Logged Visits:

2nd Apr 2024  12:50  by Wayne Mac

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

Parked just E of Casterton on Wandales Lane and followed the track past Langthwaite to Fellfoot Rd. Followed the meandering track to the large cairn on Brownthwaite Pike and then headed for the trig pillar. Followed wall down to Fell Rd and followed that all the way to Wandales Lane and back to the car

At the trig pillar
Spider View
Flush Bracket

30th Mar 2024  15:23  by blackboot29

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

Parked in roadside next to the gate on prow and circular walk to trig. Nice easy going, great views

16th Aug 2023  12:49  by dharris

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

3rd Aug 2023  16:00  by G4VFL

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

WAB and HEMA activation (G/HLD-001 Barbon Low Fell)

Antenna on the Trig 2m Antenna on trig for HEMA / WAB activation©G4VFL

15th Jan 2023  12:17  by tcooling94

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

25th Sep 2022  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

A circular walk from Casterton taking in this pillar. A sea of wild wall to wall moorland enfolds with the odd farm breaking the landscape. Returned via Bullpot and Barbon. I am not one for "chick flicks", but loved the movie "Where the Crawdads Sing". This pillar and its location is gifted to this wonderful film.

10th Sep 2022  13:00  by DanTrig

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

Easy route up from parking place just north of Gale Garth. ROW then grassy trail all the way to trig. Great views of Morcambe Bay and the Lakes.

2nd Jun 2022  16:03  by Roadrunred

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Three Peaks, One Trig Point ©Roadrunred

26th Nov 2021  12:14  by Tring38

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

25th Aug 2021  14:15  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Nipped up bridleway from above Gale Garth after walk around Bullpot and Ease Gill. Continued from prominent bend to higher gate in newish fence and path of sorts leads to pillar. No rope but looks to have been recently whitewashed. Fine views in a lovely, quiet part of the Pennines.

11th Aug 2021  10:45  by Trimarc2

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

14th Jul 2021  00:00  by Curlew

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

Freshly painted

25th May 2021  14:43  by [email protected]

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

4th Dec 2020  11:35  by HardenC

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

with James, circular walk incl Calf Top

15th Oct 2020  00:00  by carolje

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

27th Sep 2020  10:44  by ADT

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Solo, from Blindbeck Bridge.

8th Aug 2020  20:30  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

At sunset with cool chilly breeze. With Anthony Falkenburg and Celesté

25th Jul 2020  12:22  by FrankR

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

great views

26th Jan 2020  14:09  by Scouser

Gridref: SD 65000 80800   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plug missing. Easy hike up through mist and cloud from Kirkby Londsdale. Rope still there. Anyone know what this is all about?

15th Jan 2020  12:10  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Pleasant, quick wander up here. First rate views of a very impressive area.

Brownthwaite trig view on a fine January day

14th Jul 2019  18:40  by Andy West

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

16th May 2019  11:54  by ger

Gridref: SD 65006 80892   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From small parking spot to E. Pretty good views.

7th Jan 2019  14:39  by Tring38

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

Bagged this on an 8 mile walk in very wet weather so no photos :(

16th Oct 2018  15:29  by jonglew

Gridref: SD 65006 80898   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Verge parking at SD 6567 8094. Followed the RoW round, then went off piste. One stock fence to negotiate. Pillar has no centre cap and is unplugged; RHS sight hole sealed, other 3 open. Extensive panoramic views. With Roger Templeman.

Pillar TP1715©jonglew
Spider TP1715©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1715©jonglew

2nd Aug 2018  09:15  by ngthack

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Rope still in situ. Perhaps it's for the spider to climb down.

Barbon Low Fell FB ©ngthack
BLF. Spider & rope. ©ngthack
BLF. General view. ©ngthack

22nd Jul 2018  09:06  by srichy20

Gridref: SD 65006 80888   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked in gateway at track entrance. easy walk up. Rope somehow fastened inside just dangling down the side. strange.

No views today.

Harry investigates the Rope

©srichy20

15th Jul 2018  12:00  by CJO

Gridref: SD 65013 80893   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cap missing. FB numbers painted yellow. Rope through cap hole caught on something so can't it pull out.

Brownthwaite what is rope attached to

1st Jul 2018  21:00  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Took advantage of the fact it hasn't rained for a month, to have a lovely dry stroll from the Bullpot road up the side of the wall.Interesting undulating ground all around and fantastic summer evening sunshine views helped the score.

30th May 2018  12:13  by amblerbob

Gridref: SD 65006 80893   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Blindbeck Bridge via Hoggs Hill.

Brownthwaite Lovely viewpoint
Brownthwaite Showing us the way
Brownthwaite Busy

22nd Mar 2018  11:10  by Hands

Gridref: SD 65005 80893   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at the start of the Bridleway close to Gale Garth and followed it across the fell side to the wall alongside which a path leads up towards the moorland Trig which is in good condition with an open cap and three open sight holes-an excellent viewpoint

©Hands

4th Mar 2018  22:32  by Scouser

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

18th Feb 2018  13:52  by Scouser

Gridref: SD 65000 80800   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

23rd Dec 2017  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

1st Aug 2017  15:43  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 65000 80800   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walk from Barbon village to Calf Top then on to Brownthwaite 11 miles.

30th May 2017  16:04  by greenbell

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good to see what the views could be like, until the downpour it's a beautiful wild view of moorland seas. Via Barbon and the dale, beautiful oaks and limes with sundew nearby.

View of Middleton Fell - just before the rain
Where?

7th May 2017  13:24  by AndyBingley

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

4th trig of the day. Well and truly sunburnt :( The views again superb. Looking down on Barbondale and Middleton Fell .

2nd Apr 2017  10:15  by Moacky

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pleasant walk up from the road. Excellent views.

26th Mar 2017  17:32  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Walked up with P61 on 4 trig day out last of the day,easy walk up with yet again amazing views.Off to The Marton Arms in Thornton in Lonsdale next for a well deserved pint of Symonds Cider.Another amazing day out with P61 CHEERS Mate.

Approach
Trig
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic
The Marton Arms
Symonds

26th Mar 2017  17:32  by painterman61

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Revisit up from the road from bullpot farm fine views sunny cool breeze now trig in vgc no plug

its me ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61

10th Mar 2017  16:42  by RichardM

Gridref: SD 65005 80896   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk from the Bull Pot Fm road. Trig point is on the slightly lower of the 2 tops.

6th Sep 2016  10:24  by Heidi

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

29th Jul 2016  11:16  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First of three trigs on a 13 mile hike starting near Gale Garth and continuing from Brownthwaite to the new footbridge near Blindbeck Bridge then straight uphill to Castle Knott and Calf Top Trig before steep descent to Barbondale and back up the opposite slope to Crag Hill Trig via Hazle Gill Combe and Crag Side. Returned via Richard Man and Bullpot Farm. Good weather all day.

Brownthwaite Trig ©sykesfamily
Brownthwaite Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

30th Oct 2015  14:00  by We TRye hard

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

Retrospective log. I am certain of the date but I did not note the state of the trig pillar. Stopped off on the way back from Bull Pot Farm and collected the nearby geocache.

26th Sep 2015  13:29  by coinea

Gridref: SD 65007 80894   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

26th Sep 2015  13:28  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 65007 80893   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar in good condition. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces SSE, ~162°. Vented through three sight holes, NE face plugged. Pillar bolt viewable but a plastic bottle has been dropped down the centre hole by an imbecile. Full 360° panoramic view includes Calf Top. More blurb to follow.

S5344 - Brownthwaite & GRP
S5344 - Brownthwaite pillar bolt

15th Apr 2015  14:15  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked on road to Bullpot Farm and followed wall for a short trek to trig. Very waterlogged paths after this morning's rain. Very open spot, nice views over to the coast and up to the Lakes.

©jamiekeighley

8th Oct 2014  14:08  by yt

Gridref: SD 65008 80896   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Sep 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SD 65005 80895   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From track to east, straight ahead at sharp bend on trod to gate at SD654811, then left on trod all way to trig

15th Sep 2014  13:12  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great spot with good all-round views.

Brownthwaite ©paulxtr

17th Apr 2014  13:30  by Toffles

Gridref: SD 65019 80897   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

11th Jan 2014  15:40  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked near Gale Garth farm, up the track, then along path beside wall. Lovely views, sun just setting over the coastal plain

8th Sep 2013  14:57  by catman

Gridref: SD 65003 80899   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Hannon walk from Barbon with detour to this trig and nearby Hump. Superb views.

1st Sep 2013  09:20  by Chalky

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spider centre open, other top to E looks higher.

30th Jul 2013  17:52  by Morecambe Monkey

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

Walked up ROW from the NE of Gale Garth on the road to Bullpot. Followed track to gate in wall & then NW on wet grassy path to the trig & also the summit of Casterton Fell (Barbon Low Fell) just to the SE. Trig in good condition,good panoramic views. Visited the huge cairn on Brownthwaite on the return,an impressive structure.

9th Jul 2013  10:00  by pendlelill

Gridref: SD 65006 80893   FB Number: S5344   Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

brill views though hazy in distance. no1 of 4. next stop crag hill

fb ©pendlelill

6th Jul 2013  15:45  by weekender

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

27th Apr 2013  14:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 65005 80893   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice views on a good day out Easy access from ROW

22nd Jan 2013  11:05  by campagvelocet

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Judging by what i saw later in the day the views must be pretty good but the skies were still leaden at this point. Not the high point of the hill which is presumably on the neighbouring lump.

17th Jun 2012  16:20  by redDragon

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

4th for the day. Climbed up from bend in footpath which is to the east. Good views, especially towards the Lakes, which had now cleared.

1st Jun 2012  12:40  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: SD 65007 80894   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Same route as Painterman61.Pillar in great condition,3 sight holes open,centre mark visible,FB yellowed,no cap/plug.Excellent 360 deg views.

Brownthwaite. Pillar.
Brownthwaite. Pillar.
Brownthwaite. Flush bracket.
Brownthwaite. Top.
Brownthwaite. Centre mark.

14th Feb 2012  15:48  by longmyndhiker

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

£rd TP today as an afterthought following longish walk in snow. Mr Yellow Paint strikes again. Time well spent, Eeee Bi Gum; during said noted nuptials I was TP bagging in the Marches...

29th Sep 2011  09:05  by manonabike

Gridref: SD 65046 80895   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Called on this pillar on way to Bullpot before tackling Crag Hill

9th Jul 2011  13:35  by tim747

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

2nd May 2011  09:19  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The 1st of four trigs on an 18.5 mile walk starting above Gale Garth and continuing onto Calf Top and Holme Knott before returning via Crag Hill. Beautiful sunny day with a brisk wind. Ground was good underfoot after a few weeks of great weather.

Brownthwaite Trig ©sykesfamily
Brownthwaite Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

29th Apr 2011  12:00  by Eeee Bi Gum

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

So while some were getting hitched we were up this Cumbrian Fell. Like others agree TP is a fair way from Brownthwaite. Fantastic clear day with views all round and pillar in good condition

©Eeee Bi Gum

9th Apr 2011  14:24  by painterman61

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Drove up from Castleton, parked at small layby at gate,walked up good track then branched right.trig in vgc plug missing sighting hole open could see centre bolt,fine views espiecialy crag hill

Trig in magical light ©painterman61
the trig ©painterman61
the trig ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
the trig ©painterman61
centrebolt ©painterman61

22nd Jan 2011  00:00  by rupertal

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

25th Nov 2010  10:25  by PeteBoggs

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

Followed row from Gale Garth and nipped up to trig - fantastic all round views

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

26th Mar 2010  10:20  by arranc

Gridref: SD 65100 80900   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Jan 2010  00:00  by Sprog

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

28th Oct 2009  14:20  by peebs

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

4th Oct 2009  11:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagging Barbon Low Fell HuMP summit which is high point of this hill. Parked by sheep pens at double passing spot, then NW to summit visiting large cairn on the way. Sunshine and cloud but rained all the way back to car.

26th Sep 2009  12:00  by ted

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

Plug missing; three sighting holes open with upper centre mark visible. Views to Gragareth to SE and across the Lune valley W.

Brownthwaite trig
Brownthwaite trig
Brownthwaite FB
Brownthwaite top

24th Sep 2009  11:35  by yorkshirenige

Gridref: SD 65005 80893   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

360 degree view. In the words of the song by The Who, I can see for miles and miles.

12th Jun 2008  12:45  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SD 65008 80892   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pleasant spot. Plug missing.

Brownthwaite Crag Hill in the background to NW.
Brownthwaite Flush bracket.

19th Jan 2008  11:30  by Bramley

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

28th Apr 2007  08:30  by chrisbombington

Gridref: SD 65000 80900   FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy walk up from Gale Garth,good views

Brownthwaite Trig & inserts FB & nonplug View over Hogg Hills towards Calf Top

12th Mar 2005  21:00  by earl grey

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

This Trig point is on the summit of Casterton fell not Brownthwaite pike,(see Wainwright's walks in Limestone country)in which he states "a quarter mile north east of Brownthwaite Pike the undulating top of Casterton fell rises to a grassy hillock which is surmounted by a triangulation column(s5344)and this is at an altitude of 1436 feet,marks the true summit of the fell".

Casterton Fell Trig point

23rd Nov 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, open - fine hill, lovely view, highest pt is c.100m E of TP, but appears less than 1m higher

30th Mar 1999  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

13th Sep 1988  17:46  by clochandighter

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited to record FB number. The pillar was completed in May 1949 costing £14.7s.0d. In 1950 this marker was computed for triangulation as secondary station SD47/5 in the Barrow-in-Furness block. Flush bracket S5344 was levelled for height in 1953. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in June 1976. I had this one on my lists as Casterton Fell for the many years before the OS official names became available through the public domain.

1st Nov 1985  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S5344  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plain pillar surrounded by circle of stones on the open grassy moorland top of Castleton Fell. Reasonable view over Morcambe Bay in the gathering evening gloom.

The pillar