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21st Jul 2023  09:30  by Cositsthere

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just manged to get in after the crop had been cut

28th Jun 2023  12:37  by Moira293

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged this one after the Skirrid as it appeared relatively quick and easy. As others, parked by the grit bin and walked up the field which was all very straightforward with no issues encountered. Could see the Skirrid from the trig but that's as far as the Fair View goes from this one lol.

Moi posing at the trig

16th Apr 2022  14:50  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

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At the trig

19th Mar 2022  15:15  by gower lad

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The Abergavenny 3 peaks trial is always held around the week after the spring equinox but this year, because of covid its been delayed to june. The route is beautiful and the weather is almost always excellent and so it was today as I set off from Byefield CP in Abergavenny (8.00) anticlockwise, climbing Blorenge (9.10), Sugar Loaf (11.56) and Skirrid (13.49) then, after descent off Skirrid diverted on FP's through well ordered farmland and minor roads to visit pillar, slight tilt, original cap. Small fry compared with its prominent neighbours earlier in day but well worth a visit and not a cloud in the sky all day but very strong E wind. By Abergavenny (16.30) I was well stuffed.

24th Oct 2021  11:01  by DaveD

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

9 of 10 on trip to Beacons.

11th Aug 2021  16:05  by 22thenext500

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

Landscape dominated by the imposing presence of the Sugar Loaf rising directly behind the TP.

©22thenext500

28th May 2021  16:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SO 34600 14700   FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at yellow bin for short walk to Trig

29th Nov 2020  15:30  by Toops

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

Can be seen from road

4th Oct 2018  14:41  by asbown

Gridref: SO 34683 14712   FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

from the bend in the road, slight lean on this one.

4th Oct 2018  14:41  by The reluctant trigger

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

4th May 2018  12:00  by Richofsebast

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Cycled out to White Castle and thought I would bag a few trig points on the way. Easy to find and fair views today. It looks like the hedge has been moved since some of the earlier photos. Should have brought the mountain bike though.

Trig and Bike ©Richofsebast
Trig and Hedge ©Richofsebast

22nd Apr 2018  17:02  by Mountain troop mcgivern

Gridref: SO 34600 14600   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Oct 2017  18:35  by ltrc

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

2nd Nov 2016  10:50  by jonglew

Gridref: SO 34687 14715   FB Number: S6445  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked at field entrance at 90deg bend in minor road, followed field boundary to pillar on SW side hedgerow. Becoming a bit overgrown, cut back some thorn and bramble. Top has damage to one corner otherwise it's fine. Original cap has been retained, deeply indented lettering; rear sight hole open. Extensive views S and W.

Pillar - After Gardening Duties TP3097©jonglew
Spider TP3097©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3097©jonglew

27th Apr 2016  17:30  by Nekyram

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked as others ,by yellow grit bin,though gate and follow hedge to trig,which is in front of an interesting 'dead' tree.

29th Jul 2015  19:45  by Robert Kemp

Gridref: SO 34686 14714   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

20th Feb 2015  14:30  by vegibagger

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Boo hiss. lost maroon walking pole with a cork walking stick handle. Called back again four hours later but no sign of it so either I left it somewhere else or maybe someone found it. If anyone on here found it my number is 07988 741804 Yes it's a fair view indeed. In fact that may be understatement. It's a splendid view across to Sugar Loaf.

©vegibagger

28th Feb 2014  10:16  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Original plan today was to head up Sugar Loaf. Cloud was down to 200m when I got off the train so I decided on a circular walk over this way. Good idea because it was snowing by the time I got here. Not quite the manner how I thought I’d end up bagging my 500th T:UK pillar. Some damage to a top corner means I mark this one down as slightly damaged.

16th Nov 2013  10:14  by philpb

Gridref: SO 34686 14713   FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

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15th Jan 2013  14:20  by Funk to Funky

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig is fairly obvious as you approach and is in good condition, but the spot is fairly uninteresting.

©Funk to Funky

5th Oct 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 34688 14718   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Gate into field on right angled bend in road to SE

21st Jul 2012  07:58  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Left lane at corner by yellow salt box and followed tractor tracks through grass. Hidden from view on approach by bushes. Would have been out in open originally.

1st Mar 2012  10:50  by arranc

Gridref: SO 34688 14720   FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Feb 2012  16:38  by Stevie Boy

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

Quick hop over gate. Good view to Sugar Loaf etc but in view, getting late & wet feet so didnt hang around!

177m

26th Apr 2011  14:25  by russie and sidekick

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Mar 2011  12:55  by wrose

Gridref: SO 34688 14719   FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The pillar is highly visible but needs a bit of 'creativity' to reach it. I parked in the gateway on the road bend to the south-east to access the field. Soon came across the farmer doing some fence work but he readily gave me permission to continue on to the trig. Everything in good condition and still has an original plug. Nice view point.

S6445 Fair View Pillar.
S6445 Fair View Flush Bracket.
S6445 Fair View Plug.

5th Apr 2010  07:50  by Dusty

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Trigpoint
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20th Dec 2008  11:45  by bluebeard

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

19th Feb 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Slight lean to it.

S6445
S6445
S6445

4th Mar 2006  15:25  by mickandshane

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We parked on the bend next to a grit bin and followed the hedgeline to the trig. Trig south of hedge, with Fb facing south. Good views (better than fair!). Plug with heavily indented lettering.

21st May 2005  17:11  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 34600 14700   FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lovely views from around the pillar,Skirrid Fawr and Sugar Loaf.Stopped raining for the first time in hours so enjoyed evn more!

8th Feb 2005  14:49  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

little further on with not stunning parking. Was painted once but little now left number 5 for the day

12th Jun 2004  13:30  by desperate dan

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

Deep in the Monmouthshire lanes, easy access across field.

9th Nov 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; metal cap deep letters; S side of hedge at summit; pasture

22nd May 1981  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S6445  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

White pillar in long grass. Don't know where the Fair View name comes from, but the view to Sugar Loaf isn't bad!