Logged Visits:

7th Nov 2023  10:10  by ruari2022

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views came up east side. Steep last 50m. Easier from Twechar

23rd Feb 2023  16:11  by Kctrig

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

17th Feb 2023  13:33  by Lynnebe

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

5th Feb 2023  14:39  by jonglew

Gridref: NS 70911 76114   FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Came across in a direct line from the hill top to the south. Pillar sits on a lovely prominent outcrop. It has a coat of dirty and patchy white paint, the top is battered with edges chipped. Centre cap missing, asphalt plug replacement; L & RHD side sight holes open. Extensive panoramic views.

Pillar TP2028©jonglew
Spider TP2028©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP2028©jonglew

6th Nov 2022  15:59  by JHighton

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

©JHighton

21st Oct 2022  12:49  by Oldhortus

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

Parked in Croy and used the John Muir path to access

9th Oct 2022  12:23  by rococo1805

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in Industrial Estate in Twechar then up signposted path to Roman Fort then trig. Nice easy walk and decent views.

11th Feb 2022  15:50  by alright_dave

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited whilst walking the John Muir Way. Done it from Croy station as well. Head up north from station along Constarry Road and turn left when you see signposts for John Muir Way. Follow path up to Castle Hill. Easy to find. Steep climb in places. If you like your Roman history then you like this place.

Castle Hill

2nd Jan 2022  11:12  by WeirdWifie

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I parked at Auchenstarry car park. A steep climb through woodland and along the Antonine Wall to a good condition trig. Someone's camera bag was hanging from the side, I hope the owner got it back. I returned via the canal, a great circular walk.

12th Apr 2021  14:49  by DekBagsTrigs

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in Croy and accessed via the John Muir way and the steep grassy slope from the East. Good views over Forthe & Clyde Canal to Kilsyth and Kilsyth Hills

2nd Jan 2021  15:45  by Scotbrain

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

2nd Jan 2021  15:45  by Scotbrain

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

13th Oct 2020  18:37  by NormanW

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited after climbng the slightly higher hill also called Castle Hill on the Hillbagging website.

18th Jul 2020  11:00  by Alan63

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

Walked up from Twechar to Roman fort then over to Castle Hill

3rd May 2020  13:10  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

23rd Mar 2020  14:05  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in Croy and explored the John Muir way and the earth works.

31st Dec 2019  14:27  by dst

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

1st Nov 2019  11:15  by David Bremner

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A dreich day leading to steady rain... ideal for trigpointing! Plenty of parking in Croy then along the marked track, part of which is the John Muir Way, to the steepish hillock where the pillar sits atop the fort site. Very interesting to see a section Antonines Wall for the first time and fine autumn colours to enjoy. Too dreich to appreciate what must be fine views from the pillar on a clearer day.

16th Feb 2019  17:11  by Chalky

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Asphalt plug, painted white.

14th Apr 2018  11:15  by ngthack

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Mar 2018  15:39  by DauntlessNinja

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

20th Mar 2018  15:37  by DauntlessNinja

Gridref: NS 70913 76105   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Walked up from Tweacher, excellent views.

©DauntlessNinja

27th Dec 2017  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NS 70910 76110   FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy parking to East at locked gate nice snowey views

16th Nov 2017  15:31  by thejackrustles

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

YSM0465 Castle Hill. One of 5 trigs planned on the way to Arran. Only managed 2, this being the second! Easy enough walk to this, parked on the road at N55° 57.435' W4° 04.984'and followed the track all the way to the hill fort. Lovely spot great views.

Castle Hill selfie ©thejackrustles
Castle Hill collage

2nd Oct 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NS 70916 76105   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Aug 2017  21:12  by Chixverbil

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

24th Aug 2017  12:42  by Chixverbil

Gridref: NS 70915 76111   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

21st Jun 2017  18:23  by fionach6

Gridref: NS 70909 76086   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bit overcast this evening on the longest day of the year but still great views and a welcome breeze.

Barhill trig

25th Mar 2017  16:15  by Borderer

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nipped in after a day exploring Glasgow. Easy parking on the minor road to the east and a decent track to within a couple of hundred metres of the pillar. Weather unusually warm for March and the hill was busy. Decent views.

©Borderer

12th Jan 2017  22:46  by pricklyangelduo

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

9th Jan 2017  11:38  by Cynikal

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

13th Oct 2016  11:50  by dugswell2

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy parking at Croy then visited Barr Hill Roman camp before the steep route over Castle Hill to return to the car.

27th May 2016  17:50  by Aqueously90

Gridref: NS 70908 76110   FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Log #356. Parked in front of the boarded-up Barrhill Tavern in Twechar, then followed the well-signposted track up to the Roman fort on Barr Hill. Very interesting place, and a few info boards worth reading. Simple walk up to the pillar on Castle Hill, which I'm sure offers great 360* views on a clear day. Unfortunately it was fairly dreich and misty, so none today. Pillar is in decent, not great, condition with cap plugged and two sightholes open. [ExP-249/MiP-31/Rev-2/BM-23/IS-34/Other-17]

FB
Pillar
Pillar top and misty view towards the Campsies

6th Mar 2016  10:10  by Ham Mathieson

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Beautiful Mother's day walk. Stunning views in 360 degrees for minimum effort.

©Ham Mathieson

15th Dec 2015  16:11  by Robert Phillips

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

30th Jul 2015  19:00  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Castle Hill ©monkeydestructor

11th Apr 2015  09:49  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Visited during four day walk along Antonine Wall.

30th Dec 2014  12:10  by gerryu2

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

Lovely walk up on a warm winter day. Very informative and important spot with the old Antonine Wall and Fort. Great views over to the Campsies where I'll be going next for another YOSM. Pity it's shrouded in mist. Cheers.

Trig
Flush bracket
Me and trig

11th Oct 2014  14:29  by pittyplatsch

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

28th Aug 2012  13:40  by geezagoal

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fine weather and excellent views

Castle hill 1
Castle hill 2

29th Apr 2011  15:25  by Border Peat

Gridref: NS 70911 76099   FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Followed path for Roman fort from Twechar then onto trig 11158©Border Peat

15th Jan 2011  13:03  by jester2005

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Olivia at the trig ©jester2005

4th Jul 2010  18:50  by andyc

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Changing trains at Croy en route to a days extreme canyoning at Bruar, stopped to nip up the hill from the station. Despite wind and rain a worthwhile trip to a very interesting spot.

2nd Aug 2009  16:59  by SlainteJimmy

Gridref: NS 70913 76105   FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Cap filled, base a bit exposed with NNE and SSW sights open. A glorious beacon atop the Iron Age fort neighbouring the Romans, who must have been so wary of the looming Campsies... Antonines Wall and the Forth Clyde Canal run past with views reaching to the Lower Clyde valley.

Castle Hill ..Beacon and Bastion.

7th Mar 2009  10:35  by Boys from the Dyes

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in Auchinstarry Quarry Car Park; just beat the rain clouds to the top.

Castle Hill pillar and flush bracket.

27th Dec 2008  13:48  by coinea

Gridref: NS 70910 76105   FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

11158 Castle Hill.m

19th Jan 2008  17:53  by descarte1

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited whilst visiting Bar Hill Roman fort and spotted the pillar on the OS map. Whitewashed and in good condition, sits nicely on the top of the hillfort with good views.

19th Jan 2008  17:52  by pog

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

9th May 2007  19:19  by campagvelocet

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

Nice airy spot. Looking at my map I was worried it was going to be hidden in the trees, but it sits proudly atop the majestic fort. The last bit of the path up from the east is serene.

18th Feb 2007  14:35  by Tamtane

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Twechar on probably the sunniest day this year so far. Enjoyed looking at the very interesting remains of the roman fort on Barr Hill, on the way over to Castle Hill. Castle hill itself is a splendid conical top with a surprisingly airy feel at the trig with the ground plunging away steeply to the north. The trig itself is obviously being maintained by somebody and was painted with a fresh looking coat of whitewash. Amazing ringside seat for the southern escarpment of the Campsie Fells and Kilsyth Hills - I took a pair of binoculars and spent some time taking in the amazing view. A fantastic short walk!

11th Jan 2007  14:09  by agentmancuso

Gridref: NS 70918 76105   FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wild weather today, but interesting Roman site.

28th May 2006  12:57  by clochandighter

Gridref: NS 70913 76106   FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Surrounding woods nicely laid out, Roman forts etc. Pillar recently repainted in white. Spider plugged with bitumen. LHS & RHS sighting holes open. FB faces 294°, WNW. Views to Black Loch, Auchineden Hill {The Whangie}, Blairskaith Muir, Dumbreck Hill, Cort-Ma Law, Tomtain, Birns Hill, and Scald Law. Built 11th January 1946 as S3612. Tertiary station in Block NS77, Glasgow. This pillar was rebuilt on site 23/08/1966 with flush bracket 11158. Photographed 28/05/2006, GRP.

11158 (xS3612) - Castle Hill Pillar
11158 (xS3612) - Castle Hill Flush Bracket
11158 (xS3612) - Castle Hill facing northeast to Birns Hill
11158 (xS3612) - Castle Hill The plugged spider.

27th Dec 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

resin plug, some cracks but intact

12th Dec 2003  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11158
11158

19th Oct 2003  11:26  by Cootking

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Retro bag.

10th Jul 1990  14:24  by clochandighter

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

First visit. To record FB number. HISTORY: The pillar was completed 11th January 1946 costing £10.15s.0d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station NS77/T97 within the Glasgow secondary block during 1947. Flush bracket S3612 was levelled for height in 1956. This pillar was rebuilt on site and completed 23rd August 1966 with flush bracket 11158. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in September 1971. SITE VISIT: Pillar in good condition. Spider plugged with tar. No photos taken.

24th Jul 1987  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: 11158  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10