Logged Visits:

10th Feb 2024  14:41  by Trigherhappy

Gridref: SJ 97006 61515   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Jan 2024  10:00  by Forgetmeknot

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

Lovely albeit muddy walk up to the trig which looks newly painted and in good condition. Enjoyed a longer walk after bagging with good views and jodrell bank in fine form.

12th Jan 2024  09:33  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SJ 97010 61512   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

10th Jan 2024  09:29  by TrigPointTrotter

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

Took my 2 year old boy up on a cool winters morning. His 40+ Peak District trig point 😊

Roman sat on the trig.

1st Jan 2024  14:55  by mattfallen

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

29th Oct 2023  12:43  by Craig

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

15th Oct 2023  17:00  by Kevlar

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

My 150th Trig and what a belter to have chosen. Easy (if boggy) walk from the south up to this lovely painted pillar (nice job Alex1975) in an excellent location. The damage isn't so obvious now it's had the white coat applied. Lovely views on a chilly but clear autumnal day.

8th Oct 2023  16:33  by trigs_revivalman

Gridref: SJ 97006 61515   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

So I’m back and listing the newly painted Trigs ! Lovely views

Looking out towards The Cloud Trig Pre paint©trigs_revivalman
Like new ! All nice again with The Roaches behind
Spider cleaned
©trigs_revivalman

28th Aug 2023  13:48  by Gemma

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

©Gemma

10th Aug 2023  12:52  by Trig-Warrior

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked in a nearby lay-by and walked over Gun Moor straight to the trig following the footpath. Lovely views on a hot sunny day surrounded by a carpet of purple heather.

©Trig-Warrior

2nd Aug 2023  11:20  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

Gridref: SJ 97000 61500   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Logged by Peter Shields for Holmes Chapel u3a Walkers

25th Jun 2023  20:32  by Patrig1996

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

18th Apr 2023  16:00  by John H

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Visited along with Roaches trig in a 17 mile loop on a lovely sunny day. Parked on the road new Roaches Tea Rooms then Hen Cloud, Roaches, Lud's Church, Danebridge, Gun End, Gun, Gun Side. Very windy up on the tops.

Pillar (Shutlingsloe in the distance seen above the pillar))
Flush Bracket
Spider

18th Apr 2023  11:37  by Foinavon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Wonderful view from here, could see to at least two other trigs that I have visited!

15th Apr 2023  14:36  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

walked up from road, fabulous location with outstanding views

©WuzzerL

13th Feb 2023  10:30  by Hondo5806

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Easy one to find. As people have said park in the lay-by on the road at the start of the footpath and it’s just under 0.5 of a mile walk in a straight line to the trig. I would have awarded it more. It’s slightly damaged at the base and due to the weather not much of a view but I would imagine on a good day it could be superb.

11th Feb 2023  16:55  by CatT1

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

24th Jan 2023  14:02  by MickSan

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©MickSan
©MickSan

13th Jan 2023  12:30  by underhill

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

from cp to south

3rd Dec 2022  13:02  by Timwat1

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

25th Nov 2022  11:20  by Foxy

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

I finished the Peak District trig point challenge today naming now visited all 88 remaining pillars. From the outset I did not have plan but with just four left to visit, I decided to visit all four in a day and saved Shutlingsloe for the last visit. Gun was my second visit for the day. Parking is available opposite the gates for the Gun Moor Nature Reserve. This provides access to the PROW that leads directly to the pillar. It is in generally good condition and retains the original centre for the spider but there is some damage to the top of the pillar. Excellent views in all directions with The Roaches, Hen Cloud and Tittesworth Reservoir, all clearly visible.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar ©Foxy
View from the pillar ©Foxy
Damage to the top of the pillar & view©Foxy
Me & the trig ©Foxy

23rd Sep 2022  11:00  by Shazmb2710

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Short walk up from the road. Trig in good condition with great views over the surrounding area

1st Jul 2022  18:39  by TrigPointTrotter

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

Visited on a Friday night trail run. Lovely views over the roaches

On the trig

30th Jun 2022  00:00  by MGT67

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

27th May 2022  14:00  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Re-visit, With Maria Jones and met man called Patrick and girlfriend at trig.. Marilyn summit highest in Staffs apparently. Trig a little eroded grim story from 1700's on 12th March log and previous loggers too 2020.

Maria at trig ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Top 'face' ©vegibagger
Maria at trig too ©vegibagger

17th Apr 2022  14:16  by Fremington

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

12th Mar 2022  11:10  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

From lane to west. Good views to Roaches and Bosley Cloud. Logged by Keith Stevens for HC U3A. The following history is reprinted from previous visitor ('Wheresthatpenguin' below), with thanks. ---- Gun Hill was where John Naden's corpse was hung in chains for public display on a 21 foot high gibbet following his hanging on the 31st August 1731 at the nearby White Lee Farm, for the murder of Robert Brough (a process known as "gibbeting"). Naden's body remined on the gibbet until it decomposed, was picked apart by birds, and completely disintegrated. The gibbet remained on Gun Hill until the 1880's as a gruesome reminder of Naden's fate, following which the wood from the gibbet was used to make some of the stiles in the area. Gun Hill in general, and the said stiles in particular, are said to be haunted by the ghost of John Naden!

Gun Pillar From South

16th Jan 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

22nd Oct 2021  00:00  by Chris Ellis

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

12th Sep 2021  14:32  by beckroad

Gridref: SJ 97000 61500   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Ample parking at sj968609. A well defined path leads to this pillar. Spider centre intact. Great views.1st of 5 trigs today.

Pillar at Gun Hill Looking west to the Roaches

14th Aug 2021  16:04  by MPD

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

29th May 2021  10:20  by AndyS

Gridref: SJ 97006 61515   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Car park close to footpath, short and easy walk to trig

23rd May 2021  13:12  by Multiterrainer

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

Short out and back walk from informal layby close to footpath onto the moor - great views (including of my next destination The Roaches) despite the cool cloudy conditions.

6th Apr 2021  12:28  by Murchman

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

Awesome views on a lovely clear but cool day, easy walk up from the lay by on the road.

©Murchman

29th Jan 2021  11:00  by tigger8698

FB Number: 2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

A couple of laybys near to PROW, so it is easy to park and a nice short walk up moorland to trig. Sadly the weather was foggy, so didnt get to enjoy any views, but the satisfaction of bagging another trig made up for it!

24th Dec 2020  11:20  by 45378

Gridref: SJ 97000 61500   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views in all directions

17th Dec 2020  11:24  by Dan Baddeley

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

17th Oct 2020  12:05  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 97006 61515   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Parked in a lay-by on the road to the south west of the pillar, and took the public right of way and footpath up to the pillar. Passed a cut benchmark post along the way. Gun Hill was where John Naden's corpse was hung in chains for public display on a 21 foot high gibbet following his hanging on the 31st August 1731 at the nearby White Lee Farm, for the murder of Robert Brough (a process known as "gibbeting"). Naden's body remined on the gibbet until it decomposed, was picked apart by birds, and completely disintegrated. The gibbet remained on Gun Hill until the 1880's as a gruesome reminder of Naden's fate, following which the wood from the gibbet was used to make some of the stiles in the area. Gun Hill in general, and the said stiles in particular, are said to be haunted by the ghost of John Naden!

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Theodolite Mount
CBM Post
The Gibbet of Gun Hill
Stile A stile on Gun Hill that is said to be haunted by the ghost of John Naden

7th Oct 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

Going over the countyline to pick the doggies drugs up. Parked S of the trig in a small layby before heading directly N to the trig and onwards (passed 3 CBMs on gate posts all S facing). Returned via "New Zealand" and continued back to the lane before doing a S circuit. The Gun is certainly in good company with views of Hen Cloud, Roaches, Bosley Cloud, Shutlingsloe, Ramshaw Rocks and the wonderful Morridge...to name a few. Gifted to the anti inflamatory Metacam, a wonder drug and given the old boy a new lease of life.

7th Jul 2020  00:00  by carolje

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

30th Jun 2020  15:44  by John DCC

Gridref: SJ 97007 61519   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

20th Jun 2020  18:05  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great views from the trig in all directions , slight damage but nothing major. Easy to access from roadside walking on PROW onto gun moor

Spider and centre cap
Trig
Flush Bracket

13th Jun 2020  22:12  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

Emma Phillips

22nd Nov 2019  13:25  by Simply B

Gridref: SJ 97011 61517   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Fabulous views from here across to many of my favourite walks in all directions.

18th Sep 2019  15:24  by Border Peat

Gridref: SJ 97007 61520   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

©Border Peat

4th Sep 2019  11:30  by BigNick

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

with Rosaidh

©BigNick

8th Jul 2018  15:28  by thejackrustles

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

From parking at N53° 08.731' W2° 02.939' along ROW to the trig, very easy walk and surprised to get to the trigpoint so quickly from the parking, excellent route choice from Gill who had visited before! Also spotted a benchmark on a 'boundary stone' on the way.

Gun and Mrs TJR ©thejackrustles
Gun collage
Marker Post and Cut Mark - BM81312 ©thejackrustles
Cut Mark - BM81312 ©thejackrustles

19th Jun 2018  00:00  by gasman

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

23rd Apr 2018  17:13  by dal

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Even though it was a bit gloomy it was a pleasant stroll up from the road to the south, passing two cut marks on the way (one on a gatepost by the road, and one on a post part way up). Decent view point. Intact cap, one of the top edges is chipped.

4th Feb 2018  09:41  by FrankR

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

4th Nov 2017  15:58  by Robert Phillips

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

4th Nov 2017  11:22  by jonglew

Gridref: SJ 97007 61518   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pull in for a few cars on minor road to SSW. Shortwalk on wet, muddy track to top. Pillar sits on an eroding base and one top edge is chipped. Original cap retained, lightly indented lettering; all sight holes open. No depressions in top surface for retaining loops. Light cloud down allowing glimpses of a fine panorama.

Pillar TP3538©jonglew
Spider TP3538©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3538©jonglew

17th Jun 2017  14:24  by Ross Wilson

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

nice views across to the Roaches and Hen Cloud in one direction, Croker Hill and The Cloud in the other. Easy path to the top

Gun Trig ©Ross Wilson
panoramic view ©Ross Wilson

2nd Jun 2017  08:40  by g4wsb

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb

1st May 2017  12:49  by Mat Smith

Gridref: SJ 97004 61515   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Views all around including Jodrell Bank

flush bracket
Karon ©Mat Smith
view ©Mat Smith

8th Apr 2017  13:00  by chrism

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11th Mar 2017  16:43  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Visited with P61 on 15 Trig day out,great views for little effort,off to Buxton now for a chippy tea.We called in at the Lantern Pike Inn for a pint of Somersby Cider on way home.Fantastic day out once again cheers P61.

Way up
Approach
Trig
Panoramic
Panoramic

11th Mar 2017  16:43  by painterman61

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Revisit last of day boggy path at start trig in vgc fine views found bms on way up.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61

7th Jan 2017  15:01  by CJO

Gridref: SJ 97003 61519   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

All intact. Minor chip from top and bent loops. Cloud still down and drizzling. No view.

Gun

30th Dec 2016  11:00  by trog

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

Operating an amateur radio station on this occasion.

11th Dec 2016  00:00  by steverowland

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

6th Nov 2016  12:21  by slateloose

Gridref: SJ 97000 61500   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Winter has arrived snow showers and very cold. Thankfully just a short walk from the road. The path is littered with dog poo all the way to the trig, watch you step.

16th Sep 2016  15:30  by bwm

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

14th Sep 2016  11:30  by stignest

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

an unexpected visit. had travellwd from Salop to Alton Towers -only to find they have an off season now and are closed Tues/Weds -who knew!! trig is half a mile or so up a clear path. Wet after yesterdays thunderstorm. Trig in good condition, its slightly undermined on one side and the hoops are bent over..but all metalwork is present and all 4 sightholes are open. I've seen far worse condition pillars described as "good".

4th Sep 2016  18:18  by sjorford

Gridref: SJ 97000 61520   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Aug 2016  13:40  by petevenkman

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

©petevenkman

6th Jul 2016  10:14  by Ted Rodgers

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

30th Jun 2016  12:15  by robinhood

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Second of four trigs (first one was a revisit to The Roaches) solo walking and thoroughly enjoying the views. Met a couple of other trig hunters (from a national group) and we chatted about the fun bagging them. Great views, The Roaches, Leek, Wrekins, Malverns and Jodrell Bank. Perfect spot for lunch. On to Abbey Green trig.

27th Jun 2016  13:45  by arrowrat

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Wonderful 360deg views!

Trig Point at Gun

8th May 2016  13:34  by weyoun6

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

20th Mar 2016  08:49  by Jamiecooper1975

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

13th Mar 2016  11:30  by Lost Lad

Gridref: SJ 97008 61521   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Circular walk from Ruston Spencer via Gun, Hilly Field and The Common. Approached via lanes and farm track from Rushton Spencer. Gun itself is not at all imposing from this direction !! Typical Stafforshire fare this one - broad gritstone plateau and bog. Hazy views across to The Roaches, Hen Cloud and Tittesworth Reservoir. Other than that, the only thing going for this summit was the trig pillar and the tuneful skylarks. Would probably rate it higher had the views been clearer and the heather in flower. Pillar itself is somewhat undercut around the base and a little damage around the top edge.

12th Mar 2016  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SJ 97006 61519   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

parked at SJ96771 60936 then easy walk staight up to pillar poor views today due to mist

29th Oct 2015  09:30  by Tony J

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Very short walk from road to the South in drizzle.

26th Sep 2015  14:12  by greenbell

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Highest marilyn in Staffordshire - whoo - nice hill but looking over at the Roach with anticipation!

The trig
Bit grey and moody but sun on it's way back, the landmarks of Hanley - coal spoil now park, Keele Uni - oh and the Peak District, could kill for an oatcake

20th Sep 2015  15:47  by IWC

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

13th Aug 2015  12:45  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

great views for such a little walk from the road,can see all major landmarks especially the full length of the roaches,superb ,revisit 15/04/23

©Pritch227
revisit 2023 pic!! ©Pritch227

5th Aug 2015  12:17  by sven

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Easy walk along PRoW from junction with unmade track. Quite superb views all round especially to the Roaches and Blackshaw Moor. Views west into Cheshire, tho not to the Clees in Shropshire. All view holes open. Loop brackets have been hammered.

The Pillar ©sven

2nd Aug 2015  06:30  by g4wsb

Gridref: SJ 97006 61521   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy walk from road SOTA G/SP-013

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

18th May 2015  13:06  by NormanW

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

9th May 2015  13:18  by yt

Gridref: SJ 97008 61523   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th Apr 2015  13:38  by mntainman

Gridref: SJ 97007 61518   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Gun

22nd Mar 2015  12:33  by Lovelylisa

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

27th Feb 2015  21:56  by meltdiceburg

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A nice walk out to Gun trigpoint with TMD.

meltdiceburg @ Gun ©meltdiceburg

28th Dec 2014  12:30  by Ben Fogerty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

I parked in the pull-in south of the trig where the footpath meets the road. It's a nice stroll up with great views, particularly over to Jodrell bank

Gun trig

12th Nov 2014  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

8th Sep 2014  19:53  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Nice eveing stroll up from the south, no one around, great views. pillar looking a tad erroded.

Pillar & FB

14th Jul 2014  08:30  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Last pillar of eleven on a 24hr walk from Buxton to Congleton via Ilam. It was so bright this morning that through lack of sleep my eyes started absolutely streaming with water when I looked at the view to the east of the trig. Lovely area with some very cherished memories for me now. Video now up on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kpobUEECMk .

4th Jul 2014  12:16  by nozzer

Gridref: SJ 97008 61520   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cycle round from Rudyard lake back Rushton Spencer

4th Jul 2014  12:16  by Downfaller

Gridref: SJ 97008 61520   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good cycle round from Rushton Spencer via Rudyard Lake.

8th Jun 2014  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 97006 61515   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice walk up from parking area

26th May 2014  11:00  by ger

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

26th May 2014  09:31  by painterman61

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked straight up track from lay by great views trig in vgc cap/plug this is a maralyn summit as well.

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

26th Jan 2014  12:00  by Sarah_Clough

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

With Peter

2nd Jan 2014  14:10  by ProSpec

Gridref: SJ 97006 61518   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Clear day, great views!

Gun pillar with The Cloud in distance

5th May 2013  20:48  by Boneychest

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Pleasant evening stroll from the South after geocaching at Tittesworth Reservoir. Great views as the sun started to dip over 'The Cloud'. Top corner of pillar has a couple of chunks missing

Looking towards Shutlingsloe
The Cloud and Jodrell Band View from the Trig Point. The big radio telescope rotated 180 degrees while I walked to the pillar.

27th Apr 2013  00:00  by yt

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

7th Apr 2013  15:32  by fitzydan

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the layby on the road and walked up to this one. It seems to be the base foundation that is damaged, not so much the trig. Good views all round here.

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar
The view

31st Dec 2012  16:00  by Big Fish

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Big Fish and MicroFish are in the area grabbing a few caches and have walked up to Gun Trig to bag the trig and also to grab the nearby Geocaches. Not much view from up here today as it was clagged in.

Looking up Gun
MicroFish @ Gun Trig

11th Dec 2012  13:00  by Ron Plasma

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

Been a bit miserable lately, but standing at this wonderful spot cheered me up no end. Sub-zero temperatures but the sun was out and I had had the top down, and here I was, warm, dry, fed, and dramatic views over the Roaches and Hen Clouds. Uplifting.

21st Oct 2012  09:17  by aussierules

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

©aussierules

25th Aug 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 97007 61517   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

12th Jul 2012  13:00  by moonbeams_7

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

First time I have ever been up here, I chose a very clear day as I knew that once at the trig point it could get very wet and windy if the weather was bad. Totally opposite, the weather was so clear I could see for miles, just about past Beaston Castle/Peckforton Area, could see the Wrekin in Shropshire also.

5th Jun 2012  14:05  by Dusty

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint
Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket

24th Mar 2012  11:50  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Gun Looking towards The Roaches©paulxtr

20th Aug 2011  09:26  by Streakboy

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Short walk up from village hall although slightly marred by a plethora of flies (must be the time of year). Slightly overcast but great views over Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire

Gunned down ©Streakboy

20th Aug 2011  09:25  by dangorman

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

Easy walk up and great views across to the Roaches.

©dangorman

9th Aug 2011  11:00  by alistairpooler

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Heather moorland

2nd Aug 2011  15:51  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SJ 97006 61518   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Walked over from the Roaches – great views. Thanks to Geoff for a great day’s walking.

Gun
Gun
Gun

30th Jun 2011  10:09  by sniffadogz

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

Visited whilst find the nearby cache. Easy walk.

1st May 2011  12:08  by Terry L

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Metal plug [indented letters]. Public. Access Land. Peak District National Park. Superb moorland top. Ascent from north - Gun End - along excellent tracks. No obvious damage to pillar that I could see.

Gun pillar

24th Apr 2011  12:20  by whitepeakplodder

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

5th Apr 2011  11:22  by tigger4242

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Great views from this easy to find trig. Could see the Wrekin in Shropshire.

©tigger4242

29th Mar 2011  11:15  by knoutberry

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 3/10

24th Mar 2011  15:15  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Good views from this one

©PeteBoggs

27th Feb 2011  17:00  by g4wsb

Gridref: SJ 97007 61517   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

27th Oct 2010  15:00  by Chingwakabungya

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

Done on same day as The Roaches. More great views from up here, but doesn't seem as popular with walkers. Also found the cache.

©Chingwakabungya

6th Oct 2010  12:15  by wrighty

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Easy walk up to bag this one and find the nearby geocache,great views.

27th Sep 2010  13:58  by jcwestlake

FB Number: S2616  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views from this trig

10th Sep 2010  11:51  by VBForever

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plate intact, lettering not very deep though.

©VBForever

2nd Sep 2010  13:38  by chambers53

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

15th Aug 2010  10:30  by billysdad2003

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

3rd Jul 2010  11:00  by tbsc8

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A nice clear day so good views of the roaches, hen cloud, bosley cloud and the cheshire plain.

Flush Bracket
Me, my GPS and the trig hen cloud in the background

6th May 2010  15:45  by Bourne

Gridref: SJ 97006 61517   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Saw this one from the road, parked in the layby and walked over.

Me at the Trig Me at the trig©Bourne

2nd May 2010  00:00  by yt

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

10th Apr 2010  10:38  by barnsley skip

Gridref: SK 97007 61520   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked car in lay by across road from footpath start to the South of trig. Nice easy walk of about 1 mile. Trig in good condition with good all round views.

Looking to the Roaches
GPS reading

27th Mar 2010  16:31  by melch

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

27th Feb 2010  15:30  by AndrewC

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

13th Aug 2009  11:26  by heavyhorses

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

Short walk from road

7th Jun 2009  16:31  by wrose

Gridref: SJ 97007 61518   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Visited whilst walking with my walking group - The Irregulars, LDWA - on the Head in the Clouds route. Very cold and windy for June. Easy access on foot path. Wonderful views.

25th May 2009  00:00  by Bramley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

28th Apr 2009  16:00  by AndyKeen

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

11th Apr 2009  18:41  by Dodders

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Made specific journey to visit this trig after walking elsewhere locally earlier that day.

10th Apr 2009  18:40  by Bredon Marshions

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Done whilst caching in the area for the weekend

29th Mar 2009  00:00  by catman

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

29th Mar 2009  00:00  by rosieb

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

14th Mar 2009  00:00  by rupertal

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

1st Mar 2009  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

12th Nov 2008  00:00  by Curlew

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

9th Nov 2008  15:30  by splash

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

This was originally going to be on a walk encompasing The Roaches which had to be abandond dueto a rescue operation

18th Oct 2008  10:26  by scooby scrappy and mp

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great clear views today beautiful scenery, did nearby cache while out with Deego.

18th Oct 2008  00:00  by Sprog

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

16th Sep 2008  21:01  by rhayader_wanderer

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

walked up from the bend to the SW on a direct path.

11th Sep 2008  13:25  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SJ 97000 61500   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked up the road from Tittesworth Visitors Centre and along the path to the trig. Good views including Jodrell Bank and Shuttlingsloe.

9th Apr 2008  12:40  by Garth Fenton

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

10th Oct 2007  17:27  by Andy West

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

11th Aug 2007  15:08  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

9th Jun 2007  16:10  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

easy parking on road to south and good footpath to trig, nice walking and good views, the base of the trig is exposed.

3rd Jun 2007  16:35  by GW7AAU

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

A lovely evening stroll

14th Apr 2007  11:35  by ted

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug intact; hooks protruding (no wells). Very minor damage to top. Flaking white paint. All sighting holes open with centre mark visible; base slightly undercut. Pleasant views, busy top.

Gun trig
Gun FB
Gun top - no wells below hooks

11th Apr 2007  17:45  by gushoneybun

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Overall decent condition. Lovely views today nice and sunny and warm up here.

Bracket ©gushoneybun

25th Mar 2007  12:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Been to this trig more times than I care to count but never photographed it.Superb views across to the Roaches and Hen Cloud.

19th Mar 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Revisited to photograph

S2615
S2615
S2615

14th Jan 2007  15:00  by also_cute_and_fluffy

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Good Views. Muddy and windy. Logged whilst caching. Visible from road and parking spot. Parking can get busy at weekends. (Be aware of weekend drivers with 60k 4x4s :-P) Pillar in good order, slight damage.

25th Nov 2006  13:40  by Helen in Mustardland

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

Great view which I took in whilst balancing precariously on the pillar (I climbed up Badger and Bizarre to get there)

4th Nov 2006  14:47  by Do you Always Get Lost

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

27th Oct 2006  12:35  by Tizzie

Gridref: SJ 97006 61517   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

21st Oct 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, white, metal cap shallow letters. Unrecessed top loops - flattened. River Island button on top if anyone has lost one! Popular summit, heather, v attractive view.

9th Sep 2006  14:20  by The Washers

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Found while attempting nearby Cache. Lovely day

17th Jun 2006  16:45  by theblack

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

All in order, Plug in place. Good views

Gun Trig ©theblack

1st May 2006  12:15  by m0sgb

FB Number: 2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

damage at the bottom

wet and cold summit©m0sgb
wet and cold summit

23rd Apr 2006  14:50  by Aye Jimmy

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy walk from N.

Gun The TP.
Gun The TP and view.

11th Feb 2006  09:10  by Lonewalker

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

Not bad weather, bit misty so no great views, it even tried to snow a bit. All round good condition - very remeniscent of The Cloud.

5th Dec 2005  14:41  by birder1951

Gridref: SJ 97005 61518   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

26th Nov 2005  15:30  by DanTrig

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

Bagged Gun trig on drive back after lovely 10 mile walk around The Roaches and Hen Cloud.

27th Oct 2005  13:55  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My birthday (59), so I did a trip round my locals again. Better picture, 27th October and 21 Deg C!!

Gun in the sun Shutlingsloe just visible on the hoeizon

1st Oct 2005  10:06  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SJ 97000 61500   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Weather closed in so no distant views ,pillar good.

14th Sep 2005  12:29  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On the site of the old gallows, allegedly. Looks out to the Roaches to the east. On heather clad hill, good condition, resin plug

A Gun Trig

18th Aug 2005  15:01  by G4OWG

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

Second of day after The Cloud. Good views - easy walk in from south.

25th Mar 2005  17:00  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SJ 97006 61517   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

In good condition, complete with all metalwork. Painted white. No pits below tie-loops. All sightholes unplugged but couldn't see right through. Excellent views!

12th Mar 2005  11:41  by browni

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Did this at the same time as The Loaded Gun geocache. Windy, cold but dry. Great views.

View from the top Picture looking in the direction of Leek

31st Jan 2005  13:05  by tim747

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

30th Jan 2005  09:15  by KevP

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked from nearby bend in road. Thick mist and wet white paint on trig. Found this out when I touched it with my red (now red and white) mitt. Really a Marilyn bag followed by the cloud.

6th Jan 2005  10:28  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Access from south SJ968609 along wet path. Trig point painted white on three sides and eroded at base. (also visited 04/11/2001).

Gun Hill trig point ©Bridgeman
Gun Hill trig point flush bracket ©Bridgeman

4th Jan 2005  12:08  by lookingmrb&pwb

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

10/20 Very wet. I ate my lunch in the car trying to dry of before the next trig.

26th Nov 2004  13:15  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A white painted trig with a poppy tied on one of the hooks which I guess is in some way related to the comments of fasgadh that there was a wreath here when he visited. Like Puppy Galore I too had a misty day with no views but still enjoyed my visit. It is a simple is little muddy walk up from the road. Looks like the trig was only painted white in the past month.

Gun trig point now painted white

31st Oct 2004  11:30  by Puppy Galore

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice cache, nice trig, nasty misty weather.

Jafa wondering what all the fuss is about ©Puppy Galore

9th Oct 2004  13:10  by Historian

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Previously visited on 27 April 1999

11th Sep 2004  10:24  by Deego

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

last here on the 08/03/03. came back to do the near by loaded gun cache....... Revisit 28/01/06 to change my nearby cache.

with the Roaches behind ©Deego
The Cloud on the left and Jodrel bank on the right ©Deego
28/01/06©Deego

31st Aug 2004  12:20  by aRRKS

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good views.

30th Aug 2004  13:05  by DomHeknows

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

A useful point of reference for Loaded Gun geocache and the spot of nice views. (apart from when it's raining.)

1st Apr 2004  17:00  by fasgadh

Gridref: SJ 97005 61507   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Grouse moor that features in the view from your belay perch atop the Roaches. A very easy marilyn,(with the shortest name) revisited for the photos (Thick clag last time) Pillar undermined by soil erosion around base, otherwise fine.Old wreath left by FB. Strange hooks, no wells under them. Recently there has been a fire along the road, not a controlled muirburn!

Gun Metal
Gun
Gun Benchmark passed on the way up.

23rd Feb 2004  21:19  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

old marilyn log thanks to work

7th Sep 2003  20:10  by vegibagger

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

path gently rising 20m.through the heather from the south

30th Jul 2003  14:00  by m1eyp

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

20th Jun 2003  14:00  by Morseman

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Went to this one to operate Amateur Radio equipment from the site, which is a "Marilyn" and counts towards the Summits On The Air (SOTA) award.

8th Mar 2003  00:00  by Deego

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Re visited to photograph 11/09/04 (and do loaded gun GC)

3rd Nov 2002  09:41  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good condition, on brow, bright and breezy day Public. One of my first trigs, looks out towards the Roaches

Gun on a hill

17th Feb 2002  15:57  by Chalky

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

1st Jan 2001  12:00  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

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

Clockwise circuit from Meerbrook. Wet underfoot in melting snow. Good views

30th Sep 2000  14:50  by dugswell2

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

With Ami and Stephen Boff.

24th Apr 2000  10:10  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Easily approached from the nearby minor road.

6th Jun 1999  12:23  by arranc

Gridref: SJ 97000 61500   FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Mar 1997  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S2615 View towards Cloud
S2615

28th Sep 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plig with indented lettering.

21st Jul 1996  14:23  by senrabyar

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

8th Jun 1996  00:00  by ad-lib

FB Number: S2615  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

8th Feb 1981  05:14  by Bergfuehrer

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

Staffordshire. Checkpoint eleven on the Octavian Droobers night race.