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24th Aug 2023  16:46  by NJM

Gridref: NT 24703 11196   FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Left the B709 at NT281102 and drove up track till level with rusty red hut in Glenkerry below, took a line S up the hill between the felled stuff and the new growth, then followed wall NW. Returned heading due E from TP and dropped down a very rough firebreak / water course and came out on the track directly where we'd parked. Wouldn't like to have gone up that way though. Really extensive views in all directions, notably S to the Lake District. Extra point awarded for the picnic table, in terms of 'how the heck did that get there?' its nearly on a par with the piano found on top of Ben Nevis!

26th Mar 2022  14:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NT 24700 11100   FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Drove track to little quarry then up new track and straight up narrow fire break till clear of trees then up to and followed wall to pillar which is behind single tree

15th Oct 2021  11:55  by Oldhortus

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

A day spent bagging hills. Parked at NT274145 Forest track then firebreaks to Hope Head onto Cauld Face SSE over Glenkerry picking up other tops on the way Back out onto road for the hour walk back to the car

27th Feb 2021  11:09  by jonglew

Gridref: NT 24703 11195   FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked trackside (NT 2478 1086). Took break running NE initially but easier taking a direct line through the trees. Pillar sits clear of the forest with extensive views N. Original centre cap retained, deeply indented lettering; LHD side sight hole open, rear plug degrading.

Pillar TP2053©jonglew
Spider TP2053©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP2053©jonglew

21st Sep 2020  15:31  by paulxtr

FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parking and route as per Borderer, with the exception that the entrance to the firebreak was blocked by a windthrown tree, so headed to the trig slightly more directly through the widely spaced conifers. Kudos to whoever hauled the picnic table up there. Good view.

Cauld Face ©paulxtr

21st Dec 2019  11:48  by BigJ

Gridref: NT 24701 11189   FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Same route as Borderer. A moochy misty day so no view. Spotted a vixen on the way down.

©BigJ

11th Dec 2016  14:36  by Robert Phillips

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

22nd Oct 2016  19:54  by Chalky

FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Retains OS centre cap with indented lettering.

24th Jan 2016  11:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed the forestry track up from Nether Dalgliesh. Near to the highest point in the road took the ramp up through a small quarry which led to a good forest break. Took this to the dry stone wall and followed this to the pillar. Pillar and picnic bench in good condition although both covered in moss. No views due to mist.

©Borderer

8th Jun 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NT 24704 11187   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

24th May 2015  11:29  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Nether Phawhope, via various 5Ds.

S9845

26th Mar 2011  16:07  by peregrinus

FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap, deep letters. From Nether Phawhope (parking by CG), circuit of five 500m summits from Dobs Craig N to Hope Head.

FB
Top
Trig - front
Trig - back
Picnic table!

18th Aug 2007  12:40  by coinea

Gridref: NT 24703 11186   FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Aug 2007  12:33  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 24703 11185   FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 18th August 1958 costing £44.15s.11d. Computed as secondary triangulation station NT33/9 within the Peebles Block during 1959. Levelled for height to Class 2 precision also in 1959. Last maintained by the OS in April 1985. SITE VISIT: Approached from southeast. Parked in forest track end off B709 at NT268087. Followed track to northmost bend at NT247108, climbed ENE up firebreak to boundary wall then 300m NW to pillar. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains OS cap with deep indented font. Flush bracket faces ENE, compass measurement 71°. LHS (SE) sight hole open others plugged. No view due to dismal weather.

S9845 - Cauld Face pillar & FB.
S9845 - Cauld Face GRP facing the weather
S9845 - Cauld Face the "Cauld Face" ghost

16th Apr 2007  12:35  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 24679 11194   FB Number: S9845  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good condition and well clear of the forest. Ungrazed land made progress difficult. Picnic table nearby. Good views across the Moffatdale Hills.

Cauld Face Pillar and picnic table©fasgadh
Cauld Face Metalwork©fasgadh