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27th Mar 2024  17:15  by JoeNTMY

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

30th Jul 2023  16:25  by nickandjaney

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Struggled to access. Initially walked on coastal path and could see the pillar when stood on top of wall - in the far corner of field. As wall had barbed wire and we had dog with us, we had to continue walking round and onto the road. Lady from horse livery followed us across the field and advised there were no footpaths in the field. We explained we were trying to access the trig point and she allowed us to continue on through field after we assured her we wouldn't damage the fencing (as she advised keeps happening). Pillar located on other side of wall and fencing. Hubby managed to climb up wall to get photo of FB but we couldn't get into the same field.

FB
As close as we could get
In the distance

4th Feb 2023  11:09  by MorrisD45

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

6th Jun 2022  14:00  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Managed to find a route from the South West Coast Path, going north from the path to meet the south western corner of the field giving access to the trig. As previously mentioned, still had to navigate the boundary wall but there was evidence of previous access to the field and the barbed wire fence had been 'removed' from a small area. A diagonal walk up the hill brought me to the trig which sits elevated on the field boundary.

The Trig
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12th Nov 2021  13:00  by DamianM0BKV

Gridref: SX 20000 50700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Hard walk up cliff from fishing village of Polperro then over barbwire fence and across field. Total climb about 450ft. All fields have barbed wire around but friendly farmer.

Hard Head TP36055 Pillar on wall near Polperro

1st Apr 2019  15:08  by CJO

Gridref: SX 20079 50740   FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact on bank.

Hard Head

26th Jun 2018  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SX 20079 50758   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also parked between the gates in the double gateway to NW (spot height 116) but was reprimanded on my return for making it "difficult for them" - Raphael farm. Field cropped and edges very difficult to walk - tram lines essential - good once found

23rd May 2018  12:45  by Hydro Navigator

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found a path up the cliff from the SWCP but still needed to negotiate two barbed wire fences. Not meant for easy access this one.

10th Oct 2016  15:49  by RichardL

Gridref: SX 20078 50740   FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

No problems with parking if you're staying in Polperro; it's just a matter of deciding whether to run up the lane and through the fields, or skip off the coast path to the south. Trig sits atop a junction of Cornish hedges, looking out over fields of sheep in all directions.

6th Sep 2016  00:00  by Bolventor

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

©Bolventor

25th Jul 2015  16:47  by Particle

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

24th Aug 2014  14:45  by Alfred the great

Gridref: SX 20000 50700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©Alfred the great

3rd Aug 2013  06:56  by tom

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The pillar stands on a plinth at the junction of the hedging banks of fields above the cliffs to the west of Looe. I parked at Polperro, walked down through the village and then took coastal paths to reach the southern boundary of the field to the east of the trig. The hedging bank is a bit prickly but a space was found close to the trig to scramble up to examine the pillar. The pillar has FB S8004 and its spider is plugged with a metal cap with shallow lettering. From the top of the bank there is a wide view across the sea in the south. The Mevagissey Peninsula and the tower on Gribben Head could be seen in the west and the coast line toward Polperro with Whitsand Bay and Rame Head in the distance. To the north it looks over a landscape of rolling hills to the distant moors. The trig is within the South East Coast sector of the Cornwall AONB. The cliffs are spectacular and are part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI and SAC and of course Polperro is exceptionally picturesque.

9th Jul 2013  15:13  by asbown

Gridref: SX 20074 50728   FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th Jun 2013  10:14  by philpb

Gridref: SX 20072 50734   FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Trigpoint
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22nd Sep 2012  00:00  by Willhay

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 0/10

©Willhay

16th Sep 2010  07:50  by bluebeard

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

22nd May 2010  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

10th May 2010  12:50  by Dusty

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Trigpoint
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14th Jul 2009  15:12  by Phil Kay

Gridref: SX 20078 50742   FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Found room to park in a field gateway (double gate). You can see the trig from the gateway, two fields away on a hedgerow to the south. Chris watched the car while I nipped around to the trig. The fields were planted, so I walked through adjacent fields to the west, keeping hedgerow to left, crossed two fields, then turned east to walk up to the trig. The trig is in the corner of the field on a dry stone wall, found an easy spot to scramble onto the wall a few yards short of the trig. (PS. Thanks to Mickandshane for your directions).

Hard Head Trig Looking south.©Phil Kay
Cornered Looking NE.©Phil Kay

17th Nov 2007  13:15  by mitsiman

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Tricky one to access this. We came up on the coast path from Polperro. Had to climbe a few gates and fences let alone the wall the trig is actually on ! Lovely spot though.

©mitsiman
©mitsiman
©mitsiman

3rd Oct 2007  12:46  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SX 20070 50730   FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Up on a bank at junction of hedges,approached from the lane to Polperro and managed to cut knee on barbed wire ...most careless! Pillar in good shape.If you are facing east its best not to follow the road on in to Polperro as its limited access to cars ,very narrow and a bit embarrassing when you have your mirrors folded in and still cant make the gap. !

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

15th Sep 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap, deep letters, on jct of hedgebanks, pasture

6th Sep 2007  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SX 20100 50750   FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

This is retrospective log. Visited while walking SW Coast Path. Easy to locate and minor trespass required to access. Great views.

4th Sep 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

S8004
S8004
S8004

7th Oct 2006  13:30  by Nr

Gridref: SX 20080 50738   FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Thanks for the access notes below. But I'm such an old hand @ this now I just wander about fields with impunity!!!!

30th Dec 2005  10:40  by mickandshane

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

There were no views at the time of my visit as it was throwing it down with rain and very misty - which was probably beneficial for the route I took. We parked in a gateway between Raphael and Little Landaviddy Farm near spotheight 116 on the Explorer Map. Go through the gate keeping the hedgeline on your right and follow it until you come to another gate which gives access into the field with the trig. Go diagonally across this field and the trig is on the hedgebank in the far corner. No undergrowth to worry about but probably a bit exposed on a sunny day. The FB faces north which is a bonus, although the bank is easily climbable. Plug with indented lettering.

15th May 2005  09:30  by plymplodder

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Good views out to sea, hard to reach due to position & undergrowth.

TRIG ©plymplodder

12th Apr 1987  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S8004  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10