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TP1099 - Beacon Hill
 
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Grid reference :
SP 95967 16868 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Slightly damaged Slightly damaged
Flush Bracket :
S4550
OSGB36 Station :
SP91/T7
Current use :
none
Historic use :
3rd order
T:UK waypoint :
TP1099
County :
Buckinghamshire
Nearest town :
DUNSTABLE

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Beacon HillSP91/T7SP91T007495967.07216867.57230.8003PILLAR01/06/1948101/06/1958N0

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This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 939th with 24 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.83/10 (from 157 logged visits)
Was First logged: 30th Sep 1968
Was Last logged: 10th Feb 2024

Of the 157 logged visits,
29 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 95m
The average error was 26m
2 were exact

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Pillar
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View South West
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©Pritch227
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Logged Visits:

Slightly damaged 10th Feb 2024  12:05  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SP 95967 16868   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Pillar


Slightly damaged 23rd Sep 2023  07:52  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A clear day with excellent views across Buckinghamshire and along the line of The Ridgeway to the south west. Pulled over on verge just north of the cattle grid on the road to west of the Beacon. Bit of a clamber up steep slippery chalky path. Shortest route, probably. Cap plugged. It has a National Trail notice for The Ridgeway on a plinth nearby. Small crack by FB, probably reason for slightly damaged condition.

Ivinghoe Beacon Flush plate
Ivinghoe Beacon North
Ivinghoe Beacon South west showing plugged cap and companion plinth
Beacon Hill South
Ivinghoe Beacon East
Ivinghoe Beacon Information map on plinth, location top right


Not Logged 28th Aug 2023  13:22  by [email protected]

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

Good Vista of local area where we used to live


Not Logged 28th Aug 2023  13:22  by [email protected]

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

Good Vista of local area where we used to live


Slightly damaged 28th Aug 2023  13:22  by [email protected]

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Good Vista of local area where we used to live


Good condition 27th Jul 2023  15:40  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking on gravel side of Beacon Road at foot of footpath up the Beacon. Very steep, blowing a gale at the top. Short, sharp steep climb


Not Logged 9th Apr 2023  16:19  by IrishRover

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

Clear & dry - east climb / excellent view


Slightly damaged 5th Mar 2023  12:29  by NJM

Gridref: SP 95968 16871   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

My first TP bag in Buckinghamshire. A few minutes drive from neighbouring Dunstable Down, this TP commands views Bedfordshire's County Top should do, but doesn’t…Parked to the NE at large layby on B489 at spot height 161, followed FP to TP then continued S to the Clipper Down TP, very enjoyable Sunday Lunchtime walk.

View South West Storm's OS Pillar #482
View North West


Not Logged 23rd Jan 2023  18:18  by chloejesstravels

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


Good condition 25th Nov 2022  08:10  by andyrandom

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked in layby to the north and took path from there to the top of the hill. Exposed chalk on path was a little slippery, but made it up without much trouble. Pillar enjoys a fantastic view in all directions, and is accompanied by what might once have been an information board but is currently just a bit of wood on a dais. Well worth a visit.





Slightly damaged 30th Sep 2022  13:20  by LizzyCrawford1

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Birthday Trig Point

Instagram: LizzyCrawford1


Slightly damaged 27th Sep 2022  16:19  by JoeNTMY

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Hill runs to the trig and back


Slightly damaged 20th Sep 2022  14:37  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Great little hill and a magnificently captivating vantage point. Could easily while away an hour or more happily taking it all in here.


Not Logged 28th Aug 2022  17:56  by meandmymum

Gridref: SP 95900 16800   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

On a circular walk from the NT car park.


Slightly damaged 17th Aug 2022  18:00  by Moacky

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Hadn’t intended to pedal all the way, but the gradients were easy.

©Moacky


Slightly damaged 1st Aug 2022  14:36  by Trig-Warrior

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Trig-Warrior Beacon Hill©Trig-Warrior


Slightly damaged 25th Jul 2022  14:45  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Bus from Dunstable to Ivinghoe. Walking back on Icknield Way.

Beacon Hill (Ivinghoe) Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Beacon Hill (Ivinghoe) Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman


Not Logged 10th Jun 2022  13:45  by GeoffLumley

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


Not Logged 3rd Jun 2022  15:30  by Twomers

FB Number: 4450  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Ivinghoe Beacon


Not Logged 23rd Apr 2022  16:00  by tcooling94

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


Not Logged 22nd Apr 2022  12:30  by Jaynej

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


Slightly damaged 3rd Apr 2022  10:48  by Pritch227

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

busy up here today!!views splendid.

©Pritch227


Slightly damaged 3rd Apr 2022  10:48  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Beautiful walk from carpark along tops to this one spectacular views


Not Logged 26th Feb 2022  17:33  by Billyjoehum

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


Slightly damaged 11th Feb 2022  12:43  by smithcox

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Found on a walk in the Chilterns


Not Logged 5th Jan 2022  16:34  by lowpass30Hz

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


Not Logged 22nd Oct 2021  11:12  by HiyaHillers

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

start of the ridgeway walk


Not Logged 18th Jul 2021  16:28  by Maschacollier

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

The end point of a three day walk on the Ridgeway. It was so hot. Very happy to finish and hug the TP. I'm logging some historical finds and hoping to add more.


Good condition 17th Jul 2021  16:32  by adventure_stricken

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

Trig out of shot on right - doh!! ©adventure_stricken


Good condition 22nd May 2021  20:07  by MC4334

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


Slightly damaged 28th Mar 2021  11:00  by Foulds658

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10


Not Logged 6th Dec 2020  10:30  by memmarmite

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

Ivinghoe Beacon with the boys Baby's first trig! ©memmarmite


Good condition 17th Oct 2020  08:50  by mattfallen

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


Good condition 7th Oct 2020  17:02  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 10th Sep 2020  16:35  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 14th Aug 2020  10:00  by bmm514

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

Went for a run up to Ivinghoe Beacon to bag the trig point


Good condition 30th Jul 2020  13:30  by pete37038

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


Not Logged 3rd Jul 2020  13:10  by Margaret the trig

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


Good condition 17th Jun 2020  13:10  by Andy West

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


Slightly damaged 27th Oct 2019  11:10  by samanthachilcott

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 15th Sep 2019  10:02  by Oakwarden

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

Start of Ridgeway


Good condition 10th Sep 2019  14:15  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: SP 95972 16869   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

End of the Ridgeway - nice to end at a trig.


Good condition 8th Aug 2019  14:00  by jedthehumanoid

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

Amazing panoramic view


Slightly damaged 7th Jul 2019  11:42  by Trailrunning.jay

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 5th May 2019  16:09  by 1473

Gridref: SP 95971 16871   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10


Slightly damaged 26th Feb 2019  09:40  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4550   Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Another sunny morning.


Slightly damaged 26th Oct 2018  20:00  by Ey Up Me Duck

Gridref: SP 95969 16878   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Climbed using torchlight for an event


Good condition 26th Oct 2018  20:00  by PlasmaWave

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Visited whilst attending the "Beacon Sandwich? Winter Geolympix Torch Procession" Event (GC7WYDB). Too dark to admire the views tonight, but returned next day for more caches ... views brilliant in daylight.


Good condition 26th Oct 2018  19:57  by NSCR

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged this one while on a night time geocaching walk. Couldnt really see the condition as it was pitch black


Good condition 26th Oct 2018  18:48  by dadu 13

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

We did this one twice, the first time before the Event, where we took the direct route up in the dark, and then again at the Event via the longer route.

©dadu 13


Good condition 23rd Aug 2018  16:30  by Sprog

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 23rd Aug 2018  16:06  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged on a 9 mile circuit from Bridgewater Monument as part of my Walk 2,018 Miles challenge.

©Two Dogs and an Awning


Slightly damaged 2nd Aug 2018  17:50  by Nekyram

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked at foot of hill by cattle grid. Short sharp climb up!


Good condition 23rd Jun 2018  19:39  by Howesy14

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

©Howesy14


Not Logged 17th Jun 2018  21:09  by [email protected]

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


Slightly damaged 22nd Apr 2018  13:30  by Ben Fogerty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

1st of two trigs today, out in the gorgeous sun

Beacon hill trig


Good condition 17th Feb 2018  13:20  by bwm

Gridref: SP 95969 16878   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From NT carpark


Slightly damaged 3rd Feb 2018  17:00  by robinhood

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

2 of 3 of a weekend. Came here, not bagging a previous early evening Bedford res trig, at suggestion of son who'd been here before waxing lyrical about the views. No views on our visit, just broken low cloud with some clear breaks, but, hey, what a brill 'atmosphere' for such a site. Couldn't see any damage to the trig, I wasn't looking for any so I've gone with the flow. Must come again on a clear day and night.

ivinghoe beacon 3/2/2018 ©robinhood


Slightly damaged 19th Jun 2017  15:28  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Steep climb to pillar but well worth it for the views on a very hot day. Pillar is slightly damaged.

Beacon hill Pillar ©Thejenkies
Beacon Hill pillar FB ©Thejenkies


Not Logged 16th Jun 2017  12:50  by Rob the Rambler

Gridref: SP 95974 16868   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 23rd Apr 2017  13:51  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM676 Beacon Hill. I'd seen this hill from a far and secretly hoped it wasn't on the list for today as it looked very steep! We choose to walk up the steepest side which seemed a good idea at the time. Very busy at the summit due to the good weather. Pillar a pokeystop and surprisingly surrounded by flowers. Mr U2 was being a trig tour guide to two escaped Londoners when I arrived at the top. Stunning views.

Beacon Hill YSM baggers ©thejackrustles
Mrs TJR at Beacon Hill ©thejackrustles
Beacon Hill collage


Good condition 9th Apr 2017  09:23  by brummie_o

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 8th Apr 2017  12:05  by Roger Peaple

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10


Not Logged 30th Nov 2016  15:26  by GrowlerOutdoor

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


Slightly damaged 3rd Nov 2016  11:30  by South Oxon Stone

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Good views all around

A fine autumn morning


Slightly damaged 21st Sep 2016  18:40  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: SP 95969 16871   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Quite a stiff climb from parking, up about 70 metres in 180 distance. Great views, also geocache YSM676.


Good condition 15th Aug 2016  12:03  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely day for trig hunting. This is the second best Trig of today. Great views. Lovely place to have lunch.

Flush Bracket ©G1ANQ
View ©G1ANQ
TP with Bike ©G1ANQ


Good condition 1st Aug 2016  09:19  by arrowrat

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Slightly damaged 31st Jul 2016  19:30  by Molemon

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Sadly this one has currently got graffiti on it. Brilliant views though.


Good condition 31st Jul 2016  19:16  by Monki

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Grabbing a couple of YOSMs while caching at Geolympix Great view from up here. Quite a climb if you come straight up


Good condition 31st Jul 2016  17:39  by btco

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Grabbing a few trigs while at the Geolympix. Took the easy route from the nearby car park

Flush Bracket ©btco
©btco


Good condition 31st Jul 2016  09:13  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YOSM 676 whilst attending the Geolympix. Parked at car park and walked along ridge to TP. UPDATE: Found on 19/11/2023 after completing The Ridgeway National Trail.

TP1099 ©explorer_olway
TP1099 ©explorer_olway


Good condition 31st Jul 2016  08:30  by oddhikingsocks

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Steep and slippery short climb up to this one, but a spectacular view on a beautiful sunny morning!


Good condition 31st Jul 2016  08:04  by Delta68

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took the steep route up to this one, good views at the top.

Delta68


Good condition 30th Jul 2016  13:30  by dustyc09

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Esy to find, good condition with excellent views


Slightly damaged 14th May 2016  14:50  by simondavis2012

Gridref: SP 95969 16870   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 23rd Apr 2016  10:32  by Jimmyh18

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 13th Nov 2015  15:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SP 95967 16868   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great little hill


Good condition 1st Sep 2015  16:19  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top Ivonghoe beacon... Good views NW across the plain. trig not write on highest point which was about five to ten metres south.©vegibagger


Good condition 14th Jun 2015  11:25  by Dogs.and.jogs

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


Good condition 22nd May 2015  14:34  by SebastienCale

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

Final point of the Ridgeway on day 6. Great views, shared the summit with a large group of Year nines and their teachers (very amiable all), other completers and a lot of model gliders.


Good condition 10th May 2015  14:56  by Crazy

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

KJF A walk out and back from the parking spot to the fantastic viewpoint.


Good condition 2nd Apr 2015  15:40  by mntainman

Gridref: SP 95968 16866   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ivinghoe Beacon


Good condition 8th Mar 2015  07:30  by Eclipse

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice early morning quick climb, pre Chiltern kanter marathon

ivinghoe


Good condition 4th Feb 2015  16:15  by James (M0JCQ)

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

Visited this TP on Ivinghoe Beacon for the WAB Trigpoint award, operated the radio equipment amongst the snow and the incessant wind you get here :)

Sunset behind TP on a Cold February Day ©James (M0JCQ)


Good condition 19th Oct 2014  14:44  by Tomaszewski

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy walk on path from car park 1 km nice views all around very windy and busy .


Good condition 3rd Oct 2014  11:18  by slateloose

Gridref: SP 95900 16800   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice easy walk from National Trust car park. Great views.


Good condition 6th Jun 2014  13:27  by amblerbob

Gridref: SP 95970 16867   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Opening day of The Ridgeway walk.


Good condition 14th May 2014  17:36  by runblue

Gridref: SP 95970 16868   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great run up from the bottom near Ivinghoe. Lovely views!

©runblue


Good condition 13th Mar 2014  14:35  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Circular walk including Bridgewater Monument and Pilot Hill. Too hazy for views today. First visited 10.8.77 at start of Ridgeway Walk


Good condition 19th Oct 2013  13:42  by ProSpec

Gridref: SP 95970 16867   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A damp day but still good views.


Good condition 6th Oct 2013  13:08  by Captainbob542

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

Spotted at the end of a walk along the Ridgeway.


Good condition 22nd Sep 2013  12:25  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked by cattle grid on road to West .. Short steep stroll up to very popular summit with good views ..


Good condition 26th Aug 2013  14:00  by snowfaerie

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

found with daddy


Good condition 26th Aug 2013  14:00  by Fraggle69

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

found as was staying locally


Good condition 9th Aug 2013  15:30  by pauljoiner

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 31st May 2013  23:22  by NightCrawler

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


Slightly damaged 15th Apr 2013  16:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: SP 95900 16800   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Ridgeway Walk



Good condition 10th Nov 2012  13:16  by jonglew

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Car park approx 1km south of the trig on the minor road. At 230m, Beacon Hill is quite prominent and is popular with radio controlled plane enthusiasts, dog walkers ect. Some very good views N, E and W. Pillar is in good condition. Also this is the end of the Ridgeway walk that starts in Wiltshire (4 miles from our home).

Pillar TP1099©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1099©jonglew


Good condition 21st Sep 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SP 95969 16874   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 10th Sep 2012  17:40  by pjr

Gridref: SP 95969 16872   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Well here at last the end of my walk along the Ridgeway.Nobody here to share it with,I can see my tent and car on Town Farm.Great views but the weather is changing windy and rain coming in.This walk has been really enjoyable but difficult transport problems if your on your own this last section being the only one where public transport being good.I will have to come back as I have missed a couple of pillars.Iwalked with Ridgeway Guide only .


Good condition 4th Jul 2012  17:59  by CJO

Gridref: SP 95970 16869   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great Views to Aylesbury, across to Dunstable Downs and the lion. Foundations slightly exposed.

S4550 Beacon Hill
Lion cut into chalk


Good condition 5th May 2012  10:37  by Blob

Gridref: SP 95960 16860   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easily reached from car park on Beacon Road. Pillar in good condition with good views in all directions.

Ininghoe Beacon triangulation pillar With its base liberally sprinkled with flowers !


Not Logged 20th Apr 2012  00:00  by gasman

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


Slightly damaged 26th Aug 2011  10:17  by DaveD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 6th Aug 2011  19:00  by Trigglets

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Quick walk up from nearby Campsite. Pleasant evening, with good all round views.

©Trigglets


Not Logged 16th Jul 2011  16:13  by baggy_blackhams

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©baggy_blackhams


Not Logged 19th Jun 2011  14:30  by latics

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


Good condition 28th May 2011  13:26  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Picked up while walking the final section of the Ridgeway. Fine location, trig in good condition on raised base with grand views.


Good condition 15th May 2011  12:34  by Barney Rubble

Gridref: SP 95900 16800   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

GREAT VIEW NOT CROWDED AND EVEN A COUPLE OF MODEL GLIDERS FLYING


Slightly damaged 14th Apr 2011  13:20  by blackboot29

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked at NT picnic site and easy walk to trig


Slightly damaged 2nd Jan 2011  12:55  by Father Ted

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Pretty crowded up here today with hikers and radio controlled glider enthusiasts. did a circular walk south to the CLipper down trig grabbing some geocaches on the way and seeing lots of deer.


Good condition 24th Oct 2010  14:45  by lejogger

Gridref: SP 95900 16800   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Not Logged 9th Aug 2010  08:56  by sniffadogz

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

Good views all around.


Good condition 2nd Aug 2010  10:20  by Tony J

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Slightly damaged 20th Jul 2010  12:54  by scafell3210

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Another lunchtime trip out from Dunstable Great trig as expected long on my radar since quite a landmark seeing it from the car and from the west coast main line London train. Extensive views


Slightly damaged 6th Jun 2010  05:45  by Cipollini

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Very early start for morning of Chilterns trigging. TP on large concrete base with concrete filled plug. Some cracking. Sun just coming through, so hazy views. Larks, Goldfinches, Yellowhammer, peace.

Beacon Hill TP at dawn ©Cipollini
Beacon HIll TP and Ridgeway FP obelisk ©Cipollini


Good condition 3rd May 2010  14:51  by dal

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great view point. Like PhilRichards I noted the nearby bolt of unknown origin.


Slightly damaged 17th Apr 2010  09:35  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Crack through structure, has asphalt plug, excellent views.


Good condition 22nd Nov 2009  12:00  by IgnoredAmbience

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

Out with the Imperial College Fellwanderers - a circular route from Tring Station. Very windy and wet day. Views reasonable but not great with the weather.


Slightly damaged 8th Sep 2009  17:53  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

I took the long way to this one, parking at Pitstone Common car park next to the monument about 2.5 miles to the south, great evening walk over to the pillar, great views in all directions, pillar a bit cracked hence slightly damaged rating. walked back via clipper down.


Slightly damaged 8th Jul 2009  13:50  by Chalky

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Cracked at FB height, Asphalt plug.


Slightly damaged 4th Jul 2009  13:01  by Arnand

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

My first recorded trig point. Easy access from the nearby car park with some fantastic views all around.Map board on adjacent pillar now back.


Slightly damaged 1st Nov 2008  15:05  by Pharisee

Gridref: SP 95969 16872   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

I’d visited this place many times as a child, it being a favourite picnic place of my parents but this is the first time I’ve been here since I started to log T/Ps. I was on my own up here today which wasn’t really surprising as it was cold, wet and very windy. The views, splendid on a clear summer day, were distinctly grey and hazy. Apart from the tarmac replacement for the centre plug, the T/P is in good condition although why someone saw fit to paint the flush bracket black is beyond me.

The Trigpoint ©Pharisee
The painted FB ©Pharisee


Good condition 27th Sep 2008  11:43  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 28th Jun 2008  15:00  by milvus-milvus

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Great views today.

Trigpoint with random child
Beacon View


Good condition 30th Mar 2008  12:47  by Boneychest

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited whilst walking with friends. Great views and a very pleasant walk (lovely ice cream for sale in the car park approx 1km SSE)

Tha gang at the pillar


Good condition 4th Sep 2007  12:23  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked from Aldbury on circular walk. Excellent views today. Could even see as far as Didcot Power Station.

Ivinghoe Beacon trig point ©Bridgeman
Ivinghoe Beacon trig point FB ©Bridgeman


Good condition 16th Jul 2007  13:00  by sidneywales

Gridref: SP 95900 16800   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A fine clear day on Ivinghoe Beacon with long distance views all round - this is as good as trigpointing gets in the south. (Pity the map board on the adjacent pillar has now completely gone).

approaching the Beacon from the SSW along the Ridgeway
view westwards towards Tring and Coombe Hill
view eastwards towards Dunstable Downs and the White Lion (at Whipsnade Zoo)


Good condition 23rd Jan 2007  16:40  by rhayader_wanderer

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

First of two from the midway car park good all round views


Good condition 17th Dec 2006  07:30  by The Bongtwashes

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Dark and foggy, so no views this morning


Good condition 23rd Sep 2006  13:15  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SP 95960 16860   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Excellent views,opted for the short climb from minor road to the W.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 2nd Aug 2006  07:54  by meztrb

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Amazing views from here of course :) meztrb

Beacon trigpoint ©meztrb


Good condition 30th Jul 2006  15:30  by Trigger

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 24th Jun 2006  14:30  by theblack

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

All in good order. Great veiws of the hill figure and pitstone windmill

Trig with lion behind ©theblack


Good condition 29th May 2006  16:40  by ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great location and such a welcoming site after my 4 day walk of the Ridgeway

Andy & Trig ©ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD


Good condition 9th Apr 2006  17:55  by lackofluke

Gridref: SP 95969 16871   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trigpoint seems okay, although the Ridgeway display board adjacent would qualify for a Damaged rating, what with half of the map missing.


Good condition 15th Oct 2005  15:45  by philcooling

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Came up here from a nearby geocache. Good views although a bit of haze prevented us seeing as far as possible.


Good condition 26th May 2005  10:38  by The White Family

Gridref: SP 95968 16875   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good views today, despite the rain.


Good condition 9th May 2005  09:12  by third-degree-witch

FB Number: TP109  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 8th May 2005  13:00  by nebias

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


Good condition 20th Mar 2005  12:00  by Dormouse

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


Slightly damaged 4th Sep 2004  15:00  by Bekandian

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Update: 05/02/2005 Revisited this trig point to take some photos as per our own new rules. Trig point still there ;) Views were somewhat limitted by a misty haze today, but on a clear day they can be stunning.

The flush bracket ©Bekandian
Top of the TP ©Bekandian
Bekie by the TP ©Bekandian
Bekie by the TP ©Bekandian


Good condition 27th Jun 2004  11:00  by DanTrig

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

Lovely little walk from Tring, good views from trig.


Good condition 22nd Feb 2004  10:47  by pieces_of_8

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


Slightly damaged 18th Jan 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

crack @ FB ht, otherwise OK; on open summit by Ridgeway cairn


Slightly damaged 26th Sep 2003  16:38  by Nr

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

The end -for me- of the Ridgeway a national trail starting in Whiltshire

The end - at last


Slightly damaged 15th Jun 2003  16:49  by MCL

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

The pillar is on top of Ivinghoe Beacon, a stunning viewpoint at one end of the "Ridgeway" footpath which stretches across southern England. The cap on the pillar has been deliberately sealed, presumably by the same tourist body that provided the nearby map-on-a-plinth. This place is a magnet for ramblers and afternoon walkers, as well as people who like to fly model gliders.

The Plate
MCL, the pillar, and views behind it. ©MCL


Slightly damaged 16th Dec 2000  13:19  by discjirm

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

There are some superb views from this hill, which is the start of the Icknield Way and the end of the Ridgeway. People were flying model gliders off the slope as I climbed up.


Good condition 29th May 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Set on a plinth next to a viewfinder with one of the best views in the Chilterns.


Good condition 18th Sep 1992  16:00  by arranc

Gridref: SP 95900 16800   FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 15th May 1992  12:00  by Ilovetrigs

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

Beautiful views from the trig point. We arrived here having finished the Icknield Way. Next project - the Ridgeway, so we’ll be back at this trig again.


Good condition 29th Dec 1982  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Off-white pillar on square base at top of Beacon Hill, Ivinghoe.


Not Logged 1st Apr 1980  00:00  by NightCrawler

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

Approximate date. I'm told I walked up this when I was 12 months old.


Not Logged 1st Jan 1970  00:00  by kieranjpmurphy

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

Near to my parents, so a regular early visit for me- possibly the first?!


Good condition 31st Dec 1969  17:29  by desperate dan

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

The end of the Ridgeway path and much frequented as a youngster, firstly in the late 1960's. Extensive views over the Buckinghamshire plain.


Good condition 30th Sep 1968  15:13  by Tikal

FB Number: S4550  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


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