Logged Visits:

9th Mar 2024  12:20  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SO 92580 14093   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Pillar

8th Jan 2024  12:46  by trignerd

Gridref: SO 92582 14097   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©trignerd

8th Oct 2023  08:36  by painterman61

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very easy bag sun getting up now all intact

Trig ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61

20th Jul 2023  13:32  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Had a few hours to kill around the Cheltenham area and having knocked off Cleeve Hill in the morning we moved onto this easy bag. Parked in the village and walked around to the FP and up to the pillar. Pleasant views. Back to the car and off to the Butchers Arms at Sheepscombe for a nice pint.

©Mark-UKUS

10th Jul 2023  15:59  by Cositsthere

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

25th Jun 2023  12:17  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Returning from Sis#3 significant birthday party, got stuck in dreadful traffic so realised nothing was spoiling, baled out and went trigpoint hunting and garden visiting on a very hot, sunny day! This trig in superb condition, S s/hole open but otherwise pristine, incl metal cap, shallow letters. Views of rolling Gloucestershire, not spectacular. Then off to Painswick Rococo Gardens….

3rd Jun 2023  13:52  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

parked in the village for the nice stroll to the pillar.

©Pritch227

3rd Jun 2023  13:52  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

parked in the village and walked up footpath located in the field

©WuzzerL

10th Apr 2023  16:16  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

After the walk from Birdlip to Painswick on the Cotswold Way route, on my return to pick up the car, a quick walk up 150metres up the field to make air dry clay mould.

9th Apr 2023  09:47  by JamesA60

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Quite foggy up here this morning!

10th Feb 2023  00:00  by Woodleywalker

Gridref: SO 92582 14099   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in main village road as church car park is being resurfaced and closed all month. Walked past church to FP on right, over two stiles, about 100 yds walk to pillar, one you just cannot miss! Good views in 180 degrees.

11th Nov 2022  12:49  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Notable for being my 3000th Tump. Not a classic this one, but it was still a very enjoyable day with Churchdown Hill, Robin's Wood Hill and Alney Island also done in addition. Pillar in excellent condition with fine Cotswolds views south and eastwards.

24th Sep 2022  17:19  by CPhillimore72

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th Sep 2022  10:18  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

Easy to find. In a field with a footpath directly to it. Logged by Richard for HCU3A

Birdlip pillar

4th Sep 2022  19:05  by Ande1865

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

2nd May 2022  14:50  by Sarah_Clough

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Solo

On it ©Sarah_Clough

19th Apr 2022  16:32  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just about 200 metres up field from road south of Birdlip. The reservoir nearby of the HuMP summit, the southern one of two, within the Maquaco-line of Cleeve Hill. On return journey with mum from Cirencester to Cheltenham

20th Mar 2022  00:00  by Walking with Gerald

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

5th Feb 2022  12:45  by andyrandom

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar outside reservoir, easily reached via short roadside footpath.

8th Oct 2021  20:09  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Sep 2021  11:45  by Noynek

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy to find and access in middle of field adjacent to PRoW. Excellent condition with inscribed disc still insitu in spider. Flush Plate in good condition. Some views of Birdlip village but no further.

4th Sep 2021  13:10  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Access from village, head south on B road with St Mary’s church on the right, after about 75 yards footpath on the right through the hedge, trig point visible from there, over stile, pillar located beside footpath on hilltop. Moderate views towards the south.

Birdlip Flush plate
Birdlip Looking towards village

4th Jul 2021  16:38  by Spunky Spider

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Trig is on a FP, so no trespass required. A short walk from parking in the church car park. Did a Church Micro Geocache that has a final GZ near the trig. Found this one whilst out with Dylan Burgess. Trig all OK.

Spunky at Birdlip trig with Dylan ©Spunky Spider

24th Dec 2020  16:38  by Lucyj341

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

4th Sep 2020  17:10  by Margaret the trig

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

2nd Aug 2020  00:00  by Den

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in car park in nearby church, walked straight up the hill to to pillar. Good views.

Birdlip. Alex
Birdlip. Flush bracket
Birdlip. Pillar
Birdlip. Pillar
Birdlip. View from pillar
Birdlip. Nev

14th Apr 2020  08:56  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

7th Mar 2020  11:43  by blackboot29

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

Easy short walk from village of Birdlip

6th Mar 2020  16:48  by Andy West

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

3rd Nov 2019  16:07  by graham&linda

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Usually geocaching on a Sunday but only had a couple of hours so went out to find some trigs instead. Parked near start of footpath and short walk uphill across a field to pillar. Pleasant but not spectacular views.

17th Jun 2019  14:30  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SO 92582 14102   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Birdlip The trigpoint. One sight hole open to S.
Birdlip The FB, faces E.
Birdlip OS cap, shallow indented letters.

18th Apr 2019  08:23  by Triggy Stardust

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

4th Dec 2018  15:00  by SianC

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

9th Jun 2018  00:00  by Bramley

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

16th May 2018  11:00  by slateloose

Gridref: SO 92500 14000   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked near school in village. Short easy walk on footpath to trig point.

12th Feb 2018  09:00  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig n background HuMP reservoir summit good condition original cap, frosty... After its next in line numerically S2432 on Leckhampton hill which deserves HuMP status much more than this but its sadly a few metres lower.

Trig ©vegibagger
Top cap spider ©vegibagger
Fb ©vegibagger
Landscape Context from east ©vegibagger

4th Nov 2017  08:14  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: 2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Misty morning so sadly no views.

BRISTOLIAN at pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN

30th Jul 2017  00:00  by Sprog

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Jul 2017  10:30  by baskerville bogtrotters

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Details obtained while geocaching in the area. Good views over the village and to the south.

1st Jul 2017  20:53  by VinceTP

Gridref: SO 92578 14092   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

18th Jan 2017  18:05  by RichardM

Gridref: SO 92581 14095   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In field of pasture, dark, wet mist.

10th Sep 2016  13:40  by philpb

Gridref: SO 92582 14092   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

21st Aug 2016  11:10  by TadleyTrailblazers

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Excellent TP condition with views across the village of Birdlip. One of the most looked after trigs I have found. Located whilst looking for the nearby Geocache

14th Aug 2016  13:15  by btco

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Was in the same field looking for a geocache so had to bag this while there

©btco
©btco

18th Jul 2016  11:48  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Last one for today. Nice views over Birdlip village. Be glad to get out of the heat.

Flush Bracket ©G1ANQ
TP with Birdlip village in the background. ©G1ANQ

16th May 2016  09:10  by g4wsb

Gridref: SO 92584 14097   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

24th Apr 2016  16:08  by dadu 13

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

We did the nearby Church Micro cache which bought us to here.

21st Apr 2016  12:54  by melch

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

10th Apr 2016  16:00  by weekender

Gridref: SO 92592 14078   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31st Dec 2015  15:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Oct 2015  10:04  by Garth Fenton

Gridref: SO 92594 14091   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 0/10

Very misty = no view, easy walk along the footpath from Birdlip

24th Jul 2015  15:00  by Heather :o)

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

28th Jun 2015  09:35  by Dusty

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

pkb & pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

28th Jun 2015  09:34  by pkbathrooms

Gridref: SO 92580 14093   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

weather change big brolly and coat to bag this one

27th Jun 2015  09:45  by FfiLli

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

Found whilst geocaching

Grazing near trigpoint ©FfiLli
View from pillar ©FfiLli

4th Jun 2015  19:55  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SO 92581 14099   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Short walk across fields from Birdlip village

27th Feb 2015  20:57  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lovely views from here. Pillar in good condition.

Birdlip FB ©Thejenkies
Birdlip Pillar and views ©Thejenkies
Birdlip Pillar ©Thejenkies

23rd Dec 2014  11:44  by CJO

Gridref: SO 92582 14093   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Polished by sheep/cows. Drizzly rain.

Birdlip

31st May 2014  00:00  by rupertal

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

1st Mar 2014  15:30  by DanTrig

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

Bagged Birdlip trig after a nice circular taking in Painswick Beacon and Haresfield Beacon trigs. Onto Leckhampton Hill trig and Devils Chimney.

23rd Nov 2013  15:15  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On row close to minor road ..

8th Sep 2013  11:40  by tim747

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

12th Aug 2013  14:31  by vegibagger

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

Nice little detour to Birdlip to avoid backing up traffic at the Air balloon roundabout

2nd Apr 2013  13:39  by trig-man

Gridref: SO 92582 14098   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Sep 2012  15:03  by ukandystreet

Gridref: SO 92582 14093   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice easy find; public footpath takes you right to it.

25th Jun 2012  10:44  by jonglew

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in a large car park just off the A417(T) and walked along public paths through Birdlip to the trig, in middle of a field. On to the HuMP, located on the grassy top of a nearby reservoir (workers reluctantly let me walk up there - on my own, 'elf 'n' saftey rools!). Return through woodland paths. The pillar is in good condition.

Pillar TP1380©jonglew

2nd Jun 2012  11:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SO 92580 14093   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Very misty and very wet grass easy parking in entrance

21st May 2012  12:56  by russie and sidekick

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

pillar
flush bracket
spider

5th Mar 2012  10:20  by dugswell2

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Trig quickly bagged then over damaged wooden fence to walk on grass roof of covered reservoir with no problem.

7th Jan 2012  07:30  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Early morning visit, still pitch black, on the way to Cotswold Way walk. Can't comment on the views, but right next to fenced enclosure holding reservoir.

1st Jan 2012  10:35  by asbown

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy on footpath from south of village.

9th Dec 2011  14:00  by Chalky

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Spider centre cap intact with narrow indented letters.

6th Sep 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 92583 14099   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In field with insulated stile over temporary electric fence - thanks Mr Farmer.

3rd Jun 2011  20:46  by longmyndhiker

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely meadow on a gorgeous evening

18th Apr 2011  16:17  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: SO 92581 14098   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy access along footpath

12th Dec 2010  10:30  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The most dangerous part was walking on the icy pavements in the village. A cold and clear day. Visited the trig before the ascent of the nearby HuMP. One of the easiest ascents you will see.

7th Oct 2010  17:30  by heavyhorses

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

cant get much easyer than this one! 4th of the day (saved this for last :-)

30th Sep 2010  12:57  by edfielden

Gridref: SO 92581 14096   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy walk along footpath from road at SE side of Birdlip village. Pillar in good condition, cap has shallow lettering. FB faces E; S sighthole open, all others plugged. Situated in field of very curious cows who were interested in what I was doing with their scratching post! No real views from here but a very pleasant place (ignoring the cowpats)! Position logged from GPS device accurate to ±5m.

S2431 - Pillar ©edfielden
S2431 - Flush bracket ©edfielden
S2431 - Top ©edfielden
S2431 - Trig pose! with curious cows! ©edfielden
S2431 - Cows! ©edfielden

4th Jun 2010  16:01  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on the minor road to the west and walked along the footpath. As others have said, there are some nice views across the cotswold plateau to the east and south, but the reservoir blocks what should really be the best. If you want great views go to the view point signed off the B4070 as you enter Birdlip. From there you get an amazing vista across the severn flood plain. Me 297m 297m

Photo form the floor again No where to balance the camera and the grass was getting long!

15th Apr 2010  15:00  by arranc

Gridref: SO 92500 14100   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Sep 2009  14:30  by Rob&Fiona

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Aug 2009  11:15  by Dart More

Gridref: SO 92582 14098   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The farmer was mowing the field at the time and paid us little attention whilst we were capturing the trig. Disappointing views.

22nd Jun 2009  09:18  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Quick pop along to the footpath to this one, located about 150 meters from the road - Pillar good condition.

11th Dec 2008  14:00  by seanmac

Gridref: SO 92582 14099   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

trig is visible from the road easy access via the public footpath

25th Oct 2008  15:05  by tom

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The pillar stands next to a public footpath crossing a grass field on the side of a small hill to the south of the village of Birdlip. It has a metal cap with shallow lettering and FB S2431. The trig was reached by the footpath from the village. The hilltop reservoir blocks out the view to the northwest; in other directions the gently rolling farmland and woods of the Cotswold Plateau stretch into the distance. The village of Birdlip is to the north and the upper reaches of the valley above Brimpsfield can be seen to the southeast.

15th Aug 2008  08:00  by Trigger

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Jul 2008  13:00  by Stevie Boy

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

Walked up using the Cotswold Way from Coopers Hill (famous for cheese racing). Nice trig in field of corn,but limited views here and at 297m is 6m short of the summit (which i also bagged). Great views down the road from Barrow Wake.

©Stevie Boy
me and pillar

8th Dec 2007  11:34  by theblack

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

Parked in Birdlip for a short wall to the trig. Wind and freezing rain made for a very quick visit, just enough time for a few pics. All in order.

Trig ©theblack

21st Oct 2007  09:42  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Sep 2007  12:00  by PHMB

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy access from village via footpath. Adjacent a reservoir. Retains plug. Some views to south east.

3rd Sep 2007  11:11  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

past the horses and past the pheasants and round the corner of the reservoir and there it be!

20th May 2007  21:05  by dal

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Vgc - very easy access, although the small field near the road was full of young cows who were very interested in what I was up to!

4th Sep 2006  12:30  by Managra

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Managra
©Managra

14th Aug 2006  20:24  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SO 92578 14102   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar in good condition. Disapointing views in comparison with views from Barrow wake view point further down the road. Metal plug. Easy access from road.

©Clanfield Rambler
©Clanfield Rambler

30th Jul 2006  18:20  by lackofluke

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

19th Jul 2006  13:45  by SidAndBob

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Hay had just been cut and I managed to squeeze out one last photo of the FB before the batteries on my A80 would give no more. Very easy access, dissapointing views.

20th Apr 2006  13:45  by wigglesworth

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Came here from nearby Birdlip Walk cache. The April showers were soaking us as we tramped along the way. The area to the trig is accessible and the local cottages have the traditional Cotswolds stone!

Birdlip in the rain ©wigglesworth

31st Jan 2006  15:30  by macroderma

Gridref: SO 92582 14094   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Next to public right of way. Metal cap in place. Good views to the south, blocked to the north and west by the reservoir

Pillar
Cap

Close up of cap

7th Nov 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

S2431
S2431
S2431

15th May 2005  12:30  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 92500 14000   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Middle of cow field just out of village,easy bag.

9th Feb 2005  16:30  by desperate dan

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nudging 1000 feet high up on the edge of the Cotswold west facing scarp. Nicely overlooks Birdlip village from grassy summit on FP, but too much traffic noise.

24th Jan 2005  14:39  by rhayader_wanderer

Gridref: SO 92583 14098   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Fourth stop of the day as I head down to a training course. Visible from the village but a pleasant walk round in snow

6th Jul 2004  10:10  by Lathama

Gridref: SO 92500 14000   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

While offspring is in Caithness logging pillars that even Iainmac probably can't pronounce, I'm back in Middle England! This one's on a footpath just out of the village of Birdlip in the middle of an old-fashioned hay meadow with lots of different grasses and a multitude of butterflies. Where have all these meadows gone??? Anyway, the original plug is there with indented letters and everything is all intact with a little paint still showing. Distant views all round and nearby over Birdlip village. A nice place!

12th Oct 2003  10:50  by fasgadh

Gridref: SO 92570 14095   FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

On a path just outside Birdlip. On the way to an orienteering event on Cleeve Hill

10th Jun 2003  17:25  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In a field with slight brow, protected by herd of bulls!! Well, heffers anyway. I hate them!! They clustered round and I had to hide behind the trig, then make a run for the style. But I got my photo! Public path

Trig in a meadow Not a bull to be seen!

3rd Jan 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; metal cap; 30m E of resr fence

30th Apr 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2431  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy access close to an underground reservoir. Plug missing.