Logged Visits:

14th Mar 2024  14:42  by NJM

Gridref: NZ 14615 91390   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

4th visit to add a GPS reading to our own records, the primary objective of the day being 'Where can go for some Trig Point fun without getting filthy muddy in the quagmire the entire countryside has become?". Grey and overcast but the air was clear and the views S as extensive as ever. ~~ 20/08/20 3rd visit. Lovely clear views today.

View East 20/08/20 Storm's OS Pillar #67
View South 20/08/20 The approach over the croquet lawn
View South West 14/03/24

2nd Feb 2024  13:55  by DeniseMc

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

2nd Feb 2024  13:52  by RichardM

Gridref: NZ 14614 91390   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Many thanks to the owners of the farm and holiday cottage complex for the friendly welcome to those visiting the summit and trig. We drive down the drive and park close to the trig pillar, a lot of cars around today.

14th Jan 2024  00:00  by Llondon

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

16th Dec 2023  08:24  by Robert Phillips

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

27th Nov 2023  10:02  by Moira293

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Looking for a nice easy trig to bag after yesterday’s bog fest, this one fitted the bill perfectly, with thanks to the landowner Alun for making us trig baggers welcome :-)

The trig
Moi posing at the trig :-)

3rd Oct 2023  17:09  by Motor mic

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Motor mic
©Motor mic

3rd Oct 2023  16:41  by MickSan

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

9th Aug 2023  12:20  by rupertal

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

29th Jul 2023  09:42  by S1534&Beyond

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

2/8 trigs today. I rang the owner Alun, for permission to visit this trig and he kindly said yes and informed me that he has logged permission on this site (which I wasn't fully aware about at the time.) So a double thank you! It's taking time but slowly getting my logs on this site albeit a year or two (or more!) later.

Thanks Alun! ©S1534&Beyond

29th Apr 2023  10:59  by amblerbob

Gridref: NZ 14615 91385   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From the Complex car park, with thanks to the owner (Alun). Lovely site and beautiful views..

Beacon Hill Lovely site

5th Mar 2023  11:00  by Laggan Boy

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Included trig in a circular walk via Wittonshields & Abshiel Walk. As has been said previously lovely site with good views.

Beacon Hill

12th Feb 2023  10:51  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S3496  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Beautiful location will look at staying at some point, trig sat very proud in beautiful surroundings.

©WuzzerL

12th Feb 2023  10:50  by Pritch227

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

what an amazing place and kind generosity of the owner for welcoming triggers.

©Pritch227

1st Feb 2023  15:51  by 2E0ICJ/P

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Thank you Alun Moore for allowing open access to the Trig point. Its a beautiful place you have there, the gardens, accommodation and views are lovely. Great that the trig point is next to the carpark

Beacon Hill TP Easily accessible Trig in good condition

25th Jan 2023  13:04  by MorpethWolf

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Beautiful spot

17th Dec 2022  11:00  by Reynard

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely site, very many thanks to Alun for his welcome to trig visitors, much appreciated!

Beacon Hill

29th Aug 2022  17:57  by monkey_scout

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

I followed Alun's comments which led me right to the trig. One of the easiest trigs I've found on private land. Thanks very much. Lovely views from here.

28th Aug 2022  21:12  by [email protected]

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

Once again can I reiterate that there is no need to park on the roadside verge (wherever that is!) Drive up the drive and park in one of the first two car parks on your left and once parked, walk due south for about 50 yards to the trig. It has a marvellous view…bring a picnic if you want and enjoy the views from this place that I am lucky enough to own.

21st Aug 2022  09:03  by jonglew

Gridref: NZ 14614 91392   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Roadside verge parking just E of entrance to the upmarket holiday park (NZ 1464 9157). Walked in, people milling around, but likely all on holiday as no challenge. Pillar retains original centre cap, lightly indented lettering; RHD side sight hole open, LHD side plug degrading.

Pillar TP1097©jonglew
Spider TP1097©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1097©jonglew

27th May 2022  18:58  by Pav114

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

At the end of a Glamping site. The only way to find without hopping fences is to follow the road down to the glamping pods. Trig point is just past the phone box. Great view over the valley from the Trig

View over the valley ©Pav114

27th Feb 2022  13:38  by Oldhortus

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

Parked at the entrance to the posh holiday park and walked up to the trig. No question asked what I was doing. Could have driven in but through better of it

28th Apr 2021  12:45  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Thank you Mr Moore for giving permission on this Trigpointing website. What a difference it makes not feeling like you are trespassing or having awkward conversations with the landowner. Is Beacon Hill the most popular name for a trig? (14 of them)

5th Jan 2020  10:50  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked just outside the farm / spa entrance. Walked up the drive and around to the trig.

13th Dec 2019  13:45  by beckroad

Gridref: NZ 14600 91400   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed advice from previous logs and entered the complex. Parked at the Spa Parking sign and walked past the telephone box uphill. All of about 50m. There it is. Pillar shows last vestiges of white paint on the side facing south. Spider intact.This complex has cottages to let, a tennis court, mini putting/croquet green and a spa. Who would have thought this to exist between Netherwitton and Longhorsley!

17th Aug 2019  11:35  by fasgadh

Gridref: NZ 14614 91387   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed advice here and met the owner. Got gently ribbed ( I did not mention TuMPs). Many thanks. Enjoyed my visit. Hereford won at Blyth again too - great day out.

Beacon Hill ©fasgadh
Beacon Hill ©fasgadh

21st Jan 2019  15:44  by dlauckner

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

5th Jan 2019  14:23  by slateloose

Gridref: NZ 14600 91300   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Extra point for ease of access. After reading Alun's instruction to drive into complex and walk over to trig , I did just that. Parked near telephone box on site, it's than a short walk over to trig point on lawn area.

27th Sep 2018  15:20  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

27/09/18 - Second visit. Only time I tried to get Watson to pose on top of a TP. Not a great success. 01/11/16 - Possibly unique TP due to being positioned on a croquet lawn?? Fantastic clear autumn day, superb visibility - the views south were extensive.

View North with Rosie
View East
View South
View West
View North West Watson's TP #2. Only 5 months old, and still half the size he was going to reach.

20th Aug 2018  16:30  by stan toon

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

Revisit on bike ride...

©stan toon

17th Aug 2018  13:40  by Ann

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

17th Aug 2018  13:37  by Ann

FB Number: S8694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Aug 2018  13:37  by Bergen

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th Nov 2017  13:06  by Surface Agent X20

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

11th Nov 2017  13:05  by Surface Agent X20

Gridref: NZ 14617 91377   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

29th Jul 2017  20:00  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Visited with P61 idyllic location & a well kept pillar great job Alun,on to Helm next.

Approach
Trig

29th Jul 2017  20:00  by painterman61

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy trig to drive to and bag fine views great location trig in vgc with cap

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

7th May 2017  11:55  by paulxtr

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the holiday complex and strolled to the pillar. Extensive views to S. Many thanks to Alun for his generous welcome.

Beacon Hill ©paulxtr

28th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NZ 14614 91387   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Apr 2016  11:40  by offpiste

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I took the advice of the owner of the holiday complex and drove into holiday park and parked in a car park next to Trig point. Well kept complete with flowers. Good views to south. Thanks for access

24th Apr 2016  12:37  by Aye Jimmy

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Was here for the nearby summit so unfortunately I too had not read the owner's log. No-one seemed to notice me though.

Beacon Hill The TP, quite pretty at this time of year! OS cap in situ, very shallow indented letters.
Beacon Hill The FB.

7th Feb 2016  16:15  by Borderer

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Wish that I had read the previous posting and took the owner up on his kind invitation to this pillar before my visit. As it was I made my way along the footpath from the east to a point close to the pillar. Pillar in good condition with great views to the south. Will hopefully visit again.

©Borderer

18th Jan 2016  12:02  by [email protected]

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

I own Beacon Hill Farm. It is private property but if you are interested in visiting trig 1097 you are very welcome. Drive up the drive and park in one of the car parks and then walk past the croquet lawn to the Trig. If you are lucky there will be a stunning view to the south and if you walk around the crown of the hill you can see Cumbria, Tyne and Wear, Durham, and the Cheviot Hills and Roxburghshire. Have a look at my website www.beaconhill.co.uk. Alun Moore

2nd Oct 2015  15:00  by Dusty

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked from east on ROW which no longer reaches road at Harelaw. That's the location however I came from.

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

12th Sep 2014  10:27  by asbown

Gridref: NZ 14609 91379   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

6th Jun 2014  14:20  by Chris9870

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In a very posh holiday cottage complex. As others before, drove almost right to it, then walked round the croquet lawn. Maintenance people around but no one took any notice of us.

Beacon Hill

10th May 2014  12:36  by broadoak2006

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Found while out Geocaching- Views from Beacon Hill (Northumberland) GCG5TF

©broadoak2006
Stunning views ©broadoak2006

21st Apr 2013  09:32  by CJO

Gridref: NZ 14617 91383   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

by the croquet lawn within the holiday cottage complex.

S3694

22nd Sep 2012  19:31  by Rick Trig

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

Trig in holiday homes complex, very nice grounds with spa etc. Trig on lawned area which is set up as a croquet pitch (if that is the correct term). Very posh indeed. I drove almost all the way to the trig (as Stan Toon did). Visited the trig with Mrs Trig and Grandson Trig. Actually babies first trig! Very nice views, nice complex. A few people around but no one questioned us.

Trig with view

10th Sep 2011  17:20  by sheepsocks

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

Approached via PROW from the east...note this has been diverted and now leaves the road on the southern edge of Beacon Hill wood. Trig visible from PROW by standing on gate!

10th Mar 2011  15:21  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

ALL SEEMS TO BE STILL SHUT UP BEFORE HOLIDAY SEASON (EXCEPT MAD CYCLISTS) HAS STARTED, SO UNCHALLENGED WALK FROM CAR PARK.

16th Sep 2010  11:46  by stan toon

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

Drove right up to trig in holiday complex. Owner questioned why i was there but friendly enough when I told him I was there to visit trig.

25th Jun 2010  00:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NZ 14615 91388   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very nice place if you want to book in Holiday place with lots going on Drove in and up to trig without problem But PRIVATE (maybe unless you need the trig)

7th Apr 2009  16:28  by wrose

Gridref: NZ 14614 91388   FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visible and reasonably accessible but in private area. Quite a nice location within the grounds of holiday homes complex. I walked in and out without being challenged. Pillar in good condition. Original plug with indented lettering.

S3694 Beacon Hill Pillar.
S3694 Beacon Hill Flush Bracket.
S3694 Beacon Hill Plug.

12th Apr 2008  00:00  by Border Peat

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

owner let us drive next to trig

16th Jun 2007  18:00  by Grizzly Pair

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

Within the grounds of Beacon Hill Holiday cottages where we were staying. Excellent cottages with extensive Spa facilities.

1st Jun 2006  17:23  by brianr

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Pleasant location in what appears to be a holiday village.

8th Aug 2004  19:15  by gansonwheels

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

It is a long slog uphill to reach Beacon Hill on a bike whichever direction you come from, but what a charming situation at the edge of the holiday cottages, next to the croquet lawn. On the road bike combined with a visit to Hedley Hill TP.

21st Jun 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S3694
S3694
S3694

29th Mar 2004  12:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plug with indented letering

26th Sep 2003  12:03  by Teasel

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Last trig (and cache) of the holiday! Stopped by on our way around geocache GCG5TF (Views from Beacon Hill). From what we could tell from the footpath, the trigpoint was situated on the village green, just next to a road. Guess it could actually have been part of the holiday location, but there were no signs on the gate to dissuade entry. Friendly horses in nearby field.

The trigpoint
View from the trigpoint... ...across the croquet lawn
View from the trigpoint... ...across the fields
The flush bracket

26th Sep 2003  12:03  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Done while completeing a multicache at the end of our holiday. I like the idea of a village croquet green!

25th May 2003  03:00  by Dan Wilson

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

The Trigpoint is placed in the ground of Beacon Hill farm which is a holiday location I was staying at. You may be able to view this trig with permission but should not go there otherwise. Fantastic views are all around. You may be able to see the trig from the near by footpath.

13th Sep 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

edge of rd S of car pk, probably fine view S (was there in dark)

21st Jun 2000  16:13  by jimmy

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th May 2000  15:05  by clochandighter

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig pillar in good condition. Spider retained OS cap. White painted flush bracket on northwest face. Probably one of the smartest settings for a trig pillar. Well kept green. Visited and photographed 16/05/2000, GRP.

S3694 - Beacon Hill

13th Jun 1993  15:05  by andyc

FB Number: S3694  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In garden near Swimming Pool. Views restricted by trees