Logged Visits:

6th Apr 2024  19:12  by Ande1865

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

22nd Oct 2023  13:23  by AutomatedAnimal

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

We were out on a nearby geocaching trail and passing the farm. I stopped by and spoke to the farmer who guided me up to the pillar. The pillar itself is is excellent condition. The views from here are really good over to Wales, Westbury and Pen Hill at Wells.

25th Jul 2023  11:05  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Interesting to hear from a local that we chatted with that inside the top of the hill to the east of BlackBerry Hill is a nuclear bunker part of a line and network of hills from the South up going to further north to and man for long periods of time by people during the Cold War just in case. Up minor road from Crossroads to South.. Up this minor road to nne then over gate west and up field to h Top hedge & through to field to north then right along hedge east on north side of hedge, FB facing north

Trig ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Top 'face' ©vegibagger

8th Jul 2023  14:07  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pulled over on verge in Clutton Hill just to south west of the crossroads. Through metal gate into field. Footpath heads north east but followed track marks which headed north west. Gradually uphill then through opening into next field to north. Then headed east and uphill along the hedge line ducking under a (live, ow!) electric fence. Ducked a bit lower on the way back. Followed hedge line to high ground and pillar came into view. Hedge looked like it had been recently cut. Pillar on north side of hedge. FB on north face. Good views to north. Views to south but only over the top of the hedge. Spider and cap in place.

Blackberry Hill Flush plate
Blackberry Hill West
Blackberry Hill East
Blackberry Hill South
Blackberry Hill Looking north showing spider and cap
Blackberry Hill Approached from west

7th Apr 2023  13:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: ST 63900 60100   FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Permission granted at nearby farm by Lady of the farm Easy route an access

21st Jan 2023  11:20  by slateloose

Gridref: ST 63900 60100   FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Permission granted at nearby farm to access trig point, no problems. Walked up lane from village passing Ashdene. Farm at top of lane.

19th Oct 2022  07:45  by [email protected]

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Excellent condition but starting to get attacked by overgrown hedge.

23rd Jun 2021  10:37  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked permission at the nearby farm before going through gate and up field to the trig point which is presently surrounded by nettles.

Blackberry Hill selfie ©thejackrustles
Blackberry Hill collage ©thejackrustles

10th May 2020  11:28  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

On private land but farmer gave permission to go through his fields

12th Jan 2019  12:42  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Gained approval from farmer at Barrow Farm. Through three gates. Nice views towards Bristol.

BRISTOLIAN visits pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN

10th Aug 2017  00:00  by ngthack

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

Permission sought and granted. A SubHump, if you like that sort of thing.

17th Jun 2017  13:03  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Tried the farm house but no one was home except for a couple of goats with an electric fence around them. So i went around the side of the house and buildings to get to the Trig.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point
View

26th Dec 2016  12:37  by CJO

Gridref: ST 63995 60159   FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact.

Blackberry Hill

15th Sep 2016  08:45  by Dusty

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

8th May 2016  09:56  by giddykipper

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Trixie's Trigpoint
View towards Greyfield Woods & Cuckoo Lane

22nd Sep 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: ST 64000 60167   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st Aug 2015  17:05  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

sub-hump + trig, approached through farmyard from east with sign about farm security and as I walked past it a bell sounded and an elderly woman immediately came to the front door of the house and I introduced myself and just asked permission to go up through the yard to go to the hill top and photograph the trig pillar which she happily gave but asking me to make sure I re-hoooked the electric fence. this I duly did on the upper field.

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger

14th Jun 2015  14:06  by g4wsb

Gridref: ST 63999 60168   FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Upper Barrow Hill Farm asked to visit trig ok.parked in yard.easy walk through 3 sets of gates.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

27th Mar 2015  18:10  by arranc

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

barbed wire. difficult parking. lost my hat (again).

10th Jan 2015  16:15  by Boid

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Initially came along field edge on wrong (south) side of the hedge. Good views.

Trig from the wrong (south) side of hedge! ©Boid

8th Dec 2013  16:41  by jonglew

Gridref: ST 64002 60165   FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked roadside in Clutton Hill; short walk along farm track. Called in at farm house for permission. 'Excuse me, we're hoping to visit the trig are you the landowner?', 'No, that would be John, he's bell-ringing but he's a friendly sort, you can go on up to the trig'. Located in a rough pasture, pillar in good condition, nice smooth finish; original cap, lightly indented lettering, all 4 sight holes open. Extensive 360deg views, suprising how good they were, even if a little hazy.

Pillar TP1436©jonglew
Spider TP1436©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1436©jonglew

19th Nov 2013  16:25  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Didn't expect much from the top, but a really stunning site on this clear sunny day. Both Severn Bridges, Malverns, May Hill, Forest of Dean, Sugar Loaf(?) near Abergavenny, Welsh Hills, Mendips, etc. Last visit in a trip including the Bath and Bristol areas. I had hoped to complete all my outstanding pillars in this area but thwarted on two in central Bristol. One behind security fence on allotments and not in sight and one with access cbarred by building site!

4th Jun 2011  12:40  by Trigger

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP1436

17th Oct 2010  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

30th Nov 2009  14:20  by cmb1953

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Access with permission from farm. wonderful views all round.

©cmb1953

28th Feb 2009  13:30  by martin

Gridref: ST 63990 60160   FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Advisable to check access with friendly farmer and his wife at Barrow House Farm - a little way up the lane from Ashdene - as original access has been blocked by farmer due to vandalism at nearby mobile phone mast.Two electric fences to cross with help of farmer, who told me that the trig had been moved from its original position on Barrow Hill in the 1940s to assist in surveying work carried out at nearby Pensford colliery.Lovely views and very interesting area.

16th Sep 2008  15:19  by Glaslyn

Gridref: ST 63990 60160   FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Simple access form the West on driveable lane with parking next to gate that gives access to pillar(if only it were always this easy!)Pillar has very good views although a little hazy today.Good condition.Seems I had a near miss with Hartryggers !

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

16th Sep 2008  14:09  by Hartryggers

Gridref: ST 64000 60100   FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Parked by the triangle followed the PUBLIC footpath by climbing a padlocked gate only to be confronted by about 50 bullocks, no danger but they were very inquisitive, quickly retraced by steps back to the triangle. Started again walked up the lane passed Ashdene to a gate at the top of the hill on the left, climbed over the gate only to find the field protected with an electric fence. This simple trig proved to be quite comlex.

19th Apr 2008  20:17  by captain gore-tex

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

nice easy access as per previous logs

©captain gore-tex

19th Jun 2007  13:27  by tom

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

Pleasant rural views north from the pillar or south from the other side of the fence.

16th Apr 2007  15:00  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

parked in clutton hill.walked up tarmaced farm track from south.went thro last gate on left before slope top and turned right. followed hedge round till found.

13th Apr 2006  17:29  by Keefley

Gridref: ST 63999 60167   FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Keefley
©Keefley
©Keefley

9th Oct 2005  10:50  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We parked at the road triangle at the top of Cuckoo Lane and took the tarmac track up past Ashdene. Enter the field at the first gateway and head up across the pasture from there as there is no access at the top of the hill. The pillar is on the north side of the hedge but it's an easy fence. Plug with indented lettering.

11th Oct 2003  12:00  by maurice

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th Jun 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; metal cap shallow letters - 3 summits: 638603 may be highest

1st Jun 1982  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S2556  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

White pillar on grassy hill with wooded area behind. A bit trespassy so tried to keep out of sight of tractors going to and fro on the road.