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15th Oct 2023  13:36  by Moira293

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Bagged on a circular walk from Braidlie. Parked in the lay-by just before the road end (there are no "official" passing places on that road however we left enough space in case the lay-by had to be used for that purpose). The walk started off very pleasant up through a very pretty valley however once we were on the open hill conditions soon deteriorated underfoot; trackless, boggy and tussocky. The panoramic views from the trig were very impressive however as far as I was concerned it was a box ticking exercise! Marked condition of trig slightly damaged due to one of the top corners being damaged.

The Trig
Moi posing at the trig :-)

3rd Jul 2023  18:37  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Penultimate top of a fine linear walk visiting eight excellent hills in the area. Maiden Paps the next along the way was probably the best of all to finish off with.

10th Feb 2022  10:30  by G4VFL

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

SOTA visit to GM/SS-114. Followed the route from the Railway Centre at Whitrope.

8th Aug 2021  11:24  by jonglew

Gridref: NT 48980 00693   FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From the Heritage Centre, parking for 2-3 cars at NT 5253 0031. Track first, then rough breaks. Cleared away from forest at the 401m spot height. Fenceline-ish for 1.6km, then a westward direction to Berry Knowe. Ground rougher than expected. Pillar sits within a shelter cairn, a small amount of top screed missing from one corner, otherwise good. Centre cap missing, tube unplugged. Front sight hole plugged, RHD side open, other 2 plugs are degrading. Extensive panoramic views.

Pillar TP3474©jonglew
Spider TP3474©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3474©jonglew

11th Jun 2021  14:00  by ger

Gridref: NT 48982 00687   FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Approach from near Whirope Rail Heritage Centre, for a round of four hills. Pillar has a chip on one top corner & there is some erosion, but basically good condition. Good views, especially of Hermitage Hills &Skelfhill Pen.

1st Jun 2021  08:15  by Oldhortus

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

Parked at the road end for Sundhope NY517984. followed the track to Soundhope then up to Black Rig followed forest edge to the trig.

20th Mar 2021  14:00  by Schmuppets

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

From Shankend up the good road and paths to the Maiden Paps. Greatmoor cairn visible from the summit here and about a mile from MP. Super day for walking, lovely and sunny, Fairly dry underfoot - except the odd bit that needed negotiating, and great views :-) 9.5 miles in total and a nice afternoon out in the hills.

Greatmoor Hill ©Schmuppets

18th Jan 2020  12:10  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Continued on from Penchrise Pen Trig along the forest tracks. There is one gate to hop as it is padlocked shut, but other than that it is a very nice walk. Followed the forest track till NT4912801497 and then made my way up the fire break to Berry Knowe. It has a few fallen trees to negotiate, but does have sleepers positioned over the burns for bridges. Between Berry Knowe and the trig it is a bit wet in places.

Trig

18th Jul 2018  16:51  by paulxtr

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at start of forestry track at Whitrope Hass. The initially good track soon gives way to a boggy ride as it passes along Sandy Edge. At the end of the ride a newly made track runs for a few hundred yards and then there's some felled forest to cross to get to the fenceline. Followed this fence, more or less, all the way to the pillar. Great view.

Greatmoor Hill ©paulxtr

20th Mar 2017  11:00  by Sealf4

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

3rd Day walking the Watershed of Scotland and this one encountered after a stormy night and high winds delaying my start. Yesterday managed not to find the TP on Lime Kiln Edge

21st Jan 2017  11:29  by mntainman

Gridref: NT 48987 00693   FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from Braille Farm on the way to Coldcleuch Head. Lovely sunny frosty day after yesterday's fog on Roan Fell.

Greatmoor Hill

10th Apr 2016  09:24  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From nr Lime Kiln Edge via Leap Hill, Scaw'd Law and Maide Pap. Mist and snow. Mild on top despite this. Visibility 50 yards.

25th Oct 2015  15:08  by Robert Phillips

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

13th Oct 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NT 48982 00688   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On 16 mile circuit (Skelfhill Pen - 5D, Cauldcleuch Head - Ma,Greatmoor Hill - Ma, Maiden Paps - 5D) from Allan Water Schoolhouse to NW

26th Apr 2015  09:45  by Borderer

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Hard slog through forest breaks and bog from Kiln Knowe pillar, almost turned back a couple of times but persevered. Welcome coffee in a railway carriage at the Waverley route preserved railway at Whitrope. Slight damage on the southern side not noted previously.

©Borderer

7th Apr 2015  12:55  by NormanW

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

22nd Nov 2014  15:11  by Fester

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

Reasonable view and nice summit.Much better than nearby Cauldcleuch Head which was a swamp !

15th Mar 2014  11:50  by dugswell2

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Chris Watson's 900th Marilyn on a grey windy morning.

19th Sep 2011  14:21  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

16may99: No details noted - fine hill, lovely descent to Old Braidlie to south. 19sep11: one top corner damaged; metal cap, deep letters. From SSW, Old Braidlie, good track then straight up ridge half a mile before Braidliehope. Tussocky trauchle higher up. A few 4x4s heading for farm but no-one took interest in me; no canine action.

FB
Top
Trig
Trig

3rd Jun 2011  18:23  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NT 48982 00689   FB Number: S7700  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Took a detour slightly N to avoid Sundhope dogs. However, met the farmer on quad on hillside with four of them! Wanted to know where I was going. Dogs excitable but friendly on this occasion.

Gt Moor Hill TP in shelter.
Gt Moor Hill Slight damage at back.
Gt Moor Hill Location and OS cap.
Gt Moor Hill The FB.

25th Jul 2009  12:50  by Sandman

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

From Maiden Paps, return by Cauldcleuch Head

10th Apr 2009  15:48  by coinea

Gridref: NT 48983 00685   FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Dogs at Sundhope very scary, one repeatedly nipped at the backs of my legs, have the ripped trousers and bruising to prove it. Took a different route down.

10th Apr 2009  15:33  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 48981 00684   FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in good condition. Spider retains OS centtre cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces 23° NNE. Vented through NW sight hole. Views include Skelfhill Pen, Penchrise Pen, Minto Hill, Rubers Law. Always rains up here. Revisited and photographed 10/04/2009, GRP. CAUTION! A pack of dangerous dogs guarding the unoccupied farm at Sundhope were roaming loose. They back off when shouted at, but you have to keep yelling at each in turn.

S7700 - Greatmoor Hill pillar & FB
S7700 - Greatmoor Hill & self

20th Feb 2009  00:00  by Sprog

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

6th Dec 2006  17:44  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

double marilyn day, bagged in the standard'T' formation. I come to the borders because it's so goddam quiet for the xtra half hour drive past the lakes- except you can't even escape the curse of the dirt bike up here even. 4 on the top. they did the usual sarcastic cheery wave, i did the usual head shake & up your's sir.

27th Nov 2005  12:54  by vegibagger

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

with Rich and Denise McLelland

2nd Feb 2004  13:00  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 48981 00704   FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

In a cairn on top of one of the slaistery, boggiest, dampest hills I have ever swum up. Oh and it was chucking it down too. I expect you get a good view down Liddlesdale.

The summit, Greatmoor Hill Thats all you are getting, Any other angle would have drowned the camera.©fasgadh

21st Sep 2002  12:31  by arranc

Gridref: NT 48900 00700   FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31st May 2000  08:21  by Chalky

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

15th Aug 1994  12:00  by Bridgeman

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

Circuit from the southeast and took in Maiden Paps on return.

Greatmoor Hill Trig Point ©Bridgeman

15th Jun 1994  14:51  by clochandighter

FB Number: S7700  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

First visit. To record FB number. HISTORY: Pillar completed 22nd September 1953 costing £54.6s.6d. Computed as secondary triangulation station NT72/13 within the Jeburgh secondary block during 1957. Levelled for height in 1958. Last maintained by the OS in July 1977. SITE VISIT: Trig pillar in good condition. Spider retained OS centre cap with stamped lettering. Got soaked again! The bonus number of the day was 12083. Found by chance nearby was levelling NPFB No OSBM12083.

S7700 FB - Greatmoor Hill The flush Bracket. My sole photograph of this one.