Logged Visits:

14th Apr 2024  15:31  by Ande1865

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

16th Mar 2024  07:36  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Approached from north west from Wallingford. Stopped first opposite Lonesome Farm, west along path but soon started to lose height. Thought I must be wrong. Another quarter of a mile south east along the road, just enough room on verge on roadside to pull over. West along path on ridge (Grim’s Dyke presumably). Pillar came into view on south side of path after about 250 metres. Cap missing. Views obscured by vegetation all around, although through the trees there are good views to north and south.

Grim’s Ditch Flush plate
Grim’s Ditch Spider and missing cap
Grim’s Ditch Looking east along the path
Grim’s Ditch North face
Grim’s Ditch Approached from east

29th Aug 2023  10:37  by DougG

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

My first! 😁

Grims Ditch S5729

18th Aug 2023  15:57  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy find and followed the footpath from Wallingford FBM. Nothing Grim about it

24th May 2023  13:19  by Andy West

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

25th Apr 2023  14:19  by GeoffLumley

FB Number: S3729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

25th Mar 2023  12:54  by Murchman

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

almost tripped over it running along Grims ditch , very easy to find.

©Murchman

23rd Jun 2022  07:16  by Margaret the trig

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

1st Jun 2022  14:25  by Twomers

FB Number: 5729  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

6th May 2022  10:56  by JoeNTMY

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Located on the Ridgeway

21st Apr 2022  12:14  by MylesM

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Reached via Wallingford and a lovely walk along the Ridgeway. No views but lovely location between two Hedgerows.

Grims Ditch Looking back along the Ridgeway.
Grims Ditch Lovely location along the hedgerows.

10th Jan 2022  15:59  by Foxy

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Having found the Wallingford FBM I took the PROW accross to the field and turned left on the raised PROW flanked on both sides by trees and a hedgerow. It was then just a short walk to the pillar which is generally in good condition but is missingthe centre cap for the spider. Views are prohibited by the hedging but the near y land is in any event very flat with no interesting view points.

©Foxy
Spider©Foxy
View along the PROW©Foxy
©Foxy

24th Oct 2021  20:47  by HiyaHillers

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

16th Jul 2021  12:15  by Maschacollier

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

Found on a three day walk on the Ridgeway with two friends. Great fun but very hot!

16th Jul 2021  12:15  by Maschacollier

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

Found on a three day walk on the Ridgeway with two friends. Great fun but very hot! I found another trig point today and decided to upload my few previous finds too.

14th Jul 2021  14:08  by NeilRitson

Gridref: SU 62754 87732   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

On the bridleway in full view, but lacking any views of it's own.

Pillar
Flush plate

10th Jul 2021  10:23  by Skypaddler

Gridref: SU 62753 87730   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Set alongside the Ridgeway in a hedge.

Grims Ditch pillar Alongside the Ridgeway on the Race to the Stones©Skypaddler
Grims Ditch bracket ©Skypaddler
Grims Ditch spider ©Skypaddler

10th Jul 2021  10:23  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

Gridref: SU 62753 87730   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

See my entry as Skypaddler

19th May 2021  12:00  by Angela Thomas

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easily found along very scenic part of the Ridgeway although surrounded by hedgerows.

Pillar ©Angela Thomas
Flush Bracket ©Angela Thomas
Spider ©Angela Thomas

4th Apr 2021  13:02  by zsummers87

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

22nd Jul 2020  14:06  by graham&linda

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst geocaching. Two for one deal here! No view at trig as it's on the footpath which is shielded by trees.

21st May 2020  10:20  by tomg

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

15th Feb 2020  15:06  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 62700 87700   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

The last time I visited this trig point was 28 years ago while walking the Ridgeway National trail. The weather was much better that day, very warm and sunny but it was May. Extra points for bringing back such good memories.

6th Oct 2019  12:57  by coinea

Gridref: SU 62753 87730   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parking and route as TrigJs

S5729 Grims Ditch

17th Sep 2019  11:00  by Oakwarden

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

Walking Ridgeway

8th Sep 2019  12:14  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: SU 62755 87731   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Passed while doing the Ridgeway

29th Jun 2019  15:00  by GrowlerOutdoor

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

Found after a short cycle along the Ewelme Brook

Pig on Trig ©GrowlerOutdoor

22nd May 2019  15:36  by TrigJS

Gridref: SU 62756 87736   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked to the east and then walked to the pillar along the footpath. Pillar in good condition though the ground surrounding the foundation has been eroded away on one side.

TP3516 The flush bracket.
TP3516 The spider.
TP3516 The pillar.

6th Apr 2019  15:54  by TAG

Gridref: SU 62753 87730   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Jan 2019  14:00  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked a short stroll away for a pleasant walk to the pillar. In good condition with very limited views.

Grims Ditch pillar FB ©Thejenkies
Grims Ditch Pillar ©Thejenkies

6th Jan 2019  17:15  by meandmymum

Gridref: SU 62800 87700   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Easy find even in the dark!

1st Sep 2018  13:20  by andyrandom

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Went after this one en route to the Wallingford Bunkfest with my missus, purely so we could take a photo of a trig with our hats on it, in response to something a friend had posted on Facebook. On finding the trig, we saw that a previous visitor had left *their* hat on it, which we had to remove before taking our photos with our own headgear. Trig in excellent condition beside a pathway which runs down the middle of two hedge rows that separate two fields (and robbed us of any sort of view).

©andyrandom

22nd Aug 2018  18:11  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged on a 10 mile circuit from Ewelme as part of my Walk 2,018 Miles challenge.

©Two Dogs and an Awning

1st Jul 2018  15:06  by 1473

Gridref: SU 62757 87731   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Apr 2018  14:13  by sven

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked along the dyke or embankment from where it crosses the minor road running N-S. Pillar very obvious along the well worn track along the top of the embankment. Mistiness spoiling the views over lovely chalk downland.

18th Nov 2017  09:27  by JimJinks

Gridref: SU 62753 87742   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visiting adjacent geocache.

11th Jun 2017  10:09  by Rob the Rambler

Gridref: SU 62751 87710   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

22nd Apr 2017  19:17  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM188 Grims Ditch. Another one with a fantastic name. This name sounds like something out of a fairy tale. We had finished all our YOSMs on the list so started to chalk ones off tomorrow's list. Parked on the road at the start of the track and a nice wee evening walk along to the pillar. It will be a novelty to get back to the hotel at a reasonable hour and in daylight. We might even manage some food and a drink but we were both still full after the amazing lunch in The Three Tuns in Great Bedwyn.

Grims Ditch YOSM baggers ©thejackrustles
Grims Ditch collage

16th Oct 2016  01:15  by Eclipse

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy find whilst, sweeping a section of the Autmun100 course

31st Jul 2016  20:28  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: 5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at bridle way junction and walked along the Ridgeway for an easy find. No real views but gaps in hedgerow shows typical English fields being ploughed.

Mr K at pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN

16th Jul 2016  11:57  by descarte1

Gridref: SU 62754 87731   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good condition pillar standing beside the Ridgeway and Grim's Ditch earthwork. Bagged during a 100km single-day walk from Lewknor to Avebury. All sightholes open, cap missing with no plug, FB faces north-ish. No real views to speak of.

24th Jun 2016  07:37  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cycled up the Ridge Way (this part is a bridleway) from the roundabout on the A4074 (The Portway). The Trig Point is easy to find and was in good condition. Not much of a view as the hedges on both sides block any.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point

19th May 2016  15:35  by Dot924

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

On an afternoon out while staying nearby. If you have to drive you can park nearby on a grass verge. You can also approach on foot from the north by a very wide foot path - I didn't upload a picture of the pilliar as there are lots on here. If you are interested in aircraft RAF Benson is near by qute and few aircraft fly over.

The path from the North This is the path across the field that comes from the north. You can't miss it!

4th Feb 2016  13:30  by lejogger

Gridref: SU 62700 87700   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On the straight and narrow

18th Dec 2015  15:40  by South Oxon Stone

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

Seen during an afternoon of geocaching. A farmer had deposited 3 large piles of manure nearby and from the road to the pillar, the aroma was of these!

13th Oct 2015  11:57  by orlando rat

Gridref: SU 62753 87730   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy to find being on the path. Views are limited and not very exciting.

Grims Ditch

17th Aug 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 62759 87737   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Delightful section of Ridgeway path from Cart Gap

3rd Aug 2015  09:20  by Ben Fogerty

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

Found whilst doing a section of The Ridgeway. It's right on the path so no searching needed!

Grims ditch trig

20th May 2015  18:16  by SebastienCale

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

Day 4 of the Ridgeway. Having missed the one right by the path yesterday at Scutchamer Knob I was determined not to miss this one. No chance! Right on the path and next to the impressive Grim's Ditch.

10th May 2015  15:50  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked to the E, then walked along the Ridgeway, which was becoming overgrown. Trig in good condition, centre cap missing, all sightholes open, concrete base exposed at the rear. FB faces N, i.e. faces the track. How convenient! I left a 2p coin in the front sighthole for the next visitor to find.

24th Feb 2015  15:15  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 62757 87738   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Along old railway run,short walk from road.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

22nd Jan 2015  14:59  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

on delightful path on Grim's ditch dyke. FB north open spider with twig adornment with 13 'oak apples' on it

top ©vegibagger
s5729 ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger

20th Dec 2014  13:00  by beemerboxer1

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited whilst out Geocaching, on a lovely sunny Saturday, a bit nippy, just right for walking. Picked up the Geocache at the pillar as well. Great views from here.

28th Nov 2014  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YSM 188 on route to daughter's graduation. Parked to east for short walk along path to TP. Found geocache by TP as well.

TP3516 ©explorer_olway
TP3516 ©explorer_olway

3rd Nov 2014  13:30  by tadley trailblazers

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nicely set on the Ridgeway with fantastic views across Berkshire and Oxfordshire

3rd Nov 2014  13:30  by TadleyTrailblazers

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nicely set on The Ridgeway with fantastic views over Berkshire and Oxfordshire

27th Sep 2014  14:45  by Geo-Myck

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Today I decided that I was going to have a day grabbing a couple of trig pillars (one before and one after work) This was the second on the way home. I had been to this one before to find a geocache so new the location. Last time I saw this pillar I had no idea what it was or why it was so it was good to now know. The path was busy today with walkers but they soon passed so I was able to grab some photos undisturbed.

25th Jul 2014  12:30  by Nekyram

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Jun 2014  14:18  by amblerbob

Gridref: SU 62757 87727   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Whilst walking The Ridgeway on a lovely sunny day.

22nd Nov 2013  10:15  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 62748 87732   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On Ridgeway LDP and 320m W of minor road with roadside parking. Pillar in good condition with plinth becoming exposed on S side; cap missing, no plug; all sight holes open. Good views S; other directions obscured by hedgerows.

Pillar TP3516©jonglew
Spider TP3516©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3516©jonglew

4th Oct 2013  11:21  by Captainbob542

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

Found on fourth day walking the Ridgeway.

30th Aug 2013  12:28  by dadu 13

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked along the ridgeway from the roadside parking, had to go back to the car after forgetting my camera. Trig is on the footpath and in good condition, the hedgerows obscure the views which are pleasant from the parking spot.

©dadu 13
©dadu 13

6th Aug 2013  12:09  by Redroaming

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Staying with a relative nearby but couldnt resist popping out for some walking via some geocaches including YSMs and trigs. Found with no problem

13th Apr 2013  12:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: SU 62700 87700   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ridgeway Walk

7th Sep 2012  13:00  by pjr

Gridref: SU 62755 87736   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Thank goodness for one so easy.off we go again

14th Jun 2012  07:30  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: SU 62757 87738   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice early morning walk along the ridgeway to the pillar. Visited for YSM188.

30th Apr 2012  12:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

This was an easy one to find atop of Grim's Ditch and now on the course of the Ridgeway National Trail. Today the countryside hereabouts was a mixture of yellow (oil seed rape) and green, with many varieties of spring flowers growing on Grim's Ditch:greater stitchwort, bluebell, cowslip, dandelion, common dog-violet and wood sorrel. A wonderful array. Plenty of gormless pheasants about, but worryingly I still haven't heard the cuckoo yet this springtime.

18th Apr 2012  00:00  by gasman

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

6th Apr 2012  15:49  by blackboot29

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked car in layby and walked on ridgeway path. At the side of the path and easy to see

9th Jul 2011  14:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SU 62753 87730   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy parking and short walk up old railway ridge

28th Apr 2011  14:00  by DesG

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also logged as YSM188

Trig Point ©DesG
Flush Bracket ©DesG

17th Apr 2011  14:43  by von-horst

Gridref: SU 62754 87734   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Nice to see a bit of state-sponsored vandalism of an ancient monument! The cap from the spider is missing, sadly.

The trig sits atop Grim\'s Ditch.

22nd Feb 2011  22:52  by captain gore-tex

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

another two for the price of one

Trig Top ©captain gore-tex

15th Jan 2011  14:30  by Jeff-T

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Found while out geocaching.

30th Dec 2010  16:07  by Lydford Locators

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Snow still lying around and an unusual location for a trigpoint.

6th Nov 2010  09:38  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Surprisingly good condition considering its so close to te path - right on it in fact, no need to scrabble about in the bushes. Bagged while walking section 5 of the Ridgeway path. Spider centre is missing, but otherwise perfect nick. Too many trees and bushes for views, but nice spot all the same.

7th May 2010  14:49  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Located along Grims Ditch - interesting location - quiet area - farmland views several Red Kites over head.

6th May 2010  12:12  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Top plug missing. Reasonable views.

30th Jan 2010  22:27  by ay_gee

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Found with R_See & Sha_Kee

22nd Nov 2009  13:25  by paul grant

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

found whilst geocaching

31st Oct 2009  14:16  by Delta68

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Geocaching in the area today.

Grims Ditch ©Delta68

13th Jul 2009  16:15  by asbown

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

nice way to finish my day in the area,easy walk from the road and good views.

4th Jul 2009  10:43  by Pharisee

Gridref: SU 62754 87732   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

A short walk along part of the Ridgeway to reach this one after parking where the footpath crosses the road to the east. The concrete is in good condition but not un-usually for a location like this, adjacent to a well used path, the centre plug has been taken. The views north and south are OK but nothing special.

The Pillar ©Pharisee
The top of the T/P ©Pharisee

6th Jun 2009  14:05  by TTA

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

Second trig point - this one on a wet Ridgeway.

12th Apr 2009  12:47  by Grizzly Pair

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Found whilst geocaching

24th Mar 2009  19:42  by adsandco

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

Interesting area

14th Mar 2009  09:58  by sniffadogz

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

Good views to north and south.

14th Mar 2009  09:30  by vw_keychain

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

Found whilst geocaching in the area.

4th Mar 2009  13:52  by The Cache Hoppers

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

Grim Dtich Trig ©The Cache Hoppers

27th Feb 2009  14:34  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Feb 2009  21:59  by baskerville bogtrotters

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited while geocaching in the area

16th Jan 2009  20:00  by Trigger

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Jun 2008  17:30  by bluebeard

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

How do farmers grow broad beans on a commercial scale when my short rows in my veg plot always attract black spot. I suspect a lot of spraying must be involved.

2nd Apr 2008  12:30  by turtle140

Gridref: SU 62753 87735   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy access along the Ridgeway path.

21st Mar 2008  15:11  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

An easy walk up from the road. The Ditch has the Ridgeway path running along it and has some great views. Snapped this one up whilst driving from Ash to Abingdon and using the SatNav to spot Trigs near to my route - love the POI download feature of this site!! 98m Me

The usual aspect - taken from the floor Great views to both sides.... shame you can\'t see them!

5th Jan 2008  12:45  by Mr.Dewdrop

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

Plate
The trig

25th Sep 2007  04:55  by kevsterjw

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

14th Sep 2007  18:35  by AndyG

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

First of three on the day selections from LR175. Parked at Cart Gap where the Ridgeway crosses the minor road. Pleasant evening walk to the trig.An awful lot of work with primitive tools to create that embankment. No pigs or blue tits.Did note that there was soil? down the centre of the trig,remains of the nest?

16th Mar 2007  14:27  by rodz

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

Another YOSM - close to a cache that I'd done before.

17th Feb 2007  13:33  by theblack

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

Visited on a walk along the ridgeway, in good order

Trig ©theblack

27th Dec 2006  14:29  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 62750 87730   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short pleasant walk on the Ridgeway.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

26th Sep 2006  12:30  by matthew

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

15th Jun 2006  15:45  by The White Family

Gridref: SU 62759 87737   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy access right on the Ridgeway just 300m from a road. Good views all round. The birds appear to have flown.

10th Jun 2006  13:23  by Bekandian

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

Popped along to check on the progress of the spitting trigpoint today and to get a better photo of it. Well, it's not spitting anymore, more like chirping (http://dontgohere.nu/gfx/caches/Fledglings_in_the_trig.mp3). Amazing how much the little great tit fledglings have grown as last time we checked they weren't even hatched!!!

They don't look very comfortable ©Bekandian

28th May 2006  14:00  by ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice to pass directly by a trig while walking the Ridgeway and even better when you find one which has a nesting blue tit in it, for more of an informative log see Bekandians post.Usualy I would not give this such a high mark but due to the blue tit I think it deservs it.

Andy & Trig ©ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD
Tit ©ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD

28th May 2006  10:30  by Bekandian

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

We just had to write another note about this Trig Point! We were waiting by it for Andy to turn up, and as Ian lent against it a terrifying noise came up from the bowels of the TP!!!! Every time we tried to find out what was inside, this noise pooofed up scaring us away, so we spent quite a while wondering what it could be. A bat, a weasel, ferret, and then a snake came to mind and we were really cautious about looking over now. Eventually Andy turned up and he was also scared away when he heard the noise from within! Finally we managed to capture a photo that allowed us to see what was inside, and it was not what we expected in the least! So, if you are visiting this TP at the moment, be very afraid and careful of the blowing spitting blue tit nesting inside it! If you want to hear what noise was coming from the Trig Point, then go here: http://dontgohere.nu/gfx/caches/Strange_Noises_From_Within.mp3

Pooooff! Go away! I live here now!!! ©Bekandian

12th Mar 2006  13:35  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached from the east. Nice to be walking on one of the oldest routes in England, pre-dating the Romans. Very energetic young piglets in adjoining field - they don't realise they'll soon be bacon! Plug missing.

25th Feb 2006  21:58  by Bekandian

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

TP in good condition although plug is missing. Views across to about 1000 porkers :)

Bekie with the TP ©Bekandian

17th Dec 2005  11:40  by lackofluke

Gridref: SU 62754 87735   FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

10th Nov 2005  14:04  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Nicely visible on raised dyke only gets a 4 because of the smeel from nearby field of pigs. Parking where bridleway crosses road to east

15th Oct 2005  16:00  by dal

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Prominent position on the raised dyke.

24th Dec 2004  12:30  by rad

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very easy to find, on path on top of Dyke. Reasonable views for a low lying point.

25th Oct 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

No damage noted and I cant see any on the photos.

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28th Jun 2004  10:50  by jochta

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Very easy to find right on the Ridgeway path and the Iron Age feature Grim's Ditch. The pillar has some minor damage and the plug is missing. Good views across Wallingford to the north.

Trigpoint and FB
Trigpoint detail Showing spider and missing plug.
The pillar
Looking north

11th Sep 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; no cap; S edge of FP on raised earthwk

6th Jul 2003  09:00  by Nr

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

Walked past this one on the Ridgeway LDP. Surprisingly good views for such a low trigpoint

10th Aug 1992  14:00  by jimp

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

29th Jul 1985  08:28  by Crazy

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

KN Date approx Visited trig point on a circular walk from Wallingford Town Centre where our youth group has been staying in a Church Hall and making too much noise for the locals liking.

15th Jun 1979  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S5729  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Local trig point. Revisted in 1980 (to photograph when painted white and enclosed in hedge), 1986 (with brother before retiring to the King William for a 'swift half') and in 2007 with Chris Cursley(before bagging the Wallingford FBM)

12th Aug 1977  09:55  by Phil Clayton

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

Visited during Ridgeway Walk.