Logged Visits:

14th Apr 2024  11:30  by Shazmb2710

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Visited on a Windy day but the views were fabulous. Easy to find in a very beautiful location. Smashing little island

©Shazmb2710

12th Apr 2024  13:35  by scotti

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

Second visit. Along the west side of the island anti-clockwise to Millport and back across the top. Partly cloudy conditions giving way to increasing murk and then rain.

Rain just starting

1st Apr 2024  16:49  by John370

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

16th Mar 2024  13:06  by Hannahrichi3

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Amazing 360 degree views. Walked as part of the inner island circuit walk.

27th Oct 2023  12:20  by scotti

Gridref: NS 16791 57013   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

First visit to the island after walking round it in July 1989. Reached the trig by road from the ferry landing. Would have been ten but for the overcast conditions.

Pillar and viewpoint

2nd Sep 2023  16:44  by Skerryvore

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy stroll up to pillar from car park with Lorna. Felt like we were cheating. Panoramic views from the summit.

27th Aug 2023  11:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NS 16700 57000   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy roadside trig with parking

26th Aug 2023  11:40  by Dirtymiller

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Well worth the trek… excellent 360 degree views

Me & Duncan68
Me & Duncan68

26th Aug 2023  10:31  by Duncan68

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68

12th Jul 2023  11:30  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walking anticlockwise around island then via Kirkton to Millport and minor road over Barbay Hill on return. Excellent views

Barbay Hill Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Barbay Hill Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

29th Jun 2023  16:16  by alright_dave

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy potter up the road from Millport and easy to find. Not the best weather today but still the views were excellent.

Barbay Hill

10th Jan 2023  10:13  by Oldhortus

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

I picked the worst day to visit. Pouring rain and no visibility

20th Jun 2022  15:58  by meltdiceburg

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

Lovely spot at the top of the island. Visited with Hitman9956

meltdiceburg @ Barbay Hill ©meltdiceburg
Dottie ©meltdiceburg

2nd Apr 2022  19:33  by Madam maxwell

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

We had the car over for the day. So drove up to the viewpoint for this one. Great views.

©Madam maxwell

26th Nov 2021  06:58  by jamiekeighley

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

Early 0635 ferry over from Largs, simple drive up and up to trig in the dark, icy cold wind.

©jamiekeighley

15th Oct 2021  07:45  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Briefly previous night at quarter to midnight then properly at just pre sunrise on the first day of glorious blue sky after weeks of Leaden grey skies. Euphoria is mine. No cap, no plug filler.... Beautiful views across to peaks on Arran and all round.

Pre-sunrise sillouette ©vegibagger
Sunrise glow ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Top 'face' ©vegibagger
First glow ©vegibagger
Location site ©vegibagger

11th Oct 2021  21:44  by fergie

Gridref: NS 16790 57013   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Over from Largs on the ferry and a lovely walk up the road to the summit, Good views

Barbay Hill
Barbay Hill S4807

16th Sep 2021  10:46  by Multiterrainer

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

AKA Glaid Stone - bagged on a walk from ferry slip to Millport over the top. Great views in all directions.

27th Aug 2020  11:54  by TrigNik

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spectacular views even on a wet day! Easy access from car park.

©TrigNik

8th Sep 2019  00:00  by Llondon

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

13th Sep 2018  13:55  by NormanW

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

18th May 2018  15:18  by plet56

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

17th May 2018  12:00  by RoslynClimbsHills

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

28th Aug 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NS 16796 57009   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

25th Jul 2017  13:02  by IWC

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

11th Jul 2017  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11th Jun 2017  15:00  by Alan63

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited the trig with Fraser07 after cycling round the island. No views as weather rubbish.

30th Apr 2017  13:15  by nerdsville

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Return visit this time by foot rather than in the car. From ferry slip over Broomy Knowles and then the inner circle walk. Weather was windy but again some great views once the low cloud cleared. Shame about the brick building and it's ugly metal fence which spoil the view from the Glaid Stone toward Arran a little.

Pillar and information point Pillar and the information point with plaque highlighting the peaks and views from the summit

3rd Mar 2017  16:00  by RBBC

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

3rd Sep 2016  13:30  by Trigglets

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©Trigglets

8th Aug 2016  11:30  by JohRvs

Gridref: NS 16792 57013   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

5th Jun 2016  16:02  by jonglew

Gridref: NS 16793 57015   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

High point of Great Cumbrae island; roadside, an easy bag. Nice views on a warm sunny afternoon. Careworn might be for description of the pillar as there are several chips to the top edges and vertical corners. The top cap is missing and there is no plug; all sight holes are open.

Pillar TP1016©jonglew
Spider TP1016©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1016©jonglew

1st Jun 2016  18:30  by Foinavon

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

Wonderful Island Trig point only my 4th one (on an Island).

Island Trig

22nd May 2016  13:30  by Borderer

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very busy pillar with great views helped by fine weather.

©Borderer

29th Apr 2016  13:10  by nerdsville

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Highest spot on Cumbrae with some fabulous views, no effort required from car park.

The Pillar The view across to Bute

14th Feb 2016  14:23  by pricklyangelduo

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

30th Aug 2015  13:56  by KevHowell

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

Wigan Scooter Club make the summit. ©KevHowell

23rd May 2015  20:58  by Robert Phillips

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

28th Dec 2014  00:11  by jimp

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

Centre of island. Take ferry from Largs - no need for car.

29th Jul 2014  18:53  by basketcase crew

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged whilst on a day trip

At Trig ©basketcase crew

29th Jul 2014  14:53  by Hardnut

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Big geocache day on the island. Got this trig as one of the last port of calls. Lovely views from here in the evening looking back across to the main land.

29th Jul 2014  13:20  by JimJinks

Gridref: NS 16791 57011   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

29th Jul 2014  13:14  by SummitPlummet

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Grabbing geocaches nearby.

Trig Surfin' ©SummitPlummet

28th Jul 2013  13:16  by RandomPrecision

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

3rd Jul 2013  14:10  by arranc

Gridref: NS 16796 57003   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

7th Apr 2013  12:44  by KipClanMan

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Our first island Trig point. Magnificent views around the River Clyde. There is a road that leads you all the way to the top just along from the ferry slip, then its over the hill and a drop down to Millport

S4807 Flush bracket
Trig a ground level view
trig and viewing plate the viewing plate directs you to places of interest
Trig looking east

26th Jan 2013  20:52  by madlex1

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

great views of the island up here

17th Aug 2011  00:00  by Aphid Greene

Gridref: NS 16791 57017   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

16th Aug 2011  00:00  by Aphid Greene

Gridref: NS 16792 57018   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

5th Dec 2010  17:15  by Chalky

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Spider open,no cap or plug. Previously visited this summit of cycle friendly island 14/10/03,no trig details noted.

5th Sep 2010  11:10  by Chris9870

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visted while playing at Millport country festival. Great views of the island.

21st Jun 2010  13:00  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice cycle ride round the island then up here.

5th Jun 2010  15:14  by SlainteJimmy

Gridref: NS 16794 57008   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

The Cap is amiss with all sights open and in pretty good nick for such a popular Trig - at least 5 different groups shared the Island-top while I wandered around snapping. Unfortunately hazy... I think this Lady could earn that last point on a blue sky day! :D

Barbay Hill ..hazy Knock top left! ;-)

13th Feb 2010  11:10  by coinea

Gridref: NS 16793 57012   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

S4807 Barbay Hill.

13th Feb 2010  11:09  by clochandighter

Gridref: NS 16795 57010   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Spent some time here identifying many of the mainland hills I have previously visited. Although this pillar is a first bag as such, there is photograpic evidence of me sitting atop this pillar in 1963.

S4807 - Barbay Hill pillar & FB
S4807 - Barbay Hill & self
view to Ailsa Craig
view to Goat Fell

9th Feb 2010  00:00  by pete37038

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

Gorgeous day, did the circular cycle from Millport, then up the top, ace views, great, trig in good fettle.

28th Sep 2009  12:55  by descarte1

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

Easy bag. Due to horrible weather took the car up. Parked a whole 150' away! Views not up to much being in a cloud and all but imagine would be lovely on a good day. Pillar in good condition, fb south facing, spider and no cap or plug. All sightholes open but blocked.

28th Sep 2009  12:54  by pog

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

25th Aug 2009  20:05  by jlinney99

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

18th Jul 2009  15:30  by spidym

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Quick visit to Cumbrie with GF. Managed to log this in the passing. Fantastic views to Wee Cumbrie and even Arran. PS i do have more than 1 T-shirt just always seem to be wearing this one :p

3rd May 2009  12:55  by Fester

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Cycled around the island and then up to the trig.Nice day for it..!

Trig pillar

31st Mar 2009  13:38  by campagvelocet

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

Great views today. Big mountains on Arran were visible but not sharp even I could see over Bute to Kintyre.

17th Mar 2009  16:50  by trigging on an island

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

The earlier part of the day I had spent walking the coastline northwards from Ardrossan. I came directly up here via the road after stepping off the ferry. The top was deserted except for a single raven as I approached. Until, a car load suddenly appeared from the other side of the hill. I took a quick picture of the topograph and was then off on my way once again. I descended the hill into Millport, continued clockwise around the island and then returned to Largs as night drew in.

14th Sep 2008  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, no cap or plug, summit close to road, with bench. Also visited the Tidal Gauge FB (G4602).

16th Jun 2008  13:15  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Highest point of Great Cumbrae.Pillar near small picnic area.Excellent views across to Largs nad Isle of Arran.

10th Feb 2008  15:52  by andyc

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Hazy views to Bute and Cowal but Goatfell not visible through the haar. By train, ferry and bike from Edinburgh an excellent day out.

17th Oct 2007  12:09  by ZanderH

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Oct 2007  12:08  by agentmancuso

Gridref: NS 16850 57022   FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cap gone, otherwise good. Splendid views, especially to Arran. Nice spot, marred only by mortuary exhibitionism and evangelical vandals. Not sure why the GR10 is out so much.

25th Aug 2007  11:30  by Scotsbob

FB Number: S4087  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited whilst finding nearby Geocache, a dry day on the island but rained going there and back on the mainland and the climb up from Millport on the bike (phew)

26th Sep 2006  14:00  by J33P KN

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A quick easy trig while doing the near-by cache.

height looks out a wee bit.. ©J33P KN

30th May 2006  14:11  by philipmc

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

©philipmc

23rd Oct 2005  16:40  by Peachy73

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

3rd Apr 2005  17:30  by Firth of Forth

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

Never looked at the view I'm afraid! The weather was not good, and we were in such a rush, that there was no time.

3rd Apr 2005  16:30  by Haggis Hunter

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

This is what happened when Firth of Forth, Roolku & Myself came for this trig and for the geocache that is very nearby - Well I was glaid that we made it, and so was Sean the the Cumbrea cabs taxi driver, apparently we rated in the top 3 of weird requests, and asking to go to a trig for a lunchbox is strange. He was so taken by the experience, he asked if he found it first could he get a 50p tip, we said yes, so he was up out of the car and past the trig before he even managed to get his handbrake on. In addition to his other extraordinary taxi services, such as picking up booze and fags from the mainland etc. He will now also place the cache onto the ferry for you to log in Largs, for a nominal fee of £5, hence returning it to it's hidey hole. His genuine number is 01475 530666. With thanks to Sean our whole Cumbrea experience including the waiting for the ferry and the 2 crossings were a total of 50 minutes, I think that has got to be a record visit for anyone. The trig also looked in good condition to me, perhaps I missed something.

HH & FoF ©Haggis Hunter

2nd Jul 2004  12:35  by el-mo

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

30th May 2004  20:46  by Dallan72

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

Lovely view.

27th Mar 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Looked OK condition to me.

S4807
S4807
S4807

25th May 2003  13:00  by DeputyDawg

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Superb panoramic view, if weather reasonable..take a packed lunch, walk or cycle and enjoy the rest of the Island, it's all downhill from here!!..Geocache nearby also!. DeputyDawg

C, B and A Cumbrae, Bute and Arran..looking West from Cumbrae...Kintyre is in far distance. Nuclear Sub,with MOD escort, in N-bound channel, going to Faslane. A lovely spot!!! ©DeputyDawg
The FB S4807 Great Cumbrae, Barbay Hill©DeputyDawg
Looking North up the River clyde ©DeputyDawg

18th Feb 2002  14:30  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wet and windy

1st May 2001  00:00  by brianr

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

A lovely trig with delightful views of the isles.

1st Jan 1996  15:00  by NJM

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

These photographs rediscovered 27/11/23. My second visit to Great Cumbrae, and probably second visit to this pillar, though I have no photographs of the first occasion and thought there were none of this one. The walk on New Years Day 96 with Steve Lyon & Dr Mike was very memorable (if incredibly hungover) but I was never sure if we bagged the Trig Point or not - I was not a Trig Point bagger at this time, and my Munro bagging record at this point I could count on the fingers of one hand! Despite their poor quality I was so, so pleased to find these pictures and add Barbay Hill to my Trig Point records. Now, if only I could find a picture of teenage me on Mam Tor in the Peak District my OS stats could be completed!

View North East Me on top of the pillar, Dr Mike to the left of it.
View East Dr Mike to the left, Steve just visible sitting in front of the pillar

15th May 1981  13:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4807  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Island cycle tour with Vet School on sunny day.