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24th Mar 2024  11:40  by matty1971b

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Parked at gate, nipped over fence, up large track towards Quarry, as you approach a lodge turn right and take path towards the trigpoint.

11th Jan 2024  12:04  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

From the small car park to the quarry and then to the trig along the footpaths and ridge.

18th May 2023  14:26  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

For reasons that I can't recall I decided to approach this pillar from the private track to the east of Bernard's Wood (which has been chopped). The gate was open so we simply walked a quarter of a mile up the track to the old Gun Club Clubhouse then followed a reasonably well walked path another quarter of a mile NW, past the quarry, to the pillar. Great views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells to the SW and across to the Northern Pennines in the other direction. We got a bit lucky as the gate to the lane was open and as we approached the old Gun Club there was a lady getting into her car, she told us it was private land so we played dumb saying we though tit was part of Greystoke Forest. She didn't mind us going to the TP just this once, but reiterated that it was Private Land. When we returned to the car we found the gate locked, but no problem to just hop over it.

©Mark-UKUS

19th Apr 2023  13:20  by catman

Gridref: NY 40635 33769   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

7th Apr 2023  11:50  by Ian Robinson

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

From the small car park

29th Oct 2022  11:30  by G4VFL

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

WAB visit. Entered Greystoke forest from the North East, followed track to Quarry then along the ridge to the trig. There is restricted permissive access to the forest. It is open from 2nd April to the 31st October. see pictures from me.

Map of route to trig This shows the route I used and the car park I didn't find until I returned.©G4VFL
Permissive access info Here is the notice placed at the entrance to the forest.©G4VFL
WAB activation More radio !©G4VFL

2nd Jul 2022  11:37  by Robert Phillips

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

9th May 2021  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

5th Aug 2020  09:03  by JeanV

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

I couldn't find it. I came in from the N.E. on the forest track, passed the quarry then, about 30 yards further on slightly uphill, a small path runs off left into the trees. After about 150 yards it opens out on to open heath. There's a lot of felling to the left, but the highest point is clear. But there is no sign of any TP. I hope I was in the wrong place, look forward to future visitors scorning me

4th Jun 2020  14:00  by Alison Caryl

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

There is a animal run track next to fence from road, scramble up and down. Forest being used for rally car practice runs and filming - managed to avoid.

23rd Jan 2020  11:50  by slateloose

Gridref: NY 40600 33700   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

This was my fourth attempt at this one, the permissive footpaths and the car park mentioned in Greystokes Forest are now all closed and the gates and fences have all been raised in height with extra barbed wire on top. We parked in Greystoke village and walked a permissive path through the estate which is designed to link through to the area of open access land to the northwest of the castle. This path takes you towards the boundary of old quarry site and a little off-roading to the trig point. Its a bit of a walk but very pleasant scenery. Information about the open access area can be found on the internet.

16th Mar 2019  13:00  by BasilDowl

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Continuing our round of trigs from Greystoke, this one is a little more involved. The forest was closed to access due to 'major works', but after we slipped over the defences, we found it completely abandoned of men and machinery. The quarry itself was deserted. A bit of tricky bushwhacking followed a dash up the track in the rain and the pillar presented itself. It actually has a nice spot, with good views. The pillar is leaching salts, has several cracks and heavy lichen growth but is otherwise fine. A good trig to bag, this.

The quarry
The quarry wall
The pillar
Alternate view
Leaching and lichen
The flush bracket

23rd Sep 2018  18:39  by ger

Gridref: NY 40638 33771   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Approach from N - all quiet on a Sunday evening. Pillar has lots of, mainly small, cracks - also some flaking. Good views N to S through E.

13th Aug 2018  21:48  by mcbiydw2

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

15th Apr 2018  14:00  by Andy West

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

22nd Mar 2018  16:40  by Dusty

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

17th Nov 2017  16:15  by Loz&Bib

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

Walked up from the car park

20th Jul 2017  15:13  by jonglew

Gridref: NY 40636 33772   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

From road to N on good forest access dirt road, then a bit off piste. Pillar in poor state with multiple hair fractures on all faces and a substantial build up of leached salts, top screed also damaged leaving one spider arm end exposed. Top cap missing, replaced with mortar plug; LHS sight hole open. Extensive views E, all other directions obsured by trees.

Pillar TP3514©jonglew
Spider TP3514©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3514©jonglew

22nd May 2017  18:15  by Nekyram

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in Forest car park.walk up the gravel road passing the heap of stone,footpath to the left to the trig.good views.

1st May 2017  12:05  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM173 Greystoke Park. Parked at gate, nipped over fence, up large track past Quarry and took path towards the trigpoint. About 50m away took a man path towards trig to be confronted by a crag! No way I was climbing that but I could see the trig on top of it! Back tracked to about 100m before the trigpoint and headed to fallen wall and up to trigpoint, took a track back that skirted Quarry and ended up back on the track I started on. Marking as slightly damaged as chunks are missing from the top and the sides.

Greystoke Park and Mrs TJR ©thejackrustles
Greystoke Park collage

1st May 2017  00:00  by beckroad

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking facility next to the woods on the minor road from How Hill trig to Johnby and Greystokes. Bit of fine navigation required to find this trig point.

10th Apr 2017  14:00  by Moacky

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up through forest. Simple find close to wall on small knoll. Views to Cross Fell.

©Moacky

5th Nov 2016  15:00  by Mickandkim

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked to right of gate to lane in car park in woods Nice walk through woods turned left after stone mound up narrow path then left to high point trig to right

6th Aug 2016  11:58  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited with P61 on 24 Trig day out.

Sign
Sign
Approach
Trig

6th Aug 2016  11:58  by painterman61

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

Parked up at locked gate jumped the fence and followed track to disused quarry the trig is above and behind here.The trig has some kind of resin filler repairs on it fine views to east

Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61
View ©painterman61

30th Jul 2016  15:54  by manonabike

Gridref: NY 40640 33770   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Access path from car park to just beyond Rally area, then clear path SE through a wall to pillar

28th Jul 2016  18:06  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NY 40638 33776   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice evening stroll.

©We TRye hard

22nd Apr 2016  11:44  by Borderer

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Didn't know about the car park so stopped on the verge by the roadside gate. Warning notices about possible racing but nobody around today. Track up to the quarry then around it's southern side to the pillar. Views becoming limited as the trees grow. Followed track to the north of the quarry for an easier return.

©Borderer

30th Dec 2015  16:25  by DeniseMc

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

30th Dec 2015  16:23  by RichardM

Gridref: NY 40641 33780   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On grassy low outcrop / ridge of limestone. At high point of hill. Good condition apart from crazing of suface. Good views of the lights of Penrith. Tracks and paths from Larches car park

2nd Dec 2015  10:03  by gerryu2

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

Ysm173 I got to the main gate and there were notices posted that a car rally was taking place. I decided to leave the car there and walk up the main track. Got to the top and met the rally people who directed me to the wee track through the forest. I left this when I spotted the fallen wall and went over this and up to the trig on a very wet morning. Cheers.

Trig
Wet

22nd Aug 2015  16:50  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed CURRYSCRIM's instructions to find an easier access into the trig site.

Greystoke Park ©monkeydestructor

17th May 2015  14:15  by arranc

Gridref: NY 40639 33772   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th May 2015  11:32  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: NY 40637 33771   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took the path from the car park and in to the quarry. Had similar experience as Walker Dan, could see the pillar from the quarry top but access looked awkward. Retraced steps and went to right of quarry and a local pointed out a way. A short way along is a broken down wall on the left with a fallen tree by it. Over the wall and bear right to the pillar. Average views today and agree with the polyfilla comments.

©CURRYSCRIM
©CURRYSCRIM

15th Mar 2015  13:18  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NY 40640 33773   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Condition described as 'good' but has multitude of fissures that appear to have sealed themselves. Cement cap.

Greystoke Park Top of trig.
Greystoke Park The trigpoint
Greystoke Park The FB.

10th Mar 2015  16:00  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed the wrong path through the trees and could see the trig 150ft away perched on the edge of a cliff. Had to trek back and quickly found a path to the top. Views a bit restricted due to trees but would have been a fine viewpoint before they were planted.

5th Oct 2014  16:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On my regular long drive from Southampton to Perthshire listening to the Saints surprising 1-0 defeat on the car radio. Needed to clear my head after this shattering news, so a shortish drive from the M6, and soon I was striding in the fresh air to reach trig S6953 nicely positioned on a tussocky hillock. Slight cracking to the fabric; concrete filled cap.

25th Sep 2014  13:29  by trig-man

Gridref: NY 40640 33767   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Aug 2014  09:54  by ZanderH

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Aug 2014  09:53  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Same route from NE, good views of Blencathra. Had fun in the quarry too, but no sign of Tarzan.

2nd Feb 2014  00:00  by rupertal

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

From the forest car park to the north east.

5th Jan 2014  11:02  by amblerbob

Gridref: NY 40641 33774   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Stroll round the forest from Millfield Lodge on a dull day.

28th Dec 2013  15:11  by paulxtr

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Surprisingly good views from what would seem an unpromising location. The surface of the pillar is very cracked and a strange white substance is oozing out.

Greystoke Park ©paulxtr

4th Nov 2013  10:15  by vegibagger

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

with Martin Richardson....expensive high quality GPS there on a tripod plus 3 3 metre ariel for accurate time for some rally car testing that was happening in the quarry.

21st Sep 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NY 40637 33771   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Jul 2013  14:54  by stan toon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Up from forest car park to quarry then over fence to high point.

©stan toon

20th Apr 2013  11:22  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: NY 40638 33771   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked from the carpark to pick up the track just beyond the quarry - turned left after about 100m to cross the wall and then south to the trig. Extensive views following felling. Trig now visible from minor road to the east.

Blencathra from the trig ©lonesome_cowboy_burt

9th Mar 2013  15:13  by CJO

Gridref: NY 40639 33769   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Winter is back, 5cm of fresh snow on ground. Now trees harvested there is probably a nice view from the pillar, but not today.

S6953

5th Dec 2012  15:46  by Hartryggers

Gridref: NY 40637 33774   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

CP at NY 40547 34487 > GREYSTOKE FOREST old wooded area topped with a trig point > NY 40547 34487. Previous visit 07/05/2007

4th Oct 2012  15:36  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: NY 40639 33767   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed path from car park,right onto forestry road and left at piles of gravel onto embankment and straight on to pillar.Pillar should be adopted by Pollyfilla it has so many filled cracks,but general good condition,no cap/plug and one sight hole open.Good views hindered by trees.

Greystoke Park. Pillar.
Greystoke Park. Pillar.
Greystoke Park. Pillar.
Greystoke Park. Flush bracket.
Greystoke Park. Top.

2nd Aug 2011  11:25  by Father Ted

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A wet morning in the Lakes so lets go trigging. Luckily I had donned full wet weather gear as it was not the rain that was the problem but the sidden long grass. From the car park I walked up and through the quarry compound which was a mistake. I should have continued past the quarry compound entrance and then there is a feint track off to the left. The trig had a nice marbled appearance to it.

5th Apr 2011  15:29  by PeteBoggs

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

Lots of messing about in the forest on a miserable wet day

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

4th Aug 2010  17:10  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Gets a 7 as there were orchids in the woods and jays flying around. Good views over the Caldbeck fells.

31st Jul 2010  20:02  by senrabyar

Gridref: NY 40636 33772   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

There is material being leached from the inside of the pillar through cracks. Much of the lower half is now white. Perhaps it is a white mold that has grown up inside the damp cracks?

3rd Jul 2010  21:00  by bluebeard

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

27th Jun 2010  10:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on public car park to North of pillar...Follow tracks up through woods until a small quarry is reaced on left then beeline for pillar...Excellent views of Calbeck Fells...

26th May 2010  12:18  by clochandighter

Gridref: NY 40636 33773   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in woodland car park. Secondary station pillar completed 15th February 1952 costing £20.10s.0d. Pillar in fair condition with surface cracking. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces 58° NE. Vented through SE sight hole. Did it not start raining heavily or what? Had to carefully dry off cameras back at car. Photographed 26/05/2010, GRP.

S6953 - Greystoke Park & GRP
S6953 - Greystoke Park pillar & FB

6th Nov 2008  18:34  by peebs

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©peebs

3rd Jun 2007  17:26  by mattwaggie

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

3rd Jun 2007  00:00  by Angelina Ballerina

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Quick trig whilst out caching

3rd Jun 2007  00:00  by vix92008

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Another YOSM trig

17th Sep 2006  14:30  by chrisbombington

Gridref: NY 40637 33772   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice walk through the woods with good views

Trig and inserts FB and Top Carrock Fell in the distance©chrisbombington

17th Aug 2005  23:16  by GAZ

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A good view towards the lakes one way, to the Pennines the other! Saw a deer as well...made my day!

21st Jul 2004  18:15  by fasgadh

Gridref: NY 40648 33765   FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On a limestone ridge in Greystoke Forest. Loads of flowers and rather a lovely place. Views to Cross Fell in one direction and Blencathra/Bowscale Fell in the other. Pillar OK despite many fine cracks..

Greystoke
Greystoke Metal

5th Oct 2003  12:15  by Isosceles

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar has been grouted to fill in cracks and damage. In Greystoke Forest.

©Isosceles

27th Apr 2003  17:20  by Fellwanderer

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

15th Nov 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

resin plug, some surface cracking, craggy summit in pltn +/- no view

22nd Mar 2000  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S6953  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A bit off the beaten track. Pillar has lots of surface cracking.

14th Aug 1995  00:00  by widget

Gridref: NY 40600 33800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A 15 mile cycle with family. Rode/walked up thro private castle shooting estates to bag this one, leaving the family to make slow progress along the road. Limited views. Loadsa flies! Sweaty!