Logged Visits:

11th Jan 2024  23:12  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SK 37522 42132   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

9th Jan 2024  13:01  by StewB

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

A six trig assault bringing 'closure' to the Derby (Uttoxeter, Ashbourne & Cheadle) OS map 259 with just four trigs 'to get' Drum Hill, Chevin Hill, Chevinside & Morleyhill Farm. Just off map North, Upper Hatsay & The Plantains were also located using Etrex numbers alone having for the moment at least, no desires for OS map 269. For Drum hill drove up to the scout camp car park GR 37349 42121 with the shortest of walks East 'taking' me to the trig...No permission necessary, the camp looked totally deserted most probably consequence of time of year so go get it now! For Chevin Hill lay-by parked on Farnah Green Road at GR 33538 46298. With a right post short road walk North, 'jumping' one fence aside locked gates, a second 'jump' atop of a low but entangled embankment 'put' me on the track 'heading' for the wood & 'led' me to a gate marked 'private no footpath'. 'Jumping' that gate, the trig can be located beyond two gates just off the track. For Chevinside parked in a muddy pull-in on Chevin Road GR 33967 47054 & short road walking South-East 'took' a right into Chevin House Farm. Instructed as to where to find the trig by landowner Richard, somewhat hidden in a wall corner, eventually I found it...Richard 'came across' as a most pleasant chap. For Morleyhill Farm, drove into the farmyard, parking across the way from a coupl'a chained-up dogs that barked but didn'a appear to be hostile (GR 37192 48794) & walking on a tad was soon surrounded by a pack of friendly dogs & their owner Kim who was absolutely lovely. Permission granted, I 'jumped' a fence to locate the trig in a small enclosure 'housing' half a dozen cows, one horned, a West Highland I think which 'gave' me no bother. For Upper Hartsay, parked on-road at GR 38058 50425 & crossing over, 'took' a left about the second public footpath sign, the gate at the first appearing to be locked. The trig clearly visible amidst children's playground apparel was easily accessed close against a fence easily straddled. For The Plantains parked in the widened, 'fanned-out' area just off-road of the Heage windmill GR 37012 50939. The access gates locked & windmill un-visitable most probably consequence of time of year, parking here for the trig presented no problem so go get it now! Walking 420 strides in the direction of the alternative parking area 'pull-in' located just across the road, 'took' a left to 'jump' a gate & 'jumping' a second, went right to locate the trig in the hedge. Whilst there is enough room to photograph the flush bracket this side, getting thro' the hedge to the other side was not that much of an ordeal, indeed the trig can even be encircled given a bit of 'grin & bearing'. Out at 06:00 & back home post a 146 mile 'round' trip from Salford, Manchester at 13:30 with all six trigs 'bagged' by 11:15. All things considered, a deserted scout camp access, a woodland & hedge trig, a coupl'a permissions & two trigs found without a map a relatively easy day as 'trigbagging' goes & with it, that's that, the Derby (Uttoxeter, Ashbourne & Cheadle) OS map 259 retired!. Tis "Oh so satisying" finishing a particular OS map, way more important to me than total trig number. With 781 in 'the pot', it's all 'hands-on' the Market Drayton (Loggerheads & Eccleshall) OS map 243 for the next month or so.

27th Jul 2023  16:29  by Beau T

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

7th Jul 2023  01:10  by Malcolmm

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

Lady in Scout reception was most helpful and pointed out the way to the trig.

22nd Oct 2022  15:00  by Mossy Walks

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

Really well maintained. Located on Scout Campsite, but you can speak to the Reception staff at a weekend to be granted access

©Mossy Walks

21st Oct 2022  11:38  by MickSan

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

©MickSan
©MickSan

21st Oct 2022  11:06  by The Trudges

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Pulled in to Drum hill scout camp, where we were greeted by a lovely, bubbly lady named Annabelle Hughes who kindly gave us permission to visit and even took the time out to lead us to the pillar. This trig is one of the best I’ve visited, in great condition with all its metal work . Thanks to Annabelle and all within the scout community for taking such good care of this triangulation point.

Trig
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
View from spider ©The Trudges
Spider with original centre cap ©The Trudges

2nd May 2022  13:22  by vegibagger

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Re-visit for FB cast. Painted white. Next to mega scout camp for Derbyshire. 21st birthday numbers for my Jamie.

Trig ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Top 'face' ©vegibagger

13th Feb 2022  09:25  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 37521 42129   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked on Morley Lane. Obtained permission at the Drum Hill Scout Campsite to view the pillar, which has been extremely well cared for.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

27th Dec 2021  00:00  by ThePowells

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk up from main road towards scout camp and easy access over past mast towards trig.

6th Nov 2021  13:43  by painterman61

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Drove up almost to it in vgc painted white found some good flush brackets on the way here.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

16th Oct 2021  16:27  by THE CYCLIST

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

re-visit. Road up to Scout camp open and chap at entrance agreeable to my walking up to the pillar. Appears to have recently been painted. Could pick out Cannock Chase. Now logged on seven consecutive days.

5th Dec 2020  15:16  by Swanwick Runner

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A detour on the run back from Derby, in good condition. Light was dropping quickly, no snow today.

13th Nov 2020  14:45  by sjtaylor75

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

30th Sep 2020  20:18  by U511827

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Sep 2020  13:44  by eon

Gridref: SK 37519 42135   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

(1988) Drove up to the car park from Morley Lane. A few folks about and I did ask if they had anything to do with the campsite, but they replied that they was here just to have a walk about. Well, when in Rome, as they say... The pillar is in very good condition. Painted white and sporting its original centre cap. A easy one to bag, and a nice one to end to the day on - my 310th extant. Pillar history: Built on the 27th of February 1937, at a cost of £7 2s 8d. Last maintained by the OS in July of 1983.

Pillar. ©eon
FB S1720 ©eon
Top. ©eon
Cap detail. ©eon

22nd Jun 2019  15:38  by limur

Gridref: SK 37521 42142   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Inside the Derbyshire Scouts Drum Hill Campsite. Well maintained and cared for. I was camping on a Scout family camp. They didn't have a clue it was there, let alone what it is...

15th Jun 2019  12:25  by rupertal

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

22nd Mar 2019  11:30  by Andy West

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

19th Mar 2019  16:50  by robinhood

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

3/6 On afternoon visit to Derby to see some of da Vinci's drawings. Parked car near access gate and strolled up lane, no-one around. Trig is easily found, views to S. On to Chevin Hill trig.

10th Oct 2018  11:30  by chrism

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Jul 2018  16:26  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A short walk up the track from the Scout camp car park. Pillar in good condition with limited views by mast. You can drive up to the Scout camp car park with no issues but it isn't deserted in fact someone was in the portacabin when we arrived. Also TUMP - Breadsall Moor - ground at edge of shallow pit 8m W of trig point

Drum Hill very scary selfie ©thejackrustles
Breadsall Moor TUMP ©thejackrustles
Drum Hill collage

10th Mar 2018  13:09  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©WuzzerL

24th Feb 2018  00:00  by Bramley

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

13th Jan 2018  11:55  by dugswell2

FB Number: S1720   Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Almost a drive up.

7th Jan 2018  11:45  by Borderer

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A short walk up the track from the deserted Scout camp car park. Pillar in good condition with limited views.

Pillar + robin ©Borderer

11th Sep 2016  11:11  by Lost Lad

Gridref: SK 37521 42133   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Circular walk from Breadsall. Along Rectory Ln, past Glebe Farm to Morley Ln. Final approach made via access road to the scout camp. Turned East and followed track just inside the perimeter. Maintained direction where track swings North and pillar soon came into view on the left beside telecoms mast. Pillar in good condition with lovely white coat and all metalwork present. FB facing South and cap has indented lettering. Just the north sight-hole open. Pleasant enough spot although views limited due to trees. Pity about the profusion of masts. Left the way I'd entered to find a surly looking chap on the gatebox telephone. Was ready to explain purpose of my visit but he walked off before I reached him.

7th May 2016  10:52  by CJO

Gridref: SK 37527 42135   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. By well looked after scout camp.

Drum Hill

19th Feb 2016  10:55  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SK 37521 42136   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk through field from lane near Breadsall Priory

4th Feb 2016  13:33  by Downfaller

Gridref: SK 37519 42131   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on Morley Lane and strolled up the Access Rd to Reservoir. cut through the field by Comms mast to the Trig. Police dog van parked at the end of the road complete with very loud dog! Did wonder how are reason for being up there would go down with the local cops, fortunately for us he was focused on his phone. Trig still gleaming white and all metal work intact. reasonable views to the South. Not much activity at the Scout Camp - closed up for winter I guess.

Drum Hill TP ©Downfaller

4th Feb 2016  13:32  by nozzer

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

With downfaller

12th Nov 2015  11:45  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 37500 42100   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Drove up lane to scout camp car park it's then just a short walk to trig point ,which is in very good condition and the view south not too bad either.

19th Sep 2015  10:22  by Trigger

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

TP2852
TP2852

22nd Feb 2015  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Dark glasses needed on approach to this one.

5th Feb 2015  15:58  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SK 37521 42133   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in layby on road due S and walked up field. Trig on edge of small pit, brilliant white.

Approaching the TP. Drum Hill
Drum Hill The FB.
Drum Hill Top of trig. Cap with shallow indented letters.
Drum Hill The trig.

1st Jan 2015  15:30  by Ben Fogerty

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

My first official bagging of this whilst out on a New years day run. I've many good memories of camping up here as a cub and scout hence the high score. Trig is painted white and sat by the mast that's visible from Morley lane, and offers grand views down to Derbados

10th Oct 2014  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

13th Sep 2014  14:10  by vegibagger

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pristine white and fitting for a visit with the boy whose 21st birthday trig number is on the flush bracket. Trig Pillocksson, being now a stroppy teenager of 15, refused a nice natural toothy smile, specifically because dad requested it. Our visit coincided with a massive Scot camp of5/600. I asked someone if it was some national camp but no just the while of Derbyshire Scots for the weekend!! And we were on our way to Burton Albion football club, who are top of league two, to unfortunately see them beat York city 2:0.

York city goalkeeper fan ©vegibagger

8th Jul 2014  15:30  by Pritch227

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked in carpark for the short 2 minute stroll to the trig,now painted brilliant white no doubt by the scouts!!some nice views through the trees,nice place this,nice and quiet today.

©Pritch227

27th Jun 2014  18:55  by Crazy

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

As I was visiting the Scout Camp it seemed silly not to bag the trig at the same time which was decorated with a CD and attached map for a torchlit scout mapreading challenge. The camp site is very peaceful, scouts excluded, and there are good views south, trees blocking views in other directions.

21st Jun 2014  10:15  by Rob&Fiona

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

22nd Nov 2013  11:15  by tomytucker

Gridref: SK 37500 42100   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

parked on alfreton road at coxbench walked on the midshires way through the scout camp for this trig nice ang sunny but cool

22nd Nov 2013  11:15  by rams

Gridref: SK 37500 42100   FB Number: 1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drum Hill
Drum Hill

22nd Sep 2012  20:30  by tom&sambotham

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

in scout camp

19th Sep 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 37518 42136   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Can drive up track from south to SK373419

2nd Sep 2012  19:00  by desperate dan

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

Lovely sunny evening - scout camp deserted.

12th Aug 2012  16:36  by Tombee

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

3rd Dec 2011  11:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 37521 42129   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at scout camp for short walk to trig

13th Oct 2011  10:52  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy from the lane, via the camp. Circular pit like depression alongside, no water in it.

Drum Hill pillar

25th Aug 2011  13:03  by trig-man

Gridref: SK 37521 42134   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

23rd Mar 2011  13:10  by mrs moo cow

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

Parked on Morley Lane & followed drive up past reservoir, past security camera into scout campsite. No problems

8th Mar 2011  12:10  by pjr

Gridref: SK 37524 42123   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited this one before collecting my wife from work.Parked on road and walked up field next to Golf Course exspecting to be attacted by Alsation or Arrested by PC.Spent ten minutes at trigpoint a lovely bright day.then of to collect the Wife.

24th Feb 2011  11:30  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 37521 42132   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in Duffield at the Bridge Inn and walked along the Midshires Way up to Drum Hill through the Scout camp – the best day this year warm with sunshine. The scouts have a great facility here but nobody about today. Good views over Derby. Continued on to Millford then Sunny Hill and Chevin Hill trigpoints. A three trig walk of 11miles.

Drum Hill

26th Sep 2010  17:12  by senrabyar

Gridref: SK 37522 42134   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Apr 2010  13:03  by Martin Griffiths - DPFR

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

Had a few minutes during lunch and was close to this coming back from a client meeting, so chucked on my Inov8's and walked across the golf course and a little up and over i was their, great view and again in good condition.

10th Oct 2009  13:00  by HeliosESU

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

Bonus Trig! We were camping and noticed it at the end of our field!

Helios ESU at Drum Hill ©HeliosESU

21st Jun 2009  13:00  by Bourne

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This was a funny one had to walk into the Camping complex and I would guess it was Cubs this weekend, i thought it was very sad to see how times have changed since I was a child as everyone was wearing security passes to protect the children but this system obviously doesn't work if me and my fiance can just walk into the site to bag the trig, take lots of photos, with no questions asked?

Me and the Trig©Bourne

29th May 2008  14:40  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 37500 41200   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Done on a pleasant circular walk from Little Eaton on a warm day.Had an encounter with a police dog handler + dogs, no problem, similar reaction to asbown. Easily accessed from the road but the land is private according to the constabulary.I had tried to access it from the north through the woods earlier on my walk but there were too many other paths. Verg good views and TP in good condition.

19th May 2008  17:15  by CLM Griffiths

Gridref: SK 37521 42129   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Plug intact, back sighting-hole open. Just inside woodland, next to mast. Straightforward approach up from road. Saw Lapwing with two young on grass to the left

19th May 2008  14:33  by Martin Griffiths - DPFR

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

Plug intact, back sighting-hole open. Just inside woodland, next to mast. Straightforward approach up from road. Saw Lapwing with two young on grass to the left

19th May 2008  13:23  by Martin Griffiths - DPFR

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Plug intact, back slighting hole open, just inside woodland, next to mast, easy to find from road, saw lapwing and two young on the grass,

11th Mar 2008  16:20  by ocean soul

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk up from road past resevoir and through scout camp.

17th Nov 2007  13:00  by ted

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plug intact, back sighting-hole open. Just inside woodland, next to mast. Straightforward approach up from road. Cold and grey day; views towards Derby.

Drum Hill trig
Drum Hill trig
Drum Hill FB
Drum Hill top

28th Sep 2007  15:46  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd Aug 2007  21:37  by Carly_angel

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 3/10

15th Jun 2007  16:00  by carly_robinson

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

Good!

1st Jun 2007  20:30  by Sandisox

Gridref: SK 37530 42135   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On edge of wood, near tallest mast. Parked near Reservoir and walked into Scout Camp, no problems.

View from South
View from North
Top View

20th Dec 2006  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

S1720
S1720
S1720

5th Sep 2006  09:25  by asbown

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

parked at scout camp, easy walk up track. derbyshire police using site for police dog training when i arrived they seemed to think i was srange but harmless.

5th Oct 2005  21:16  by alan.childs

Gridref: SK 37521 42129   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Sep 2005  11:50  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 37500 42100   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached from lane to S .Between resevoir and golf course.Edge of scout camp .

9th Oct 2004  12:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: 1720  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up the bridleway from Alfreton Road, passing under the A38.Loads of Scouts about but we weren't challenged.

6th Oct 2004  14:50  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

As noted at a scout camp. Good views. Trig surrounded by a group of youngsters from the lowlands of Norfolk on our visit.

10th Sep 2004  12:20  by Dougsta

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

Wicked view to the South. Can see Tutbury Castle on a clear day!!

18th Aug 2004  11:20  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 37522 42135   FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Excellent condition, complete with all metalwork. Nice view south, and in other directions from nearby. Proliferation of masts somewhat detracts from the beauty of the area, though.

Drum Hill pillar ©RoPeHe
Flush Bracket S1720 ©RoPeHe
Drum Hill -the neighbours - just one of the many masts on the hilltop ©RoPeHe
Drum Hill pillar and the view south ©RoPeHe

13th Jun 2004  15:00  by lookingmrb&pwb

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Baged whilst on a scout camp today

22nd Apr 2004  13:00  by Father Ted

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Looks a very pleasant place to camp apart from the masts though the tents must blow about a bit on a windy night. Heeding the warning that the gates can get locked at a moments notice I parked on the road and walked up the hill.

Flush Bracket

22nd Feb 2004  17:10  by fasgadh

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Hill is a mass of masts, a new one has just gone up. Pillar is in the corner of a Scout camp - there must be quite a demand for microwaved scouts in Derby, and by a dew pond. Very fine southward view. No missing brass.

Drum Hill

19th Jul 2003  10:12  by Geosteve03

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Scout Camp.

26th Oct 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1720  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

drive-up (car pk-?scout camp), fine view S across Derby