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6th Apr 2024  00:14  by Forgetmeknot

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

Second time of trying for this one after permission was refused at the camp site which suprised me as I asked to view it but the guy said no sorry. Passing today and attempted to get as close as possible through the woods, parked up and walked up the track which was just mud and realised I was on the wrong side of the fence. Wasted so much time and given the high winds I retreated and gave up, settled for a cairn in the woods instead!

12th Jan 2024  09:31  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SK 07203 63938   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

28th May 2023  06:19  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

West turn off the B5053 then first turn to north. Pulled over on west side of road at slight bend, before losing too much height. Woodland to west. Track just visible into woods but soon disappeared under recent felling of trees and disturbed vegetation. Picked a way through west to a dry stone wall boundary and followed wall until pillar spotted about 150 metres into field beyond. Cattle grazing in field. Awkward climb with barbed wires above wall. Kept cattle at a distance. Pillar damaged around top although spider is in place. Possibly poor quality cement. Slightly overlooked from farm to north. Views over fields.

Hardings Booth Flush plate
Hardings Booth South east
Hardings Booth South west
Hardings Booth North east
Hardings Booth South

16th May 2023  00:00  by StewB

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

On a seven trig forage & post Revidge my 550th trig, parked on the approach road to the caravan park & walked to reception to seek permission to access the trig. By all accounts the trig isn't on the land of the caravan park but could previously be accessed via the wall stile by pitch 39....Previously since the said stile is in a state of disrepair. Permission granted, I was taken to pitch 39 by a most friendly young chap & left to do my own thing. The trig was visible over the wall to the right & access across the wall would have been relatively easy had I chose to climb it.

1st May 2023  15:03  by DaveD

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

2/4 with Gav on way back from the peaks. Like others, asked at campsite, then nipped over the wall in the corner.

4th Feb 2023  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

The Hills [Hardings Booth S4131] from GR: SK 07592 63868

6th Dec 2022  16:35  by MickSan

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

©MickSan
©MickSan

3rd Dec 2022  13:01  by Timwat1

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

13th Nov 2022  15:41  by Foxy

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Spent the day hiking with Backpacks & Bruises hiking group visiting the Spectacular Ethels of Chrome Hill & Parkhouse Hill - The Peak Districts very own Dragons Back. On the way home I bagged a couple of trigs with heavy fog closing in and the light failing. I parked in the caravan site and a couple of groundsman kindly granted me permission to visit the trig in the adjoining field. It is heavily damaged in the area around the spider in what may have been an attempt to steal it. The centre for the spider is missing.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar ©Foxy
Me & the trig ©Foxy

4th Jul 2022  14:52  by TrigPointTrotter

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 2/10

Damaged trig. Not easily accessible. I went through Longnor Wood and over a wall but would have been easier asking at the campsite in hindsite

18th May 2022  16:09  by nozzer

Gridref: SK 07208 63943   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Ask permission at camp site, shown the way over the wall. it looks like like cows have been sharpening there teeth on the pillar

8th Sep 2021  12:26  by blackboot29

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

Nipped over back wall inside caravan park. No problems. Trig badly damaged. Sorry site!

16th Apr 2021  13:35  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Entered via metal gate to east. (top rung is painted yellow). Just a five minute walk across pasture field passing lone tree. Walls in area are all broken down so no issues with getting to trig. Sadly trig is in sorry state with much damage to the top. There is a small rough pull in for a couple of cars on lane just to the north.

Hardings Booth Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Hardings Booth Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

13th Dec 2020  13:54  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Poor looking sad pillar, nipped across the fields from gate on the road.

©WuzzerL

13th Dec 2020  09:51  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Approached trig from roadside over metal gate then headed towards caravan park, Trig in really bad shape looks like someone's tried remove spider and made large amount of damage to top. Terrible weather today so no real views, Centre cap missing.

Spider ©The Trudges
View from spider ©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Trig

7th Nov 2020  10:40  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 07203 63937   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 2/10

Obtained permission at the caravan site, so as to access the field where the pillar is located from their premises. Involved climbing over a wall at the back, as the stile that used to be there has gone. The pillar is in very poor condition, and looks as though it has been hit several times by tractors and other farm machinery. Spider is just about hanging on

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar

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

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

13th Jun 2020  20:12  by TonyOD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

Accessed fro entrance to caravan park, which is closed up due to COVID so went round hopping a few walls with care. Trig in a pretty sorry state.

10th Jun 2020  11:13  by Chris Ellis

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

14th Apr 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

2/2 today . Had a pedal from Buxton and approached this trig from Hollinsclough. The saddest and sorriest pillar I have visited in my short trigpointing career. A victim of neglect and abuse, the spider is just about holding its place. I came in from the E and through a field. No issues. I gift this trig to "holidays", decided to treat the current situation as if I am on holiday. So lots of cycling, walking new areas, visit local historical buildings etc. Struggling.

29th Jun 2019  00:00  by steverowland

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

27th Feb 2019  16:50  by Andy West

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

30th Dec 2018  13:19  by petevenkman

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

©petevenkman

16th Jul 2018  13:47  by FrankR

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

Pleasant enough spot, spider still hanging on. Inquisitive cows.

8th Jul 2018  13:01  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked at caravan site and the very friendly gentlemen showed us the stone style (left of pitch 39 behind the small pine tree) over the wall to the trig field. Trig certainly feeling sorry for itself. Didn't bag TUMP as didn't know (a) there was one and (b) it wasn't at the trigpoint. "The Hills - ground c 55m S of trig point"

Hardings Booth selfie ©thejackrustles
Hardings Booth collage

19th Apr 2018  00:00  by gasman

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

3rd Nov 2017  15:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4131   Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked near road junction to the SE then field and gate to gain Tump and trig with Alex.

3rd Nov 2017  15:45  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Wasn't really all that exciting, though was not unpleasant either.

28th Sep 2017  10:30  by chrism

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Access through caravan/camping site.

27th Sep 2017  16:05  by arranc

Gridref: SK 07205 63941   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

19th May 2017  16:53  by stignest

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

bloomin vandals. the spider is still clinging on though. approached from South no issues.

24th Apr 2017  17:05  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Longnor Wood caravan and camping site costing an arm and a leg for camping. about £20 pppn only £3-4 less than per person for caravans. significantly damaged top. clearly concerted effort to get the trig off.

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger
trig top view ©vegibagger

7th Jan 2017  13:49  by CJO

Gridref: SK 07188 63919   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Sorry state with butchered top. Spider hanging on but the cap is missing.

Hardings Booth

5th Aug 2016  00:00  by rupertal

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

No longer any access from caravan site per the man in reception. He directed me to go round to the trig from the south west.

6th Jul 2016  13:40  by robinhood

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

Been wanting to bag this one for a while, my walking mates Tracker Dog and Rubber Ball indulged me. Took advice of previous comment and asked for permission at campsite reception: it was readily given and given directions. There's a stone stile over the wall between two caravans, obstructed by a conifer, evidence of a former footpath. Trig is easily spotted, it's damaged as though someone has hacked the concrete to get to the metal. Views are unremarkable.

25th May 2016  18:58  by Woodford Walkers

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Arrived at Caravan park and talked to owner for access, he was very happy to show us the stile into the field, he said that anyone not asking would be shown off the property but was happy to help those that asked

Trig ©Woodford Walkers
Flush Bracket ©Woodford Walkers
Spider ©Woodford Walkers

2nd Oct 2015  17:45  by Jamiecooper1975

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

10th May 2015  13:27  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

From the layby to the E through the undulating wood keeping close to the wall. Followed wall around a left-hand corner where it has partially collapsed allowing access to the trig field.

Hardings Booth ©paulxtr

26th Apr 2015  14:45  by painterman61

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

walked through wood over one wall trig smashed in

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

27th Mar 2015  11:57  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 07200 63900   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked on lane East of trig,then through gate into field and west towards trig.

24th Dec 2014  10:05  by Ben Fogerty

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

I parked in the Caravan site and hopped over to the trig. It's taken a beating!

Hardings Booth trig

13th Sep 2014  12:33  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SK 07206 63945   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

From layby to E at SK 0758.6396, through wood, over wall. Severe damage to top of trig, spider standing proud. No cap.

Hardings Booth Badly damaged trig top, but spider still holding on.
Hardings Booth The FB.
Hardings Booth Top of trig.

5th Aug 2014  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

1st Jun 2014  07:37  by Pritch227

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

approached from the layby through the springy woods,very spooky,then when the trig became visible,made a beeline over the wall.as others have noted,trig has seen better days,lots of happy campers camping judging by the caravans and tents.went back through broken wall and back along the woods bouncing all the way!revisit 13/12/20 less springy,less trees and the wall has been repaired,found a low section of wall to hop over,pillar still the same,walked back along field and wall line to the gate leading to the road.

©Pritch227
revisit photo.©Pritch227

28th Mar 2014  12:33  by Downfaller

Gridref: SK 07205 63941   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Walked in from the minor road running North - South, took to the small plantation and generally walked along the boundary wall South side. Pick a spot and hop over the wall - aided by an overhanging tree is not a bad policy. As previous visitors have suggested, this TP is looking a bit tired.

14th Mar 2013  12:32  by Lost Lad

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

From Lognor along the Leek Rd to a PROW just after Heath House. Climbed across fields beside a small valley to emerge onto Millmoor Head. Continued S then W along the road to another PROW leading to The Slack. Farmer rather handily came out of his house just as I was passing so I asked for permission to cross the fields to the trig. He said they were no longer part of his land but he knew the owner and it wouldn't be a problem. I was a bit reticent at first as I didn't feel it was his permission to give. He appreciated my respect and eventually the desire to bag the trig got the better of me !! So, after a quick hop over one wall I meandered up the hill from field to field through open gates. Once trig came into view there was just one more low wall to cross (which landed me in snow up to my knees). As previously noted the top of the trig has sustained significant damage such that the spider is completely exposed and cap is missing. E and W sightholes open. Immediate vicinity uninspiring but distant views over towards Pilsbury warrant a 5/10.

Hardings Booth ©Lost Lad

10th Sep 2012  09:22  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SK 07205 63940   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

I parked in the Camping site for this one it is a easy walk over to pillar from the back of the campsite - been got at this one, reasonable views, lots of cows

Pillar & FB
GPS Data

8th Sep 2012  16:45  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 07205 63938   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

The last of ten for the day – parked at (53.10.21 1.53.17) and followed mrs moo cow’s route through the rippled wood with one difficult stone wall to climb. Pillar in a sorry state. Came back down the field – a better route. Well a day of climbing stone walls and barbed wire and as usual difficult driving down single track roads.

Hardings Booth

14th Aug 2012  18:35  by Brisey

Gridref: SK 07205 63939   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

We stopped one night at the caravan park in our campervan so I couldn't miss the opportunity to visit the pillar. I didn't see the stile from the campsite to the field so I entered the wood by the site entrance and looped around south and west following vague footpaths in the wood, then to the edge of the field to the north of the campsite. The wall topped with barbed wire was fairly easy to get over. The pillar top is badly damaged but the spider, less plug, is still in place.

TP3614
TP3614
TP3614 top
S4131

11th Jul 2012  20:15  by PeteBoggs

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

Simple access - lots of cows round badly damaged trig. Sorry no pics flat battery in camera

11th Jul 2012  11:21  by tigger4242

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

Easy to find in the field behind the caravan park

©tigger4242

1st Jun 2012  06:00  by Dusty

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

Camping at Longnor Wood. Visited early in the morning and met the locals.

Trigpoint & locals
Spider
Flush Bracket

20th May 2012  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

21st Mar 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 07206 63940   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

2nd Mar 2012  15:00  by Ron Plasma

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

Parked to the east and hopped over the gate just after the woods. A short walk up to the pillar. Good views I guess, (I couldnt see the caravans), and a lovely day, but the approach was far from stimulating.

12th Nov 2011  15:55  by ProSpec

Gridref: SK 07204 63940   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

This pillar looks like its had a hard life!

Hardings Booth pillar

9th Jul 2011  12:55  by mrs moo cow

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 2/10

Parked on road to East where the woods end. Walked through wood which has surprisingly hard going on a 'rippled' floor. Crossed the wall when level with pillar & tried to avoid seeing the gruesome caravan site. Pillar badly damaged with exposed spider on bent sighting rings. Retuned down the fields to roadside gate.

Hardings Booth ©mrs moo cow

25th Jun 2011  12:05  by wanderer

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Walked from High Wheeldon in the rain. Cattle have made a clear path from the gate on the road to the east all the way to the pillar.

14th May 2011  15:40  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 07203 63937   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked at very nice caravan site and asked for directions and was escorted by owner(very nice lady) to stile over wall into trig field, Trig top badly damaged

©Mickandkim
©Mickandkim
©Mickandkim

24th Apr 2011  14:17  by Terry L

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Happy to report that has not deteriorated in last 2 years - spider still there [no plug]. Private. Owner unknown. Peak District National Park. Leave road to east by gate & cross charming daisy & dandelion meadows, passing through low, broken walls to easily find pillar.

Hardings Booth pillar

13th Aug 2009  11:15  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 07205 63939   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

1/2 on a walk from Longnor. Good views apart from caravan park. I walked up the caravan access road ,then on the advice of friendly farmer took a detour right and left over a couple of walls. Spider is very exposed.

30th Jun 2009  17:50  by AndyKeen

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

16th May 2008  14:24  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

4th Mar 2008  09:52  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Approached from the east as recommended and departed to the west, picking low points in a couple of walls before meeting the access road for the caravan park. There is no access from the caravan park, walls are too high with barbed wire on top - stops the old folk from escaping I guess. Trig is looking very sorry for itself, can't imagine the spider will be there for much longer. Views to the east are great.

8th Sep 2007  12:33  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 07200 63930   FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

still gets a 5 despite its condition ,but only because it gave me the runaround ! Had tried earlier from the campsite ,but even having ignored all the signs instructing me to report to reception and the stares of the campers as i peered over the fence ,i decided that climbing into the field may be a step too far! So re tried from the East off the road and managed to avoid cows and calves andfinally reached the remains of the pillar. In a bad way with very little of the Spider covered .

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

23rd Jul 2007  08:55  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

parked on minor road to caravan park and a easy walk from the woods, top very damaged.

30th Jun 2007  15:05  by ted

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Plug intact but spider exposed with most of the top surface gone. Pillar looking a bit sad next to a broken wall. Soggy field; access via wood not too difficult. Surroundings of little interest on a drab day.

Hardings Booth sad trig
Hardings Booth trig
Hardings Booth FB
Hardings Booth top
Hardings Booth plug

25th Mar 2007  12:01  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

In field next to wall near caravan site.

13th May 2006  12:20  by Historian

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

If you're going to approach through the woods it's best to do it on a dry day - I got soaked!

4th Apr 2006  18:44  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 3/10

sneaked up along the edge of the wood from the road- out of site of any overlooking farms! the field has recently been muck-spread, and judging by the numerous old tampons scattered about the field, i would say it's human waste!!! yuck

15th Jul 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

top damaged with spider exposed. Edge of pasture to S side of drystone wall, just in view of nearby buildings, some frisky bullocks

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

27th Nov 2003  14:30  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

On private land. Very badly damaged around the top

13th Sep 2003  12:00  by Deego

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

very damaged.

22nd Jun 2003  10:23  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Pillar is very damaged on the top. COuld just be errosion, though I suspect human hands may be involved (pillar is just over the wall from a camping / caravaning site). Was once painted white.

FB
Damage to Pillar top
Whole pillar - damage

31st Aug 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

prosaic pasture summit, OK view to E

27th Jun 1999  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4131  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Top of pillar chipped. Plug with indented lettering.