Logged Visits:

13th Apr 2024  13:34  by MickSan

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

13th Apr 2024  13:29  by The Trudges

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at start of PROW then followed to top of hill and over gate on left hand side. Trig in good condition with all its metal work

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

13th Apr 2024  13:25  by Motor mic

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

18th Feb 2024  14:05  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 56273 27936   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Pillar
Local Dude He was out and about enjoying a break in the weather, and came to say hello

17th Feb 2024  16:56  by Illustrious_Intentions

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

Down bridleway, jumped gate with no public access sign quick run to trig and back. Easy.

6th Jul 2023  09:10  by dazedemon

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Bagged whilst on An LDWA Sherwood Group walk

8th Apr 2023  13:45  by Earby Rambler

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

Visited whilst on day out with Painterman61, a nice easy amble up to this one.

Pillar

8th Apr 2023  13:45  by painterman61

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk from North trig in vgc spotted a rivet on a pylon base on way back

Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61
Pylon rivet benchmark ©painterman61

15th Feb 2023  13:20  by Kominiko

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

28th Mar 2021  14:38  by NJM

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

My second visit, again from Lantern Lane, outside where my old school, Harry Carlton Comprehensive USED to stand. Diagonal short cut via PROW across a field then along green lane up slight rise towards the TP. A couple of changes since 2019 - the hedge the pillar sat in has been extensively pruned back, leaving the pillar standing a yard or so proud of the hedge rather than being part of it. The pillar is now easily seen from the gateway off the green lane. Secondly the unwelcoming and unwelcome appearance on the field gates of signs proclaiming "Private Land - No Right of Access". Here's a thought - the pillar is sitting on a wide strip of 'set-aside'. The landowner gets paid a subsidy for having 'set-aside'. The subsidy is paid for by you and me, tax-payers. So the field margin is by rights yours and mine, to access when we bloody well like. The landowner should either stick their 'private land' signs where the sun don't shine or pay us our subsidies back!! Jus' sayin'...

View North West Storms OS Pillar #176

28th Jun 2020  14:01  by Jonesduo 2

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

Gate now has a large sign saying Private Property, No public right of way. I viewed the trig from the lane using binoculars but didn't feel comfortable enough to climb the gate.

1st Jun 2020  17:06  by THE CYCLIST

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

re-visit. I was able to cycle all the byway past Taft Leys Farm from East Leake. One gate to East and pillar is just to the North of the hedge in open view. Returning through the village I chanced on a fellow member of the 300,000 Mile Cycling Club and former manager of Mercian Cycles shop. It was great to have someone to chat to for half an hour.

3rd Apr 2020  12:00  by KevP

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Enjoyable re visit. Walked bridleway from north to south with work colleague to clear brains from stress of dealing with Corvid-19 and ways to deal with it from work.

12th Oct 2019  16:03  by PlasmaWave

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

After living in the village for 46 years, thought it was time to walk the dog to this pillar. Good views across Bunny Moor and pillar accessible.

East Leake TP with PW
East Leake Pillar
East Leake TP FP

27th Jul 2019  21:48  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Final nostalgia stop on a day revisiting 'home'...parked up Lantern Lane opposite the new 'Academy' past what was once Harry Carlton Comprehensive School (now houses, boo!) and Lantern Lane Primary School (now also houses, boo!). I spent 7 good years at Harry Carlton, but would on occasion bunk off (esp when it meant playing rugby on the rugby field (now houses, hurrah!). Can't recall wandering quite this far up the bridleways and footpaths around 'Tin Town' (our non-PC nomenclature for the prefab houses at the original end of Lantern Lane), but, for old times sake, I smoked a John Players cigarette at the TP in honour of my times playing hooky!

View North
View East
View South with Rosie
View West Gypsum works belching steam. If you didn't bother with your studies at Harry Carlton Comprehensive School, you could always get a job here!

4th Apr 2019  22:13  by nottsoutdoorlad

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

With hiker Karl

4th Apr 2019  19:30  by hikerkarl

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

Found trig point very easily, However covered in brambles

1st Jan 2018  11:05  by robinhood

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

2/4 Came down lane from N, trig on N side of W/E hedge line. Had to climb over gate but field and farm track is accessible through gap in hedge from lane this time of year. Views N to Nottingham.

6th Dec 2017  12:05  by PeteBoggs

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

Access from N along prow

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

30th Jul 2017  11:10  by g4wsb

Gridref: SK 56274 27943   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Cycled up track to metal gates short walk from here.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

4th Dec 2016  14:57  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 56200 27900   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on Lantern Lane near school. Walked to trig using restricted byway and short right detour to trig on track towards farm.

22nd Mar 2016  14:58  by RichardM

Gridref: SK 56274 27938   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

100m E of gate where byway crosses hill top. N side of hedge. Good views N.

18th Oct 2015  10:51  by CJO

Gridref: SK 56280 27936   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact.

East Leake

24th Sep 2015  10:33  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

What a well visited trig this is this year! First of three en route back to Hampshire, completing the area S of Nottingham. Easy parking at end of bridleway to N and nice walk down on a sunny morning. Good views north of the gypsum works, power station, and more generally rolling N Notts; south obscured by hedge. Metal cap, shallow letters, s/holes buried but otherwise exc condition.

19th Sep 2015  17:25  by Trigger

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

TP2987
TP2987

20th Jun 2015  05:20  by Pritch227

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

parked in large opening to bridleway,very dry this morning,straight forward jaunt up the hill,very enjoyable,saw a hare as big as a dog on the way down!

©Pritch227

8th Feb 2015  10:49  by simondavis2012

Gridref: SK 56273 27940   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

25th Jan 2015  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SK 56273 27941   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy to find walked up lane from the south quite muddy

16th Feb 2014  10:40  by tomytucker

Gridref: SK 56500 28000   FB Number: 1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2 nd today parked by sports center walked up midshires way took some time to fined it hideing in headge;

16th Feb 2014  10:35  by rams

Gridref: SK 56200 27900   FB Number: 1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

east leake©rams
east leake

2nd Jun 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 56274 27942   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Nov 2012  16:01  by john fisherman

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

©john fisherman

14th Jul 2012  16:20  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 56273 27936   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drove up to farm lane from south but 4x4 required Trig on right on bend of fence

30th Apr 2012  10:50  by trig-man

Gridref: SK 56274 27941   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

25th Feb 2012  16:20  by KevP

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Drove MarkA's van up bridleway to within 5 minutes walk to trig. Very muddy from that point. Had originally looked at bridleway from north but ruled that one out straight away, very, very muddy. On way back to tarmac the farmer at Taft Leys farm stopped us to make sure we weren't lost had a friendly chat. Nice bloke. Trig a short way in field accessed by locked gate climb. Fantastic weather and lovely countryside.

2nd Jul 2011  11:00  by ted

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug intact; minor scrape mark on pillar - hedge trimmer maybe. N side of hedge, warm morning, dusty track, OK views.

East Leake trig
East Leake FB
East Leake top

4th Jun 2011  12:40  by pjr

Gridref: SK 56273 27939   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at school to start walk to three pillars,this one easy to find ,views to power station off to Willoughby.

1st Jun 2011  16:26  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 56274 27938   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

School holiday so no problem parking in leisure centre. Good for plane spotting – under the flight path for EMA. Good views back to Nottingham.

East Leake Ratcliffe Power Station on horizon.

8th Oct 2010  16:55  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st Apr 2010  15:45  by dal

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approach from N muddy after recent rain. Intact plug.

1st Mar 2009  15:00  by Bourne

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

30th Dec 2008  12:50  by ocean soul

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at entrance to bridleway to N.Easy 15 minute walk up muddy path to trig near farm.OK views.

16th Oct 2008  13:15  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 56300 17900   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Done on a circular walk from East Leake. Easy to find from wide track and very good views on the day.

2nd Aug 2008  17:10  by Monkeycopter

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th May 2008  14:25  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

12th May 2008  17:10  by gowrie

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

Excellent views north to Nottingham. Too many chimneys and cooling towers to W and NW

26th Sep 2007  16:01  by rhayader_wanderer

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

drove past school and parked on the corner as it becomes a RUPP. Easy but breezy walk from there

8th Sep 2007  19:22  by trackstand

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

NICE VEIW OVER BRITISH GYPSUM

19th Jun 2007  15:25  by asbown

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

parked on road outside school, easy walk to trigpoint on footpaths, muddy after recent heavy rain,

9th Jun 2007  13:53  by Sandisox

Gridref: SK 56374 27941   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in the Leisure Centre and had a pleasant walk to the pillar. About 100 metres from the bridleway.

General View
Top View

28th Oct 2006  12:49  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 56270 27930   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

drove up so far from East Leake then walked rest.Didnt hang about as worried about the car ,passed chavs on Mini Moto s that didnt seem too friendly.

18th Sep 2005  12:10  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took the track from the north which wasn't too muddy at this time of year. Good views. Plug with indented lettering.

19th Feb 2005  15:30  by alanlodge

Gridref: SK 56200 27900   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

on a back track out of East Leake, struck off north, then a few yards east towards Hill-Top Farm

East Leake ©alanlodge
East Leake ©alanlodge
East Leake ©alanlodge
East Leake ©alanlodge

5th Feb 2005  14:40  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 56276 27941   FB Number: S1659  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In good condition, except for one minor chip in concrete. Complete with all metalwork. Views would be good in all directions if it wasn't misty.

East Leake pillar ©RoPeHe
Flush Bracket S1659 (East Leake) ©RoPeHe

9th Mar 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1659  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

slightly chipped; metal cap; tk from N v muddy