Logged Visits:

24th Apr 2024  09:06  by altogetherother

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 1/10

Unreachable and only partially visible, but I kind of enjoyed the hunt for it. The views across to Peel Tower, Knowl Hill, and Winter Hill are pretty good.

©altogetherother
©altogetherother

8th Jun 2023  08:37  by Heidi

Gridref: SD 78700 05600   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Disappointed couldn't reach, should have researched

13th Nov 2022  14:43  by Ian Robinson

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Only very top can be viewed due to large wall and fencing

3rd Nov 2022  14:35  by Foxy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 1/10

Disappointing to get so close and still not be able to see the pillar. The stone wall must be at least 10 feet high and is considerably higher in places with an electric fence in top. There is a wire gate in the corner where the pillar is sited but I couldn't see it. OS showed that I was right next to it so I assume is close to the wall on the inside. Taking the word of others who by good luck managed to gain access that it is still there.

Pillar to the right behind the wall?©Foxy
Security measures ©Foxy

26th Jul 2022  13:30  by Kevlar

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Wow. I don't think the Pentagon has this much Security. I doubt even the Milk Tray man would get in. I'm actually fuming. The pillar is right next to the (great) Wall (of Radcliffe). and then there's fences within that to prevent the crashed alien ship or whatever else they're protecting from being seen. I've paid a fortune to United Utilities over the years, the least they could do is make the (public owned) Trig Pillar accessible somehow. Has anyone tried contacting them about gaining access? I did with Godley reservoir and they couldn't be bothered responding. Disgraceful.

22nd Jul 2021  20:25  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SD 78792 05613   FB Number: S2790  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 1/10

Nobody about to obtain permission / entry from. Hence, climbed over a gate into the field next door. Only able to see the top of the pillar from there.

Pillar

21st Jul 2021  14:18  by Onspar

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

This Trig Point is not normally accessible because it is behind locked gates with a high perimeter wall. However, I was returning home and noticed that there were United Utilities vans present on the site so I went up the hill for an exploration. Fortunately the outer gates were open and I was able to gain access to see the pillar, which is fully intact. The views across to Manchester, Bolton and Bury were fantastic on a lovely sunny day.

11th Apr 2021  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

14th Dec 2020  12:29  by FrankR

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

CCTV is in abundance here. seems like overkill for a reservoir.

2nd Oct 2020  09:30  by Wayne Mac

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Could not get to it due to obviously hiding away in the compound. Couldn’t even get near as the field with the summit of full of cows. I don’t like cows

9th Oct 2019  13:29  by taylorjw

Gridref: SD 78795 05617   FB Number: S2790  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Pillar in very good condition. Plug in tact. Views spoiled by the weather and the electric fence but otherwise stunning.

Clarkes Hill view ©taylorjw
Clarkes Hill pillar ©taylorjw
Clarkes Hill pillar plate ©taylorjw

15th Sep 2019  12:25  by John DCC

Gridref: SD 78794 05631   FB Number: S2790  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 4/10

24th Jun 2018  13:30  by Andy West

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Inaccessible  Score: 0/10

30th Jan 2018  11:58  by chevyfire

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

circled perimeter fence. could not actually see trig. best access from West side path of ringley road. good views of Manchester from south side, and Bolton area on west.

the entrance to compound of trig

30th Jan 2018  11:57  by chevyfire

Gridref: SD 78794 05628   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

went around compound. couldn't see actual views from around are good of Manchester and Bolton area

25th Dec 2017  08:50  by jonglew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Tricky outer fencing. A half-decent photo (given the circumstances) can be gained from scrambling part way up the gate and inserting an arm with a caerma on the end of it between the wires, which I believe are not electrified, perhaps a trembler system? No details of the pillar were obtained. With Carole Engel, who got no closer than I.

The gate TP2199©jonglew
Pillar TP2199©jonglew
Pillar TP2199©jonglew

25th Dec 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

13th Nov 2017  14:56  by cathy trickett

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

barely visable. Definitely unreachable.

13th Nov 2017  14:55  by cathy trickett

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

12th Oct 2017  13:00  by Hands

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 3/10

from the nearby Ringley mews crossed rd and followed the access to the kennels and completed a circuit of the perimeter walls of this well defended trig

©Hands

5th Feb 2017  19:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SD 78793 05616   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

parked at SD 78739 05789 visible from road

30th Dec 2016  17:20  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

hopeful darkness visit. no chance of entry even with a ladder one side.

trig silhouette in darkness from top of the wall©vegibagger
concertina ladder ©vegibagger
mock electric fence sign ©vegibagger

25th Jun 2016  15:04  by g4wsb

Gridref: SD 78797 05625   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

No way in fenced/cameras only to gate up track.

1st Apr 2016  10:00  by arranc

Gridref: SD 78900 05500   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Jan 2016  13:58  by Warby1960

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

12th Jan 2016  11:00  by SJW1960

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 4/10

17th Aug 2015  18:12  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Outward bound from Manchester YHA. Followed signed cycle route for Bury, at first on road, then trails by River Irwell, and then on to line of former railway. Up steps to join A667 Eastward. Pillar observable on approach. Walked up access road to nearest point possible to view top peeping above wall. What has the pillar done to be in maximum security?!

18th Jul 2015  10:14  by jamiekeighley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Parked at lay by on road that takes you behind reservoir, up banking and there it is. Very well protected site, shame.

©jamiekeighley

7th Dec 2014  09:55  by CJO

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Inside a very secure reservoir compound. Only top 3" are visible to right of gate beneath security camera.

Clarkes Hill Resr

25th Oct 2014  10:45  by paulxtr

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 2/10

At least the pillar isn't completely hidden within the compound.

Clarkes Hill Resr ©paulxtr

16th Sep 2014  15:42  by Aye Jimmy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 3/10

Parked in Old Hall Lane to SE, walked up road and around the compound which has 10-20' walls and a 6' electric fence around the top, and cameras. Top of trig just visible. The mound on which this compound stands is, however, a 'tickable' hill, so not a total waste of time!

7th Jan 2014  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

1st Dec 2013  11:53  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 3/10

©Earby Rambler

26th Oct 2013  00:00  by rupertal

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

like everyone else found the place to be like Fort Knox.

17th Jul 2013  13:00  by dugswell2

FB Number: NSEEN  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 4/10

Parked on the pavement heading east. Walked up reservoir approach track to the north to high point of P30 hill called Outwood Gate = a P42. Trig very secure.

15th Aug 2011  18:13  by dpeberdy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Parked just after the reservoir wall and walked up to the point where you can see it over the wall above you behind the prison like fence. Shame its not reachable, but there are good views out to the hills!

10th Jul 2011  17:46  by painterman61

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Done on way home from fishing did a circuit of res compound trig top just visable,more security than strangeways jail here,very good views on this hill espeicaly the manchester city centre area.

Site and trig ©painterman61
Visable top ©painterman61

30th Dec 2010  10:57  by tigger4242

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

So near, yet so far. Trig must be just inside the gate. There must be a way of arranging visits to this site.

©tigger4242

7th Aug 2010  15:00  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

settled for as close as possible from the track and the top 3/4 inches popping out over the wall.I am always happy to take my chances on the resr trigs but this must be the best security I have ever seen, somebody somewhere watching as well because the cctv was following my every move.

12th Jul 2010  19:35  by Griefmiester

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 1/10

No one around to let me in at this time of the day so gone with the flow on this one - what on earth do they keep in there that needs that security!!

11th Jul 2010  17:50  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 78792 05613   FB Number: S2790  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 2/10

Got as far as gate Hard to see

5th Jul 2010  10:55  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 4/10

No workmen about to ask for access so a circuit of the fortress had to suffice

©PeteBoggs

8th May 2010  15:00  by swampysean

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 3/10

Hidden behind a wall and an electric fence!!!

8th May 2010  15:00  by craftinessa

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 3/10

A very well protected trig. Not a chance of getting to this and no-one around to ask.

16th Feb 2010  08:00  by ted

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Friendly workmen; no problem in allowing access. Trig in vgc; plug intact. Tree in the corner of the compound has been cut down but the pillar doesn't appear to be at risk from the developments. Not clear how they got the earth-moving plant inside (forgot to ask) as the gate with steps is the only entrance. High walls topped with broken glass, inner security fence (electrified I think), spiky-topped gate with barbed-wire surround and now CCTV. United Utilities certainly keep their water supplies safe! Thanks to Keith Stevens and Bonatti for the alert on this one.

Clarkes Hill Resr trig
Clarkes Hill Resr FB
Clarkes Hill Resr trig
Clarkes Hill Resr top

15th Feb 2010  10:10  by bonatti

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Horrible day for it. Could not let go of this one. Pillar in VGC, original plug. Workmen in cabin,I asked permission, no problem, in fact he was very interested. Normally unreachable.

The Pillar ©bonatti
Camera pole base Keith, your fantasy version may yet come true, this is the base for a spy in the sky,©bonatti
The dreaded pole ©bonatti

14th Feb 2010  08:02  by bonatti

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

Sunday AM when I got here, very extensive earthmoving etc. going on, no one about and the Bride made muffled noises about me getting kebabbed so discretion being the better part of valour ~ I backed off. Teds gate photo is now updated, across the top of the gates is spanned by a rotisserie.

The Column Taken hanging from the rotisserie©bonatti

12th Feb 2010  14:00  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very well defended. So I went in at night with grapling hook and mattress to spread over the glass topped wall. I waited for the searchlights to move on, then I was over and in, the pillar at my mercy. Got my photo, and I was soon away back over the wall. But the searchlight got me, and as I dropped to the ground, a burst of automatic fire raked the stonework above me. Then I was running, the car in sight, the sound of sirens and baying guards in my ears. Well, that was the fantasy version! The truth was that workmen were there and they had left the gate open. They were in their cabin, enjoying a well earned two hour lunchbreak, so I got in without being disturbed. Pillar good, original plug, surrounded by wheelbarrows

Well defended trig

24th Nov 2009  11:22  by Triggers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 1/10

same as everyone else . Walked round the perimeter wall but didn't fancy scaling it

28th Jun 2009  15:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Nothing to add to previous logs.Its like a fortress.

26th Oct 2008  11:43  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 4/10

Parked in minor road to SW. Climbed over gate and walked up track to the metal gate. No access possible. Good views to the new wind farm on Scout Moor.

Trig through gate Passed camera through the gate and fired!©lonesome_cowboy_burt

11th Sep 2006  12:29  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 4/10

No way in and parking none too clever either first of what could be a frustrating day

29th Jul 2006  13:45  by ted

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Couldn't find a way to this. Wall topped with barbed-wire and broken glass; gate with steel pallisade fencing. The pillar is between the inner fence and outer wall, in corner to R of gate. Top of pillar just visible above the wall. Mast just inside gate but no utility company signs so unclear if the reservoir is still in use.

Clarkes Hill Resr gate 8-(
Clarkes Hill Resr Outside looking in

17th Apr 2005  17:20  by Pengy&Tigger

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No problem

TP2199

17th Apr 2005  09:40  by Trigger

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

19th Jul 2004  14:25  by fasgadh

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 2/10

Scots! Drool with jealousy.. This is how you fortify a reservoir. Big high walls, broken glass on top and an inner fence just like the standard Scottish Water job. Limited views and no sign of the pillar but it is in there somewhere.

Clarkes Hill Resr This is the weakest link in the fortifications.. Its behind this gate.. The reservoir itself is again fenced off within the compound.

22nd Nov 2002  19:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2790  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Forget the gate; the stone wall near SW corner was about a Diff (glass blunted at that point, but not by me). Was there for the "Yeaman" summit, just got the number, no other details.