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3rd Mar 2024  11:00  by The Crow

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

27th Jan 2024  13:47  by Jodie-trigs

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the layby at Broadstones, crossed the road and walked up through the forest to the Trigpoint. Good views over the valley.

Buckstone Trigpoint
Buckstone Flush Bracket

24th Nov 2023  19:32  by NormanW

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in the pub car park at Staunton and walked up. Interesting rocks around the area of the trig.

25th Apr 2023  18:06  by Cositsthere

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

If approached up the steep side there are a few interesting mill stones scattered about in various stages of production

22nd Apr 2023  13:00  by Richofsebast

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy walk up the track from the lay-by. Then steep, steep short cut up through the woods to the top. Hazy views today.

Coffee Break ©Richofsebast

11th Nov 2022  11:50  by Mitzie

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

A walk from Monmouth. has another stone next to it. great views.

30th Oct 2022  17:24  by Ande1865

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

13th Oct 2022  09:14  by samtrev

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

4th Sep 2022  14:30  by je448

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Few chips and lots of scratches. Plug missing. However nice views NW, with littered boulders and the Buckstone a nice little challenge to climb up onto.

3rd Aug 2022  09:04  by pauldo40

Gridref: SO 54180 12262   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Jul 2022  00:00  by painterman61

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Last of light bag nice path up some views trig is ok also a Hump summit.

Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61

4th May 2022  10:25  by ady650b

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

26th Mar 2022  14:38  by penguin425

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

nice views

1st Feb 2022  11:00  by tim747

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

31st Oct 2021  08:43  by janineharris44

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice walk up from the lay-by. Set back from the footpath in a small enclosure. Beautiful views of the forest. Good condition and FB intact

©janineharris44
©janineharris44

28th Aug 2021  13:59  by Trigger

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP1750
TP1750

14th Aug 2021  17:00  by itchy-trigger-finder

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

Family holiday in Monmouth for a few days. Was late in the day so we drove as far as we could up the lanes from Staunton, getting to within a few hundred metres. Lovely afternoon/ early evening and amazing views. Itchy.

©itchy-trigger-finder

©itchy-trigger-finder

10th Aug 2021  15:34  by Lise

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Lovely views

10th Aug 2021  15:34  by Lise

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Lovely views

2nd Aug 2021  12:00  by DanTrig

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

Bagged trig on part of a 13.5 mile walk from Redbrook. We were surprised that there actually was a view from the trig.

21st Jun 2021  15:12  by slateloose

Gridref: SO 54100 12200   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in lay bye near Broadstones on the A 4136. Crossed the road towards the Forest of Dean sign and follow steep path south up edge of wood to the adventure centre, then round to the Buck stone/trig.

1st May 2021  15:14  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good views looking out over the Wye Valley from the summit viewpoint. Would be nice to revisit this top again as part of a full day walk around the area.

22nd Feb 2021  16:07  by seanandsue7477

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

Nice walk with partial views towards Monmouth direction

28th Aug 2020  16:10  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SO 54179 12261   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on bend to E then Up FP

23rd Aug 2020  12:09  by Loz&Bib

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

Found on a circular walk from Yat Rock.

15th Mar 2020  15:53  by Andy West

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

14th Feb 2020  09:28  by MaximumBob

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Jan 2020  11:45  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

nice walk up great views and my 800th pillar bagged!!! proud moment

©WuzzerL

5th Jan 2020  11:43  by Pritch227

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

great position,nice walk through woodland.

©Pritch227

19th Sep 2019  13:30  by Nekyram

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked just off the A136 at the end of the village of Staunton.took the footpath up through the woods following the stone wall.trig found by Buckstone, area known as the Meend. Nice spot on a sunny day.

7th Aug 2019  15:05  by asbown

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

Lovely walk up, great views.

7th Aug 2019  15:05  by The reluctant trigger

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

5th Apr 2019  14:47  by paulxtr

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From layby WNW of pilar. Up the steep track then past the rocks.

Buckstone ©paulxtr

14th Mar 2018  15:14  by dadu 13

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A really nice walk up from the Village of Staunton on a lovely day, most of it on lanes, but some including the last bit through the forest. Great views of the Druid's Stone from here.

©dadu 13

27th Jul 2017  11:36  by Greenland21

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

26th Jun 2017  06:06  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Saw lovely sunrise while getting to this first trig of the day. Just cycled up the track to the top and there it was behind a dry stone wall. Sheep were crossing the road in Staunton on my way through.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point

16th Apr 2017  11:32  by Osprey

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

20th Oct 2016  09:24  by wrose

Gridref: SO 54179 12268   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nothing really to add other than to confirm that it is still there and in good condition.

S6974 Buckstone Pillar.
S6974 Buckstone Flush Bracket.
S6974 Buckstone Plug.

28th Sep 2016  14:45  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SO 54180 12268   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up from Staunton

24th Jul 2016  09:57  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy one to bag. Walked towards reservoir entrance then short walk to pillar.

Mr K at pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN

18th Jul 2016  11:22  by andypad

Gridref: SO 54174 12261   FB Number: 6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©andypad
©andypad

2nd Jul 2016  19:43  by Robert Kemp

Gridref: SO 54179 12261   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

29th Mar 2016  18:23  by vegibagger

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

drive up to within 25m of height so only 5mins or so up to top. Open central plug great views wsw to some hill I must check out.

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger
summit rock ©vegibagger

20th Sep 2015  14:16  by tom

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The pillar is sited in the Wye Valley AONB near the north western edge of the Forest of Dean between Coleford and Monmouth. I walked up to the site through the woods from the layby on the A4136 Staunton Road to the north. The lanes of Staunton Meend are close to the trig if you don’t fancy the walk. The pillar has FB S6974 but lacks a cap or plug. The view from the trig is now partly restricted by nearby trees. It looks across the Forest of Dean to the distant Cotswold Edge to the south. There is an impressive view from the Buck Stone across to the Black Mountains in the north-west. The Buck Stone is a former Logan that was repaired and reinstated after being toppled in the 19th century. Between the Buck Stone and the trig are a small concrete pyramid flagstaff base and a bowl-like rock associated with sacrificial rites in local folklore.

7th May 2015  18:28  by WHITEDEER

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

28th Oct 2014  10:00  by rupertal

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

19th Oct 2014  14:00  by cavinguk

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views of the Black Mountains, the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean. One of my favourite local spots

8th Oct 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 54181 12266   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Jul 2014  14:31  by Katy

Gridref: SO 54180 12262   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

a short walk up from Staunton

©Katy

29th Mar 2014  13:15  by Razz

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up a muddy track from the main road through Staunton. A bit of a hazy day but good view across towards Monmouth.

2nd Jan 2014  15:30  by The Coachmans Pair

Gridref: SO 54174 12252   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Logged after finding the Multi-cache that uses the pillar. Sadly no photos as I left the camera at home!

9th Oct 2013  07:30  by Chalky

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Spider centre open.

27th Jul 2013  16:23  by CJO

Gridref: SO 54180 12263   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Torrential rain. No cap. Probably good views. Didn't hang around. The big triangular pseudo-pillar is probably a flagstaff base as evidence by large diameter hole in its centre.

Buckstone

29th Sep 2012  14:26  by jonglew

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Scored this as a 6 for the buckstone although there are some views to be had, but not as impressive as they would have been before the trees grew up. We parked in Christchurch and walked to the Buckstone via Staunton returning via the limestone quarry. There is another truncated square pyramid concrete structure next to the trig, but have been unable to find out what it is.

Pillar TP1750©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1750©jonglew

15th Jul 2012  15:52  by _HT_

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Buckstone ©_HT_

11th Apr 2012  15:00  by davey and emsy

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice view from here!

©davey and emsy

26th Nov 2011  11:52  by Funk to Funky

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited whilst out on an MTB ride. We stopped for lunch here and then carried on. Trig in good condition and the views are great!

14th Sep 2011  16:00  by dugswell2

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on minor road to Buckstone Adventure Centre then up path following wall to top which is one of 2 large rocks.

18th Mar 2011  12:40  by Shelfyowen

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

17th Oct 2010  15:03  by Stevie Boy

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

Visited as part of a complex circular walk which also took in the suck stone,far harkening rock,Biblins & Bracelands.Nice walk up from Staunton.Great view over Mons & Hfds plus Black Mountains.First frost of the autumn.Lovely day

279m

30th Aug 2010  13:30  by lackofluke

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in layby on road below and walked up through the forest.

24th Apr 2010  16:02  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

22nd Apr 2009  12:00  by wigglesworth

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked near Staunton church and walked up along good surface. A very pleasant walk which raised the heartbeat. Top insert missing. Imagine that there are excellent views but hazy today.

Double vision with apparent mini trig ©wigglesworth

17th Apr 2009  14:00  by Forest_Trekker

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

14th Feb 2009  13:50  by Dusty

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint
Trigpoint
Flush Bracket

10th Aug 2008  18:00  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visiting the nearby 'Druids Stone' Geocache. An easy stroll to the trigpoint and great view.

9th Aug 2008  10:00  by wheelybarrow

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Logged whilst on way to nearby geocache.

11th May 2008  20:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked near pub on A4136 in Staunton.Short walk up through woods to excellent trig and the sun setting over the Black mountain.

17th Feb 2008  19:37  by ABar

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from the village whilst out geocaching

5th Jan 2008  15:45  by bluebeard

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

the second concrete pillar looks to me like the remains of a flagpole base

12th Nov 2007  10:33  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked from Coleford via Newland and Knockalls Inclosure to reach this trig point. A new wall along the ridge immediately to the south. Trig point accessable via two gates.

Buckstone Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Buckstone Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

2nd Sep 2007  19:45  by Father Ted

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I parked in the village near the phone box and walked up the hill from there. Good views across the valleys.

2nd Oct 2006  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S6974
S6974
S6974

5th Sep 2006  14:25  by Managra

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©Managra
©Managra

24th Aug 2006  11:00  by sniffadogz

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good views. Visited as part of 'The Druids Stone' cache.

30th Jun 2006  16:00  by write and mane

Gridref: SO 54180 12262   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Buckstone Trig Pillar The Buckstone is behind and to the left (but low down and in the shade) and offers fine views into the Wye valley near Monmouth.©write and mane
Buckstone Trig Point Bracket ©write and mane

2nd May 2006  17:00  by The Flying Boots

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Found whilst setting out my own geocache site. Always loved this place. It is said that druids used the nearby stone for sacrificial slaughter. It is also called the "Rocking Stone" as it used to do just that until some young thugs from way back pushed it too far and it toppled into this position where it is now fixed.

28th Jan 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, no cap or plug, edge of deciduous woodland. Strange pyramid (?concrete) adjacent - the Buck Stone itself?

13th Nov 2005  09:41  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 54200 12300   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy to find,drive up to near resevoir,great views back over forest and beyond.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

21st Dec 2004  12:14  by SidAndBob

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

We walk here a lot as we live nearby. You often see deer in the woods to the south and even wild boar which were dumped here a couple of years ago.

Buckstone On this visit we snapped some stags and had to stop in the road for several wild boar. Also a body was found dumped in a parking area across the road. They reckon it was a mafia killing from Cardiff, just dumping the body here - so it's safe to visit. A busy day all in all!©SidAndBob

3rd Apr 2004  15:00  by fasgadh

Gridref: SO 54251 12355   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Whats the craic with the pyramid? Very strange companion to the trig. A drive up, as well because I was knackered after the orienteering. The summit of this "Clem" is a conglomerate boulder with a great view down to the Wye. Good nick, but the allen key git has visited.

Buckstone Metal
Buckstone Strange pyramid with a hole in it is up here too.

28th Sep 2003  11:00  by desperate dan

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

It's possible to cycle all the way to the trig point from Monmouth, a winding climb of 800 feet. Excellent views out to NW through gap in trees. Is the pyramid the Buckstone?

1st Apr 2000  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - pleasant amble, no view, nr road

5th Sep 1998  13:05  by arranc

Gridref: SO 54100 12200   FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Apr 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug missing.

2nd May 1981  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S6974  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10