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23rd Apr 2024  13:44  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Primarily a Wainwright bag but nice to piggyback a trig on the same walk. Parked at Whins and walked up the Floutern Pass before the steep climb along Steel Brow. First knocked off the Birkett, Herdus before turning back on ourselves for the summit of Great Borne. Goes without saying that the views were first class. Carried on to Starling Dodd then directly down the scree to Ennerdale Forest and along by the lake back to the car. Beer in The Countryman at Lamplugh afterwards.

29th Jun 2023  13:00  by tcooling94

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1st May 2023  12:45  by je448

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good condition. Approached from Floutern Tarn following fence up and around to summit.

17th Nov 2022  10:16  by jamiekeighley

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Parked on bend to West, followed Rake Beck up very steep direct route. Steady rain, cloud down.

©jamiekeighley

22nd Jun 2022  18:05  by Thomas David Whitaker

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Set off from Gatesgarth up to Scarth Gap in great spirits. The forecast was good and daylight was not an issue. By the time we reached the pillar on Great Borne we had ticked off the 2000'+ summits of High Crag, High Stile, Red Pike and Starling Dodd and were starting to flag. Dropping steeply down Steel Brow towards Floutern Tarn, we picked up the wet path through Mosedale and we were definitely slowing down. And though it was very pleasant walking along the shores of Crummock Water and Buttermere back to Gatesgarth, my left leg had ceased to work properly. All in all, a good walk.

14th Feb 2022  10:30  by Trimarc2

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24th Aug 2021  17:22  by KJ

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Taken in on Wainwright run/hike from Buttermere following on from Red Pike and Starling Dodd. Lovely day in the valleys but all the tops were in cloud so nothing much to see except for a lone sheep on the summit.

6th Aug 2021  09:39  by matty1971b

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12th Jun 2021  10:45  by great owl running

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Ennerdale Fell Race

28th Apr 2021  09:57  by Ian Robinson

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12th Apr 2021  21:55  by HiyaHillers

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27th Sep 2020  10:00  by Hydro Navigator

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

What a view on a fantastic day, well worth the effort to get here.

10th Aug 2020  11:59  by slateloose

Gridref: NY 12300 16300   FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The hot weather is now getting uncomfortable. Set off from woodland carpark back along road to start of path up Rake beck, which is steep and rugged most of the way. Great views from top in all directions.

9th Mar 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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Started from Buttermere and went via Floutern Tarn and then ascended on the fence path to Great Borne, obvious path to Starling Dodd before retreating down the path/side of Scale Force (highest waterfall in England). Weather changed. Todays trig is gifted to a couple who are staying at the same hostel that I am staying. He is working on his 9th round of the Wainwrights and his missus, her 4th. Words fail me.

21st Oct 2019  20:41  by Wayne Mac

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From Bowness Knott. On to Herdus, Great Borne, Gale Fell, Starling Dodd and Little Dodd. Followed the path from Red Pike back to Ennerdale Water. Track then back to car

Trig Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider view

18th Oct 2019  12:15  by Dusty

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

With Sister & Jules

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

24th Aug 2019  10:42  by Nottspanther

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5th Aug 2019  17:58  by Mr Rant

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The last peak of the Ennerdale Horseshoe. A bit of a rounded and clittered peak, so not able to see into valleys, but good views of surrounding summits.

5th Jul 2019  11:24  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NY 12390 16386   FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Altitude 619m. Walked over from Red Pike (mostly in mist) . Only met a couple of others out there so a good day in the hills.

©We TRye hard

13th May 2019  14:20  by joebee98

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked from Loweswater up mosedale. Then down into ennerdale up pillar and to wasdale head

TrigPoint
Flush bracket

13th Aug 2018  21:38  by mcbiydw2

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23rd Jul 2018  11:30  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Ascended from Buttermere via Scales Force. Misty and rain starting. Head along ridge as far as Red Pike, then gave up and descended soggily back into the valley.

16th Nov 2017  00:00  by beckroad

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A great 9km round walk from this lovely lakeside start and finish at Ennerdale Water to Great Bourne trig point.

16th Sep 2017  11:10  by rupertal

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11th Sep 2017  16:40  by LR1408

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great location with fantastic views. Well worth a visit (and repeat visit).

7th May 2017  14:59  by Brunshaw

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Walked up from buttermere.

15th Apr 2017  00:00  by Ewainman

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©Ewainman

3rd Oct 2016  05:55  by rachs dad

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3rd Oct 2016  05:50  by rachs dad

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22nd Sep 2016  12:43  by smithcox

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views up here. Geocaching in the area

18th Jun 2016  11:34  by Robert Phillips

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5th Jun 2016  13:31  by SurveyorCat

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I stopped by here passing through Bowness before heading over to Starling Dodd afterwards. Lots of rocks to trip on!

©SurveyorCat

5th May 2016  12:52  by Postie

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Wainwright bagging with my daughter and two dogs. Bit chilly but good views.

©Postie

22nd Apr 2016  14:11  by elaine grayson

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16th Apr 2016  11:07  by yt

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9th Apr 2016  12:00  by Sarah_Clough

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With Paul on 'Buttermere Marathon'

28th Feb 2016  13:20  by tim747

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

10th Oct 2015  11:26  by Dun100an

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Super special views today, and not a breath of wind.

28th May 2015  11:00  by timdoggart

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Trigpoint Trigpoint with 'hat'!

18th May 2015  00:00  by carolje

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19th Mar 2015  13:55  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

utterly glorious day. cap with indented lettering, fb facing roughly west.

trig ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger

8th Mar 2015  18:15  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Set out from Buttermere YHA West along bridleway toward Ennerdale Bridge before climbing steeply South alongside fence. Followed ridge along over Starling Dodd, Red Pike and High Crag before dropping to Scarth Gate Pass and alongside Butteremere. The previous two days were the strongest winds I have ever encountered making it hazardous even around the lakes! Cloud gradually cleared away and a beautiful sunny end to the day.

24th Nov 2014  08:23  by Sean_Tither

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wainwright 214

17th Sep 2014  00:00  by Curlew

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29th Jul 2014  14:46  by Father Ted

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a great looking pillar with fine views. I did the circular walk as described in the Nuttall book up from the forest car park. The fact that the trig spider is off centre made me think it is a rebuild but maybe not.

9th Jul 2014  11:15  by busdriver59

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spent the night on Haystacks and I was up on the peaks before anyone else, a fine experience. A long walk back to Gatesgarth Farm though

11th Jun 2014  14:48  by Hartryggers

Gridref: NY 12392 16384   FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at Bowness Knott Car Park > Gillerthwaite > Littler Dodd (Ennerdale) > Starling Dodd > Gale Fell East Top > Gale Fell > Great Borne > Herdus > Brown How (Ennerdale) > Bowness Knott > Bowness Knott Car Park. Previous visit 5/5/2008

29th May 2014  14:40  by iannotts

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Walk via ennerdale water car park onto starling dodd to little dodd back down to valley back along ennerdale water;-)

17th May 2014  14:57  by fitzydan

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Found while geocaching in the area. Great views from here today but a bit breezy.

The flush bracket
The trig pillar

5th Apr 2014  10:51  by jonglew

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Filthy day with high winds and heavy rain. Cloud well down on the hill, should be worth more than a 5. Weather precluded any note taking, just 3 quick photos. Typical Lakeland stone-built pillar, no damage noted other than a little cement screed missing from top; original cap in place, indented lettering. A long round of 10 Wainwrights and Birketts but only 1 trig.

Pillar TP3448©jonglew
Spider TP3448©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3448©jonglew

27th Aug 2013  12:51  by Downfaller

Gridref: NY 12391 16385   FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Done as first of 5 Wainwrights tops on the Ridge walk. Circular from Buttermere car park. One of those memorable days on the fells, great weather, good visibility and a great pint at the end of the day.

13th Aug 2013  12:51  by nozzer

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

visited when doing the Buttermere round. with Downfaller

22nd Dec 2012  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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30th Nov 2012  11:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Hen Comb then Great Borne and Starling Dodd + Little Dodd in cool, clear and frosty weather.

16th Aug 2012  16:26  by stignest

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from Buttermere. Having paid homage to the great man at his window I headed out with overnight gear. taking heed of AW warning mosesale head being very wet I took sandals -and enjoyed the liberation of wet cool feet! passed floutern tarn then up steeply to summit. the evening was still young so inwards towards Red Pike.

7th Jan 2012  12:50  by PeterKirkwood

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21st Jun 2011  12:14  by clochandighter

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HISTORY: Pillar built c1949, exact date and cost unknown. Computed as secondary triangulation station NY11/9 within the Workington block during 1952. Levelled for height also in 1952. Last maintained by the OS in May 1977. SITE VISIT: Stone built pillar in good condition. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces 235° (SW). Vented through NW sight hole. The 360° panorama was totally lost to fog on day of visit.

S5947 - Great Borne & GRP
S5947 - Great Borne pillar & FB

10th Jun 2011  12:00  by The PITZ

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Excellent all round views..loved it !!

29th May 2011  16:35  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from the YHA at Ennerdale via Red Pike. Lovely walk but a tad windy.

Charlie ©sykesfamily
The Trig ©sykesfamily
The Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Strong Winds ©sykesfamily

25th Apr 2011  00:00  by yt

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3rd Mar 2011  11:06  by mntainman

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th Oct 2010  16:19  by melch

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11th Sep 2010  13:12  by Andy West

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

28th Aug 2010  14:30  by Morecambe Monkey

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13th Jul 2010  21:16  by painterman61

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Did this on walk from starling dodd, Trig on a large rocky plateux uniform stone constrution.

The Trig ©painterman61
Flush Bracket ©painterman61
The Trig ©painterman61

17th May 2010  13:25  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: NY 12386 16380   FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Took the route as per Chris Bombington. Quite steep on the latter stages and hard work on a hot and muggy day. Superb all round views on an afternoon's walk.

17th Apr 2010  13:45  by earl grey

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

A little bit hazy on the day of our visit,when we were here visiting the splendid new caches by MBFace. Still a great walk,and nice and cool on the top.

Milo on Great Borne Trig.
The ruined fox bield on Great Borne

12th Apr 2010  17:00  by Moacky

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Wainwright for son; geocaches for me. Gloious early evening. Came up via Rake Beck.

25th Jul 2009  19:43  by senrabyar

Gridref: NY 12388 16381   FB Number: S5947  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

The concrete screed on the top in now incomplete

Screed rough around the edges Off centre spider set into screed that is losing the edges. Freeze-thaw will get it all in the end

24th May 2009  15:05  by MBFace

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Superb weather (and very peaceful) for a Bank Holiday weekend. Great afternoon's walk.

Flush bracket
Grasmoor
Red Pike
Great Gable As magnificent as ever

3rd May 2009  14:30  by sjr

FB Number: 5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

lovely rocky summit

3rd May 2009  14:00  by smiley dog

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

toiled up red pike then bagged starling dodd before climbing great borne. lovely rocky mountain top. nice pillar made from local rosy pink granite. good views to pillar range.back to buttermere via a wet floutern pass

7th Sep 2008  13:40  by Ivanhoe

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Built from rock slabs & in reasonable condition. Rather misty, but used the adjacent shelter for a lunch stop.

30th Jun 2008  14:08  by peakwalker18

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5th May 2008  00:00  by rosieb

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11th Apr 2008  13:19  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Bowness car park following Rake Beck, snow on many of the surrounding peaks, but Great Borne was clear with great views across many fells. Rocky Wainwright summit sitting between two Birketts, with easy springy path along the Starling Dodd. Great afternoon walk.

11th Nov 2007  18:10  by GIRTy

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views

Pillar

20th Sep 2007  12:02  by theblack

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Took the dierect route up and wished we'de used the path. Trig in good order

Trig ©theblack

28th Jul 2007  08:00  by chrisbombington

Gridref: NY 12389 16382   FB Number: S5947  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Approached from Ennerdale parked in small lay-by next to Rake Beck and simply followed the Beck up passing behind Bowness Knot & Brown How where you can see a stone built Fox Trap the path gets Quite steep from here but you hardly notice as the path picks it way up through the ferns and heather passing some splendid water falls, unfortunately the clouds came in and robbed me of the views from the top visibility was so bad I had to abandon my plan to walk the ridge to Stile, The spider seems well off centre and its odd seeing a Cumbrian Trig built with symmetrical stone

Great Borne Trig inserts FB & Plug
Fox Trap This old Fox Trap can be found behind Brown How the inside walls slope inwards much like the neck of a bottle
Rake Beck
view Boweness Knot & Ennerdale Water

22nd Jul 2007  13:05  by alistairpooler

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7th Oct 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, stonebuilt, metal cap deep letters. Fine hill & view, bouldery summit, dampish moorland.

S5947 top ©peregrinus
S5947 fb ©peregrinus
S5947 trig ©peregrinus
S5947 trig ©peregrinus

28th Sep 2006  18:56  by Triggers

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done during an abortive attempt at ennerdale horse shoe

21st Jul 2006  09:00  by peebs

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©peebs

25th Oct 2005  11:55  by stan toon

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Superb 13 mile walk along the the full high stile ridge from buttermere.

Stan Toon on Great Bourne ©stan toon

12th Oct 2005  11:12  by Chalky

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9th Oct 2005  00:00  by caroleengel

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23rd Sep 2005  11:19  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Third visit, first on 25/10/77. Walked up via Steel Brow from Ennerdale past some fairly unwelcoming signs. Very wet and windy and thus no view.

24th Jul 2005  14:08  by amblerbob

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walk over the tops from Bowness Knot to Buttermere.

23rd May 2005  13:40  by Brookvale0

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1st Jun 2004  11:01  by Peter Astle

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1st Mar 2004  22:10  by stonestreaker

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old log '91

14th Sep 2003  11:30  by weekender

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with RayW & JennyW

24th Apr 2003  18:18  by Fellwanderer

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

1st May 2002  08:40  by PeteBoggs

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Old log - start of Ennerdale Horseshoe

16th Feb 2002  00:00  by Bramley

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1st Aug 2001  00:00  by PhilPamAndRob

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Retrospective Logging of this trig from when I reached this summit whilst doing the Wainwrights. This was one on the 6 I did on this day to complete all 214 summits

2nd Dec 2000  00:00  by IWC

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7th Oct 2000  19:51  by Cootking

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Retro bag. Great ascent via fox bield!! Horrible descent to Ennerdale from Starling Dodd.

14th Jul 2000  13:30  by Marshsand

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited as part of the "Nuttall" Great Borne & Starling Dodd walk (3.6)

5th May 2000  15:36  by Exe-Eagle

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Retrospective log, condition not noted at the time.

25th Feb 2000  10:30  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Stone-built pillar. Ascended from Mellbreak during a long Wainwright bagging trip.

24th Aug 1999  12:50  by rhayader_wanderer

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summit bagging

29th Jun 1999  12:33  by Crazy

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagged on a pleasant day out along the N side of Ennerdale ending at Black Sail YH.

16th May 1999  06:30  by fasgadh

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First top on Ennerdale Horseshoe. Idiot successfully dodged.

20th Mar 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Local stone. Plug with heavily indented lettering.

20th Jul 1995  00:00  by happycyclist

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

Retrospective log. Visited when doing Wainwrights.

1st Oct 1994  20:13  by CJO

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Approx date, wainwright bagging

30th Jun 1994  20:41  by earl grey

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Approximate date as retrospective log,again climbed whilst "doing the Wainwrights"

24th Aug 1993  12:00  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

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Circuit from Buttermere via Red Pike and back via Floutern Tarn

27th Mar 1993  10:00  by Bridgeman

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Circular with friend. Ascent from Ennerdale Water and alogn ridge to beyond Haystacks then back via Ennerdale Valley.

13th Feb 1991  00:00  by gowrie

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

20th Feb 1982  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S5947  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Apr 1981  15:10  by arranc

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Column to the south of a wire fence and the cairn to the north.

1st May 1976  09:45  by Bergfuehrer

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Cumberland. We made an early start on the Copeland Challenge, approaching this summit from Gavel Fell to the north.