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24th Feb 2024  11:19  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

After visiting the popular Strand tea room in Culmstock headed north on B3391 for about a mile then turned east along narrow badly potholed lane until dead end at start of footpath up onto Beacon. Parking area quite stony and uneven. Footpath heads east but there are a couple of worn paths through the dead ferns to take a more southerly and steeper route. Made it to high ground which levels out, headed in south west direction and spotted pillar. It is next to a beacon hut which is quite old. Part of a warning system of beacons dating from Elizabethan times. The pillar has information plaques on each side. Extra point for interesting information. Cap missing. Great views to south and west. Couple of other walkers about taking advantage of sunny weather.

Culmstock Beacon Flush plate
Culmstock Beacon Looking south showing missing cap
Culmstock Beacon Map making
Culmstock Beacon Your country needs you
Culmstock Beacon Signals in time
Culmstock Beacon Present clues

6th Oct 2023  14:40  by gower lad

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Driving N on M5 and saw overhead signs saying 1hr delays ahead. Google traffic showed M5 blocked at Bridgewater. So got off at J27 and drove into Culmstock for a leg stretch up lanes and FP to Beacon. Cracking spot, lots of local history and superb views on a sunny dasy. By the time I got back to the M5, it was free flowing-a lesson learned.

23rd Jun 2023  14:12  by Andy West

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

20th Jun 2023  20:46  by dave.johnson

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

back again, doing the usual !!

©dave.johnson

25th Dec 2022  12:27  by Ninjading

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

29th Sep 2022  10:44  by samtrev

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

2nd Apr 2022  13:15  by Paul_S

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

2nd Apr 2022  13:15  by Anna

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

25th Jan 2022  14:56  by edwade3

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

17th Oct 2021  16:41  by Lexcat

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

13th May 2021  16:55  by Nekyram

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at Purchas Farm. Took Footpath opposite farm house(Scotts Shute ) then short steep path to the top. Lovely views, would have been better if the weather wasn’t so wet.

17th Dec 2020  11:30  by Susie B

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fantastic views

Trig Point with Beacon ©Susie B

19th Nov 2020  10:45  by bobandjenny

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

4th Sep 2020  13:48  by Iscadoodle

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fascinating history and a great view point.

Your County Needs You ©Iscadoodle
Your Country Needs You ©Iscadoodle

29th Aug 2020  12:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: ST 11000 15077   FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

23rd Jun 2020  12:21  by SouthWestXplorer

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged this trig on a walk from Uffculme up the Culm to here and then back via the trainline. Really good views out almost every direction. A steep climb but definitely worth it. Lots of interesting information about the Beacon on the trig.

15th Apr 2020  16:00  by Ninjading

Gridref: ST 11005 15008   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Culmstock Beacon Trig

15th Apr 2020  15:55  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

15th Jul 2019  19:00  by Milangoc1

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

What a spectacular spot. Far reaching views. Lovely.

©Milangoc1

25th Feb 2019  10:00  by widget

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

The warmest February day on record seemed the ideal opportunity to get a few more 2019 trig points under my belt, and I started with a belter. I parked just short of Purchas Farm and branched off the marked track to follow a short, steep route to the ridge which was bathed in sunshine. The views were stupendous, if a little hazy at that time in the morning. The first of five today.

Explanatory trig info

19th Feb 2019  15:28  by russkull

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

21st Oct 2018  13:08  by slateloose

Gridref: ST 11000 15000   FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in lane near Purchas Farm and walked Bridle way then footpath through woodland to top. Nice open view from Beacon.

29th Jul 2018  10:21  by Mr Rant

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Used to come running up on Sampford Moor a lot, but I have only recently started trigpointing, so haven't logged this one until today. Nice views, but they are even better from the top of the beacon.

27th Jul 2018  12:43  by SurveyorCat

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

Some impressive views from here! We discovered this one at Culmstock while on a wander around the summit.

©SurveyorCat

22nd Jul 2018  12:30  by graham&linda

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very nice views from here

24th Jun 2018  13:22  by LemonTree

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

3rd Jun 2018  11:57  by dave.johnson

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

Back again geocaching ...

Nice view ©dave.johnson

25th Apr 2018  10:12  by asbown

Gridref: ST 11001 15085   FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

nice stroll up, interesting place, good views.

25th Apr 2018  10:12  by The reluctant trigger

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

13th Nov 2017  14:15  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged as part of a circular walk from Wellington which also included a trip to the Wellington Monument. Stunning views and interesting history regarding the beacon.

©Two Dogs and an Awning

4th Aug 2017  14:52  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked near entrance to the farm and a stiff uphill walk to this pillar. Pillar has 4 plaques attached giving various information. Great views to be had plus the nearby beacon. Pillar is in very good condition

Culmstock Beacon ©Thejenkies
Culmstock Beacon pillar FB ©Thejenkies

5th May 2017  13:30  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at the bottom of the track and walked up. Postie was parked at the gate, otherwise we would have driven! A steep climb at the top with a stone "beacon" for shelter. Interesting plaques around the trig.

YSM607 Culmstock Beacon ©monkeydestructor

21st Apr 2017  19:27  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM607 Culmstock Beacon. Lovely evening walk up to the pillar which has been turned into an information board thingmy. Also bagged the cache but time was definitely running away with us now!

Culmstock Beacon baggers ©thejackrustles
Culmstock Beacon collage

25th Mar 2017  10:04  by g4wsb

Gridref: ST 11002 15081   FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Drove up lane to Beacon dead end, parked next to salt bin a. Take road right to house then track/path next to house to small gate short climb up , great views south.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

7th Jan 2017  00:00  by Walkingthedoguk

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

7th Jan 2017  00:00  by Sarah&Angus

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

22nd Nov 2016  11:41  by Redroaming

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Decided to start my geocaching trip with this YSM/TP and struggled up the slippery path in the rain up to the top! What a delight this was however, and by far my favourite trig point! Fascinating beacon building nearby, and the trig point itself has 4 plaques explaining the beacon and trig pointing. There may be some who don't agree with the fixing of information plaques on the trig but I found them fascinating and informative hence my rating of 10/10! There was however little view on such a misty miserable day, but I bet it is worth seeing on a lovely day!

TP2678 trig and beacon building
TP trig point information plaque

29th Jul 2016  10:45  by Yukonhuskies

FB Number: 3745  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

A lovely place with cracking views,one of my favourites

The hut guardians

23rd Jul 2016  14:54  by Lydford Locators

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Amazing views and an interesting spot with stone hut and explanatory plaques too.

Lydford Locators ©Lydford Locators
Jim Jam studying the pillar ©Lydford Locators

22nd Feb 2016  14:10  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Superb!!!!! a cracking place to visit and stunning views today.

Mr K at pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN

10th Oct 2015  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YOSM 607. Parked to the south and walked up to the Beacon and admired the views as well as grabbing 3 geocaches on my route as well.

TP2678 ©explorer_olway
TP 2678 ©explorer_olway
TP2678 ©explorer_olway

24th Mar 2015  16:09  by mikevick

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

26th Feb 2015  15:39  by ST

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great location for a walk or run, bring your wellys as its always boggy

13th Apr 2014  00:10  by mo6373herbert

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

Made a quick diversion to this one while walking the LDWA's Wellington Boot Walk (100km) Trig is in good order but no views as it was the dead of the night

©mo6373herbert

4th Jan 2014  13:07  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

To Somerset for Mrs Farming Friend's significant birthday. A short walk in surprisingly still and misty weather given yesterday's storms, very atmospheric. Wonderful views and very informative panels on the pillar itself. Centre and SW s/hole open, otherwise vgc.

19th Oct 2013  20:34  by DeniseMc

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

19th Apr 2013  10:29  by pat29

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Beautiful views

Beautiful views ,

14th Jan 2012  09:47  by GoldenHaystack

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked in from Monument direction. Fascinating history and a great view point. GH.

Information Plaque. ©GoldenHaystack
Culmstock Beacon ©GoldenHaystack

26th May 2011  08:48  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Must rank amongst the most interesting pillars I've visited with the info on the attached plaque and beacon shelter. Views impaired as earlier wet weather still clearing.

25th Apr 2011  14:41  by gutlord62

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

Just as previous posts, gorgeous spot.

17th Apr 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: ST 11003 15084   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Sadly not much to see as I bagged it in the dead of night whilst on the Wellington Boot 62 mile (actually 64.7 mile) LDWA event. If you like walking this is the one for you: http://www.ldwa.org.uk/index.php

21st Oct 2010  12:00  by manuforlife

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

Visited when doing a nearby geocache

17th Mar 2010  14:05  by Dusty

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket
Hill Top Map Making Devon County Council Life Programme set of 4 plaques
Present Clues to the Past
Signals in Time
Your country needs you
Culmstock Beacon

22nd Feb 2009  11:14  by ipplepen

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely spot on the Blackdown hills - far reaching views. Interesting fire beacon hut close by.

7th Jan 2009  12:58  by Glaslyn

Gridref: ST 11000 15070   FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Excellent views. Ice covered lane up made for interesting parking. Pillar has 4 info boards attached. Nice quiet location.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

24th Aug 2008  17:40  by Tony J

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

29th Dec 2007  14:30  by mitsiman

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely spot. Great views all around. Nice walk up too. Nothing to add that hasnt been said.

©mitsiman
©mitsiman

27th Dec 2007  11:30  by McYeo

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found while out caching; interesting spot.

10th Nov 2007  12:05  by bluebeard

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Last here on a LDWA Challenge Walk (The Wellington Boot in 2005). Spot the error in the description of the purpose of the TP attached to the Trig?

7th Jul 2007  12:37  by kinkykimbo

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

Beautiful view from here whilst doing the nearby cache. Photo to follow.

©kinkykimbo
View from trig ©kinkykimbo

18th Jun 2007  12:00  by rena1970

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

18th Jun 2007  12:00  by wheelybarrow

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

29th May 2007  07:25  by The Morgan Mob

Gridref: ST 11002 15073   FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely views. Found in conjunction with a FTF on Back to Wellington cache.

11th Nov 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, no cap or plug. Next to a Beacon Hut, trig has an interesting info board affixed, with diagram of trig anatomy and fairly accurate description of triangulation. Heather hill, nice view.

12th Apr 2006  15:25  by lackofluke

Gridref: ST 11008 15081   FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Not sure what the best way to get to this one is. I parked on a layby on the B3391 just before Culmstock and walked up, ducking under a barbed-wire fence and following a track straight up the hill. Good views in most directions.

23rd Apr 2004  12:45  by maurice

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar has a metal band detailing information about triangulation pillars and beacons. Apparently pillar built in 1946 for £6.02 Adjacent beacon hut is only survivor from 16th century.

10th Apr 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig has a plaque on each face.

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4th Mar 2004  10:40  by Boz North

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

19th Apr 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3745  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Interesting beacon and plaque. Plug missing.