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TP1597 - Bratley Plain
 
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Grid reference :
SU 21835 08895 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S2701
OSGB36 Station :
SU31/T34
Current use :
none
Historic use :
3rd order
T:UK waypoint :
TP1597
County :
Hampshire
Nearest town :
NEW MILTON

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Bratley PlainSU31/T34SU31T034421835.31108894.60104.8233PILLAR01/06/1942101/06/1969N0

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There are 78 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 5909th with 112 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 5.51/10 (from 92 logged visits)
Was First logged: 25th Feb 1995
Was Last logged: 18th Apr 2024

Of the 92 logged visits,
26 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 6808m
The average error was 280m
1 was exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


©Yakky58

©janineharris44

©janineharris44
Bratley Plain Pillar
By nine_milesperhour

©360exploring

©360exploring
Bratley Plain
By Blackdog
Quick swig of brandy.
By martyandlisa
Bratley Plain spider
By jedmac
See 69 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 18th Apr 2024  11:30  by Yakky58

Gridref: SU 21830 08890   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice spring day. Heather not out but a pleasent walk across the plain. Parked to the north and strolled down. Easy to follwo a track no need to cross the heather.

©Yakky58


Good condition 6th Jan 2024  14:45  by SurveyorCat

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views across the heathland from here, and the A31 that cuts the landscape in two!


Good condition 10th Nov 2023  21:38  by Kiwibabez

Gridref: SU 21835 08895   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 25th Jul 2023  13:06  by [email protected]

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 24th Jul 2023  15:35  by onemanandhisboywalking

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice spot. Lovely views.


Good condition 17th Jun 2023  08:27  by janineharris44

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Day Two 1/9. Parked in lay-by SW of trig. Stile onto heath and then along well marked paths to trig. Sits just off path in heather/gorse. Trig is in good condition with spider and FB intact.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44


Good condition 17th May 2023  14:10  by nine_milesperhour

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I approached on bike via walking tracks from the North. There is also a car park at the crossroads about a kilometre North if you were driving. Either way it's a pleasant cycle or walk through scrubby heathland to the pillar. The area would feel quite remote were it not for a constant traffic drone from the nearby A31. Heather surrounding the Trig had not come into bloom when I visited, but I imagine it will look great come August.

Bratley Plain Pillar


Good condition 30th Dec 2022  12:44  by 360exploring

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A very wet walk from the car park at Milkham Enclosure over the the pillar. First of the day and hopefully the hardest!

©360exploring
©360exploring


Not Logged 18th Sep 2022  11:20  by TrigTony

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


Good condition 17th Sep 2022  07:16  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Across New Forest from north east direction, parked at gate on south of road about 150 metres north of the underpass underneath the A31. Along woodland Forest track south west, parallel to the main road, constant traffic noise. After about a kilometre, opens out onto heathland. Pillar just visible to south west from edge of wood. Along paths, south then west. Well used tracks to pillar. Good views across the Forest. A31 roadside pull in would be hazardous unless it was very quiet. Unlikely. Pleasant walk anyway.

Bratley Plain Flush plate
Bratley Plain South west, ponies in distance
Bratley Plain North
Bratley Plain From track


Good condition 9th Aug 2022  12:22  by Trig-Warrior

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Stunning view of this trig surrounded by acres of purple heather.

Trig-Warrior ©Trig-Warrior


Not Logged 24th Apr 2022  21:26  by Mr Calum B Thornton

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


Good condition 6th Apr 2022  14:46  by Blackdog

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

Walked from Picket Post to this one, but there is a style access from the A31 small layby near this trig.

Bratley Plain Beautiful New Forest but this walk was quite noisy alongside the A31, footpath takes you through underpass below the main road


Not Logged 13th Jan 2022  12:00  by x333xxx

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

Bratley Plain was looking mighty fine in winter sunshine!


Good condition 20th Nov 2021  11:00  by Annie_in_the_great_outdoors

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 6th Oct 2021  11:43  by x333xxx

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

Bratley Plain vista fantastic this morning!


Good condition 26th Aug 2021  10:40  by tim747

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 14th Jul 2021  15:45  by Mickandkim

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in busy lay by and short walk passed ponies


Good condition 19th Jun 2021  14:35  by andyrandom

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in A31 layby, hopped over the stile and followed the track to the right. Expansive views will reward enthusiasts of heather and/or horses.





Good condition 27th May 2021  16:20  by Susie B

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Park at Milkham Car Park. Cross SE to track then follow it south to crossing track then east. Trig is on south side of this track.

©Susie B


Good condition 10th May 2021  20:19  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 9th May 2021  08:54  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: SU 21800 08800   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 29th Apr 2021  12:16  by thebuttonmushroom

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Unexpected find whilst cycling in the area!

Out for a ride
Out for a ride


Good condition 20th Feb 2021  12:30  by RichBiker

Gridref: SU 21837 08894   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 3rd Jan 2021  11:35  by martyandlisa

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Could be hard to find without a map from where we parked, but we went for the walk, so didn't take shortest route. We had a bing ordnance survey map we printed off. Parked in carpark and easy 1 mile-ish walk to trig. It was very dull, cold day so scenery a little bleak, but very enjoyable walk through forest.You can see for miles but its mainly heather and trees.

Quick swig of brandy. Our tradition is swig of brandy and a chocolate at each trig we find.
Flush Bracket Enjoyed walk to and from this trig. Although cold and dull, it blew the cobwebs away after being stuck indoors.


Good condition 17th Oct 2020  16:15  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 21838 08897   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on lay by on A36 over gate path around to trig

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Good condition 25th Sep 2020  13:46  by jedmac

Gridref: SU 21832 08896   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Saw it on a walk from Stoney Cross to High Corner Inn

Bratley Plain trig
Bratley Plain spider
Bratley Plain flush bracket


Good condition 31st Jul 2020  09:24  by x333xxx

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

Great destination for a forest walk on a blazing hot morning (27C)!

27C, perfect blue skies, Heather just starting to bloom @rona.cockerpoo bags another New Forest trig pillar


Good condition 30th Jul 2020  16:30  by AHD

FB Number: S1597  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Milkham car park along tracks to Pillar. A31 background noise a distraction.


Good condition 23rd Jun 2020  17:18  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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


Not Logged 23rd Jun 2020  16:10  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged on a 22 mile, three trig, walk in the New Forest as part of my Walk 2020 Miles challenge.

©Two Dogs and an Awning


Good condition 13th Jun 2020  17:40  by NeilRitson

Gridref: SU 24350 02568   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Close to the A31 dual-carriageway, accessible on foot or bike and from a large lay-by on the north side of the road.

Pillar looking north Good views north away from the A31
Flush plate
Revisit en route to Bramshaw


Good condition 24th May 2020  13:00  by Enfieldrover

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Another nice pillar - easy to find but don’t recommend crossing the A31 on foot as I did.


Good condition 4th Nov 2019  15:08  by Mr Rant

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

A very flat plain. Main road to south but decent views to the north. Can cycle to very close to pillar.


Good condition 4th Nov 2019  15:08  by Mr Rant

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Busy road not far away. Fairly flat.


Good condition 14th Jul 2019  13:30  by mattandsophie

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

Nice location with good views over open moorland and to the woods beyond


Good condition 29th May 2019  18:11  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SU 21837 08878   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in CP to the N, nice walk over, Meadow Pipits and Stonechats for company, Pillar good condition, nice area, if you ignore the A31! back through the plantations to the W and back to CP,


Good condition 5th May 2019  15:46  by samanthachilcott

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

Very easy to find, with a mostly flat 20 minute walk in, on mostly good gravel paths.


Good condition 2nd Mar 2019  15:00  by duncancourts

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in A31 layby nearby. Easy track access from layby stile.


Good condition 13th Aug 2018  17:40  by Moacky

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at the car park to the north, by the T-junction on minor roads. Very quiet walk along tracks - but conscious of major road just beyond the pillar on the outward leg.

©Moacky


Good condition 19th Feb 2018  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 21837 08903   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in lay-by north-bound at SU217084


Good condition 9th Nov 2017  11:15  by Tonyht

Gridref: SU 21850 08900   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy to locate and access. Reasonable views, but a bit too close to dual carriageway for comfort. Previously visited on 23 April 2009


Good condition 12th Oct 2017  09:10  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed the forestry tracks. There are signs on their gates saying to close gate to stop the ponies from getting in and not to pick the fungus. You can hear the traffic from the A31 from the trig. Otherwise a nice ride to it.

Flush Bracket
TP with my bike


Good condition 25th Jun 2017  18:45  by Pete the Trig Hunter

Gridref: SU 21836 08905   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked Milkham car park and short walk across open forest. Easy to find, watching the heavy traffic on the nearby A31 battling back towards London made an evening pint in the Red Shoot even more pleasant.


Good condition 14th Jun 2017  13:12  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 21800 08800   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked from road to north of trig around small pond to pick up cycle route pasting trig point.


Good condition 7th Nov 2016  13:00  by Hartryggers

Gridref: SU 21800 08900   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in Milkham CP pleasant 1.3km walk passing many grazing ponies. Trig on a small patch of grass surrounded by heather it is in good condition except the centre plug has been replaced with tarmac.





Good condition 19th Aug 2016  17:31  by dal

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pleasant stroll from car park to N.


Good condition 26th Jun 2016  10:35  by bwm

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 29th Apr 2016  14:49  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: SU 21836 08891   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 5th Mar 2016  17:04  by meandmymum

Gridref: SU 21800 08800   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Having seen this numerous times when driving along the A31, stopped in layby and hopped over stile and to save time made a quick dash as the crow flies - slightly damp and boggy underfoot with scrubby heather to negotiate too.


Good condition 20th Oct 2015  13:42  by ukandystreet

Gridref: SU 21837 08898   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Made a minor detour to visit this trig after using the nearby underpass to cross the busy A31. Nice views across the heathland but somewhat spoilt by the proximity of the road.


Not Logged 9th Aug 2015  17:26  by cheesemouse

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©cheesemouse


Good condition 9th Jun 2015  20:55  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cycled tracks from minor road to North


Good condition 20th Oct 2014  00:00  by Woodleywalker

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at Pickett Post, followed tracks across the Plain to the pillar, then down into the woods to make a good circular walk.


Good condition 13th Feb 2014  13:52  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 21838 08896   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked roadside on grass verge - not the best decision of the day. Trucks and other vehicles thundering by were quite intimidating! Better to use car park off minor road directly N of trig for a more leisurely walk. Over a gate and 350m across flat heathland. Pillar in good condition; original cap missing, asphalt plug; all sight holes open. Views to N and W; S and E restricted by A31. Road noise very intrusive.

Pillar TP1597©jonglew
Spider TP1597©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1597©jonglew


Good condition 17th Nov 2013  12:20  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Onwards from Hart Hill to find another Miller Pillar (qv Exton and Salt Hill Reservoir). Flat, far reaching views, noisy, and the weird sight of a tank travelling along the southern horizon - on a low loader on the A31 as it turned out. Asphalt cap, all s/holes open, otherwise vgc.


Good condition 16th Sep 2013  14:40  by Dusty

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good walk but horrible road noise.

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket


Good condition 5th Jul 2013  10:38  by CJO

Gridref: SU 21842 08891   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asphalt cap. N.Miller stamped into spider 5 times. Bolt visible. Classic heathland views with lots of horses.

Bratley Plain


Good condition 24th Apr 2013  13:36  by Trigger happy

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Good condition 28th Dec 2012  15:30  by bikeboyz

Gridref: SU 21835 08887   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

S2701
rather wet ground scene
panoramic view


Good condition 6th Oct 2012  11:58  by hussyhill

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Taking part in the Wiggle falling leaves cycle event, and we have seen this trig from the road so many times, at last we bag it! Had to go off our track a little but we did it. Good condition, nothing that you could call a view, very flat and plain.

On Our Spot We went off course to bag this one we had seen so many times from the road. Today we are on a bike event, and we got it.©hussyhill
The Trig With out trusty steeds.©hussyhill
The Flush Bracket ©hussyhill


Good condition 12th Aug 2011  12:45  by Chingwakabungya

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

Diverted my walk from Bolderwood to Burley to visit this trig. Very exposed, and noise from the road.


Good condition 22nd Apr 2011  15:57  by qmaster

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 20th Nov 2010  13:18  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 21830 08890   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking in layby to the SW on A31. Pillar god condition walk spoilt by road noise.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 16th Oct 2010  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 21st Jun 2009  15:15  by lackofluke

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 4th Nov 2008  11:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 2nd Nov 2008  14:20  by gowrie

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

As one previous note - initially to wrong layby, then stopped closer. Very dull just before a storm


Good condition 21st Jul 2008  13:53  by tom

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The pillar is sited in an area of grass and heather heathland; it has an asphalt plug and FB S2701; cattle and ponies were grazing nearby. It looks over an extensive area of flat heath and woodland plantations of the New Forest; the busy dual carriageway of the A31 is close by and some distant tops of Cranborne Chase and the Purbeck Hills can be seen. Parked off the minor road to the north for a pleasant walk through the conifer plantation of Milkham Inclosure and across the heath of Bratley Plain. The rides of Milkham Inclosure were populated by Small Heath butterflies.


Good condition 3rd Jul 2008  12:20  by gansonwheels

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

2nd TP of 4 visited on a 29 mile bike ride from Sandy Balls caravan site. Got slightly lost in your wood but made it to the trig on good track. I agree with Bluebeard's comments about flat places !


Good condition 16th Apr 2008  15:30  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

One of those tp's where you wonder why it was built here where the land seems dead flat. Walked in from the SECOND layby after a previous false effort in the wrong place.


Not Logged 12th Apr 2008  17:30  by jamesleesaunders

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


Good condition 30th Mar 2008  12:33  by stevepammypoo

Gridref: SU 21830 08896   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice Trig with good view over heathland

S2701


Good condition 24th Feb 2008  08:01  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SU 21838 08898   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Pillar in good condition. Asphalt plug. In a plain position close to busy road so noisy. No much going for it

©Clanfield Rambler


Good condition 17th Feb 2008  09:30  by PHMB

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked from large layby (eastbound) on A31 dual carriageway to pillar which is easily visible from road about a 1/4 mile away. Beware road is very busy and would be quite diffucult to pull out onto during most of the day. otherwise a longer walk from minor road. Plug missing, asphalt filled.


Good condition 28th Jul 2007  12:50  by Frenziedfrog

Gridref: SU 21836 08901   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Exposed, noisy location. At least the local New Forest cattle didn't seem to mind the traffic!


Good condition 19th Jun 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Very noisy road.

S2701
S2701
S2701


Good condition 19th May 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, asphalt plug. 10m S of track, heathland. Good parking SE side of A31 at start of tk, which saves a drive (and walk) although it takes a few mins to cross the road.


Good condition 14th May 2007  10:00  by ~bob~

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

It might be a fairly featureless area, and the A31 is a bit noisy, but there are worse places to be...


Good condition 3rd Mar 2007  16:07  by raypool

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10



Good condition 3rd Feb 2007  14:31  by TreeHouse

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

A very plain Plain on a pleasantly sunny afternoon. Nearby A35 is noisy.

The pillar
Sunny February is here


Good condition 1st May 2006  13:00  by Trigger

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th Apr 2006  17:37  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

First of three on a twelve mile bike ride. Nicely on the track but not recently painted. Typical New Forest views


Good condition 28th Mar 2006  11:51  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: SU 21836 08901   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10


Good condition 16th Jul 2005  11:14  by WackyRaces

Gridref: SU 21838 08902   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The New Forest is now covered with waymarked cycle tracks, and this is right next to one. A lovely bike ride on a beautiful day.

The Flush Bracket
Penelope on the pillar ©WackyRaces
View from the trig


Good condition 29th May 2005  17:30  by Paul G0TLG

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Not the world's most interesting TP, but there aren't many New Forest ones I haven't done. Stopped in the layby at SU217084, from where it's an easy walk (there's a stile to get over the fence).


Good condition 31st Mar 2005  10:10  by Brisey

Gridref: SU 21830 08890   FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Things may have been different in 1995, but nowadays, the A31 is fenced off, stopping is prohibited, and provides few road access points to the New Forest. I parked at an eastbound layby at SU21700837. An easy walk as the heather has been cleared to root level, but the road noise intrudes. GR to 10m only.

TP1597
TP1597 The TP's top.
S2701


Good condition 23rd Jan 2005  17:00  by Kitty Hawk

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

Great access for walkers, cyclists and drivers. Bit muddy underfoot today.


Slightly damaged 3rd Nov 2004  13:14  by Teasel

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Nice walk to this one through the forest. Trig in good condition, apart from the ubiquitous tarmac plug.


Good condition 23rd Oct 2004  17:05  by Managra

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy access. Concrete plug.

Flush bracket ©Managra
The trigpoint ©Managra


Good condition 19th Oct 2003  10:15  by coordin8z

FB Number: S2701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

This trig point is easy to walk or bike to.


Good condition 25th Feb 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2532  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Esay access from A31.


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