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14th Jun 2023  13:16  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 59300 18300   FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Spoke to friendly farmer at Swanmore Farm who gave us directions to the trig point in the reservoir compound.

21st May 2022  09:37  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in lay-by outside Swanmore Farm. Walked past gate. A few horses and grooms about. Asked about walking up to the pillar. Suggested I asked at the house, property owners. Dog looked at me but quite friendly. Lady came to the door, permission given, no problem. East along track, good views to south, Solent and Isle of Wight. At top of track, reservoir is on right, go straight on, east, to gate into reservoir area. Pillar is around to the right under a tree. Pleasant picnic spot, although didn’t have a picnic. Limited views restricted by vegetation and reservoir mounds to the south.

Swanmore Flush plate
Swanmore South face
Swanmore Looking west
Swanmore From the south east

25th Jan 2022  20:44  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Permission to use the path up to the trig readily given.

15th Sep 2020  14:10  by HOTELOSCAR2

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On arriving at Swanmore Farm, I received permission to view the trigpoint from a very friendly woman. Followed the dirt track uphill as far as possible till it ends next to a gate leading into a small covered reservoir. Trigpoint is on the other side of a wire fence inside the compound, but you can easily squeeze through. Pillar is to the right of the gate under a tree, next to the fence. There is very little to see from the pillar, but if you walk up onto the reservoir there are some lovely views

Flush Bracket ©HOTELOSCAR2
Trigpoint ©HOTELOSCAR2
Location Taken up on the reservoir, you can see the gate on your right, the trigpoint under the tree to the left, and in the far corner of photo you can see Swanmore Farm©HOTELOSCAR2
Spider ©HOTELOSCAR2
Trigpoint As you come up the track from farm, at the top is the water reservoir compound. Before you reach the metal gate, if you look on your right you will see the trigpoint on the other side of fence©HOTELOSCAR2
Water Reservoir A view of the reservoir from the spider on top of the pillar©HOTELOSCAR2
Trigpoint As seen through fence©HOTELOSCAR2
Track This is taken from the bottom of the dirt track that takes you up the reservoir compound and trigpoint©HOTELOSCAR2
View I was unable to capture the clear view North East©HOTELOSCAR2
View This photo, taken from up on the water reservoir is facing North. You can clearly see Beacon Hill in the distance, the location of the Exton trigpoint©HOTELOSCAR2
View View towards Swanmore Farm©HOTELOSCAR2

29th May 2020  15:05  by AHD

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Asked at farm house and no problems. Views are better on top of the reservoir than from the pillar which is against the fence.

16th Jul 2019  00:00  by Woodleywalker

Gridref: SU 59362 18388   FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Asked at Swanmore Barn Farm, which is a livery stable, advised to look for Wendy or Frank the owners. Wendy very happy to give permission and instructions on how to find it. Up the track and between the gate and the fence pillar on the right. Good views from pillar - even better from the top of the reservoir.

28th Nov 2018  14:11  by TrigJS

Gridref: SU 59366 18378   FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked at farm house for permission to walk up track to see the trig pillar and permission given. Pillar is just inside a covered reservoir compound.

TP2838 The pillar.
TP2838 The flush bracket.
TP2838 The spider.

2nd Jun 2018  10:41  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I had to go through farmyard so asked if it was OK to see Trig. Friendly farmers who had no problem going to it. Lovely horses here. Trig in res but easy to access. Gear change on Bike started to play up.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point

16th Feb 2018  13:30  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Asked at farm.permission readily given. Walked from farmyard up the track to Reservoir compound. Easy access through gate to trig.

20th May 2017  12:20  by mattandsophie

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

Circumnavigated this one by paths and road but inaccessible on private land

19th Mar 2017  14:00  by G4CFS

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

12th Feb 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 59359 18388   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th May 2015  12:33  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 59364 18379   FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took the direct approach and asked permission, readily given with detailed routing instructions on how to get to it! In a Portsmouth Water Co compound but low security fencing so easily accessible. Original cap in place, indented lettering; LHD side sight hole open. Marginal distant views SW; all other directions obscured by hedgerows etc.

Pillar TP2838©jonglew
Spider TP2838©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP2838©jonglew

24th Jan 2015  14:21  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very good lunch at the Baker's Arms in Droxford (sadly no freebies for those called Baker!), then walked up here and onwards in a northerly loop via the Wayfarer's Way. Beautifully sunny, cold winter's day, so good views of the Solent and I of W south from the trig, other directions rather obscured by trees. Pillar is rather covered in moss and ivy, and sported a 2p piece! Large hole being dug in the reservoir compound immediately to SW, but I suspect pillar will be OK. Metal cap, shallow letters, W s/hole open, exc condition.

8th Apr 2012  08:38  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Left bike at farm where permission to visit readily given. Through farmyard and up reservoir access between fields divided up for horese. Pillar in reservoir compound, but only low gate to cross.

20th May 2011  15:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

19th Jun 2010  15:48  by tinkersean

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

14th May 2010  14:59  by raypool

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th Apr 2010  19:20  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy walk up along footpath - well sort of - to pillar located in reservoir compound - good condition nice views.

18th Dec 2009  13:25  by martinc

Gridref: SU 59319 18410   FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy access to pillar in reservoir compound. Plug in place.

20th Jul 2008  16:00  by PHMB

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from Droxford village. Inside reservoir compound but easy to access. Pillar has remnants of white paint. Retains plug, shallow indented lettering.

27th Jun 2008  17:40  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

bridle path then tractor tracks

11th May 2008  14:30  by Ann_and_Brian

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pleasant walk to this one on a nice sunny afternoon. cap still fitted, shallow engraving. Good views

The Pillar
Flush Bracket
The Top

28th Oct 2006  13:32  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SU 59362 18388   FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In a very peaceful please. Metal plug. Near resevoir. Bit of trespass to get here.

©Clanfield Rambler
©Clanfield Rambler

12th Nov 2005  15:00  by Trigger

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th May 2005  10:45  by rhayader_wanderer

Gridref: SU 59359 18389   FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked to NW where footpath crosses road and walked up this bast what looks like a mountain bike track then followed the hedges past an old quarry to the trig. Condition unchanged.

20th Mar 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters, just inside low-fenced resr compound, nice view

montaged by JWR ©peregrinus

23rd Nov 2004  14:05  by Kitty Hawk

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great views as far as the solent and Isle of Wight and Fawley.

©Kitty Hawk
©Kitty Hawk
©Kitty Hawk

14th Apr 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2638  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We asked permission at the farm to walk to the trig, passing a field of Shire horses on the way. Plug with heavily indented lettering.