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24th Mar 2024  15:09  by jonglew

Gridref: NT 95374 23882   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar has no centre cap and the tube is unplugged; LHD and rear sight holes open, RHD plug degrading. Extensive panoramic views.

Pillar TP2340©jonglew
Spider TP2340©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP2340©jonglew

23rd Mar 2024  16:19  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very cold strong wind for this time of year. Though even still a really enjoyable linear walk exploring the peaceful northern Cheviot outliers in finding my way back to Wooler hostel after setting out from Hethpool in the morning.

3rd Feb 2024  16:59  by DeniseMc

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

There are tracks through thick heather for access. White. Blustery day

2nd Feb 2024  17:01  by RichardM

Gridref: NT 95378 23881   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

White painted trig on heather moorland summit. Daylight rapidly fading.

19th Nov 2023  10:55  by Reynard

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Lovely walk from Carey Bridge, and back down the Harthope Valley. This trig has a great location, with terrific views

Cold Law

15th Nov 2023  12:55  by dlauckner

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

15th Nov 2023  12:55  by dlauckner

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

13th Aug 2023  11:30  by Laggan Boy

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Completed a circular walk that included Broadhope & Blackseat Hill and started with a climb up to Cold Law. A bit breezy, but well worth the effort as great views across Wooler Common and towards Hedgehope Hill in sunny conditions.

Cold Law
Cold Law

12th Aug 2023  10:05  by painterman61

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First of day walked up from spot height 186 m, good tracks all the way to the summit. Very windy but clear cloud brooding on the cheviot, trig in vgc painted white heather all in bloom.

First look ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Flush Bracket ©painterman61

31st Aug 2022  00:00  by gasman

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

5th Aug 2022  13:32  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 95377 23876   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Painted white. Off a bike circuit from Middleton Hall in very dry conditions. Walked up from near col with Broadhope Hill dryshod.

Cold Law ©fasgadh
Cold Law ©fasgadh
Cold Law ©fasgadh

5th Aug 2022  09:57  by S1534&Beyond

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A retrospective log. Stunning views and weather and my brief notes recorded a 3 mile return walk. Spider missing.

The trig ©S1534&Beyond

22nd Jun 2022  11:15  by amblerbob

Gridref: NT 95377 23876   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Langleeford and then along the ridge to Broadhope Hill, Preston Hill and Coldburn Hill. Returning via path from Goldscleugh.

Cold Law Lovely viewpoint

7th Mar 2022  18:57  by NormanW

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Returning from Preston Hill and Broadhope Hill.

27th Feb 2022  11:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NT 95300 23800   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on small area of grass at FP to South then steep up to trig Great day for a walk in glorious sunshine and our 3500 Pillar Well done Kim

4th Jan 2022  14:30  by beckroad

Gridref: NT 95300 23800   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on grass verge at Carely Burn Bridge. Headed west via Coronation Wood to fence junctions at nt957247. Then SW via Carling Crag to summit. Pillar in pristine condition, however spider plug is missing. Bitterly cold west wind so didn't hang around too long. Blue sky fantastic views. Evidence of storm Arwen between Skirl Naked and Yearle.

29th Aug 2021  17:28  by Dogs.and.jogs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

22nd Oct 2020  11:30  by NJM

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

My fourth visit, same route to the TP as my third visit, same route back to start as my second visit. Parked by Carey Burn Bridge and took tracks W then SW; returned E along the grouse butts. There's loads of options with this hill, and they are all great! Patchy views today, but a great walk to a favourite Trig Point ~~ 04/01/13 First Visit - Walked with 'Bobby', my partner's venerable old Golden Retriever. "Don't take her too far"...I never did let on about this walk! For a very old girl, the dog did fantastically well and was a lot fitter than she was given credit for. Walked from the Hawsen Burn to the top of Broadhope Hill then east to Cold Law. Great views from this hill, one that bears repeat visits!.

22/10/20 ~~ View East Storm's TP #147
04/01/13 ~~ View South West With Bobby

21st Oct 2020  14:14  by Oldhortus

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

Took the ROW which heads steeply uphill and onwards to the trig. Great 360 view

7th Oct 2020  09:30  by Mike&Jacky

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

©Mike&Jacky

12th Sep 2020  15:48  by poshandbecks

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

So windy up here today, bagged whilst out Geocaching

TP2340

27th Jan 2020  14:39  by Robert Phillips

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

8th Dec 2019  15:51  by Old-hortus

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

25th Nov 2019  12:02  by dlauckner

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

19th Aug 2019  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

14th Jan 2019  13:08  by dlauckner

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

15th Oct 2018  18:34  by MrHappy

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

12th Oct 2018  14:02  by greenbell

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

When you can see the Cheviot it's a sign of bad weather, as it is when you can't see it. From a black rumble to grey cloud licked. Thankfully when the deluge really kicks in we're giggling in the car at Wooler Common, car slightly rocking in the wind. Last one alas before we decamp southwards.

17th Sep 2018  13:50  by Roger Peaple

Gridref: NT 95300 23800   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Cracking views!! Bagged whilst on a 10 mile circuit from Wooler Common. Breezy (it's ALWAYS breezy in The Cheviots!) but gloriously sunny :-) very happy Trigger :-)

29th Aug 2018  12:26  by Teasel

Gridref: NT 95375 23888   FB Number: S80333  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Short walk up from the road. Lovely views today, despite forecasted rain.

©Teasel

29th Aug 2018  12:19  by The Peak Plodders

Gridref: NT 95377 23869   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Good company, great view, gorgeous walk, and a trig point point. Cannot ask for more. Weather pretty fine to top it off.

24th Sep 2017  00:00  by carolje

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

12th Aug 2017  19:48  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

12/08/17 Rosie's 2nd Visit. We took Blue along with us, probably the longest walk that wee dog ever did. Parked by the Carey Burn and walked up via Steely Crags. Not shown on any map yet is the extension of the bulldozed track that now leads to just below the summit, an obtrusive scar on the landscape, inflicted on the landscape to aid rich knobs in the pursuit of slaughtering wildlife...Arriving at the summit late in the evening surprised to find a photographer camped out by the TP, hoping to film the Perseid Meteor shower. Thoroughly nice chap called Andy. Hope this site inspires him to take up Trig Pointing and to log his visits. ~~ 29/12/13 Rosie's 1st Visit and just 2nd TP. Glorious clear day, fabulous views. Walked from the Carey Burn to Broadstruther then south to the col between Broadhope Hill and on to Cold Law.

View West 12/08/2017
View East 29/12/13 Me & Rosie
View North 12/08/17 With Rosie & Blue
View South 12/08/2017

17th Jun 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NT 95379 23876   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Using the permissive track from spot height 168 to ENE, marked path disappears as it leaves the fence line. Instead there is a path along the line of the grouse butts from NT959240 (close to the stile)

3rd Jun 2017  14:09  by nichex

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

view towards the coast ©nichex

20th May 2017  15:04  by Amanda460&baba

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Blowy a hooley up here with horizontal rain today!

17th Jan 2017  21:01  by Chalky

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Spider centre open no cap or plug.

18th Dec 2016  09:59  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NT 95378 23884   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Windy up here!

©We TRye hard
©We TRye hard

27th Oct 2016  15:22  by bazz69

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

20th Sep 2016  16:46  by paulxtr

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked to E of trig at 168 spot height. Followed track to pillar. Good view.

Cold Law ©paulxtr

27th Jun 2016  13:40  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NT 95377 23878   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

OS cap missing.

Cold Law The trig.

12th May 2016  10:50  by Boz North

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

2nd May 2016  00:00  by Roxytammy

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

17th Apr 2016  12:30  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged this one after wombling through the cheviots for the day.

24th Sep 2015  20:18  by ocean soul

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

6th Aug 2015  11:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at the bottom of the western track and followed a decent track to the pillar, then followed the fence line to Broadhope Hill and on to The Cheviot. Newly erected signage and plenty of footpaths and bridleways. Great spot and decent views.

©Borderer

4th Sep 2014  09:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A circuit of Cold Law, Broadhope Hill and Preston Hill using good shooting tracks when available on a warm cloudy morning.

31st Aug 2014  14:44  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent walk from Hethpool to Wooler via Broadhope Hill and Cold Law. My wife and daughter had walked with me to Dunsdale in the College Valley before returning to Hethpool and to have afternoon tea in Wooler to await my arrival about an hour later.

Cold Law Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Cold Law Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

21st Apr 2014  15:00  by zippyfenn

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

20th Apr 2014  15:00  by andrew knox

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

10th Nov 2013  11:45  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Despite the forecast for wall to wall sunshine we were met with lowering cloud and rain showers although it did clear later. Great little walk up to this one with good views even today.

28th Sep 2013  09:30  by DanTrig

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

Great 12 mile walk taking in Cold Law trig, Broadhope Hill, The Cheviot trig, Comb Fell (very boggy) and Hedgehope Hill trig, lovely and sunny, great views and another county top.

5th May 2012  16:58  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Third of the day and for me the best. Great views over to the coast and westward to Hedgehope and back towards The Cheviot. Grey cloud of the day disappearing and replaced by blue sky and warm sun. Wet underfoot from Cheviot but bearable especially with the thought of dry socks and shoes waiting in the car.

31st Mar 2012  10:47  by coinea

Gridref: NT 95376 23873   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S8033 Cold Law.

31st Mar 2012  10:44  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 95378 23875   FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Revisit. For photographs and GPS reading. Pillar in good condition with fairly recent white repaint. Spider centre open, OS plug stolen since my original visit of 1997. Flush bracket faces NNE, ~13°. Vented through SE and SW sight holes. Full 360° panorama includes Hedgehope Hill and the Cheviot.

S8033 - Cold Law & GRP
S8033 - Cold Law pillar & FB

26th Sep 2009  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

S8033
S8033
S8033

5th Apr 2009  12:13  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked along Happy Valley and then up to this trig. Continued onto Broadstruther where we came across a rather large black and blue adder slithering through the grass. Wonderful sight, excellent walk.

Cold Law Trig ©sykesfamily
The Boys ©sykesfamily
Cold Law Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

1st Mar 2009  16:50  by staggie34

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

Harthope Valley road now open so we parked at Carey Burn Bridge and walked through the superb Carey Burn Valley. This is very rocky and most unCheviot-like! Then we went to Broadstruther, up Broadhope Hill and onto Cold Law before dropping back down to the car. Some good views and enjoyed a sarnie in the sun on the flanks of Broadhope Hill.

24th Oct 2008  11:58  by staggie34

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at Commonburn car park (Harthope Valley road was shut). Walked over Wooler Common, crossed Carey Burn and ascended Cold Law via Carling Crags. Another fine but very windy day, more so than last time. Went on to Broadhope Hill, dropped downn to Broadstruther and returned to car. A lovely walk and superb views from the trig.

The trig

9th Aug 2006  13:00  by staggie34

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Can't believe I haven't been here for 2 years! Did this on a clear but windy day starting at the Harthope Valley and climbing Broadhope Hill, decending to Broadstruther and climbing to Cold Law. Cracking views to coast, south and Harthope Valley. Also good views of other Cheviot Hills such as Cheviot, Hedgehope and Wester Tor.

Towrds Cheviot from Cold Law
Summit of Broadhope Hill ©staggie34
Retreat from trig ©staggie34

20th Oct 2005  14:15  by stan toon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Superb walk although blowing a gale.

17th Jul 2005  11:52  by Border Peat

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

was my dads favourite trig

24th Sep 2004  00:00  by ad-lib

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

30th Aug 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, no cap or plug, heather hill, nice summit & view

S8033 fb ©peregrinus
S8033 top ©peregrinus
S8033 trig ©peregrinus

7th Jul 2004  13:23  by staggie34

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

Good condition TP with good views over Harthope Valley. Surrounding ground of TP can be wet.

18th Aug 2002  09:25  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited on the way to the Cheviot.

26th Sep 2001  09:46  by jimmy

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

a fine modest hill with good views

2nd Jan 1999  10:00  by p298ronnie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

another historic log from a few years ago, a sttep climb to get to the top with no shelter when you get there.

21st Sep 1998  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plug with heavily indented lettering.

26th Aug 1997  13:06  by clochandighter

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

First visit. To record FB number. HISTORY: Pillar completed 19th May 1954 costing £15.14s.0d. Computed as tertiary station NT72/T19 in 1957. Levelled for height in 1958. Last maintained by the OS in September 1978. Spider retained stamped deep font OS centre cap then, since stolen. Flush bracket faces NNE. Bagged this one on the way to The Cheviot.

6th Jun 1993  14:02  by andyc

FB Number: S8033  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Half hour climb from Harthope burn valley. Good views North and East. Dry underfoot.