Logged Visits:

14th Mar 2023  12:10  by Bappa65

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

Clemmie the Cavapoo at Candover trig

12th Mar 2022  09:15  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From Shortheath, used public footpath to south of MOD Oakhanger. Wondered what these domes are as could see from Holtham Lane (5/2/22). Footpath from east is shown on the OS map, signs indicate it goes up an almost vertical slope. Quite a challenge as path is not at all obvious so clambered up on all fours trying to hold onto tree roots and get a foothold on anything solid. Really gripping onto bare earth at times. Extra point for effort. Pillar about 150 metres south of top of path in arable field. Followed tractor tracks as much as possible. Good views towards west and north. Path looked as if it was better signposted on way down but just as random and precarious but did find a fossil at the foot of the hill.

Candover Flush plate faces north
Candover View towards south west
Candover View towards north west
Candover View towards north east and top of vertical footpath

21st Sep 2021  18:50  by andyrandom

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Accessed from footpath to the southwest. Field had been harvested, and with no indication where the footpath should be, and no tractor lines to follow, I made a direct route to the pillar under the power lines. Very happy to have bagged this one, as it completed a sequence of eleven consecutively numbered flush brackets (my longest unbroken run), all of which I bagged today!

17th Apr 2021  11:58  by sphinx2

FB Number: 1674  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

As can be seen the TP was almost hidden in the rape seed crop. The farmer has prepared a path through the crop that goes, logically, between the SW corner of the field and the start of the steep path. As others, I went along a tractor track and then very carefully threaded through the crop. A very good day out, parking at Hartley Pond.

©sphinx2
©sphinx2

9th Jun 2020  10:40  by AHD

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked to the west. Crop in field and no footpath to trig. Spotted pillar from east side and walked where footpath should have been.

22nd Jun 2019  18:07  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 75300 35600   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at end of lane to Wick Hill farm. Then walked across field on footpath towards trig point. Had to walk along tractor tracks in corn to reach it.

19th May 2019  12:03  by G4CFS

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

29th Apr 2019  13:46  by RichardM

Gridref: SU 75396 35632   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In unplanted island in arable crop. Path marked on map doesn't exist so its along tractor tracks. I've been here before, I remembered as I slithered down the steep earthy bank on its E side.

29th Apr 2019  13:45  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

probable revisit though not logged

15th Feb 2019  12:45  by Nekyram

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We first tried the steep slippery so called footpath! Had more sense and decided to walk across the field from the other side.

20th Nov 2018  13:30  by Biffin

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Sep 2018  09:27  by TrigJS

Gridref: SU 75398 35631   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked to the west and accessed the trig pillar via the footpath Trig pillar in good condition and surrounded by farm land.

TP1899 The trig pillar.
TP1899 The flush bracket.
TP1899 The spider.

3rd Jan 2018  10:56  by meandmymum

Gridref: SU 75300 35600   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Very windy, wet & muddy so decided against the vertical path - footpath from SW just about visible through the stubble at this time of year.

Path just about visible at this time of year!

22nd Oct 2017  16:00  by mattandsophie

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

Nice spot on top of the hill though the vertical path up was fun with a two year old...

25th May 2017  11:57  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Left bike at fields edge as crops were growing. No sign of the path that should be here so followed the telegraph wires as this is where the path should go.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point

2nd Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 75397 35640   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Nov 2016  13:37  by JohRvs

Gridref: SU 75395 35631   FB Number: S1674   Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at road junction on the Hangers Way and then walked up the hill to the FP which led me up a steep slippery slope onto the field and up to the summit and Trigpoint. The leaf-covered slippery slope was extremely steep and in wellies I was in danger of going A o' T and ending up in A n' E. Only managed it by hanging onto tree roots - another mini adventure.

Trigpoint
Trigpoint looking south east.
Trigpoint looking north west.
Flush bracket

17th Oct 2015  16:59  by dal

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Access from SW. No defined path across the young crop in the field. Cap intact.

29th Apr 2015  10:45  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 75399 35635   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked to SW of trig at end of minor road. Footpath leading directly to trig doesn't exist. Pillar in middle of arable field planted with a cereal crop. Found in good condition with previous loggers 2p coin, also an additional 1p coin on the centre cap! On large plinth; original cap in place, lightly indented lettering; LHD side sight hole open, RHD side plug degrading. 360deg views.

Pillar TP1899©jonglew
Spider TP1899©jonglew
Sight Hole with 2p Coin TP1899©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1899©jonglew

10th Apr 2015  17:40  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Did not fancy the steep and slippery footpath that everybody else has gone for, so approached this one from the SW. Parked at the end of the minor road at the sign for "Lower Wick Hill Farm", then walked NE across the field. There was supposed to be a public right of way, but there was no path, so we just followed the overhead electricity cables to the trig. No crop in the field at this time of the year, just grass. But what will happen in the summer when there will be crop? Trig in good condition with original metal cap, left sighthole open, all other sightholes closed. I left a 2p coin in the left sighthole for the next visitor to find.

18th Sep 2014  16:08  by moonraker

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagged while on circular walk from Selborne. We also took the mountain goat path! In field that had been ploughed recently but ground dry. Good views.

24th Jun 2014  14:33  by Griggsy

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From The Pub With No Name

©Griggsy

27th Oct 2013  21:30  by DeniseMc

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

20th Oct 2012  15:09  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 75390 35630   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached from footpath to the North.....signs says slippery and steep ! Bloody health and safety nonsense i thought.....but seriously it is setep and slippery and i am not joking ! If you want an easy option take opposite end of footpath from the south by farm , but if you fancy a mudslide back down its quite fun ! Must be one of the steepest marked footpaths have ever been on away from the mountains ! Pillar good with three deer nearby as a bonus.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

6th Aug 2012  18:04  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SU 75397 35630   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Looks simple on the map this one, have another look at the contour lines! :) The footpath to the East is passable but not for everyone except a mountain goat, i got up it but it sure was a challange in the rain! I would suggest it is one of the steepest footpaths in this part of the world, once you're at the top and got your breath back it is an easy walk along the field edge to the point where the map suggests the footpath heads off past the pillar, there was no path apparent through the corn so took a diversion along and onto some tractor tracks. Pillar in good condition and is located about 50m into field - nice area loverly views and dead quiet.

Pillar & FB
GPS Data

6th Jul 2012  13:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This must be the steepest footpath in Hampshire (perhaps the south of England) taken to reach the pillar. There is even a warning sign to say that the footpath is steep and slippery - it wasn't too bad ascending, grabbing branches & trees, but coming down was very tricky. It didn't help that I was wearing wellies. Ended up sliding part way down on my backside in mud,glorious mud! The Monsoon season continues:rain,rain,rain,rain....then more rain!

5th Apr 2012  10:16  by wrose

Gridref: SU 75396 35638   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I parked to the west near Wick Hill Cottages and then just used the mapped public footpath to the pillar. I say 'mapped' because there is nothing on the ground just the start of a cereal crop. But, with the judicious use of tractor tracks I reached the pillar which was visible from some distance away. It is in good condition and still retains an original metal indented lettered plug. Just a nice rural location.

S1674 Candover Pillar.
S1674 Candover Flush Bracket.
S1674 Candover Plug.

3rd Apr 2011  13:29  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th Jun 2010  18:31  by tinkersean

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Apr 2010  14:19  by raypool

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Jamie climbing up the steep and slippery footpath.

4th Jan 2010  11:53  by martinc

Gridref: SU 75401 35628   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On raised concrete plinth. Plug in place with indented lettering.

18th Oct 2009  17:30  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Feb 2008  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

I also wouldn't recommend the steep footpath; very slippery.

S1674
S1674
S1674

11th Dec 2007  12:30  by Trigger

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Aug 2007  10:06  by Ann_and_Brian

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

We parked in a suitable spot and noticed a sign for a footpath which we attempted to follow. Cap still fited. Quite good views, pity the photo has got lost.

Flush Bracket
The Top

20th May 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

vgc, metal cap, shallow letters. 30m into arable field. No sign of mapped f/p, but convenient tramlines to trig.

29th May 2006  18:02  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SU 75394 35633   FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in good condition. Metal plug. Approached up steep bank very slippery and dangerous, would not recommend this route. Footpaths very indistinct in this area.

©Clanfield Rambler
©Clanfield Rambler

31st Jan 2006  15:40  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Approach on indistinct PROW from SW. Parking whrere the road makes a final left sweep up to the farm.

25th Sep 2005  13:30  by Managra

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This is set on a substantial concrete plinth in the middle of a field of what must have been peas, judging from the remnants of the crop. In good condition and fine views to Selborne Hill. Metal plug with lightly indented lettering

Trigpoint ©Managra
Flush bracket ©Managra

28th Feb 2004  14:45  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Do not try to approach this trig from the east - the ROW is the black run of footpaths, a real scramble up it. Circular walk up the Hangar's Way from Selborne and generally round back to the SW. Trig in middle of field (uncultivated on our visit) and in good condition. First few flakes of snow fell as we visited.

26th Jun 1994  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1674  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Dont try to approach on the footpath up the steep bank to the east, as it is completely overgrown. Plug with indented lettering.