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TP0379 - Dunstable Down
 
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Type :
Condition :
Slightly damaged Slightly damaged
Flush Bracket :
2951
Passive Station :
OSGB36 Station :
PP94
Current use :
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP0379
County :
Bedfordshire
Nearest town :
DUNSTABLE

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Dunstable DownPP94PP094500879.72219418.10243.6661PILLAR01/06/1938101/07/1958N0

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There are 84 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 5107th with 53 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 5.65/10 (from 134 logged visits)
Was First logged: 5th Apr 1981
Was Last logged: 9th Mar 2024

Of the 134 logged visits,
27 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 82m
The average error was 14m
2 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Dunstable Down
By LizzyCrawford1

By JoeNTMY
Dunstable Down
By Trigger monster
Dunstable Down
By Trigger monster
View North
By NJM

©Pritch227
The view
By fitzydan
The OS GPS plate
By MCL
See 76 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Slightly damaged 9th Mar 2024  17:01  by Metalguts

Gridref: TL 00881 19418   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th Jan 2024  10:37  by LizzyCrawford1

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

Dunstable Down Instagram: LizzyCrawford1


Good condition 27th Sep 2023  10:37  by JoeNTMY

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Roadside bag


Good condition 15th Aug 2023  13:50  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Trig stands at entrance to National Trust car park at Dunstable Downs. Well worth a visit.


Good condition 27th Jul 2023  16:10  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking at Dunstable Down. NATIONAL TRUST CAR PARK (£3.50 a day for non members, 2023). Trig on grass verge right on entrance to car park. National trust cafe and toilets should you require!


Not Logged 3rd Jun 2023  13:25  by Twomers

FB Number: TP037  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 1st Apr 2023  09:23  by Trigger monster

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Travelling from the east missed the turning into the car park by the visitor centre. Next car park about two hundred meters further west. Walked back from there. No wonder I missed the pillar from the road, it’s obscured by advertising banners. It’s rather sad on its own by the car park entrance. Whitewash is fading, outer plaster cracked slightly. No cap. OS plaque in place. Unusually no S prefix. Limited views. Cafe at visitor centre shut. Doesn’t open until 10! There were already lots of walkers about and park runners finishing their event. Great views from the west side of the visitor centre. After reading other logs pleased to note it is Bedfordshire county top. Also didn’t see any noticeable damage so left condition as good.

Dunstable Down Flush plate
Dunstable Down West
Dunstable Down North
Dunstable Down East


Not Logged 13th Mar 2023  09:00  by pljg

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

Visiting the highest point in Bedfordshire, while nearby.

The highest point in Bedfordshire ©pljg


Slightly damaged 5th Mar 2023  11:56  by NJM

Gridref: TL 00878 19423   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 3/10

My first trig bagged in Bedfordshire, and having read the reports below on this County Top the location of the TP is sadly just as disappointing as previously described…

View North Storm's OS Pillar #481
View East


Good condition 25th Nov 2022  08:45  by andyrandom

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

An easy roadside bag with an unprefixed four-digit FB number and the remnants of a coat of white paint. Superb view from the other side of the Visitors Centre, but not from the pillar itself.





Good condition 20th Sep 2022  01:13  by trigging on an island

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Done in the mist at one in the morning, though I did at least get some reasonable enough views from here in the morning.


Not Logged 27th Aug 2022  11:20  by Happy Preso

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


Not Logged 15th May 2022  00:00  by steverowland

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


Slightly damaged 1st Apr 2022  17:08  by WuzzerL

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

quick jump out of the car for this one


Slightly damaged 1st Apr 2022  17:05  by Pritch227

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

easy bag!!!

©Pritch227


Not Logged 26th Feb 2022  17:31  by Billyjoehum

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


Not Logged 10th Jan 2022  10:34  by Dubvine

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


Not Logged 3rd Jan 2022  09:24  by [email protected]

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


Not Logged 28th Aug 2021  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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


Slightly damaged 26th Feb 2021  15:36  by DaveD

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

With Debi.


Good condition 17th Oct 2020  10:25  by mattfallen

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


Slightly damaged 10th Sep 2020  14:55  by rupertal

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


Good condition 18th Jul 2020  18:30  by TrigJS

Gridref: TL 00882 19419   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in good condition. Located next to a National Trust car park. Great views and clear to see why the location was chosen as a primary trig point.

TP0379 The pillar.
TP0379 The flush bracket.
TP0379 The spider.


Not Logged 14th Jul 2020  15:08  by Margaret the trig

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


Good condition 17th Jun 2020  14:00  by Andy West

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


Slightly damaged 29th Nov 2019  08:40  by Bangkok_ian

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

Here to run the Dunstable Downs parkrun.


Slightly damaged 4th Oct 2019  08:42  by coinea

Gridref: TL 00879 19419   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

2951 Dunstable Down


Slightly damaged 13th Sep 2019  16:40  by simplysup

Gridref: TL 00882 19422   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Easy driveby bagging, just at the entrance of the (not free) NT carpark.

trig


Good condition 21st Jul 2019  16:26  by samanthachilcott

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

Easy roadside bag, at the entrance to National Trust centre for Dunstable Downs.


Good condition 27th Oct 2018  15:35  by dadu 13

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

At the entrance to the NT site, no real views from trig, but great views a little further on.

©dadu 13


Good condition 25th Aug 2018  11:30  by Tony J

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Quick bag on my way to catch a flight from Luton Airport.


Good condition 23rd Aug 2018  13:10  by Sprog

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 28th Jul 2018  11:20  by Boneychest

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Decided to visit this easily accessible one today and bag the Bedfordshire Historic County top at the same time, pleasantly surprised to find a kite festival just kicking off.

Kite festival getting underway


Good condition 31st May 2018  12:21  by Howesy14

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

Very easy to spot, right by entrance to Dunstable Downs NT car park.

©Howesy14


Not Logged 13th May 2018  11:13  by Sblog

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

©Sblog


Good condition 12th May 2018  13:00  by Sandra

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Slightly damaged 11th May 2018  00:00  by Sblog

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

©Sblog


Good condition 17th Feb 2018  14:10  by bwm

Gridref: TL 00881 19415   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy Road side from NT carpark


Good condition 15th Nov 2017  11:03  by RichardM

Gridref: TL 00884 19422   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A walk along the mist shrouded Down, bright white trig pillar at entrance to NT car park. No views today.


Not Logged 15th Nov 2017  10:55  by DeniseMc

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

no views due to thick fog. Right beside road at visitor centre access ( £3 for non NT members to park)


Not Logged 1st Sep 2017  17:21  by Dumfriesmike

Gridref: TL 00876 19423   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

A lovely white painted trig point


Good condition 19th Jun 2017  14:31  by Thejenkies

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice easy drive by trig. Parked at NT car park and soon at the pillar. Brilliant white ...cannot see any damage. Avery hot day today with splendid views. New for that ice cream.

PJ at Dunstable Down pillar ©Thejenkies
Dunstable Down pillar FB ©Thejenkies


Slightly damaged 10th May 2017  13:30  by The reluctant trigger

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


Good condition 23rd Apr 2017  14:41  by thejackrustles

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM069 Dunstable Down. Parked in visitor centre and visited the pillar which is right on the corner and very white. Lots of people here flying kites on a lovely sunny day. Couldn't see any damage so logging as good.

Dunstable Down YOSM baggers ©thejackrustles
Dunstable Down collage


Slightly damaged 28th Nov 2016  00:00  by Bramley

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


Good condition 15th Oct 2016  14:15  by SlainteJimmy

Gridref: TL 00880 19417   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice whitewashed pillar with asphalt filled cap and missing S on the Flushbracket. Very brief drive-by at the National Trust site. ..err ..'Slightly Damaged'?? - Ridiculous! ..currently Good Condition.. whether cracks have been repaired and whitewashed over.. surely not pointing at a filled cap or missing S as 'damage'? ..though I've just noticed from other photos that it appears to have a very 'slight' list.. next visitor needs to take along a spirit level to check. (y)

Dunstable Downs ..Very Good Condition! ;-) ©SlainteJimmy


Good condition 15th Oct 2016  12:48  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at car park just below visitor centre, walked up the road. Nice spot, slight breeze and fairly warm.

©jamiekeighley


Slightly damaged 13th Aug 2016  12:28  by Monki

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Caching in the area

©Monki


Good condition 31st Jul 2016  18:00  by PlasmaWave

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Painted white with OS plaque attached - NT car park just emptying as I arrived, so a little 'busy'. Views across the valley were brilliant

YSM069 Dunstable Down


Good condition 19th Jul 2016  17:29  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: TL 00921 19440   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th Jun 2016  17:44  by TadleyTrailblazers

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easily noticeable Trig on side of road at top of Downs with far reaching views and easy parking


Good condition 18th Jun 2016  18:10  by Borderer

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Loads of scouts around as there was an event on in the next door field. Roadside pillar in good condition.

©Borderer


Good condition 5th Dec 2015  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YOSM 069. Nice and easy to find as TP is just outside a NT car park. Great views from the nearby visitor centre which has good food, drinks and toilets.

TP0379 ©explorer_olway
TP0379 ©explorer_olway


Slightly damaged 13th Nov 2015  14:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TL 00880 19418   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

At entrance to CP


Not Logged 25th Oct 2015  13:26  by ADT

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Bedfordshire county top w/- Gill.


Good condition 1st Sep 2015  15:28  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

stupendous views and expensive food national trust visitor centre

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger


Good condition 10th Aug 2015  12:00  by Moacky

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

Historic county topping - Bedfordshire. Poor service in cafe!


Not Logged 9th Aug 2015  18:33  by ManuelPereda

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


Good condition 4th Aug 2015  06:31  by Redroaming

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Camping nearby for 3 nights on our way back to Devon from Essex, and easily found this trig point at entrance to a carpark but managed to stop for photos with no problems. TP in good condition, painted white.

TP0379 Dunstable Down TP


Slightly damaged 8th May 2015  17:51  by orlando rat

Gridref: TL 00880 19418   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Arriving at the time I did I drove into the car park hoped out took a few pictures and then drove off again. No CP charges. Great views from across the downs.

Dunstable Down


Not Logged 24th Apr 2015  00:00  by carolje

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


Good condition 19th Apr 2015  14:01  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parking 150yds up road to N if you want to avoid the CP charges, then an easy stroll back along the downs. Today rather grey but still extensive views from the edge of the escarpment, and lots of kites and radio-controlled gliders aloft. S s/hole open, asphalt cap, reasonable white paint job, no S in the number, vgc (not clear why damaged).


Good condition 10th Apr 2015  16:56  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited whilst geocaching


Good condition 2nd Apr 2015  14:02  by Tikal

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 2nd Apr 2015  12:19  by mntainman

Gridref: TL 00881 19418   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

painted white

Dunstable Downs


Good condition 6th Feb 2015  11:45  by James (M0JCQ)

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

The surrounding area is absolutely fantastic but the location of the Trigpointing is pretty bad, it's located right next to the road and car park entrance. I was here activating the trig for the WAB amateur radio award and space was limited to setup, antenna was setup in the ditch adjacent to the trigpoint!

©James (M0JCQ)


Slightly damaged 31st Oct 2014  12:50  by trig-man

Gridref: TL 00881 19425   FB Number: S2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Road side trig with handy National Trust car park. Good views from car park


Good condition 30th Oct 2014  15:33  by haighr01

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

Driving home from a job in central London. Parked in NT car park, which is now 3 quid. Trig pillar spotted immediately on turning into the car park. Condition for me is good, although paintwork is beginning to fade again. A busy place, many kites were being flown today. Views were a bit hazy today unfortunately, however pleased to note from other logs that my first trig in Bedfordshire is actually the high point of the county and a primary to boot.

Trig location at CP entrance Good condition? The debate goes on.....


Good condition 28th Apr 2014  16:00  by Biffin

Gridref: TL 00876 19411   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Slightly damaged 15th Apr 2014  19:58  by Tomaszewski

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Some great views from here , very busy visitors centre . Trig beside car park entrance no walking needed .


Good condition 22nd Oct 2013  15:45  by runblue

Gridref: TL 00881 19418   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the Visitor Centre and bagged the trig at the start of a great 5 mile run around the Downs.

©runblue


Good condition 22nd Sep 2013  11:35  by ocean soul

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy roadside trig ..


Not Logged 11th Sep 2013  09:44  by Beau T

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


Good condition 1st Sep 2013  00:00  by ngthack

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

With Mrs ngthack.


Not Logged 31st Aug 2013  18:57  by GrowlerOutdoor

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


Good condition 19th Jun 2013  15:23  by TheGardners

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Captured as part of my "Ye Old Survey Monuments" geocaching jaunt


Good condition 5th Apr 2013  15:29  by fitzydan

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On the way down to Luton and a few planned trigs that along the way that the geocache YOSM (GC45CC) has visited and this was one of them. Parked in FOC bit and had a short walk to the well looked after trig.

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar
The view


Slightly damaged 21st Sep 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TL 00880 19424   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 15th Sep 2012  08:22  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 28th Jul 2012  13:12  by jonglew

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Didn't see any damage to the pillar so have marked its condition as 'good'. Looking back at previous comments it's variously been marked as 'good' or 'slightly damaged'. Only damage that's been commented on is the missing plug - not sure that's classed as damage - could the admin comment so we all know? Parked a bit south of the trig to avoid the NT charges and also to stretch legs and watch some of the kite flying, something I used to do a bit of. Pillar is still looking quite smart in its white coat.

Pillar TP0379©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0379©jonglew


Good condition 4th Jul 2012  17:25  by CJO

Gridref: TL 00883 19415   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice coat of paint, with distant views, Kites but No gliders flying today.

2951 Dunstable Downs


Slightly damaged 23rd May 2012  11:35  by Bear and Ragged

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Pass this one occasionally, with never anytime to stop. Made a point of stopping today, especially as it's also a YOSM Cache. Some fool has left his/her tool... Left it there. Never know, they may remember where they left it!

Dunstable trig ©Bear and Ragged


Slightly damaged 6th Mar 2012  11:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

Quick stroll to avoid parking charge. Bright white trig.


Good condition 3rd Mar 2012  12:26  by CandS37

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

12.26 Came to Dunstable Downs for a long walk. Been here several times before. Odd placing for a trig. Not great views at the trig, but wonderful views nearby.


Good condition 30th Apr 2011  07:30  by Eclipse

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy find at entrance to car park.

Dunstable Downs


Good condition 24th Apr 2011  17:30  by Crazy

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Sad that the trig is rather isolated at the entrance to the NT Visitor Centre car park. Not impressed with the Visitor Centre either which rather spoils the scene. However it is nice to see this is still the place to come and fly kites and the views are great from the escarpment. Another county top knocked off by Shorty and Extra Shorty.


Good condition 15th Apr 2011  00:00  by mel-ray

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

Logged visit and photo on geocaching.com as YSM069


Slightly damaged 12th Apr 2011  18:45  by rutson

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

Found as Geocache Ye Ole Survey Monuments YSM069 on 12/04/2011


Slightly damaged 30th Mar 2011  08:14  by psi-Lo

Gridref: TL 00882 19422   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Straight forward with easy parking (free for NT badge holders). Some good walking close by with some good views.


Slightly damaged 23rd Feb 2011  14:56  by dustyc09

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Pillar is painted white and easily accessible with carpark (Pay) nearby.

Trigpoint and visitor centre in background ©dustyc09
Trigpoint and signage


Slightly damaged 5th Feb 2011  20:32  by cassandy

FB Number: S2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Found whilst grabbing the YOSM geocache. Lovely spot with great views of the Downs.

The Trig ©cassandy
Close up of the Flush Bracket


Not Logged 3rd Feb 2011  17:59  by captain gore-tex

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

Nice new coat!

Dunstable Down ©captain gore-tex


Good condition 20th Nov 2010  12:00  by lejogger

Gridref: TL 00800 19400   FB Number: S2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Amazing what a coat of paint can do


Slightly damaged 13th Oct 2010  11:44  by heavyhorses

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

Easy trig with good views :-)


Good condition 15th Aug 2010  16:00  by The Other Stu

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I have visited this trig many times but not felt the need to log it. It now has a new coat of paint and has been painted white. The car park also now has a charge of £1.50 per day.

TP0379 Newly Painted White


Good condition 26th Jul 2010  21:40  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: TL 00882 19418   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

No one around but it was night time!


Good condition 3rd May 2010  14:26  by dal

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Straightforward.


Good condition 1st May 2010  12:00  by DanTrig

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

Easy bag from road, I'm surprised we have only just bagged this county top trig now because we have been to the Chiltern Hills several times.


Not Logged 12th Feb 2010  00:00  by gasman

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


Not Logged 10th Sep 2009  13:54  by sniffadogz

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

Easy access.


Slightly damaged 22nd Jul 2009  15:55  by Arnand

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Very easy to find opposite the new visitor centre on Dunstable downs. Fantastic views.


Good condition 8th Jul 2009  14:30  by Chalky

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

GPS Plaque, Asphalt plug.


Slightly damaged 21st Apr 2009  19:05  by ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Came to this one on a lovely sunny evening, the sky was full of paragliders soaring gracefully in the air.


Good condition 6th Apr 2009  06:53  by Griefmiester

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice location - foggy today so no views - condition for me has to be good - i have seen a lot worse!


Not Logged 12th Feb 2009  11:53  by riverboat

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


Slightly damaged 17th Jun 2008  18:30  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: TL 00880 19424   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 3/10

Next to busy road.

Dunstable Down The TP.
Dunstable Down The FB.


Slightly damaged 15th Feb 2008  12:25  by asbown

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

easy roadside trig, the cracks have been repaired, this is also the county top of Bedfordshire,good views but far to many people about.


Slightly damaged 22nd Jul 2007  18:51  by Jaz666

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

Didn't need to leave the car to inspect this one.


Slightly damaged 22nd Jul 2007  12:00  by gazooks

Gridref: TL 00884 19423   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Excellent views of the counryside from this easy to access pillar.

The pillar
The flush bracket
new vistor centre nearby


Good condition 6th Apr 2007  11:35  by slateloose

Gridref: TL 00800 19400   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Slightly damaged 1st Mar 2007  15:39  by rodz

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

Quick dash as Ye Ole Survey cache

Quick one ©rodz


Slightly damaged 18th Feb 2007  13:58  by theblack

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

Roadside Trig

Trig ©theblack


Slightly damaged 23rd Jan 2007  17:40  by rhayader_wanderer

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

some repaired cracks but too dark to judge damage enough to disagree with status. should as part of the passive network be safe from the builders


Slightly damaged 16th Dec 2006  09:50  by Glaslyn

Gridref: TL 00880 19410   FB Number: S2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Roadside ,next to new visitor centre.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Slightly damaged 12th Sep 2006  20:25  by meztrb

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Just wondering how this pillar will fare in the future - lot of building going on nearby

©meztrb


Slightly damaged 30th Jul 2006  10:15  by Trigger

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 7th Jan 2006  14:14  by The White Family

Gridref: TL 00881 19421   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A easy-access drive-by pillar. No doubt the views are good from here on a clear day, but today you could barely see the car park.


Slightly damaged 26th Feb 2005  14:36  by Father Ted

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Hiked over the slushy snow from the nearby car park to visit this trig and County Top. Not a bad day I suppose, a trig, a County Top and a Welsh victory over France.


Slightly damaged 5th Feb 2005  15:48  by Bekandian

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

As previously mentioned this TP is easily accessable with ample parking at the downs visitor's centre. TP itself in reasonably good nick, other than the plug hole having been filled. Views from the TP are good, but better ones can be had from further along the downs.

The TP ©Bekandian
The TP ©Bekandian
The filled plug ©Bekandian
Bekie by the TP ©Bekandian


Good condition 15th Jan 2005  12:14  by Bridgeman

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Seen clearly from B4541 and is located towards edge of open field.(2nd visit 07/11/14. Local walk via Whipsnade. Bedfordshire county top.)

Dunstable Down trig point©Bridgeman
Dunstable Down trig point flush bracket©Bridgeman
Dunstable Down Trig Point (2014) ©Bridgeman
Dunstable Down Trig Point FB (2014) ©Bridgeman


Not Logged 29th Aug 2004  19:04  by chips n ham

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10


Good condition 19th Jul 2003  19:30  by Phil Clayton

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

Trig Point marks Bedfordshire County Top.


Slightly damaged 8th Jul 2003  16:00  by Pharisee

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

As MCL states in his log, there is no 'S' prefix for the number on the flush bracket. In keeping with my usual method, I'm logging this as 'slightly damaged' because the centre plug has been removed and the hole filled with cement.


Good condition 21st Apr 2003  16:00  by MCL

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Pillar is in corner of farmland field, within 10m of the road, and in clear view. There are no obscuring hedges or fences. The pillar has an OS Passive GPS station plate on the side as well as the usual flush bracket. The number off the plate is missing the "S" prefix that the OS say it has, but my photo shows its absence!

The plate...
The OS GPS plate
The pillar


Good condition 17th Apr 2003  19:00  by scafell3210

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

Visited along with Whipsnade Park


Good condition 20th Oct 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

field edge E side of rd, painted white, resin plug


Slightly damaged 16th Dec 2000  10:35  by discjirm

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

Nice views from here; the trig point is easy to access. The pillar marks the highet point in the county.


Good condition 2nd Apr 1999  13:40  by senrabyar

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


Slightly damaged 21st Jul 1998  12:26  by pieces_of_8

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

Came here to check the accuracy of my first GPS...Magallen GPS3000. Not bad (bearing in mind this was before SA was switch off!)


Slightly damaged 14th Sep 1997  14:00  by [email protected]

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


Good condition 4th Jan 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Painted white. Bedfordshire county top.


Slightly damaged 24th Dec 1983  15:00  by arranc

Gridref: TL 00800 19400   FB Number: 2951  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

At corner of a field, two steps from a main road. Best view towards Dunstable.


Good condition 2nd Feb 1982  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: 2951  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Roadside pillar at junction of road to Chute Farm and B4541 below Dunstable Downs. Visited in fog on way from Wallingford to Cambridge for work.


Good condition 5th Apr 1981  12:30  by desperate dan

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

Seem to remember hang gliders around on the day I was here, or may be a bit further north clear of the trees on the scarp. This is really the last significant high point of the Chilterns.



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