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16th Jul 2022  13:48  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On minor road heading west through Little Langford pulled into farmyard on left, south of road. Farmer came over and I asked if it would be ok to ride bike up the track and walk to the pillar. Slightly surprised reaction but after explaining I wanted to see the pillar was given helpful directions to ride up as far as the sileage pit and walk from there. Bit rough along the track. From sileage pit fairly steep up to tree line then east, over a fence, past field of cattle, then at next field over another fence and through long grass towards barrow. Pillar hidden from western approach by small bush. When level with pillar clearly stands on ridge of barrow. Through ditch and climb up slope. Amazing ancient monument just isolated and quiet. No signs giving history but presumably someone has documented it. Great spot, fabulous views to north, south views obscured by nearby trees. Friendly farmer.

Grovely Castle Flush plate
Grovely Castle South east along barrow
Grovely Castle West along barrow
Grovely Castle West towards trees between track and pillar
Grovely Castle Approached from west, then north

17th Apr 2022  15:55  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easter Sunday with Maria Jones, decided to drive through farm on open tracks to the SW to level contours, then park up and walk back NE along field edge of flowering rape seed. Eventually out on to grassy earth works field

Trig with Maria ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Top 'face' ©vegibagger

24th Mar 2022  19:27  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

What a wonderful view from this trig and my favourite for the day. I had tried to get to it from Grovely Hill but there were sheep in the valley with lambs and I didn’t fancy disturbing them. So I tried the direct approach and went to the farm and once the farmer knew I was not wanting to use a metal detector he was happy for me to walk over to the trig as there was no stock in the fields. Very very happy as I didn't think I would get to it. Thank you Mr Farmer.

21st Jun 2020  16:43  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

21st Jun 2020  16:43  by 360exploring

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

What amazing views when you get up there! Views of Langford Lakes and all over the valley. Not the easiest route up, went along the side of the fields. Came back through the woods which was much easier

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28th Apr 2019  16:00  by Thirdlight

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

Walked through Grovely wood from the Western end, along the Roman Road and hanging a left through Langford wood. The hill top where the trig is is an old earthwork and ditch..The view to the North was fabulous, I think I could see the Pewsey White Horse in the distance, across the Wylye valley and Salisbury plain . Cowslips and other chalkland flowers were in evidence around the ditch but unfortunately the rest of the grass in the field had been "improved" and meadow plants outside of the ditch and banks were few and far between. In the wood, bluebells were still very impressive and wild garlic was putting on a good show. Yellow archangel is also now making an impressive stand as the trees are coming into leaf. Saw great spotted woodpecker and heard it drilling in the distance. Also heard the cuckoo for the first time this year.

Grovely Castle Looking North West ©Thirdlight
Bluebells in nearby Langford Wood ©Thirdlight

19th Aug 2018  00:00  by Woodleywalker

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Got to this one at last, parked at the very end of Baverstock Road out the way of large barns and farm machinery. Monarch's Way and RoW to wood edge at SU038346, into the field and follow Langford Wood, there is quite a wide edge to the field. To the northern most tip of the wood, under fence, easy one, up the rampart to be met with a herd of very curious heifers, I don't know who was most startled! Wonderful views over the Wylye Valley. Well worth the wait.

15th May 2018  06:51  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bit of a hard slog to get up the hill from Steeple Langford. Though cycling along the BW following Grim's Ditch was great. And then followed the Logging paths through Little Langford Down NR to the Trig. Good views.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point

20th Feb 2018  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 04746 35738   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Dec 2016  13:04  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Track now gated, so access from N not obvious. We walked up RH edge of leftmost field at the track entrance. Very muddy, and unobstructed by any fences, etc, but quite exposed to farm below and felt v trespassy. Pillar itself is well worth the effort - great views along N horizon, and an impressive hill fort. NE and SE s/holes, and centre, open, otherwise vgc.

4th Dec 2016  12:30  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked by railway bridge, walked the track, frost just coming out making it very 'cloggy' walking. Trig sits up on the Hill Fort, Good views on a sunny crisp day.

1st Dec 2016  01:20  by Tonyht

Gridref: SU 04747 35735   FB Number: S220  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy to locate, but access required trespass as no public footpath near, although "open access land" not too far away. Visited on a sunny but cold day, and views slightly spoiled by a haze on the horizons; but this is a nice pillar to visit. Do not know why it has taken so long f or me to get there, or why it has had so few visitors.

4th Apr 2015  13:26  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 04752 35741   FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

G Parked on minor road after Little Langford before bridge, up on dirt wheeled track across to top.

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27th Apr 2013  11:43  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 04746 35733   FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagged on a 10 mile circular walk from Barford St Martin through Grovely Woods to pick up this, Crouch Down & Grovely Hill trigs. Trig is located on the ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort with unobstructed and extensive views in all directions other than S where Grovely Wood provides a screen. The pillar is in good condition other than a missing cap, and no plug; 2 sight holes open. There is no public access to this trig, we did an extensive trespass, crossing a lot of b/w fences, but only way to do it if these 3 trigs are done together.

Pillar TP3529©jonglew
Spider TP3529©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3529©jonglew

25th Jun 2012  16:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

One of those wonderful former Iron Age hillforts:this one comprises 13 acres,and has one circular embankment and one ditch. To the north-east part of the site has been ploughed over,but probably well over three-quarters of the fort survives. As I approached the pillar a skylark was perched atop. Ate my wayfarer's fare with my back against the pillar whilst 'drinking in' the views. Wiltshire at its best.

10th Jul 2010  17:40  by David_Ashcroft

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Visited on a 25 mile bike ride... Fantastic views.

31st Aug 2009  14:39  by raypool

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st Jan 2009  13:51  by cavinguk

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

Fantastic location based on the southern wall of Grovely Castle. Views in all directions and the approach via Grovely woods is a superb walk.

15th Oct 2008  12:35  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 04700 35700   FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good walk up from the NW.One of my missing Pllars in the area. Good panoramic views.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

1st Oct 2007  14:50  by tom

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The pillar is sited on the ramparts of a hill fort; it was approached by an hours pleasant walk from Crouch Down through the ancient mixed woodland of Grovely Woods; it has no cap or plug and has FB S2203. Mist and low cloud restricted the views; Grovely Woods are to the south; the next spur of downland can be seen to the west; to the north is the Wylye Valley and Langford Lakes, with the scarp of Salisbury Plain rising up behind; to the east are the earthworks of Ebsbury and the transmitters of Woodford could just be made out in the mist on the skyline.

30th Apr 2007  12:55  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

great views of lakes/castle/road. downland grass and flowers in great condition.

30th Dec 2006  08:40  by Trigger

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th Sep 2005  11:15  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The first trig on a circular walk which also took in Grovely Hill and Crouch Down. We parked on the Ox Drove at the end of the little yellow road which heads north from Baverstock. We took the track across the fields north west, then through the wood and along the edge of the large field which is to the west of Langford Wood. It was stubble at the time and easy going. The trig is in a bit of pasture which surrounds Grovely Castle, an iron age hillfort. The trig is on top of the ramparts and visible from quite a way away. We saw four deer but no humans from leaving the car to reaching the trig. Probably a good job really as technically we were trespassing, although this woodland is refreshing in that it is not covered in keep out signs. Good views to the north. Plug mising.

27th Feb 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2203  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, no cap or plug, fine earthwks (pasture), lovely view - Access:from NE, track, chalk pasture; arable; pasture

S2203 fb ©peregrinus
S2203 top ©peregrinus
S2203 trig ©peregrinus
S2203 trig ©peregrinus