number: S9749 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Unexpected shape in really good condition.
2016-02-03 12:29 - TP0556 (Dornie FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Gets the mark for the excellent view. Easy find with good parking.
2016-02-03 12:25 - TP7198 (Dornie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked for the aux and walked back up the road. Just over a substantial fence cooried doon in the whins.
2016-02-03 11:25 - TP0483 (Glen Cluanie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely position in Glen Shiel with views towards the nearby peaks. If the road is busy, there's parking about 100 yards west.
2016-01-08 13:24 - TP0570 (Arbirlot FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Hadn't intended doing any trigging today so had no tools with me. However CJ found an old knife and fork in the car we had used on a picnic and so armed with iainmac's images, we began probing for this one. A nice lady from a nearby farm stopped and gave me directions to a nearby cache and I didn't have the heart to tell her that I was looking for something else! After half an hour the fork struck an object which gave that familiar hollow clunk and there it was, 3" down.
2016-01-08 12:55 - TP7141 (Arbirlot)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked on track beside the school and FBM was about 50m down the track on the left hand side.
2016-01-05 13:35 - TP7201 (Dunbar West)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Driving rain made for a quick visit. FBM flush with the verge.
2016-01-01 13:19 - TP0014 (Lothbeg)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
2016-01-01 11:28 - TP0555 (Helmsdale FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Tried last year when I nabbed the FBM but failed to find the Berntsen. Thought New Years Day would be a good time to try again. Very little traffic, short grass, plenty of time. An hour later in freezing conditions - nothing.
2015-11-30 14:10 - TP3892 (Hill Of Mulderie)
FB Number: S7279 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Good ascent in snowy conditions. Just followed the tracks marked on the map.
2015-11-30 12:30 - TP6437 (Thiefs Hill)
FB Number: S7090 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Nice easy walk up a snowy forest road. The area round the trig has been clear felled making it easy to see but more difficult to stumble to. Sorry to have missed a fellow trigger but was on Hill of Mulderie by that time. It would have been great to say hello.
2015-11-19 14:52 - TP1886 (Camilty Hill)
FB Number: S2681 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy walk up the forest track from beside the fortified compound. Wished the weather had been better to visit the nearby fortlet.
2015-11-16 11:28 - TP8342 (Cademuir Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Had another go. The trees have now been clear felled and the view is well worth the climb. Despite an hour of searching in freezing rain and wind, still couldn't find the bolt. Ah well.
2015-11-12 14:34 - TP4410 (Libberton Mains)
FB Number: S5584 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked on the narrow minor road to the east of the trig. Quick dash across the field.
2015-11-12 13:41 - TP1414 (Black Hill (NS77))
FB Number: S3660 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Climbed into the teeth of a strengthening wind. Storm Abigail apparently. Good views all round. Didn't hang about though.
2015-11-12 13:07 - TP4842 (Miltonhead)
FB Number: S8761 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Loved this memorial. Roy's maps can be viewed on the National Library of Scotland's web site. Marvellous to see the detail. Lots of other historical OS maps too.
2015-11-11 15:15 - TP4223 (Kings Seat)
FB Number: S3081 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked on minor road to the east of the trig, just north of Ankrielaw. A quick tramp up the edge of the field and the trig was bagged. Good views to the Pentlands and Edinburgh.
2015-11-11 14:34 - TP2003 (Carrington)
FB Number: S3076 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked outside the lovely kirk in Carrington village. Went west then south west on minor road to Carrington House. Just past the house a track led onto the stubble field and hence to the trig. Must have timed it right to avoid any crops. Trig sits up on a cheeky wee hill and gives good views.
2015-11-11 13:55 - TP3077 (Esperston Law)
FB Number: S3073 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked near a gate above and to the east of the quarry which gave access to a grass field which in turn led up to the wall which surrounds the felled forestry. A dry stane dyker had been re-building the wall but this becomes a fence near the trig. It nestles in a right angle of the wall. There's a good view of the interesting cross country conveyor belt.
2015-11-11 13:26 - TP0080 (Tathieknowe)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
There's a new fence. Bolt about 30 inches on the road side of the thick post.
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2015-11-11 12:08 - TP6533 (Torfichen Hill)
FB Number: S3082 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Parked at entrance to wind farm. Followed county boundary to trig but picked up the gravel track from a pond on the way back. Landed me along the road a bit but it gives good access.
2015-11-10 13:27 - TP2786 (Dingleton)
FB Number: S3125 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy roadside trig suitable for today's weather. Cap still intact which is unusual for a trig that's so accessible.
2015-11-09 11:23 - TP6296 (Symington Mill)
FB Number: S5458 Condition: Damaged Score: 5/10
Horizontal rain. Almost a roadside trig. Badly corroded on top.
2015-11-08 12:25 - TP8345 (Wallaces Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Walked from Cardrona along forest tracks to this summit. Horrible driving rain. The whole hill has been clear felled and replanted. Despite a half hour search, I concluded the bolt has been probably destroyed by the preparatory ploughing. Marked cairn is still intact.
2015-10-27 13:51 - TP5084 (Neuk)
FB Number: S5599 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Just over the wall on the edge of a field. Although there was no crop when I visited, it wouldn't matter anyway as the trig is right beside a boundary wall and any visit wouldn't compromise the crop.
2015-10-26 15:05 - TP4278 (Knock Of Braemoray)
FB Number: S7519 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked in layby at 003410. Followed faint tracks up through the heather. Fantastic views all round. Lovely Autumn colours.
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2015-10-19 15:58 - TP3166 (Findlays Seat)
FB Number: 11088 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 6/10
Parked near the end of the public road at Teindland Farm. The track up past Moniemouies was pleasant and led by an easy gradient to the trig. Another metal hat on it's top contained the visitors book which was duly read and signed. With CJW.
2015-10-15 15:49 - TP2551 (Creag A Chlachain)
FB Number: S7487 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
A bit of a flog up deep heather from the 7 Lochs track, but well worth it. Lovely crisp Autumn day with good visibility. View from the trig is good but even better from the cairn 100m to the east. Descended directly back to the road.
2015-10-10 14:49 - TP1911 (Carden Hill)
FB Number: S6935 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked in the picnic site on the A96 near spot height 82. Followed the track up into the forest and round to the south west. An easy route in and out.
2015-10-01 09:45 - TP0510 (Ecclefechan)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
What a spot. Grabbed while at a B &B in the area en route from the Forest of Dean to Home. Nice easy find with gorgeous views and a very sunny day.
2015-09-24 13:32 - TP7103 (Ynys Cerig-Duan)
FB Number: S8186 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Bagged having come down on the train from Ffestiniog. I've thrashed through undergrowth to get to a trig before but this was one of the worst. Bracken way above my head. A good pull though, had me on top. Well worth it for the view. A winter ascent would be better me thinks.
2015-09-22 17:16 - TP3208 (Porthamel)
FB Number: 10345 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
What a fence. It's a cracker. Views to Snowdonia good.
2015-09-22 15:00 - TP1828 (Bwrdd Arthur)
FB Number: S7298 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely spot, good views. A bonus was the challenging road.
2015-09-22 14:27 - TP5383 (Penmynydd)
FB Number: S7256 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Elevated roadside trig. Parking at mast.
2015-09-21 14:28 - TP4448 (Little Ormes Head)
FB Number: S7323 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Walked along the prom. It was further than it looked. Superb situation with great views. A kestrel and some alpine chuffs kept us company. Unlike the Great Orme, there was nobody else around.
2015-09-19 14:11 - TP0005 (Moel Fammau)
FB Number: 2961 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Very busy today. Trig covered in flying ants.
2015-09-18 19:24 - TP2492 (Craig Fawr)
FB Number: S3535 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely eagle's eye view of the coast. Enjoyed a nice sunset.
2015-09-18 19:15 - TP7209 (Dyserth (R))
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Very cute in it's own little cage.
2015-09-18 19:11 - TP0604 (Dyserth FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy find. Well exposed. Usually I have to dig for these.
2015-09-16 16:44 - TP8521 (Ffestiniog)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Lovely spot behind the church on a mound. Good views all round on a stunning afternoon.
2015-09-14 14:10 - TP7690 (Maes-Y-Facrell)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Grabbed on a walk round the Orme. Found using previous photographs.
2015-09-14 13:27 - TP0174 (Great Ormes Head)
FB Number: S1627 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Walked up from the town. Weather was grey so views not great. Enjoyed a walk right round the Orme before descending back into Llandudno.
2015-09-05 18:39 - TP7146 (Banchory)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Lots of thorns.
2015-09-05 18:07 - TP0571 (Banchory FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Got it! Three inches down. Had to work hard for this one.
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2015-09-04 13:15 - TP1956 (Carn Glas Choire)
FB Number: S7211 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Walked up the track. Some lads were putting up a new fence on top but they abandoned the work due to the weather and headed down. Horizontal heavy rain.
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2015-08-29 17:18 - TP5461 (Pitdoulsie)
FB Number: S6987 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
It's a pillar, on a bank, in a hedge. You could almost touch it from the car!
2015-08-23 15:51 - TP8142 (Burghead CG Station)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 7/10
Definitely under the pitch floor. Worth the wander for the view.
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2015-08-23 15:50 - TP0026 (Burghead)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Lovely position with good sea views.
2015-08-17 11:49 - TP1694 (Broughton Heights)
FB Number: S5679 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 9/10
Came up from the walker's car park at Broughton Place. Very hot day with lots of flies. Superb 360 views. With JSW from Australia.
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2015-08-16 16:03 - TP0684 (Black Hill (NT72))
FB Number: S7402 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Wanted to do this hill for the last 55 years. Did not disappoint. Loved it! Parked in Earlston and walked along to the farm then followed the signposts. After the trig, carried on and completed the Earlston circuit.
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2015-08-12 13:41 - TP1963 (Carn Liath)
FB Number: S9437 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Weather not brilliant but at least it didn't rain. A quick but gruelling ascent. With JSW from Australia.
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2015-08-08 11:14 - TP7535 (Helmsdale)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
It's a white dome, beside the harbour, in Helmsdale. Very picturesque. Worth a wander.
Spot the dome! ©BigJ
2015-07-29 12:25 - TP1310 (Ben Vrackie)
FB Number: S9444 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Very busy. Good views to south and west. With JSW.
2015-07-21 12:34 - TP2602 (Croidh - La)
FB Number: 10765 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
What a cracking hill with great views. Walked up from Tromie Bridge. The marked hill track does exist all the way to the summit and there's a stile and then a gate through the deer fences. With Nozzer.
2015-07-11 12:26 - TP7739 (Buckie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Was doing part of the Moray Coastal Path and popped up to this one while going through Buckie.
2015-07-09 12:39 - TP1143 (Beinn A' Chuallaich)
FB Number: S9358 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked at the road junction near Dunalastair Water and headed north following the marked track and ridge to summit. There's a huge cairn with the trig nearby. The views were stupendous from the Gorms in the north to Ben Cruachan in the south. Absolutely magic day.
2015-06-30 09:26 - TP7517 (Braemar)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Was in the Braemar area to bag a Corbett, Carn na Drochaide, but could'nt resist popping up to the fire station.
2015-06-23 11:09 - TP4926 (Morrone)
FB Number: 10759 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Easy walk up from Braemar to this Vanessa. Absolutely superb views from the top. A change to see the Cairngorms from the south. With Nozzer.
2015-06-19 12:42 - TP3338 (Geal Charn Mor)
FB Number: 10695 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Cracking hill. With Nozzer.
2015-06-17 15:26 - TP7136 (Aberdeen North)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
A lovely spot above the river. Go to the bottom of the steps, face uphill, go up to lampost and look left. Lots of undergrowth in June.
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2015-06-05 16:02 - TP5735 (Roseisle)
FB Number: S7189 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
With Nozzer. One of the best view points in the area.
2015-06-05 14:54 - TP3932 (Hills)
FB Number: S7212 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
With Nozzer.
2015-06-02 14:24 - TP8144 (Forres Tower)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Cracking view from the top and a nice little museum as well. Bolt is on top of staircase roof.
2015-05-31 10:54 - TP0476 (Durness)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely spot despite the horizontal rain!
That's wool, not snow. ©BigJ
2015-05-30 12:51 - TP11994 (Portvasgo)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 10/10
While on a lovely coastal walk round Portvasgo looking for Primula Scotica, decided to look for this little beauty. Bravely accompanied by friends and especially DM, the hillside was scoured and the bolt eventually found. The views were stunning which made the whole excercise worthwhile. Oh, and we found Primula Scotica as well.
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A proud DM pointing to the bolt. ©BigJ
I had to get in on the act ©BigJ
It's not big! ©BigJ
2015-05-28 15:01 - TP6404 (The Moorland)
FB Number: S7094 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
A Scottish jungle. Absolutely loved it.
2015-05-28 12:52 - TP3911 (Hill Of Towie)
FB Number: S7444 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
With Nozzer.
2015-05-28 11:16 - TP1845 (Cairds Wood)
FB Number: S7228 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
With Nozzer.
2015-05-26 15:10 - TP3531 (Grumack Hill)
FB Number: S7046 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at Mill of Lynebain and crossed a lovely footbridge. Followed the marked track up to the ridge and then flogged across deep heather and bog to the trig. It's not had many visits and I can see why. There was a boundary stone nearby with "B" on one side and "R" on the other. The track to the south east gave a better descent route.
2015-05-26 12:05 - TP4947 (Mount Of Haddoch)
FB Number: S7091 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Walked in the forestry track from the A941 where it meets the B9002. Floundery heather up to the trig. Some forestry work going on.
2015-05-24 12:11 - TP15409 (Lady Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Followed the directions from Singlespeed. The early summer vegetation still made this a wee challenge. Worth doing especially for the view. With CJ.
There it is! ©BigJ
2015-05-22 16:03 - TP2553 (Creag An Fhithich)
FB Number: S7411 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked at a disused gate at the sawmill. Wandered up the forestry road then cut up right to find the trig. Spotted the odd tree creeper but didn't see any capercaillie despite the warning signs.
2015-05-22 10:43 - TP1984 (Carn-An-Ailean)
FB Number: 10761 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Walked in from the Slochd and cut up to the right opposite the cairn. Very windy on top. Passed a few D of E groups on the track.
Nozzer and I and trig ©BigJ
It was windy ©BigJ
2015-05-17 16:50 - TP6592 (Troves)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Didn't want to invade the house owners privacy so just photographed it from the road.
2015-05-17 11:58 - TP7191 (Portsoy)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Tucked away in the corner just behind the wall.
2015-05-15 12:52 - TP2840 (Druim A Chuilein)
FB Number: S8135 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Young trees are starting to grow. Good views.
2015-05-15 10:46 - TP2257 (Cnoc A' Bhreacaich)
FB Number: S8263 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Came up from the back. Easy walking over rough pasture. Tremendous views. There's a data gathering mast nearby.
Nozzer practicing camouflage technique. ©BigJ
2015-05-14 09:32 - TP7274 (Inverness)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Still there
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2015-05-13 20:22 - TP0024 (Ardersier)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
It's tiny. You certainly couldn't trip over it!
It's tiny! ©BigJ
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2015-05-12 16:22 - TP2289 (Cnoc Navie)
FB Number: S8264 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked near Nonikiln Farm and followed track up through crops to the tree line. Good views.
2015-05-12 15:23 - TP2281 (Cnoc Duaig)
FB Number: S8265 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Easy short walk from the North East. View limited. Raised letters again.
2015-05-12 13:01 - TP4243 (Kinrive Hill)
FB Number: S8414 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Parked on the tarmac road and walked up the Kinhrive Farm road. Nobody found at farm so carried on up through cows and came out on the hill. Signs seem to suggest walkers/cyclists welcome. Brilliant view from trig which has it's plug in place with raised letters. Being close, we navigated down on to the entrance to the Inchindown underground fuel tanks built during the war. Not a lot to see but of historical interest. With Nozzer.
Great view ©BigJ
2015-05-09 15:59 - TP15300 (Littleferry)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 8/10
Had a go at finding this one but was never hopeful. Position is marked as on sand dunes so I suspect it's long gone. Great place to see seals though.
2015-05-08 13:40 - TP2406 (Corarnstilbeg)
FB Number: 10766 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
A cheeky wee hill but unfortunately no view because of the trees.
2015-05-04 14:27 - TP0583 (Edinburgh FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Nice find between FBM and road.
2015-05-04 14:15 - TP2929 (Dunsapie Tank)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Unreachable but visible Score: 6/10
It's just sitting there - all alone - but still loved.
2015-05-04 14:14 - TP7213 (Edinburgh)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Starting to be surround by bushes.
2015-04-30 13:36 - TP1946 (Carn Dearg Beag)
FB Number: 10749 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Came up following tracks from Carnachuin having parked where the public roads ends. Arrived at the trig as a snow storm hit. Trig as described. With Nozzer.
The trig is to the right. ©BigJ
2015-04-28 10:48 - TP4937 (Mount Eagle)
FB Number: S7971 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Definitely surrounded by jaggy whins. A bit of a path exists that goes in from the left of the masts. Only found it on the way out. Typical!
2015-04-26 14:15 - TP4330 (Lamington)
FB Number: S7679 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Difficult approach over storm damaged trees. Heavy snow storm at the time. Lost the dog and the trig but eventually found both. Best to come in along overgrown track to the east of the trig and then cut up when the trees stop.
2015-04-26 12:08 - TP0560 (Tain FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
I tried to find this one on three previous occasions over the last year. Failed. However, armed with determination, CJ and the OS and previous photographs, I wanted to give it another go. Carefull probing with tent pegs tied on to garden canes eventually proved sucessful. However, there is a lot of false stones and lumps of concrete on the site. Beware.
Got it! ©BigJ
Cane marks the spot. ©BigJ
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CJ highly delighted with the find! ©BigJ
2015-04-25 13:26 - TP1784 (Burnside)
FB Number: S7238 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Short diversion on a walk from Burghead to Lossiemouth. Excellent sea views. Bitingly cold wind.
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2015-04-18 14:46 - TP1574 (Braid Hills)
FB Number: S3087 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Easy walk up through the whins. Some lovely people were planting wild flower plugs. Wonderful clear view all round.
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2015-04-16 17:07 - TP4353 (Langside Law)
FB Number: S7908 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Parked at Tow Ford and walked along road to Nether Hindford. Followed track up to Roman forts and back along Dere Street. Bagged trig at the end. Fantastic day and views. With CJ.
CJ showing how cold it was. ©BigJ
2015-04-15 16:59 - TP2914 (Dundreich)
FB Number: S3089 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Walked up from Eddleston through Boreland Farm. A steep pull up quad tracks saw me on top. Stunning Views. Have wanted to do this hill for 50 years. Finally made it.
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2015-04-15 16:00 - TP1689 (Broomlee Hill)
FB Number: S3137 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Walked up track to mast. A ferocious dry stane dyke topped by a barbed wire fence blocked the way to the trig. Helpful jutting out stones helped a quick vault over.
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2015-04-14 12:25 - TP0580 (Moffat FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 6/10
Because of previous hard work, quite easy to find. As mentioned before, the lid is slightly raised. Despite a good clean, I couldn't get the lid to locate flat.
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2015-04-13 13:42 - TP4350 (Langlee Mains)
FB Number: S7525 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Arrived after doing Buckholm Hill trig. Walking back down through woodland was a bit confusing. Enjoyed the walk back through Gala. With CJ.
2015-04-13 12:12 - TP1745 (Buckholm Hill)
FB Number: S7477 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Walked up from cemetery. After doing trig, walked round higher paths to take in Langlee Mains trig as well. Saved loosing too much height. With CJ.
2015-04-12 17:41 - TP5870 (Sell Moor)
FB Number: S7479 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked in layby beside the cattle grid. There is a pedestrian gate near the west corner of the wood where it meets the road. Followed a vehicle track right up to the trig. Fantastic views all round. With CJ.
2015-04-12 16:43 - TP6168 (Staunchley Hill)
FB Number: S7407 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked where the road goes under the pylons. Easy walk along track. Found the trig inside the sheep fank which also contained a sheep and a lamb, so didn't enter and disturb them. Got FB number using binoculars. Hope the sheep appreciated it. With CJ.
2015-04-12 15:45 - TP6089 (Soutra Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Destroyed Score: 2/10
I should have read this log before trying to find this trig. Made it across fields to quarry and then - nothing. It's definitely gone. With CJ.
2015-04-12 15:09 - TP3103 (Falside Hill)
FB Number: S3015 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Well worth it for the view. With CJ.
2015-04-08 11:20 - TP1011 (Bankhead)
FB Number: S5264 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Easy saunter up through the open larch wood. New barbed wire fence is awkward but there is a gate at the east corner.
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2015-04-08 10:27 - TP7194 (Rhynie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Despite being next to the road, it took a wee while to spot this rascal. You could almost reach over the barbed wire fence and touch it.
Good foot rest! ©BigJ
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2015-04-05 17:24 - TP0481 (Lybster)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked in farm road bell mouth opposite. On Northwest side of road in corner of fence. Got a cheery wave from the farmer as I was photographing.
The team can't contain their excitment! ©BigJ
2015-04-05 16:55 - TP6285 (Swiney Hill)
FB Number: S6882 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Walked up the path from the harbour. A bank of fog rolled in as I arrived at the trig, so no views.
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2015-04-05 15:09 - TP1313 (Benachielt)
FB Number: S6842 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Wandered up marked track. Quite a plethora of masts. Great views to Ben Rhines, Cairngorms, Morven and Ben Loyal.
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2015-04-05 12:20 - TP7242 (Helmsdale)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easily spotted in front of the concrete hut. Convenient layby nearby.
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2015-04-02 13:24 - TP3371 (Glas Bheinn Mhor)
FB Number: S8176 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Came up from Aultsigh with Nozzer on a good track. Data gathering mast still there but no sign of turbines -yet. Fantastic summit with lots of snow.
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2015-03-29 15:02 - TP0936 (Aulich Hill)
FB Number: S9361 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Followed marked forestry track along and up and round.
2015-03-29 12:20 - TP0568 (Tummel Bridge FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Couldn't find it at first. Walking pole stabbing did the trick. Formed the opinion that Berntsen is new after water main installation. Cap looks very new. Could be wrong.
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2015-03-29 11:53 - TP7229 (Tummel Bridge)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy to find. Different stud on this one.
2015-03-28 15:55 - TP2677 (Culloden)
FB Number: S7410 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Lots of fallen trees just before reaching the trig.
2015-03-28 15:25 - TP4757 (Meikle Kildrummie)
FB Number: S7733 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Parked in Kinchyle Farm bell mouth. Plenty room. Through 2 gates then short walk along ridge.
2015-03-25 12:48 - TP1200 (Beinn Mholach)
FB Number: S9290 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Brilliant hill with wonderful views. Cycled in from Dalnaspidal with Nozzer. On the outlying ridge, look out for the small rock pinnacle that looks like a dogs head at approx (NN 59512 66045).
2015-03-18 15:52 - TP0493 (Dalwhinnie)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
After a bit of a search, found it just in from the mile stone.
2015-03-18 12:31 - TP4722 (Meall Breac)
FB Number: S9402 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Brilliant trig which was combined with the adjoining Corbett. Sadly forgot to visit the centre of Scotland on the way down. Will go back for that.
I think I found the trig! ©BigJ
2015-03-15 16:36 - TP0879 (Ardroag)
FB Number: S9452 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Parked at cattle pens at road junction. A couple of gates, some bog and highland cows, and I was there. Good views.
2015-03-15 15:53 - TP1305 (Ben Toirlean)
FB Number: 10074 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 8/10
Just a short boggy walk from the main road. Great views.
Could you not have a normal hobby like golf! ©BigJ
2015-03-15 13:58 - TP3717 (Heilla)
FB Number: 10099 Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Lovely sunny day added to the superb situation. Parked at the new community centre (spotless toilets through auto doors), through gate and wander up hill.
2015-03-15 11:32 - TP5819 (Sasunnaich)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely position overlooking the shore. Big layby, then ditch, then whins, then barbed wire fence, then bog and heather.
2015-03-15 10:11 - TP0485 (Achnasheen)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
On the north side of the track opposite the old bridge. Not so much vegetation in March.
2015-03-12 12:06 - TP6724 (Wangie Hill)
FB Number: S7419 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Came in the track from the east to make a longer walk out of it. (Start NJ 11820 54632). High winds made it interesting. Easily found.
You told me I was looking for sheep! ©BigJ
2015-03-11 09:32 - TP2890 (Dun Davie)
FB Number: S7482 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Went up Dave's Brae and round the forest to make a walk of it. Trig well protected by fencing.
2015-03-10 15:50 - TP1943 (Carn Choire Riabhaich)
FB Number: 10746 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Parked at Garthbeg Farm after speaking to very friendly farmer. Lots of wind farm tracks and parafanalia I'm afraid. Vanessa had raised letter plug. Great views all round. Descended down to loch and back along track to farm.
Very nice condition with raised lettering. ©BigJ
2015-03-05 16:52 - TP3888 (Hill Of Meft)
FB Number: S7085 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy walk up through woods and over a low fence. Trig surrounded by young trees. Spotted the geocache.
2015-03-05 15:15 - TP1766 (Bunker Hill)
FB Number: S7180 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Approached along the track through forest. Tractor was ploughing the field but walked round the edge and over a low fence to trig.
2015-03-05 13:45 - TP3874 (Hill Of Culbirnie)
FB Number: S6201 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked at the track to Cowford farm. There is now a wind turbine on top of the hill with a good track up to it. There is even a walker's gate through the fence. All trigs on farm land should have this!
2015-03-05 12:51 - TP6211 (Stonieley)
FB Number: S6990 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Accompanied by Nozzer, wandered up through Stonieley farm following track. Good views. On way down, spoke to the farmer, who was totally underwhelmed by our quest.
2015-03-05 11:07 - TP3294 (Gallow Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 5/10
Tried again, this time accompanied by Nozzer. Despite a really good hunt, came to the conclusion it's well and truly buried under dumped material. It may resurface in the future as it has in the past.
2015-03-05 10:36 - TP0562 (Portsoy FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy to find thanks to the efforts of Singlespeed a couple of weeks before. It would have very difficult to find otherwise. Honest it's been pure coincidence I've followed in your footsteps.
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2015-03-03 15:46 - TP1785 (Burnside)
FB Number: S7220 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Nice trig in a field above Newmill. A bonus was a snow bunting. It must have been on it's holidays.
2015-03-03 15:05 - TP3881 (Hill Of Grange)
FB Number: S7254 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
This is my first plug with raised lettering. Nice and easy at the roadside.
2015-03-03 14:35 - TP3905 (Hill Of Summertown)
FB Number: S7182 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
It's a trig in a felled forest.
2015-03-03 12:59 - TP2940 (Durn Hill)
FB Number: S6203 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Up the track to the left of the quarry, over a fence and through a gate. Trig point has a fantastic view. Well worth the climb. Biting cold wind though.
2015-03-03 11:49 - TP5503 (Portknockie)
FB Number: S7179 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
2015-03-03 10:28 - TP4614 (Mains Of Tannachy)
FB Number: S7222 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Wandered up the farm road and spoke to the farmer who was fixing a tractor. He had no problem with us (Nozzer and I) visiting the trig.
2015-03-03 09:42 - TP0561 (Elgin FBM Aux 1)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Only bagged thanks to the efforts of others. My first Berntsen. Amazingly satisfying.
2015-02-26 14:25 - TP4513 (Logie Head)
FB Number: S6205 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Stunning sea views from an elevated position. Walked in along the track to the ruin of Logie House from upper Cullen. Forgot to look for the bench mark though.
2015-02-19 12:44 - TP4438 (Little Conval)
FB Number: S7213 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely sunny day with a cold wind. Ascended from Dufftown Distillery to the bealach between the two Convals. Trig slightly beyond the summit.
2015-02-17 15:17 - TP7166 (Moffat)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy find by the bridge. Passing cars wondered what I was doing!
2015-02-17 12:06 - TP4073 (Huntly Covert)
FB Number: S7581 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
What a fantastic 360 panorama. Crystal clear weather.
2015-02-15 12:38 - TP0922 (Auchencorth Moss)
FB Number: S3139 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
What can I say. It's in the middle of a wet bog. A small plaque on the pillar records it has been adopted by Craigroyston High School. It’s also within what could be considered the emptiest or most boring grid square on the 1:50.000 map.
2015-02-15 11:42 - TP3438 (Grange Hill)
FB Number: S3135 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Walked up from Lanancha Hub car park. Alas tea shop not open. Easy track up on to ridge. Strange aerial thing near trig. Fantastic views all round with clear blue sky.
2015-02-12 14:12 - TP7032 (Wood Hill)
FB Number: S8460 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Visited on a walk round Rosehaugh Estate and Ormond Castle. In the middle of whins which will engulf it shortly.
2015-02-10 15:08 - TP6427 (The Scalp)
FB Number: S7095 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
With Nosser. Walked up the track from the Dufftown/Huntly road. Very cold with patches of snow. Great views from trig. One for the connoisseur.
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2015-02-10 11:20 - TP5839 (Scaut Hill)
FB Number: S7277 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Great walk in through a snowy landscape. What a view on top. Along with The Scalp, one to be savoured.
2015-02-08 16:43 - TP0477 (Lairg)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Followed the track up from the road. FBM easily spotted just before the forest. Disappointed a lot of sheep who thought I was there to feed them.
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2015-02-08 13:59 - TP0475 (Ledmore)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Easily spotted from the road. There's now an electric fence to vault!
2015-02-05 14:15 - TP1934 (Carn An Fhreiceadain)
FB Number: S1564 Condition: Damaged Score: 7/10
Along with Nozzer, ascended from Kingussie. Gloriously sharp winters day but mist came down on the top. Lots of white hares, grouse and ptarmigan.
You've got to be keen! ©BigJ
2015-02-01 15:54 - TP3145 (Ferryton)
FB Number: S8039 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Pleasant situation overlooking the Cromarty Firth. Just at edge of field.
2015-02-01 15:10 - TP5959 (Shoremill)
FB Number: S7759 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Passed this trig for the last 50 years. Only stopped today. It's well looked after.
2015-02-01 14:54 - TP1458 (Blackstand)
FB Number: S7670 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Being winter, it was easier to spot, but still tucked away behind a bush. Top covered in icy snow so couldn't see if the plug was still there.
2015-01-27 15:56 - TP6331 (Teindland Wood)
FB Number: S7089 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Nice walk in along foest roads which were occasionally blocked by fallen trees. Lovely rainbow spotted on the way back.
2015-01-27 14:37 - TP6608 (Tulloch Wood)
FB Number: S7078 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Good views on top. Tree beside trig still growing!
2015-01-27 12:53 - TP1445 (Blackfolds)
FB Number: S7217 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Good views over to Aberlour and Ben Rhines. Curious donkeys watched our visit.
2015-01-27 11:29 - TP5758 (Roys Hill)
FB Number: S7512 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Hard tramp up snow filled track. Superb views although most of them contain a wind farm.
2015-01-22 14:23 - TP5236 (Ord Ban)
FB Number: 10767 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Was with Nozzer as we battled up deep snow. The top was blasted by an artic wind but the views were spectacular.
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2015-01-03 10:43 - TP1687 (Broomieknowe Golf Course)
FB Number: S3071 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Staying at nearby Premier Inn. Walked up through field from Lasswade Road. Trig nestling beside wall and Tee on golf course side.
2014-12-26 14:44 - TP7227 (Glen Moriston)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Easy to spot on the west side of the old bridge on upstream side. Low vegetation and frost helped.
2014-12-26 12:39 - TP0486 (Loch Tarff)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely spot with frost all round. Was worried that this FBM might have been damaged/moved/lost when the new bit of road was constructed. All intact and real easy to spot from the road.
2014-12-25 15:06 - TP1969 (Carn Na Caillich)
FB Number: S7302 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Turkey and a trig. Now that's what I call a good Christmas!
2014-12-22 14:21 - TP2062 (Cawdor)
FB Number: S7414 Condition: Damaged Score: 7/10
Along with Nosser, tried to get this one in 2013. Failed because of thorns. Along with secateurs, he managed early in 2014 but I only made it today. Well done everybody on their hard work pruning. Big difference in the thorns. Good scramble up followed by a good view.
2014-12-04 11:15 - TP3230 (Fornet)
FB Number: S5254 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Loved the setting beside standing stones. Misty when I visited, so very atmospheric.
2014-12-04 10:29 - TP3297 (Gallows Hill)
FB Number: S6982 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy walk up field boundary. Path on map overgrown.
2014-12-02 14:55 - TP2201 (Clasmach Hill)
FB Number: S6198 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Parked near The Ward and walked up track. Bitingly cold wind but great views all round on top. Named lots of surrounding hills.
2014-12-02 12:44 - TP5238 (Ordiquhill)
FB Number: S7092 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Had to whack through young larch trees at top. Well worth it.
2014-12-02 11:08 - TP3248 (Fourman Hill)
FB Number: S6899 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Ascended from Redhill Farm. Bitterly cold wind. Good views all round.
2014-11-30 14:07 - TP4714 (Meall An Fheadain)
FB Number: S8153 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Walked from road. Fantastic views all round.
2014-11-30 11:13 - TP0484 (Ullapool)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Surrounded by whin but faint path allowed entry.
2014-11-25 14:20 - TP4709 (Meall A Chrathaich)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Lovely climb out of Glen Moriston through freezing mist and into sunshine. Anti-clockwise around Loch a'Chrathaich to reach the summit. Great views but no FB. Definitely a hill for the connoisseur.
2014-11-18 15:39 - TP4175 (Kessock Ord)
FB Number: S7760 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
2014-11-18 14:53 - TP4188 (Kilcoy)
FB Number: S8131 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy walk in from forestry car park. Last bit over rough re-planted terrain.
2014-11-18 12:16 - TP1971 (Carn Na Dubh Choille)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Heavy going up through heather. Well worth it. Another FBless trig point.
2014-11-18 09:56 - TP7181 (Contin)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Must have passed it for years and never noticed. Delighted to have bagged it.
2014-11-06 17:38 - TP2247 (Clune Wood)
FB Number: S7268 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Visited in the dark but still easily found.
2014-11-06 17:07 - TP5116 (Newton)
FB Number: S7235 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easily seen and visited from the road.
2014-11-01 15:29 - TP6607 (Tulloch Hill)
FB Number: S7197 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Easy walk in along forestry road.
2014-10-30 14:38 - TP4544 (Lossiemouth Base East Terminal)
FB Number: 11093 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Long but flat walk in. Loved the cast iron cap.
2014-10-21 10:45 - TP2671 (Culbin)
FB Number: S8723 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Visited during the tail end of a hurricane so didn't bother climbing adjoining tower. All the trees were fairly moving!
2014-10-16 15:58 - TP6853 (Wether Law)
FB Number: S3134 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Good view point and a Marilyn. Found a great way through forest that lost very little height from Peat Hill.
2014-10-16 15:28 - TP5339 (Peat Hill)
FB Number: 11198 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Now surrounded by tall trees so no view. Trig in lovely condition.
2014-10-15 15:25 - TP3289 (Gala Law)
FB Number: S7528 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Lovely view over Hawick. Nice coat of white paint.
2014-10-13 16:40 - TP6563 (Traprain Law)
FB Number: S3065 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Brilliant viewpoint all round.
2014-10-13 13:32 - TP5866 (Seggarsdean)
FB Number: S3052 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
On the line of the hedge from gate to tree.
2014-10-13 13:10 - TP4804 (Middle Mains)
FB Number: S3053 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy roadside on bagged in pouring rain.
2014-10-13 12:58 - TP4394 (Leehouses)
FB Number: S3060 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Almost totally enclosed by hedge. Had to fight to get at FB.
2014-10-13 12:30 - TP2799 (Dodridge Law)
FB Number: S3067 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Just in from right angled bend. Defended by 50 pheasants!
2014-10-12 16:47 - TP5565 (Rachan Hill)
FB Number: S5680 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Lovely walk up through forest in Autumn sunshine. 9 roe deer in field below trig.
2014-10-12 12:08 - TP2589 (Crichton Mains)
FB Number: S3074 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Visible from road. In between crops so access easy.
2014-10-09 12:03 - TP0487 (Daviot)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Because the fence has been moved back, now right at the side of the road. Great.
2014-10-05 12:41 - TP7215 (Elgin)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Followed the directions of Perigrinus and found it straight away. Good one.
2014-10-05 12:07 - TP2697 (Cutties Hillock East)
FB Number: S1810 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
2014-10-05 11:02 - TP2696 (Cutties Hillock)
FB Number: 11091 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
2014-09-28 14:43 - TP4404 (Lethen Bar)
FB Number: S7417 Condition: Good Score: 4/10
Wet soggy slog through boggy heather and close growing trees. Suggest wellies. Trig well guarded by whins.
2014-09-27 16:48 - TP3942 (Hilton Resr)
FB Number: S7418 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Lovely walk along foreshore from Portmahomack. Beneath posh new house, cut up hill on to farm track. Followed this past farm to mound at mast. Trig on top.
2014-09-27 15:28 - TP7220 (Tain)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Through metal gate on south side of road where wall starts. Approx 5 metres from gate.
2014-09-27 11:27 - TP1720 (Bruichglas)
FB Number: S8179 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Crop now harvested. Geocache nestling at base.
2014-09-25 14:06 - TP2958 (Earlseat)
FB Number: S7412 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Crop cut. Easy walk from road.
2014-09-25 13:48 - TP2632 (Crowhall)
FB Number: S7264 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Been watching this one all summer waiting till crop cut.
2014-09-24 13:29 - TP4730 (Meall Mor)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Lovely walk up from Glen Glass. Good views from summit.
2014-09-02 11:58 - TP2284 (Cnoc Mor)
FB Number: S8177 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
2014-08-27 16:12 - TP0489 (Aberdeen South)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely spot.
2014-08-27 15:10 - TP1645 (Broad Hill)
FB Number: S5395 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Recently had a lick of paint. Great position above the beach, easy to reach.
2014-08-15 15:45 - TP3024 (Edston Hill)
FB Number: 10232 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Approached from Hamilton Hill.
2014-08-13 13:37 - TP0893 (Arthurs Seat)
FB Number: S3012 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Walked up from Princess Street via Salisbury Crag. Because it was festival time, couldn't see the trig for people. Might visit again on a quieter day.
2014-08-12 15:59 - TP7240 (Hawick)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
On west side of crossroads 2m from give way sign. Pouring with rain. Didn't linger.
2014-08-11 15:40 - TP1881 (Calton Hill)
FB Number: S3006 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Fantastic views -and all in the middle of a city.
2014-08-10 14:29 - TP0503 (Innerleithen)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Lovely situation in a deep glen. Easy access through gate beside the bridge.
2014-08-04 18:01 - TP2860 (Drumine)
FB Number: S7420 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Crop had just been cut. Lovely open position with good views.
2014-08-04 17:30 - TP0832 (Alturlie Point)
FB Number: S7266 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked just east of the quarry. A path through the whins led up the slope to the top field. Trig about 100 yards from gate on ridge line. Getting swamped by whins.
2014-08-04 15:11 - TP1926 (Carn A Bhodaich)
FB Number: S7730 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Started from Ladycairn. Track shown was a bog. Deep heather to top. Great views.
2014-08-04 12:34 - TP4735 (Meall Na H'Eilrig)
FB Number: S7726 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Tough going over deep heather and bog. Good views. Started at forestry picnic site.
2014-08-04 11:00 - TP3368 (Glaodhaich)
FB Number: S7488 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy walk in from forest gate. Presently in an open bit of forest.
2014-07-30 19:33 - TP3926 (Hillhead Mountblairy)
FB Number: S7076 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
On the roadside by a slight bend and just over fence.
2014-07-30 19:08 - TP4662 (Markethill)
FB Number: S7029 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Been recently painted - FB kept clear of encroaching embankment.
2014-07-30 18:30 - TP3934 (Hillton)
FB Number: S7075 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Nice easy roadside one.
2014-07-30 18:21 - TP0930 (Auchlinn)
FB Number: S7033 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
In the middle of a field which had just been harvested. Cement or asphalt plug.
2014-07-30 17:51 - TP3877 (Hill Of Fishrie)
FB Number: S7074 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Walked up track past croft towards comms mast.
2014-07-30 17:11 - TP6993 (Windyheads Hill)
FB Number: S6213 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Surrounded by lots of whin. Was wearing my sandals. Ouch!
2014-07-30 16:09 - TP1705 (Brown Hill)
FB Number: S6204 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely clear summers day. Great views all round. Followed the track from the RSBP car park.
2014-07-30 15:33 - TP3876 (Hill Of Findon)
FB Number: S6202 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Field just been cut. Walked up from the junction of the B9023 with the B9031. Very flat top to hill.
2014-07-30 12:45 - TP3294 (Gallow Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 2/10
Spoil heaps everywhere so may now be buried. Maybe I just couldn't find it. Going to try again Feb/March when the vegetation is less.
2014-07-24 12:22 - TP1557 (Brackenhowe)
FB Number: S7258 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Easy walk up track from the Dava Way. Hot!
2014-07-20 09:57 - TP2026 (Castle Finlay)
FB Number: S7300 Condition: Good Score: 3/10
Parked at NH 90609 51952 and followed track up hill. Lots of forestry work underway. At end of track took bearing to trig. Last bit through thick forest. No view.
2014-07-15 15:51 - TP5869 (Selkirk Common)
FB Number: S7580 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Real easy to find up track from corner NT 49707 27931. Plug still in place.
2014-07-15 14:49 - TP6392 (The Holmes)
FB Number: S7507 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Parked at Buccleugh Hotel and walked a few minutes along pavement of A68. Track up the side of the field led to trig happily sitting in the hedge. Lots of undergrowth.
2014-07-05 19:24 - TP6222 (Strathlene Golf Course)
FB Number: S7218 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Surrounded by dense whins. Concrete plug. Great view point.
2014-07-05 16:38 - TP1699 (Browlands)
FB Number: S7214 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Really easy path up from car park in village. Good views all round.
2014-07-01 11:44 - TP6762 (Washingwells)
FB Number: S7409 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Unusual position under the electric pylon. Grass getting long underfoot.
2014-06-25 18:05 - TP6481 (Tighnacarn)
FB Number: S8134 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Situated in the line of the boundary fence. There are staples down either side to allow the farmer to attach his fence. Amazing.
2014-06-25 16:25 - TP0977 (Balconie)
FB Number: S8267 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Lovely easy path along the shore from the cemetery. Top plug still intact.
2014-06-25 11:39 - TP1241 (Beinn Tharsuinn)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
No FB plate.
2014-06-19 14:38 - TP3293 (Gallow Hill)
FB Number: S8446 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Nice walk along the gentle ridge from the South Sutors. Great views all round.
2014-06-01 12:40 - TP4966 (Muirhead)
FB Number: S8443 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Walked up and down the road for half an hour before finding it behind bushes just inside the trees.
2014-06-01 11:31 - TP4964 (Muirends)
FB Number: S8132 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
2014-05-15 12:20 - TP1948 (Carn Dubh Ic An Deoir)
FB Number: S7236 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Excellent estate track right to the top.
2014-04-18 16:24 - TP6684 (Ven Law)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
First visited this one back in the 60's. It's above my home town. Great view from further up.
2014-04-16 14:34 - TP0683 (Scald Law)
FB Number: S1573 Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 6/10
Very windy day. Summit was busy though.
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2014-04-15 20:07 - TP1446 (Blackford Hill)
FB Number: S3014 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Beautiful evening. Hard to believe this is in the middle of a capital city.
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2014-03-28 14:07 - TP7057 (Woodside Of Cairnty)
FB Number: S7184 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
While doing a part of the Speyside Way noted I could get this one. Took a bearing from the road junction and hey presto.
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2014-03-20 14:32 - TP3901 (Hill Of Spynie)
FB Number: S7083 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
2014-03-20 12:40 - TP4751 (Meikle Balloch)
FB Number: S7049 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Nice walk up through the forest and up on to the bare top of the hill.
©BigJ
2014-03-20 11:00 - TP4271 (Knock)
FB Number: 11090 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
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2014-03-02 14:33 - TP3042 (Elgol)
FB Number: S9509 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
The wind was so strong, I was holding the Trig up!
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2013-12-14 15:07 - TP6317 (Tap Of Noth)
FB Number: S7136 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
At one end of an ancient fort complex. Good views all round.
2013-12-14 12:34 - TP6525 (Top Of Buck)
FB Number: S7077 Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Bit of a slog up. Very windy on top. Nice collection of boulders on the summit.
2013-12-06 12:10 - TP1978 (Carn Ruigh Chorrach)
FB Number: S7484 Condition: Damaged Score: 6/10
2013-10-19 14:08 - TP8342 (Cademuir Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Couldn't find it Score: 1/10
In the middle of a thick forest. Obvious summit of hill. Ground covered in moss and there was a small cairn. Just couldn't find bolt. Possibly under cairn.
2012-08-10 14:57 - TP0816 (Allermuir Hill)
FB Number: S3092 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Really good views of Edinburgh. could see for miles in all directions.
©BigJ
2012-05-24 13:05 - TP0858 (Anteallach)
FB Number: S3706 Condition: Damaged Score: 5/10
2011-10-21 13:35 - TP6467 (Three Brethren)
FB Number: S7570 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
Walking the Minch Moor from Traquair to Yair. Wet misty day.
2011-10-21 11:14 - TP4843 (Minch Moor)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Walking the Minch Moor from Traquair to Yair. Wet misty day.
2011-06-02 12:47 - TP3653 (Harter Fell)
FB Number: S5759 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
A trig and a Roman fort. Brill. A great outing with Downfaller.
2009-03-15 15:34 - TP5483 (Point Of Stoer)
FB Number: S6097 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Blowing an absolute gale. Almost crawled up to the trig. Staggered back via war time buildings.
2008-07-21 15:27 - TP3034 (Eildon Mid Hill)
FB Number: S7474 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
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2007-10-25 14:39 - TP1258 (Ben Alder)
FB Number: S1566 Condition: Damaged Score: 5/10
Last km in thick mist. Had to find trig to navigate back.
2007-09-11 00:00 - TP4497 (Loadpot Hill)
FB Number: 10789 Condition: Good Score: 6/10
2006-09-15 11:47 - TP0690 (Binsey)
FB Number: S5707 Condition: Good Score: 7/10
©BigJ
2006-06-04 11:50 - TP1135 (Beinn A Bha'Ach Ard)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Good round from Glen Strathfarrer.
2006-01-04 21:01 - TP1286 (Ben Macdhui)
FB Number: S1579 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
©BigJ
2005-07-24 13:49 - TP6023 (Slioch)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 9/10
Great day out from Kinlochewe. Nice stone built pillar. Saw both deer and goars near the summit.
2005-02-13 14:51 - TP3801 (High Pike)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
2004-05-30 12:58 - TP5902 (Sgurr Nan Clach Geala)
FB Number: S9500 Condition: Damaged Score: 9/10
Superb summit with all round views. Ticked off while doing this and the nearby Munro's.
2004-04-11 15:08 - TP4057 (Hundleshope Heights)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
Doing the Glensax horseshoe from Peebles.
2004-04-11 13:31 - TP2927 (Dunrig)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Enjoyable day doing the Glensax horseshoe from Peebles.
2004-04-09 11:27 - TP5149 (North Berwick Law)
FB Number: S3063 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Lovely Spring day. Fantastic views all round.
2000-12-27 14:15 - TP5545 (Pykestone Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
From Manor Valley, up to the Deid Wife's and over Pikestone Hill and down to Drumelzier.
2000-06-30 12:56 - TP1149 (Beinn Alligin)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
What a summit.
2000-03-27 20:26 - TP1185 (Beinn Eighe)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 10/10
2000-02-25 00:00 - TP3803 (High Raise)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
February week with the Derby gang
1999-10-26 11:50 - TP3724 (Helvellyn)
FB Number: S5948 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
1999-10-19 14:11 - TP6965 (Windlestraw Law)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 7/10
1999-07-09 12:16 - TP2382 (Coniston Old Man)
FB Number: S5473 Condition: Good Score: 8/10
Part of a trek by Dow Crag round to Weatherlam.
1999-07-06 12:30 - TP4549 (Loughrigg Fell)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
1999-04-03 12:34 - TP3648 (Hart Fell)
FB Number: S1556 Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Part of a Devils Beef Tub to Grey Mares Tail traverse.
1998-10-20 15:57 - TP2805 (Dollar Law)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Walking from Talla to Manor with kids.
1998-10-20 12:25 - TP1647 (Broad Law)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
Walking from Talla to Manor with kids.
1998-09-20 12:15 - TP1312 (Ben Wyvis)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
With JS
1998-04-16 13:05 - TP3393 (Goat Fell)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
From Glen Sannox with JA and JS
1998-03-21 12:45 - TP7327 (Sgurr a'Mhuilinn)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 8/10
With JS
1995-07-31 13:09 - TP5891 (Sgurr A Choire Ghlais)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
1995-07-21 12:53 - TP2241 (Clough Head)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
1991-03-31 14:47 - TP1424 (Black Knowe Head)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
With Ron
1990-02-22 14:32 - TP2487 (Crag Hill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Lake District February Week
1989-02-16 11:47 - TP5447 (Pillar)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
1987-08-22 12:29 - TP7328 (Sgorr Dhearg)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Not Logged Score: 10/10
1987-08-15 12:25 - TP1718 (Bruach Na Frithe)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
1987-06-26 12:23 - TP5828 (Sca Fell)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 8/10
1987-03-29 12:04 - TP6213 (Storr)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Very snowy scamble up the nearby gully. With Neil.
1987-02-22 12:09 - TP6001 (Skiddaw)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 6/10
1986-09-15 11:57 - TP3372 (Glas Maol)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 7/10
1986-06-28 14:48 - TP5884 (Sgor Nam Fiannaidh)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 10/10
1986-02-23 12:31 - TP5880 (Sgairneach Moor)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
Good winter conditions. Bagged as part of the horseshoe.
1986-02-05 14:07 - TP6505 (Toll Creagach)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
1986-01-25 12:11 - TP6426 (The Saddle)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 10/10
Winter ascent of the Forcan Ridge
1985-04-21 12:33 - TP3271 (Fuar Tholl)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Not Logged Score: 5/10
Hill Bagging
1985-04-21 12:31 - TP10125 (Fuar Tholl)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Destroyed Score: 5/10
Hill Bagging.
1984-10-17 12:22 - TP1289 (Ben Nevis)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Not Logged Score: 9/10
Climbed Tower Ridge
1984-06-14 13:22 - TP1281 (Ben Lawers)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 5/10
Munro Bagging
1983-08-09 12:14 - TP1260 (Ben Attow)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 9/10
1983-05-16 14:50 - TP5894 (Sgurr Dhomhnuill)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Slightly damaged Score: 9/10
Trig showed slight signs of frost damage.
1981-12-28 14:33 - TP2548 (Creach Bheinn)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Damaged Score: 9/10
Superb winter day.
1981-08-27 12:30 - TP5901 (Sgurr Na Lapaich)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
1981-06-18 14:05 - TP1949 (Carn Eige)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Munro Bagging
1981-05-06 12:08 - TP0766 (A' Bhuideaneach Bheag)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
1980-02-20 13:59 - TP3175 (Fionn Bheinn)
FB Number: Not logged Condition: Good Score: 5/10
Misty and wintery.
The trig was guarded
At Approx NN 59512 66045
Choose your day carefully!