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24th Nov 2023  11:35  by Robert Phillips

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

30th Jul 2023  17:48  by G4VFL

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

WAB activation on VHF, 4 QSOs.

WAB activation ©G4VFL

1st May 2023  14:28  by Foxy

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

One of eight trigs bagged along the A66 corridor, making my way home after spending the bank holiday weekend in Keswick. This was the last. Turned off the A66 to park then crossed back to the other side on foot. Over the gate and followed road to where it beared left accross the moors. Crossed the stream and then continued to track left and up to the top of the fell. The pillar appears to be in generally good condition but the original centre has been replaced with concrete. Great views.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar ©Foxy
View from the top©Foxy
View of the fell - the trig is on the left©Foxy
Me & the trig ©Foxy

19th Feb 2023  09:41  by matty1971b

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

As others, parked at S end of A66 underpass (NY873128). No waymarkers at N end of underpass contoured hillside, then along linear corridor through first gate in wall and onto Yard Sike to shooting huts and then a turn W to a quarry. Along N side of wall to high point. For trig, there are a couple of places to access through gates, good views.

20th Jul 2022  11:26  by TrevSym

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked close at the junction of the A66 and South Stainmore road. There is a good land rover track heading north which if followed will take you to an old quarry. From here it is only a short walk to the hill summit and TP. Keep to the N side of the wall for the best underfoot condition. The TP is in good condition, it has obviously been painted at some point in in passed with faded white paint in places.

10th Jul 2022  18:15  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

A great day to be in the North Pennines for my 400th pillar. Parked just after turning off the A66 (signpost Barras & South Stainmore) and ran the gauntlet of crossing the road. There was an obvious good track to start and then we followed Land Rover tracks towards a ford, before making a beeline for the top. Such a lovely warm day, gentle breeze, sat on the grass beside the pillar, watching the whole of the Upper Eden Valley making hay as the sun shined. Before we knew it we had been asleep for nearly an hour and needed to get back pronto. Guarding the fence we had hopped over on the way up was Mickandkims' huge bull- they weren't kidding. Took a detour till we were out of his sight and then had to take on the A66(M) traffic again before we felt safe.

15th Aug 2020  13:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NY 86753 14464   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at road junction and ran across busy road Set off up good track till we met a very large BULL so we decided to head straight for Trig Up steep we found it in the mist then followed wall back to track Cows and Bull had moved onto hillside so we made good time on way back

8th Feb 2020  14:44  by Sprog

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

15th Jun 2019  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

24th Dec 2018  15:25  by Bertie

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar in excellent order. Great views today!

Great knipe
View of the pillar
Pillar ©Bertie

16th Dec 2018  12:06  by jonglew

Gridref: NY 86755 14468   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pleasant walk up from Slapestone Bridge (NY 8480 1473) - plenty of parking. Some potentially very boggy ground rendered firm by recent low temps. Pillar sits at the hill summit on a sqaure concrete plinth that is deteriorating at one corner. The centre cap is missing and is replaced with an asphalt plug, although it's been painted so is possibly mortar. Rear sight hole open. Extensive panoramic views.

Pillar TP3460©jonglew
Spider TP3460©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3460©jonglew

13th Aug 2018  22:07  by mcbiydw2

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

13th Jul 2018  11:21  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NY 86751 14468   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Altitude 517m. Parked up at North Stainmore and walked up past Longcrag house to the ridge.

©We TRye hard

22nd Jun 2018  12:19  by amblerbob

Gridref: NY 86753 14465   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Slapestone Bridge: track alongside Smeltmill Beck and then followed MOD route, with minor variations, to trig. Warm, sunny day with good visibility.

23rd May 2018  13:45  by catman

Gridref: NY 86751 14473   FB Number: 10796   Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Slapestone Bridge,mostly on route suggested by M.O.D.

24th Sep 2017  17:48  by Chalky

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig set on a plinth , spider centre has asphalt plug.

9th Apr 2017  16:14  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Walked up with P61 on 3 Trig day out,the wind was very strong on reaching summit.Great views nice little top,on to Tan Hill Inn next for a pint of Kingstone Press Cider.

Approach
Trig
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic

9th Apr 2017  16:14  by painterman61

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked at the road to tan hill and bravely crossed the road which was like a motorway.By now the wind had picked up had to change into shell jacket over pants hat and gloves to keep warm!Followed more or less the sheepsocks route fine views from the trig which is in vgc with plug walked to the ridge edge and was nearly blown off my feet.

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

21st Nov 2016  12:00  by ger

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Revisit (many previous visits). Views over the Eden valley are normally very good, but not today - sleet & mist, quite wild. Walked from Banks Gate.

21st Oct 2016  13:27  by slateloose

Gridref: NY 86700 14400   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at Tan Hill turn off near Palliard Farm then took shooting track that runs up the valley of Yard Sike to the shooting huts and bridge over the Sike. This track now goes all the way up to a quarry near Black Tewthwaite. It's then only a short distance along the wall to the trig point.

19th Sep 2016  13:00  by Moacky

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Up from Tan Hill turning. Easy once across Route 66.

©Moacky

27th Mar 2016  15:54  by paulxtr

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in the layby at NY871129 and went through the tiny subway to the E under the A66. Lots of boggy stretches and barbed wire fences encountered en-route. Visited Maiden Castle which has a commanding view of the western approach to the Stainmore Gap.

Great Knipe ©paulxtr

28th Feb 2016  12:30  by rupertal

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

31st May 2014  14:07  by Crazygirafe

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

Good circular walking route. Close to Banks Gate ruin, water falls and Plucka tarn.

31st May 2013  12:10  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NY 86753 14467   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on S side of A66 at turn off to Tan Hill and through underpass - a bridleway! A bit further from here but good views of hill and unusual stonewalled sheepfold. Nice views of busy A66!

Great Knipe The TP.
Great Knipe The FB.

20th Apr 2013  16:55  by PeteBoggs

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

Up from transport cafe on A66. Couple of walls to climb then a nice steep finish. Good views

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

18th Nov 2012  16:28  by CJO

Gridref: NY 86756 14462   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

steep climb from A66. some white paint remaining. solid foundation plinth.

10796

22nd Aug 2012  09:13  by manonabike

Gridref: NY 86752 14467   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed shooters track to huts then track and wall over Black Tewthwaite to trig, longer but much drier route than the quagmire of the direct way up

2nd Oct 2010  16:12  by coinea

Gridref: NY 86753 14464   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

2nd Oct 2010  16:11  by clochandighter

Gridref: NY 86753 14462   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in good condition. Spider centre plugged with concrete. Flush bracket faces 301° NW. Vented through SE sight hole.

10796 - Great Knipe & GRP
10796 - Great Knipe pillar & FB

25th Sep 2010  18:00  by sheepsocks

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at the road junction with the Kaber/Tan Hill Rd and walked up via access land. Couple of fences to climb, steep in places, and some wet bits. But grand view with the setting sun over the Lake Disrict and the moorland tops of the north Pennines and Yorkshire Dales spread out around. Pity about the faint noise of the A66 far below

16th Jul 2010  19:55  by bluebeard

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

There is no truth in the story that this is named after TGO Challenger Mike Knipe ( http://northernpies.blogspot.com )

19th May 2010  20:30  by Andy West

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

19th Sep 2009  11:50  by ted

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plinth with minor damage; plug replaced; one sighting hole open. Murky day with occasional sunny intervals. Route of the former railway line visible across valley.

Great Knipe trig
Great Knipe trig
Great Knipe FB

10th Sep 2008  12:45  by senrabyar

Gridref: NY 86751 14463   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Jul 2008  00:00  by caroleengel

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

3rd Jun 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

pillar vgc although low plinth crumbling; brown resin plug; fine summit of grass & rock, decent view. Approaching from S, initial gorge is an attractive feature.

10th Apr 2007  15:00  by peebs

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

13th Oct 2006  08:00  by chrisbombington

Gridref: NY 86800 14500   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Managed to park at the side of the A66 just passed Slapestones and followed Slapestone sike (BECK) up to Great Knipe firm ground can be found on right of beck going up,

Trig with inserts porridge plug and FB
Sunrise
Wetlands beyond Trig

28th Nov 2004  11:45  by Shacklesborough

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice views south and east of the North Yorks Moors and the eastern fells of the Lake District. The busy A66 road lies at the base of the hill.

16th Jan 2003  13:55  by lepustimidus

Gridref: NY 86753 14463   FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Spider cemented

8th Mar 2002  10:32  by jimmy

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

a misty day so can't comment on the view

26th Jun 1998  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11th Sep 1981  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Second visit, this time in daylight for photograph.

1st Jan 1980  00:01  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: 10796  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great spot to welcome in the new decade!