Logged Visits:

31st Mar 2024  20:14  by vw_keychain

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

In field accessible from the Ridgeway.

24th Sep 2023  14:03  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

Parked in car park near Sparsholt Firs. Followed Ridgeway to single tree nearest to pillar. Used the tree to help cross ditch. Field had been harvested so easy and safe to walk to pillar. By Richard for HCU3A

Hill Barn pillar

10th Apr 2023  12:05  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst walking The Ridgeway Trail with my son. TP in field about 400 feet from path so careful access needed across field. Base of TP exposed but great views.

TP3847 ©explorer_olway
TP 3847 ©explorer_olway

25th Feb 2023  12:24  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on verge next to the Ridgeway about twenty metres north west of the B4001. North west along the Ridgeway for about four hundred metres, then pillar comes into view about two hundred metres north of the path in a ploughed field. Lost a little height to get to pillar. Fantastic views to north across the Vale of White Horse. Base exposed, slight lean.

Hill Barn Flush plate
Hill Barn North east
Hill Barn North west , across spider, cap missing
Hill Barn South east
Hill Barn East

3rd Dec 2022  14:54  by Dubvine

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

3rd Aug 2022  20:35  by Ande1865

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Out in middle of field of crop of beans. State or lack of base may have been moved slightly

3rd Jun 2022  10:39  by triggering

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

Perched on the side of the hill overlooking the thames, a great spot.

7th May 2022  12:25  by andyrandom

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar stands proud and tall (thanks to its exposed base) in the middle of a field beside The Ridgeway. Crop was just starting to appear in the field, but at time of visit the plants were small enough that I could cross to the pillar without treading on any of them. A couple of weeks later, and I probably wouldn't have made the attempt. Oh, and the field edge has no fence, but it does have a ditch that needs jumping. It's easier to jump into the field than out of it. Views from here are absolutely incredible.

25th Oct 2021  12:30  by Angela Thomas

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy to access across stubble field from nearby parking at Sparsholt Firs. Great views across rural Oxfordshire.

Pillar ©Angela Thomas
Flush Bracket ©Angela Thomas
Spider ©Angela Thomas

10th Aug 2021  15:05  by MPD

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

17th May 2021  11:56  by MylesM

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

After Ewe Hill I tracked north towards the Hill Barn pillar. Needed to dodge a few heavy showers. A classic centre field pillar,

Hill Barn Storm clouds hover over Hill Barn©MylesM
Hill Barn The storm clouds have passed and blue sky returns.

1st May 2021  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SU 33900 85700   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked near CP and had to follow tractor lines as crop in field

17th Sep 2020  11:38  by NJM

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

A days walking with a friend I hadn't seen for far too long. This is now Fran's part of the world, and she knew I'd be keen to bag White Horse Hill - she hadn't reckoned on me adding a couple of miles each way to the walk so I could bag this one too... We parked by the tumulus to the SE and headed NW along the Ridgeway until I crossed the harvested field to reach the TP (Fran deciding this one was best left to me, the dog and my obsessions). I did however enjoy the company of a Red Kite which circled above us as me and the dog approached the TP. Beautiful weather meant for great views. Rejoined Fran and carried on along the Ridgeway to White Horse Hill, and then further to the long barrow 'Wayland's Smithy'. A really enjoyable walk.

View North Storm’s TP #112
View East
View South
View West

7th Jul 2020  09:03  by michael_hume6

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

Could not access it across the filed but looked at it as were out caching

13th Apr 2019  09:24  by Monki

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Passing close by while geocaching

©Monki
Me at the trig

6th Apr 2019  14:26  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SU 33912 85746   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed tractor lines down field to trig from Ridgeway.

Hill Barn The trig. No sight holes open. Piece of triangular metal on top, from a plough?
Hill Barn The FB.
Hill Barn Top of trig, no OS cap.

28th Feb 2019  14:30  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SU 33911 85744   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views. Short hop across field.

13th Oct 2018  15:30  by baskerville bogtrotters

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Coming from the Ridgeway, we jumped the ditch then followed the tractor train to the TP. Very windy here today but the views were still extensive.

Barn Hill ©baskerville bogtrotters

30th Mar 2017  14:47  by RichardM

Gridref: SU 33910 85737   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Ridgeway along tractor tracks through field of young crop.

14th Feb 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 33909 85743   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Large layby SU 343 852 on track to NW of CP (which is very badly potholed). Pillar in unfenced field from BW to SW

13th Nov 2016  07:40  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

glorious sunrise from hill barn tump summit at the farm and trig pillar down the field to the north.

trig ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger

5th Sep 2016  12:15  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A bit of a walk from the bridleway across a harvested field. Would have nice views to the north, if it wasn't so cloudy.

Flush Bracket
TP

27th Dec 2015  11:46  by AndyJ

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

15th Aug 2015  15:13  by pkbathrooms

Gridref: SU 33908 85738   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked across the road and walked along the path to the field. jumped the ditch and walked through the wheat to the pillar. amazing views on this glorious day.

8th Mar 2015  10:09  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: 5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We parked miles away as we are on a long Geocaching walk. Great views down the valley.

Mr K at trig. Usual trig pose.©BRISTOLIAN
FB ©BRISTOLIAN

16th Dec 2014  17:15  by simplysup

Gridref: SU 33910 85746   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Accessed across empty cropfield from ridgeway. I suspect there would be good views, but I visited at night so could only see the sparkles of town lights below.

trig and FB

3rd Aug 2014  15:00  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

We parked at the car park where the Ridgeway crosses the B4001 (to the SE of the trig point), then walked NW up the Ridgeway. The trig point was in the middle of a large field full of crops about 2 feet high. It ended up being a real kerfuffle walking down one tractor track after another, trying to find the trig point, but eventually we found it. Trig point was in good condition, centre cap missing, concrete base completely exposed. Great views from there, but we were concerned about being in the crops, so we got out of there sharpish. It was completely the wrong way to find it, so let me detail here how to do it the easy way: Walk NW up the Ridgeway until you pass the tarmac road that leads SW to Hill Barn. Keep walking NW up the Ridgeway until you pass a water trough and tap on your left. A plaque set on a stone says that the tap was placed in memory of Peter Wren aged 14 years. From the water trough, walk the Ridgeway to the first (and only solitary) tree in front of you. From this point, look N and you will be able to see the trig point. The barbed wire fence is down in this area next to the tree. Walk into the field (cross some crops) and then walk along the tractor tracks to the trig point. Tips for future visitors: beware when crossing the B4001, the cars come flying round that bend! Also if there are crops (depending on season / harvest), wear long boots and / or long trousers, do not wear shorts & trainers! 10 out of 10 for the stunning views, my favourite of all the trigs that I've visited! *** Revisited 25 September 2017 with Mrs 21qazxsw "Lady Kelly".

Hill Barn trig station stunning views
Mrs 21qazxsw "Lady Kelly"

11th Jun 2014  14:45  by amblerbob

Gridref: SU 33903 85741   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Detour from walk along The Ridgeway

1st Apr 2014  15:05  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 7/10

Passed while walking Ridgeway. Crop growing in field.

25th Oct 2013  14:12  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 33911 85748   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at junc Ridgeway-B4001. Walked Ridgeway 400m to field boundary, hopped a b/w fence and followed hedgerow to suitable point before striking across arable field with young ceral crop planted. 30-40cm of base exposed but pillar still seems solid. Cap missing, no plug; all sight holes sealed. Trig is about 9m off hill summit so no views S or W, but very good N to Vale of White Horse, and E.

Pillar TP3847©jonglew
Spider TP3847©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3847©jonglew

29th Jun 2013  13:57  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 33943 85769   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

In planted field walked tractor track to trig, this may get harder to access.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

11th Apr 2013  13:46  by [email protected]

Gridref: SU 33900 85700   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ridgeway Walk

13th Sep 2012  11:30  by pjr

Gridref: SU 33910 85744   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Another pillar as I cycle to the Thames on the Ridgeway.Pillar located in massive field of crops.Locked bike to fence and followed tractor track to pillar.In good condition but base exposed.Weather gorgeous.

12th May 2012  13:33  by longmyndhiker

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice spot. As previous logger, simple to follow tractor tracks from Ridgeway

22nd Sep 2011  14:15  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On Ridgeway walk from Kingston Lisle noticing an absence of wild flowers all along its route today coinciding with the sight of a slow moving tractor in the nearby field squirting a chemical spray, its unpleasant odour very noticeable. Not even a single daisy on this stretch. Bagged this trig quickly, before scampering away to avoid the poison. Shame, because the walking territory here is so good, but what a desolate flowerless region.

25th Aug 2011  14:17  by blackboot29

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Surrounded by corn fields but managed to get to it by walking on tractor tracks. Panoramic views

11th Jun 2011  18:03  by BreadRoll

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Easily visible, field full of crops, not worth crossing.

9th Apr 2011  08:06  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The foundation has almost totally been exposed by ploughing, so it sits on the surface rather than being anchored in it. However, it still appears to be upright. Followed tractor tracks through young crop.

5th Feb 2011  16:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

25th Sep 2010  08:16  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A mostly broken fence along the length of the field made for easy and a short walk across the recently harvested and turned field from the Ridgeway to reach the pillar, with views to the north. Good condition, brass centre missing and no plug replacement.

2nd Oct 2009  12:15  by asbown

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

parked at the car park just as the ridgeway meets the road,no problems at the moment with no crops in the field, great views.

4th Jul 2009  10:15  by Father Ted

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I interupted my bike ride along the Ridgeway and locked it to the fence and made my way up the tramlines to get to the trig point.

17th Jun 2009  15:19  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Located in field of crops reachable via tractor tracks - Pillar good condition, missing cap and plug, good views.

15th Feb 2009  09:00  by DanTrig

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

Bagged on a 12 mile walk along with Whitehorse Hill trig.

13th Jun 2008  22:30  by Trigger

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Feb 2008  12:55  by bluebeard

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I am not an inspector but I followed the tram lines

24th Dec 2006  13:10  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 33900 85730   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drive up Ridgeway until exhaust grounds ..then walk the rest! follow tram lines through feed crop to pillar ,v misty.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

21st Jun 2006  16:40  by Bekandian

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views from this trig point. Plug is missing and the trig's base is now visable, otherwise all in good shape.

Ian with the TP ©Bekandian

6th Feb 2006  17:00  by macroderma

Gridref: SU 33910 85738   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easily accessible at the moment - crops have been harvested Great views - better than from the Ridgeway No cap/plug, otherwise good condition Visiting the nearby cache

Too dark for anything scenic!

14th Jan 2006  19:55  by lackofluke

Gridref: SU 33912 85746   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Decided to visit this one under cover of near-darkness in the middle of a 13km walk that had been forced upon me by my bike getting one more puncture than I was prepared for. The field was still full of stubble and the fence had fallen to ground level in a couple of places, so accessing the trig wasn't a difficulty. Couldn't see much in the way of views in the moonlight.

13th Nov 2005  14:10  by dal

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Access possible as the crop had been harvested. Trig slightly lower than main Ridgeway, but there are far better views down into the Vale of the White Horse from the trig than from the main track.

8th Oct 2005  16:45  by Managra

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This one is a good way off the footpath, fortunately in a field of cropped wheat. Set on a substantial concrete plinth. Fantastic views from the top. Missing plug.

Trigpoint ©Managra
Flush bracket ©Managra

16th Jun 2005  16:30  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Wheat is now very high but if you pick up the right tractor line you only have about 10m of crop to cross at the entry to the field. Is this a taster for cambridgeshire in a fortnight?

15th Sep 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, no cap or plug, middle of arable field

S5825 fb ©peregrinus
S5825 top ©peregrinus
S5825 trig ©peregrinus

4th Jul 2003  12:00  by Nr

Gridref: SU 33909 85743   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Spotted this on the Ridgeway LDP. Came back August 2006 to photograph and log position

1st Feb 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug with heavily indented lettering.

25th Apr 1992  17:11  by Hartryggers

Gridref: SU 33908 85738   FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

4th Aug 1981  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S5825  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Site previously visited in 1980 when field under wheat crop. On this visit the crop was being harvested which allowed a visit to the plain pillar to photograph and get the FB number.