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5th Jul 2023  18:00  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SO 05321 50623   FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in Builth in the river side carpark and then along the river, the plan was to approach from the N, as other have mentioned the path is non-existent, so we retraced our steps and took to the fields and over to the access land, from there we clambered through head high bracken, eventually reaching the summit, Pillar is in good condition and the views are great, walked back to the S much easier :)

Garth

30th May 2023  11:30  by Cositsthere

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Feb 2023  09:43  by janineharris44

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

1/3 from Builth Wells. Walked up along the Wye Valley Walk. Excellent views over the town and adjacent mountains. Trig is in good condition with spider and FB intact.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44

17th Sep 2022  15:32  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great little find and easy to reach if you follow this simple route (no obstacles on route). Drive out of Builth on B4520 about 1.5 miles out you'll see a large pull in on the left. Park here- don't try getting closer the roads are too narrow. Then walk down minor road to left take the first left at Dollynwydd. Follow this for about 1km pass Maes Y Cwm and then the ROW is in front of you with a super little ridge walk with fantastic 360 views all around straight to the trig. Really is best route! Sight holes open, FB in place, painted but cap asphalt. Very much like Skirrid but without the steep climb....did I mention the great views.... very much worth a visit!

10th Jun 2022  19:53  by wandering_rjt

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in layby on A470 near Aberduhonw. Walked to start of RoW after Pont Duhonw. Have to take 2nd gate as too over grown for the 1st. Gave cows a very wide birth and almost caught up to me by the time I reached the next gate. Followed RoW then steep up around the side of Burlip Wood and then on to trig. Amazing views of Builth Wells and all around. Wanting to avoid the cows I thought I'd try a descent through Great Wood and past Dohonw Lodge. As mentioned before was met by brambles but was prepared to be cut to spreads than trampled to death haha but no way through. Took a path not on map that led me through the forest and out to the fields where I had to eventually encounter the cows again. Stealthily crept along close to river but cows were blocking exit to gate. Waving my tripod in the air the cows parted and I lived to tell the tale haha.

28th May 2022  00:00  by Trigpointerrier

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

Tried to park near stile on minor road (Newry Rd) bit found nowhere suitable and then met a tractor and had to reverse for miles. Thought it was best not to risk the dead end lane and tried from the A470 side. Parked at layby at Aberduhonu and walked up lane opposite to the footpath/bridleway at Penlangrug. Followed this to... The carparking spaces at the end of the aforementioned dead end lane! Kicking myself about time waster as I had somewhere to be. Decided to save time by descending down the A470 side to the footpath at Duhonu lodge. Another big mistake! Cut to ribbons on the brambles, in the end had to skirt round woods on the fields and pick up the footpath further down. Take home tip: check the dead end land for closer parking!!

19th Apr 2022  15:26  by [email protected]

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

17th Apr 2022  14:26  by Juliebfitness

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

19th Jun 2021  11:55  by reyjam

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

10th Jun 2021  11:44  by RichardM

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

Pleasant walk up the S ridge. Great views. Complete with 30cm tall copper centurion keeling watch over the town

10th Jun 2021  11:38  by DeniseMc

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

parked on street in Builth wells and then walked up path along SW ridge, lots of flowers and rolling green views. Roman centurion ornament on top. did the Romans come here?

30th May 2021  12:38  by rhi86

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

2nd Apr 2021  14:01  by Lise

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

16th Feb 2021  20:50  by Izzy Watts

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

Walked from my home address in Builth 😄

1st Aug 2020  11:30  by retired trigger

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th Jun 2020  05:18  by Bigdave99

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

21st Apr 2020  06:48  by Taylordane8

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

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3rd Feb 2019  00:00  by enduroboy

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

Good view of Builth coated in snow.

23rd Sep 2018  00:00  by enduroboy

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

17th Sep 2018  11:27  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked near river in Builth for a steady uphill climb to the pillar. Well worth it with views all round. Pillar in good condition.

PJ at Garth Pillar with views ©Thejenkies
Garth Pillar FB ©Thejenkies

17th Sep 2018  11:27  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked near river in Builth for a steady uphill climb to the pillar. Well worth it with views all round. Pillar in good condition.

18th Aug 2018  12:52  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Delightful viewpoint over the Wye valley after a leisurely walk up from Builth.

11th May 2018  16:39  by paulxtr

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked in from Builth Wells via the minor road to the SW then the right of way to the summit. Good view. Descended by following an initially good path NE but this petered out then had to hack across brambles and tree stumps to the row leading to the A470. Finally took the path by the River Wye back to Builth Wells.

Garth ©paulxtr

6th Nov 2017  14:30  by Juliebfitness

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

Tried to walk up from Duhonw Lodge great walk up on the farm road but once you meet the gate by the last house to the woods there’s hardly no path and everything is so overgrown and scrambling over and under trees.

12th Jul 2017  17:52  by asbown

Gridref: SO 05314 50626   FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

steep climb but worth it for the views.

12th Jul 2017  17:52  by The reluctant trigger

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

9th Jul 2017  15:30  by swarvjarv

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

Closest Trig Point to home for me 😊

Garth Hill

24th Jun 2017  05:20  by ltrc

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

7th Oct 2016  14:11  by Father Ted

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Having read about how tricky parking was I parked on the outskirts of the town of Builth Wells before walking SE down the lane then picking up the footpath and heading north. Nice gentle walk up was rewarded with lovely views.

18th Aug 2016  21:49  by Robert Kemp

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

14th May 2016  21:28  by Chrise

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

30th Dec 2015  10:15  by vegibagger

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

from 39 Garth road to Garth trig...blustery but not as wet as expected, only sprinkling of drizzle.

fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger
trig ©vegibagger

3rd Jul 2015  19:30  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plenty of space to leave a bike at the start of the footpath. A pleasant walk up to enjoy the panorama.

20th Apr 2015  09:50  by aetheric

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

Great views of Builth and the Wye. An easy climb and well worth visiting. Parking difficult so bring a very small car or even a bike!

WAB TP activation ©aetheric

4th May 2014  12:40  by jonglew

Gridref: SO 05322 50625   FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parking awkward on minor road to S but just manageable. 1km to summit, a HuMP, on field-side tracks then open hillside. Pillar generally in good condition but with slight chipping on one top edge and cement screed missing at one spider end - both visible in second photo; cap missing, asphalt plug; all sight holes open; remains of previous white paint job over remains of even more previous pale red paint job. Surprisingly good views over Wye valley, Builth Wells and local hills.

Pillar TP3323©jonglew
Spider TP3323©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3323©jonglew

29th Sep 2013  10:30  by Chalky

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig painted white.

14th Apr 2013  14:45  by russie and sidekick

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

walked up from lane on wye valley trail nice views over builth wells from trig

pillar
flush bracket
spider

23rd Mar 2013  17:22  by rob godrer coed

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Jan 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 05322 50632   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

28th Sep 2011  09:20  by arranc

Gridref: SO 05323 50633   FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

horrendous head high bracken on approach from north. faint path found on return. footpaths on map non existent. Builth Wells desrves better.

6th Mar 2010  15:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Super little view point with limited parking so could well be best to walk from town.

18th Jan 2010  11:15  by Dusty

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket
View of Builth Wells

19th Apr 2009  17:49  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SO 05320 50632   FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in good condition, asphalt plug. seems to have been painted red at some time, and some grafitti. Good views of builth

2nd Nov 2008  12:30  by jasymmons

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Visited whilst geocaching with the gang. Fantastic veiws in all directionns.

24th Aug 2008  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SO 05350 50600   FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy to locate and access. Steep climb, but worth it, especially today when a charity climb was happening and there was free beer on the top for climbers who donated. A memorable trig for several nice reasons. Visited while supporting walkers doing the Wye Valley.

7th Jun 2008  16:45  by Tony J

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

5th May 2008  13:00  by Dai Bach

Gridref: SO 05300 50600   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

good view of Builth Wells

22nd Aug 2007  13:15  by elis

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

Beautiful day, Trigpoint being guarded by a couple of ponies.

30th Jul 2007  15:40  by baskerville bogtrotters

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited while geocaching in the area. Loved the views. Walked up from Builth.

7th May 2005  16:10  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 05300 50600   FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lovely little hill with easy access,great views of Builth Wells and surrounding countryside.Agree with Rhayader Wanderer,parking awkward found same spot,ok for a short visit.

Pillar with Builth Well and Showground nestling below.

20th Mar 2005  11:31  by rhayader_wanderer

Gridref: SO 05321 50624   FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Gentle stroll with eldest son trig in good contition, plug is tarmac based. Parking an issue I used a pull into a closed gate on the builth side and a woman after me was about the same distance on the other side of the footpath both on the SW side.

Jack giving garth some scale ©rhayader_wanderer
©rhayader_wanderer

6th Apr 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc; resin plug - attractive hill & view; v limited parking SW end

27th Nov 1999  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice view of Builth.

23rd Mar 1986  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S6533  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Almost white pillar on parched-grass top approached from gateway on A470(T) where younger members of the family paddled in the river Duhonw. Views from top over Builth Wells, River Wye and Llanelwedd quarry.