Logged Visits:

17th Feb 2024  12:49  by Kiwibabez

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

1st Jan 2024  10:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SU 91900 29600   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From CP to North

7th Oct 2023  13:00  by Samtrig13

Gridref: SU 91934 29606   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

This is the highest trig in the South Downs at 280m above sea level. No major views, mostly trees, minor paths leading there. Also found the bonus "trig" in car park, but was built by the National Trust (and is a donation box). Another great find!

7th Sep 2023  17:25  by JazzB

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Beautiful stunning views of the Sussex Downs surrounding this trig point. The area around this trig point was interesting, there are various paths to take and different benches to sit on, a beautiful memorial to the lady that left the land to the people - called ‘Temple of the Winds’. The views are quite stunning.

Walk up to Trig point
Trig point pillar Clear picture of front of trig point, showing flush plate
Trig point flush plate Clear picture of the flush bracket S1675
Top of Trig point pillar Trig point showing slight damage to top of pillar and view of landscape©JazzB

12th Jul 2023  09:22  by ET

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

©ET

1st Jul 2023  15:20  by itchy-trigger-finder

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

One of many today on bagging mission with mates. Bonus money donation box 'trig' near carpark. Itchy.

©itchy-trigger-finder

©itchy-trigger-finder

19th Jun 2023  14:10  by lackofluke

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Revisit while walking the Serpent Trail.

27th Mar 2023  14:18  by Multiterrainer

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

Short out and back (with variations) walk from first of two car parks to the north and continuing on to the Temple of the Winds. Great views from both the trigpoint and the TotW. Also interesting to see a herd of Belted Galloway just beyond the trig.

28th Dec 2022  06:03  by Sarah_Clough

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Solo

On it ©Sarah_Clough

3rd Dec 2022  14:51  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in small car park at SU 924290. Lovely walk along bridleway North through a gully with lovely autumn leaves on ground then east towards trig just off footpath. Returned to car park via Temple of the Winds ( steep slope)

©mountainwanderer

11th Sep 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Black Down [Blackdown S1675] from GR: SU 92273 29080

3rd Sep 2022  15:00  by Dubvine

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

22nd Jul 2022  14:30  by mattfallen

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

14th Jun 2022  11:14  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 91900 29600   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked from car park north of trig point .Nice easy walk through woodland no big hills. Spotted deer feeding near trig.

1st May 2022  15:00  by Tomaszewski

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from small parking space at top of Quell Lane.

5th Apr 2022  17:02  by travelnshit

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

A bit chipped on the top so I'm calling it slightly damaged. Easy to get to with great views.

4th Apr 2022  15:14  by amblerbob

Gridref: SU 91936 29611   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From the south NT car park after visiting the Temple of the Winds

Blackdown Better views from the Temple of the Winds viewpoint

21st Sep 2021  14:55  by andyrandom

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Some chunks missing from one of the top edges just about tips this into the Slightly Damaged category for me. Once white painted, this pillar enjoys a decent view, if not the spectacular one it might have had if it were sited a little nearer the edge. It's easily reached from the path that runs from where Fernden Lane and Quell Lane meet; the walk up is about half a mile or so through a beautiful steep-sided woodland path.

1st Apr 2021  11:25  by qmaster

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

31st Dec 2020  07:15  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed up from south. Muddy track. At top, turned left through woods on main path. After about 400 metres head west through bracken and heather uphill and following narrow tracks. Trig point is is an area of clear ground. Located in dark before work. Full moon was helpful. Is this the highest trig point in Sussex? Have visited again in the summer to better appreciate the views including from nearby Temple of the Winds.

Blackdown Flush plate
Blackdown Full moon over Blackdown on New Year’s Eve

12th Oct 2020  13:34  by matthew

Gridref: SU 91926 29616   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©matthew

13th Sep 2020  16:55  by Andy West

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

6th Sep 2020  11:58  by Smudger13

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

Regularly visit Blackdown, but not officially bagged it yet!

21st Feb 2020  14:40  by boblynoriho

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Rather weather beaten with a chipped corner and a missing cap.

Blackdown trigpoint ©boblynoriho

17th Jan 2020  13:00  by TrigJS

Gridref: SU 91936 29592   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in good condition. Good views the the west with other aspects blocked by trees. Parked in the NT lay-by to the southeast and walked up.

TP1443 The pillar.
TP1443 The spider.
TP1443 The flush bracket.

28th Nov 2019  12:06  by Margaret the trig

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

7th Mar 2019  13:25  by Nekyram

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at junction at Quell Lane / Fernden Lane in N T layby.took the path through the woods to the top where there was a concrete seating area .it was to to mark the handing over to the National Trust . Great views from here. Took another track to the other side to find trig in wooded area . More views ,but very windy this side .

6th Mar 2019  13:33  by Redroaming

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited trig point as it was so close to the SDGT geocache I was seeking, and anyway it brought back happy memories of searching and logging trigpoints in the GC45CC RIP days! Pouring with rain so sadly no views but trig looked fine, and once I was wet the rest of the day was good!

Blackdown Trig - and Redroaming in the rain

14th Feb 2019  08:31  by NormanW

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

1st Nov 2018  14:23  by shadoks

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

bagged this one and activated trig point for ham radio worked all britain trig point award plus activated the Marilyn on summits on the air. met a nice couple who were finding county high points.

©shadoks
©shadoks

13th Sep 2018  13:00  by jedthehumanoid

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

Walk to bag high point of West Sussex. Took a little finding in the trees.

28th Aug 2018  13:26  by JamesA60

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Found while searching for the nearby SDGT geocache. Slightly damaged.

The trig
Flush bracket
Trig from a distance
Top of the trig

7th Jul 2018  06:15  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Nice stroll up from carpark from South. It might only be 6am but it is already getting warm. This Trig might be high up but it doesn't have any views.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point

26th Jun 2018  17:54  by mjwjones

Gridref: SU 91939 29606   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

13th Jan 2018  13:40  by bwm

Gridref: SU 91941 29605   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

1 top corner chipped to expose end of spider

6th Nov 2017  16:51  by Robert Phillips

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

14th Oct 2017  14:02  by dal

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Delightful stroll up through the woods from the car parking area to the S. No cap. Limited views, given it is in the trees, but a very pleasant spot.

23rd Jul 2017  17:15  by thedanholt

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in lay by at junction with Fernden Lane and Quell Lane. Followed bridleway on gentle incline and through farm gate. Flattened out at top - look out for OS feature in ground at corner with two paths. Pillar short distance to south west but not easily visible. Plate in place, no cap or filler. Misty when visited so difficult to know if views are good - seemed quite wooded. Would have visited Temple of the Winds if weather better. Around 30 minute round trip.

Front of pillar
Plate
Top of pillar
Front and side of pillar

26th Jun 2017  11:15  by ocean soul

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

2nd Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 91935 29611   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Path to trig off side track to BW at SU919295. Also a Marilyn and a County Top

21st Feb 2017  18:42  by G4CFS

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

2nd Jan 2017  11:35  by dianarama

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On a smaller path through light tree cover - not visible from main path.

8th Aug 2016  11:30  by sixtyplus

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Dropped by on a circular from Haslemere via Temple of the winds and Serpent Trail. Bell and Ling Heather as well as bilberries. The pillar has lost most of its paint and the view is obscured by vegetation. The view from the Temple of the Winds made up for it

16th Jul 2016  19:50  by stignest

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

parked s.e. and up direct path. contouring bridleway blocked by large fallen tree and u/growth. dir path clear mostly. superb view from where contours level out. trig is in semi cover but good path to it easily over one very large fallen tree. some damage to pillar. if the trees are ever cleared the 360 view up here will be superb.

6th Jun 2016  13:30  by AHD

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

4th Apr 2016  12:50  by Cas-gwent

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice location in woodland, with Galloway cattle wandering nearby- super views too.

16th Mar 2016  12:40  by Velosaurus

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up to this Trigpoint for the South Downs Geotour cache that is nearby. Lovely sunny days and spectacular views on the way here

Fellow geocacher at the trig Sadly my iphone died overnight and this is the photo I have managed to salvage from my visit to this trig©Velosaurus

15th Mar 2016  17:17  by erynluin

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Beauty spot which i guess is more overgrown now than when the trig was placed. I love woodlands and heathland, and a trig was like a treasure in the middle.

28th Feb 2016  00:00  by carolje

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

7th Feb 2016  18:51  by ManuelPereda

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

30th Dec 2015  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst grabbing a geocache close by. Walked up from car park - approx. 0.8 miles away along fairly good paths. Pillar painted white some time ago but now fading.

TP1443 ©explorer_olway
TP1443 ©explorer_olway

4th Oct 2015  11:14  by meandmymum

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Walked up from car park in Tennyson Lane. Lots of dog walkers out enjoying the weather, but sadly just too hazy to appreciate the views.

12th Aug 2015  14:00  by Moacky

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

Visiting the historic county top of Sussex. Delightful woodland walk.

4th Aug 2015  19:53  by G4CFS

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

8th Apr 2015  11:20  by G4TSQ

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Located after an 0.81 mile walk from the car park at Tenyson Lane. Activated the trig for the Worked All Britain amateur radio net. Beautiful sunny day which made the whole trip very enjoyable.

G4TSQ with radio masts etc Amateur radio activation
Flush Bracket Flush Bracket

10th Mar 2015  16:33  by runblue

Gridref: SU 91932 29609   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©runblue

5th Jan 2015  14:34  by mntainman

Gridref: SU 91936 29602   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th Nov 2014  15:30  by tim747

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

3rd Aug 2014  13:11  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

To Haslemere to a friend's garden open under the NGS (deep envy!). Thence to Blackdown for a 6ml stroll on a lovely sunny, breezy afternoon. Lots of rhododendron clearing in progress. Some views NW where the trees were cleared in 2010, but they are growing back quite quickly. S s/hole and centre open, otherwise vgc.

23rd Jun 2014  15:30  by Tony J

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

17th Jan 2014  11:00  by DanTrig

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

Nice little circular from Haslemere to bag Black Down county top and trig, then drove to Hindhead, a walked a small circular around the Devils Punchbowl to bag Hindhead (Gibbet Hill) trig. 14 miles altogether.

28th Aug 2013  10:51  by Beau T

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

26th Aug 2013  12:05  by GrowlerOutdoor

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

5th May 2013  18:00  by Crazy

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

Much nicer here than Leith Hill where we'd come from due to the absence of people. Beautiful evening with bird song everywhere though we haven't a clue what types of bird are serenading us. Enjoying fruit pastille power which our car Eric could probably have done with as he struggled to the parking spot. Visited the viewpoint and memorial seat first before finding a pool; then the trig and checked out a few possibly higher lumps nearby to tick off East Sussex's county top as well. Lots of rustling in leaves; climbing in tree roots and sliding down steep banks for fun on the way down the side of the hill.

28th Oct 2012  16:30  by lejogger

Gridref: SU 91900 29600   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Top of the county to you

27th Oct 2012  00:00  by Bramley

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

20th Oct 2012  12:48  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 91930 29600   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pleasant walk from parking to the North.....lovely forest walking .....v misty so didnt visit Temple of Winds as could barely see 20 ft! Pillar good and an easy find.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

5th Sep 2012  14:30  by magirob

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

Blackdown

15th Aug 2012  14:54  by panniers

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

17th Jun 2012  11:14  by Griggsy

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Haslemere

©Griggsy

6th Apr 2012  11:05  by wrose

Gridref: SU 91932 29608   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I parked in a small lay-by to the - 'P' on the map but nothing really to indicate that it was a car park. Then followed a path up to The Temple of the Winds from where I mad my way on paths directly to the pillar. It is in good condition although the plug is long gone and as a result the top is open to the elements. What a wonderful area this is. As it was Good Friday it was lovely to see so many families out walking taking in good air and good weather.

S1675 Blackdown Pillar.
S1675 Blackdown Flush Bracket.
S1675 Blackdown Plug.

29th Jan 2012  10:45  by hotbox16

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found on a cold January morning whilst on a 10 mile hike down and up Blackdown Hill

14th Jan 2012  13:45  by kenellis

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

Now surrounded by trees so no view - go to nearby 'temple of winds' at 920296 memorial seat for amazing view over weald and to east.

2nd Jan 2012  15:50  by Biffin

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©Biffin

20th Nov 2011  11:31  by jonglew

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

County top of West Sussex. A dull and misty day when we visited so not the score it probably deserves. We parked in Fernhurst walking east on footpaths to Temple of the Winds and then north to the trig, continuing north and then east on the Sussex Border Path, before returning south to the car. Lovely woodland area with lots of families and dog walkers around. Trig in good condition.

Pillar TP1443©jonglew

18th Jul 2011  21:23  by Team Harrison

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

completely moist and foggy with night setting in! always remember to take your map!!!!!

It was a moist experience

25th Mar 2011  12:00  by Lathama

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

My first new pillar of 2011! Lovely spot on a glorious day. Plug is missing but otherwise OK. Very white painted. E sighthole open, others closed. On edge of mature coniferous forest with clear W views.

28th Nov 2010  12:45  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Much of the country under heavy snow but only a deep frost for us (-9 dec C at 9am which is a bit chilly for the temperate SE!) So a very sunny but bitterly cold walk from Haslemere s to Blackdown (the shortest picnic on record at the Temple of the Winds, so cold!). Trees have just been cleared to the NW of this trig, opening up good views of the hills in that direction.

2nd Nov 2010  10:24  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SU 91930 29613   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Blackdown Trig in the trees.
Blackdown Flush bracket.

18th Sep 2010  13:35  by bowlesy

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

31st Aug 2010  19:15  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SU 91928 29616   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In trees just off main track, views south towards south downs. Plug Missing. Great views from temple of the winds not far from here

26th Jun 2010  14:56  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I parked in the car park to the North(ish) and walked up. A lovely place in general. Had to head up off the main path to get to the trig but there were plenty of small tracks to follow. There are hints of views through the tress, but it is best to continue on to the Temple of the Winds which has a fantastic panoramic view to the East. Me 280m

A lovely place... and the nearby temple of the winds gives amazing views

19th Jun 2010  06:58  by tinkersean

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Apr 2010  09:15  by g4wsb

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
Radio day also ©g4wsb

19th Nov 2009  13:50  by asbown

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

easy walk up footpath from the minor road, just the last 100 metres or so through the trees, just a stone's throw from here is the west sussex county top,this 1 completes the set for me of every historic/1974admin and current county ua/tops in england,still got the isle of man and a few in south wales plus pembrokeshire to do to complete england and wales,

19th Apr 2009  15:06  by hussyhill

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked up the very steep hill from a lay by spot in Fernden Lane. This really is the top of West Sussex, a warm hazy day with fantastic scenery. Found the Temple of the Winds which is a 5 min walk from here, and worth the time following the unmarked spot.

Flush Bracket ©hussyhill
The Trig ©hussyhill
On Our Spot We don\'t know if you can get much higher.©hussyhill
View From Temple of Winds Worth finding this place as it is only 5 mins away, and a lovely place to site and watch the world.©hussyhill

9th Apr 2009  16:06  by vegibagger

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

2nd visit, this time with son Jamie on a south of england marilyn summit bagging exercise.

30th Jun 2008  17:40  by mikelevett

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

15th Mar 2008  16:37  by Darac

Gridref: SU 91939 29620   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11th Dec 2007  15:00  by Trigger

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Aug 2007  12:15  by dugswell2

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

With John Stephenson, EMI, on FMD duties nearby. Slightly tricky to find trig point. Reasonable views southward from a clearing south of trig point, sunny but hazy.

20th May 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap, deep letters. Open mixed woodland. Poorly defined summit. From main track, a wide track heads W; in 100m a narrow track heads N to trig. I seem to recall my first visit, for the Marilyn summit, was by moonlight, and I went straight to the summit, more than I can say for this daylight visit :-(

29th Apr 2007  15:26  by Ann_and_Brian

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Been repaired Cap still fitted, deep engraving

The Pillar
Flush Bracket
The Cap

5th Feb 2007  14:30  by PetersfieldPoodlePosse

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Unusual in the fact it is surrounded by trees and a forest?

2nd Sep 2006  11:30  by Womble

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Hidden in woods of path running from car park to Temple of the Winds. Side path of here goes within 20 metres of Trig pillar. Pissing down with rain on the day.

Flush Bracket ©Womble
Black Down trig pillar in September ©Womble

19th Jul 2006  14:30  by Father Ted

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

At about this very time in this very county, the highest ever UK July temperature was being recorded and here I was climbing hills! Lucky it wasn't too taxing! Took a little finding and loks like it may get overgrown in future years.

28th Jun 2006  16:33  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great Location, fantastic views, quiet - pillar good condition - Highest point in West Sussex at 917 feet.

1st May 2006  13:15  by Vaughan

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Being a little hidden makes it more interesting when you do track it down.

17th Apr 2006  16:20  by Do you Always Get Lost

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

12th Apr 2006  11:15  by Shamus

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

We had fun finding this one. First we headed for the Temple of the Winds. Then headed north across country untill we found the trig in some trees. It was at this point I discovered that there is a footpath that go's right past it that is not marked on the OS map, ho hum!

©Shamus
©Shamus

12th Apr 2006  11:15  by abi

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

this was a little hidden but a good walk to get there

12th Mar 2006  13:34  by Alan Grove

Gridref: SU 91935 29606   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Located in woodland on the highest point in West Sussex. Rather hazy during my visit, but the views are generally obstructed by trees. Notices around the area state that the National Trust is undertaking a programme of tree clearance in order to restore some of the heathland and open up the views. So perhaps the views from the trig will improve in the future.

TP1443 TP1443 - Blackdown©Alan Grove
TP1443 FB TP1443's Flush Bracket©Alan Grove

11th Mar 2006  12:02  by Orchards Finest

Gridref: SU 91935 29604   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

GPSr gave elevation 278m.

Blackdown Trig
Blackdown Flush Bracket

23rd Feb 2006  12:13  by vegibagger

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very pretty Walk with dusting of snow with dear Stella Armstrong who's sadly no longer with us

12th Feb 2006  14:30  by lackofluke

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

As fasgadh mentions, the 1974 British Orienteering Championships were held here. Today, the forest had to make do with me and a bunch of people from Oxford Uni Orienteering Club doing some training on it! The plug is still there.

28th Jan 2006  13:00  by mikewhiskey2

Gridref: SU 91938 29607   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

GPS gave elevation of 278m. Beautiful place.

30th Dec 2005  20:41  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

easy to reach via many-a-path criss crossing the top, true summit debatable- many humps were stood on!

14th May 2005  16:00  by WheresThePath.com

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

done whilst county top bagging (Sussex & West Sussex) suprisingly easy to find appears to be pathe leading right to it - for the full story please visit - http://www.wheresthepath.com/county_tops/ct_sussex&west_sussex.htm

Blackdown Trig ©WheresThePath.com

13th Jun 2004  11:58  by discjirm

Gridref: SU 91935 29610   FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This pillar marks West Sussex's highest point, and so I was hoping that there would be some good views. In this I was disappointed as the pillar is surrounded by woodland, a short distance away from the nearest footpath. Despite the lack of views it was still worth a visit, and I enjoyed a tanquil fifteen minute rest against the pillar.

12th Jun 2002  00:00  by Sprog

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25th Feb 2002  15:07  by Chalky

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19th Nov 2000  11:40  by jimmy

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Jan 2000  12:30  by Bateleurs

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

5th Jun 1999  00:00  by Trigpoint100

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Walked from Marley Common along Sussex Border Path, then back through Ferndown. Beautiful rhododendrons.

8th May 1998  11:18  by senrabyar

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4th Oct 1997  16:00  by [email protected]

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The summit of Blackdown is marked by the trig point. It is deep in the forest. Take a machete or scythe with you if the undergrowth is high.

3rd Aug 1997  00:00  by ad-lib

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10th Feb 1997  08:30  by fasgadh

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A very pleasant walk to the Sussex county top. Lovely woods that have in the past held the British Oroenteering Championships. Was able to find the pillar and supposedly the summit.

4th Aug 1996  12:00  by iainmac

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15th Jul 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1675  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Highest point in West Sussex.Plug with heavily indented lettering.

28th Apr 1986  18:15  by arranc

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completely surrounded by trees, no views in any direction. west sussex top.

14th Feb 1982  14:30  by Bridgeman

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Circular walk in area on wet day whilst staying at Hindhead Youth Hostel.