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TP4054 - Humphrey Head
 
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Grid reference :
SD 39100 73826 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S5589
OSGB36 Station :
SD47/22
Current use :
none
Historic use :
Secondary
T:UK waypoint :
TP4054
County :
Cumbria
Nearest town :
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Humphrey HeadSD47/22SD47S022339099.58473826.2652.9012PILLAR01/06/1950101/06/1971N0

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There are 110 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 994th with 20 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.80/10 (from 164 logged visits)
Was First logged: 12th Oct 1986
Was Last logged: 21st Nov 2023

Of the 164 logged visits,
38 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 1000m
The average error was 49m
The closest was 1m

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


©Pritch227
Humphrey Head pillar
By Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

By Topofthemoor

By Topofthemoor

By Topofthemoor
Showers over the bay.
©Moacky
S5589 - Humphrey Head
By clochandighter
S5589 - Humphrey Head
By clochandighter
See 102 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 21st Nov 2023  15:37  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

beautiful parked at outdoor centre and walked along the top views all around


Good condition 21st Nov 2023  15:27  by Pritch227

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

parked at the end of the lane for the scramble through the woods,laura opted to park at the outdoor centre and go from there,outstanding.

©Pritch227


Not Logged 17th Nov 2023  13:01  by Tring38

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 14th Sep 2023  13:09  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

Excellent views of Morecambe Bay and around. By Richard for HCU3A

Humphrey Head pillar


Not Logged 30th Aug 2023  14:00  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

Fantastic views. I have driven to the car park before. I parked just after a stone bridge on the left. Walked up to the Humphrey Head sign. Come to the Outdoor Centre and go through the gate and turn right and go straight up to the trig. Cows present. Or go to the car park and scramble up the woods or through the gate on the left. Then come back on yourself to the trig. There is a gate near the trig. As barbed wire fencing.

Humphrey Head

Humphrey Head
Humphrey Head
Humphrey Head


Good condition 3rd Jun 2023  15:41  by RushingV

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


Good condition 27th Mar 2023  12:13  by Rochey60

Gridref: SD 39200 73700   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Found by accident ! Couldn't resist following a sign to Humphrey Head and farm made ice cream. then realised trig point on the top. Ice cream recommended !


Not Logged 20th Mar 2023  12:58  by Hannahrunsfar

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


Slightly damaged 8th Mar 2023  15:44  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Parked up at the end of the road by the cliffs and initially tried to go around the headland with a plan of walking up the gentle slope on the eastern side, but the water was a bit close to the rocks and the tide was coming in so retraced out steps and climbed up the steep path by the last cattle grid. A nice short hike with some clambering close to the top, but once on the flat the walk over to the pillar was nice and easy. Fantastic views all around making this one of the best short bags. Decided to walk back along the promontory to the outward bounds centre and then back along the road. Beer in the Keg & Kitchen in Grange afterwards.

©Mark-UKUS


Good condition 3rd Dec 2022  11:04  by Ian Robinson

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

The path from the cattle grid is steep and some scrambling required.


Good condition 24th Oct 2022  14:00  by G4VFL

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No radio today. This is a WOTA.


Good condition 19th May 2022  09:00  by peterthefun

Gridref: SD 39107 73828   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 20th Mar 2022  13:34  by drempels

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 15th Feb 2022  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

Day 3/4 of the Bay Limestone Round. I am using stagecoach buses to get to start/finish points, choosing good days, coming home to my own bed each night and good for short winter days. HH was on the Grange to High Newton leg (bus no 6 or x6) and on a striking promontory - watch tides if coming along the coastline from Grange. A nice little jaunt with views over Morcambe Bay. Emma Barnett is gifted today's, she's certainly livened Women's Hour up on Radio 4. A fiesty lass who takes no prisoners.


Good condition 26th Sep 2021  13:15  by Juliebfitness

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

Just the 3 of us


Good condition 13th Sep 2020  10:07  by dadu 13

FB Number: S5539  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very windy up here this morning, superb views in all directions.

©dadu 13


Good condition 1st Sep 2020  13:14  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: SD 39102 73826   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From parking area, then path by cattle grid up to the pillar then carried on to Humphrey Head Point. Pillar in good nick, slight chipping of screed on top, no cap/plug, 3 x sight holes open. Superb view.

Humphrey Head Pillar
Humphrey Head Pillar
Humphrey Head Flush bracket
Humphrey Head Top


Good condition 24th Jul 2020  06:55  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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


Not Logged 15th Jul 2020  18:20  by Geordie

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


Good condition 9th Sep 2019  09:38  by iantitanic

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

Brilliant walk to this trig point lovely views over the bay

Humphrey Head ©iantitanic


Good condition 12th Aug 2019  15:29  by FrankR

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

Brilliant. Short walk from carpark at Humphrey Head up steep path back near cattle grid.


Good condition 25th Jul 2019  12:11  by mitsiman

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


Good condition 16th Jul 2019  13:00  by Onspar

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited this site when out for a walk from Grange up to Hampsfell Hospice and then back along the coast to Grange. Great views across Morecambe Bay. We shared our lunch with local residents in the field as shown in the picture!


Not Logged 24th Apr 2019  16:00  by hobtoadfoot

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


Good condition 2nd Dec 2018  13:06  by jonglew

Gridref: SD 39100 73829   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From the access road to the outdoor centre. Pleasant walk in vile weather conditions along the promontory. Pillar has no centre cap or plug and with minor chipping to one top edge; LHS sight hole closed, other 3 open. Extensive sea and landscapes.

Pillar TP4054©jonglew
Spider TP4054©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4054©jonglew


Good condition 26th Oct 2018  13:00  by Wayne Mac

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

Great day today, came in from Flookburgh, great weather

Trig Pillar


Slightly damaged 16th Aug 2018  17:49  by mjwjones

Gridref: SD 39100 73825   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

trig
trig with Heysham Heysham power station in the background


Good condition 29th Jun 2018  13:50  by Hands

Gridref: SD 39100 73828   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked by the entrance to the Adventure Centre and followed the grassy paths along the headland to the Trig which is in good condition with an open cap and three open sight holes an excellent viewpoint-continued on to the point and returned via Humphrey woods

©Hands
©Hands


Good condition 23rd Jun 2018  13:11  by cathy trickett

FB Number: S5588  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10




Good condition 27th Mar 2018  15:20  by bwm

Gridref: SD 39099 73823   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Not Logged 11th Mar 2018  16:30  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

I like Humphrey Head; this was my 4th visit. The last 2 occasions have been as finishing points for Cross Bay Walks from Hest Bank. The spur of limesone cliff juts out like an out stretched arm to help lift you out of the silty sticky sands. Today we scambled straight up from the car parking spot. Not much view today, but not much wind either, which must be a rarity looking at nearby windswept bushes.On a previous visit I saw a plaque on the cliff directly below the trig which read, " Beware these rocks as you ascend, here William Pedder met his end."


Good condition 6th Mar 2018  14:46  by elaine grayson

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


Good condition 26th Oct 2017  21:24  by Wayne Mac

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


Good condition 12th Sep 2017  16:30  by jlc

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

walked from the Haven caravan park, walked on top of the sea defences.as you rounded the headland you could make it out. i used a set of bins for confirmation


Good condition 22nd Jul 2017  00:00  by Sprog

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 6th Apr 2017  12:54  by We TRye hard

Gridref: SD 39102 73830   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Altitude 54m Cracking views out to sea and back to the hills too. Parked by the adventure center and walked along the ridge to the pillar.

©We TRye hard


Good condition 26th Mar 2017  13:40  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at start of lane to adventure centre then along grassy track to trig.

Humphrey Head ©paulxtr


Good condition 23rd Jan 2017  12:17  by Downfaller

Gridref: SD 39101 73827   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at the entrance to the Adventure Centre and walked down the head land. Plug missing. Views restricted on a very overcast day.


Good condition 23rd Jan 2017  00:00  by nozzer

Gridref: SD 39101 73828   FB Number: S5580  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

visited with downfaller


Good condition 10th Nov 2016  11:03  by BigJ

Gridref: SD 39106 73830   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Originally parked at the end of the road but the cliffs are to high and too steep. Nice spot though. Parked near the Outdoor Centre and followed the ridge to the trig. Driving rain slightly dampend my spirits but the views and situation more than made up for it.


Good condition 9th Nov 2016  10:50  by Dusty

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Sister & Pillar


Good condition 30th Oct 2016  11:11  by greenbell

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Another of those interesting looking places on the A to Z/OS map. Normally go to the busier Arnside side - this is a really magical place. Hundreds of waders - egrets particularly showy and lots of fieldfares as the tide races in. Last trig of the holiday (boo!) but a great end.



Not Logged 3rd Oct 2016  05:27  by rachs dad

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


Good condition 6th Aug 2016  14:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Tried at first to walk south to the head along the shoreline then north along the headland but go beaten by the tide. Better luck with plan B taking the path from the outdoor centre. Really nice views including numerous parachutists.

©Borderer


Good condition 2nd Aug 2016  12:25  by Chris9870

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked near outdoor pursuit centre. Went up drive a little then headed to the right. Not an obvious footpath but there is one. Steady walk up to trig. Good views over the bay and the nuclear power station.


Good condition 10th Jun 2016  13:30  by Dead Chuffed

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

We had come here, mainly, to do the nearby earthcache, but I couldn't pass up on the opportunity to visit the trig point.


Slightly damaged 16th Apr 2016  15:41  by Garth Fenton

Gridref: SD 39102 73828   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Top damaged and centre missing. Pleasent rocky traverse along the coast to the end of the spit, then up the grassy slope to the pillar.


Not Logged 14th Feb 2016  12:50  by Alfred the great

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

©Alfred the great


Good condition 10th Jan 2016  15:00  by Moacky

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A brief, but excellent excursion - along the shoreline and back over the head.

Showers over the bay. ©Moacky


Good condition 29th Nov 2015  13:00  by gerryu2

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

Parked at the beach and walked along. Rude was in so had to retrace my steps and find a way going up. Soon found it and followed wee track all the way to the pillar. Gailforce wind here as well and nearly blown off my feet again. Seemed to be the reoccurring story today. The sun came out and I tried to enjoy the views of the bay as best I could in the wind.

Fb
Trig
Trig
Trig and me


Good condition 28th Nov 2015  12:22  by yt

Gridref: SD 39097 73829   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 27th Jul 2015  15:14  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nothing much to see today owing to mist & rain, but still a great place to explore. Did a short anti-clockwise circuit along the beach at low tide than back over the top.


Good condition 25th Jul 2015  10:33  by Tring38

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


Slightly damaged 7th Jul 2015  13:29  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Excellent circular walk from Grange which also included Hampsfell and a couple of other tumps. There is a strong case for this being the best low lying viewpoint on the English coast. Top of the pillar has seen some very slight damage.


Not Logged 26th Jun 2015  19:28  by Just-us-Two

Gridref: SD 39100 73825   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

A day out caching so had to head to the point to pick this one up too. Great views from the top


Not Logged 1st May 2015  12:53  by ADT

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Solo. Wainwright Outlying Fell.


Not Logged 15th Apr 2015  23:22  by Leylo

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


Good condition 23rd Nov 2014  14:55  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk up and good views on a calm autumn day.


Not Logged 25th Oct 2014  12:39  by Leylo

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

rather windy, but amazing views!


Good condition 13th Sep 2014  11:14  by coinea

Gridref: SD 39100 73830   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Interesting watching wee plane from Cark airfield taking off, climbing above us then releasing skydivers.


Good condition 13th Sep 2014  11:13  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 39101 73830   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Second visit. For photographs and GPS measurement. SITE VISIT: Approached from northwest. Parked at south end of Holy Well Lane at SD390739 but be aware of rising tides if leaving car for a while. A steep path leads up the rock face where a minimal amount of scrambling is required. Once on the summit plateau the trig is visible a short distance away. Grazing peninsula. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces north, ~9°. Vented through three sight holes, east vent plugged, innards blocked with debris. Open 360° panorama, hazy on day of visit.

S5589 - Humphrey Head & GRP
S5589 - Humphrey Head pillar & FB


Good condition 27th Jul 2014  11:52  by Redroaming

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Camping at Cartmel for a few days, and enjoying walking to various geocaches whilst enjoying the scenery in the summer heatwave!

©Redroaming


Good condition 27th Jul 2014  11:18  by dartmoor deliverer

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

visited here whilst camping at cartmel. Lovely spot. quite windy today

Humphrey head Flush Bracket ©dartmoor deliverer
at the trig pillar ©dartmoor deliverer


Good condition 24th Jul 2014  17:26  by peatie

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Enjoyed lovely walk along the headland in the sunshine. Fantastic views along the way, especially from the trigpoint across Morecambe Bay, up the River Kent & across to Flookburgh.


Good condition 19th Jul 2014  08:10  by fitzydan

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The Trig Pillar
The Flush Bracket


Not Logged 10th Jul 2014  13:48  by Portia142

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


Good condition 15th Jun 2014  12:33  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fathers day trip with kids (FANTASTIC DAY)

Trig
Panoramic


Good condition 31st May 2014  15:13  by GIRTy

Gridref: SD 39101 73827   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I parked on the beach.After bouldering along to the 'nose' of Humphrey Head (tide was in), I then walked up to the pillar. Descent was down a steep, muddy path to the car.

Humphrey Head montage.


Good condition 19th Apr 2014  12:00  by alison1967murphy

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fantastic walk lovely views very boggy mud flanks. Nice woods you pass through on route which are full of Bluebells. Views over the beach from the summit are amazing we walked back down the hill and ate our dinner on the 4th ks leading to the beach. Great weather fab day.


Good condition 19th Apr 2014  12:00  by sallyb66

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed with Alison and Chris, weather lovely, warm and sunny. Started from Kents Bank Railway. First part of the walk a bit marshy and muddy, then through the lovely woods and on to Humphrey Head itself, lovely views and a change of scenery overlooking the sea and over to Morecambe Bay, where we sat on the rocks and ate our lunch and the 2nd walk of the day ccompleted, love it.


Good condition 18th Apr 2014  10:30  by painterman61

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

another wainwright walk great views tide out parachutists on the case from air field plane,trig in vgc no plug

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
view out to sea ©painterman61


Good condition 11th Feb 2014  14:51  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

...........

©stonestreaker
©stonestreaker


Good condition 6th Jan 2014  08:30  by Chalky

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From outdoor centre, spider centre open,no cap or plug.


Not Logged 1st Jan 2014  10:12  by DeniseMc

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


Good condition 21st Nov 2013  13:02  by tigger4242

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

Nice views from this trig


Good condition 27th Oct 2013  12:00  by Dun100an

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Ace views across the bay, but well windy.


Not Logged 23rd Aug 2013  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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


Good condition 28th Apr 2013  16:14  by catman

Gridref: SD 39103 73826   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at end of Outdoor centre track.Simple but enjoyable walk up.


Good condition 24th Apr 2013  18:46  by Border Peat

Gridref: SD 39099 73831   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S5589©Border Peat


Good condition 5th Apr 2013  18:00  by Andy West

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


Good condition 3rd Nov 2012  13:00  by Mickandkim

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great day for a walk good views and snow on the big hills


Good condition 15th Oct 2012  15:52  by rob godrer coed

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 29th Sep 2012  21:21  by madlex1

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

great views from here


Good condition 22nd Sep 2012  10:24  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SD 38100 73827   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Easy parking at the end of the lane – then an interesting scramble traversing along the bottom of the cliff to the southern end of the headland. A lovely day with no wind and blue skies. Fantastic views over Morecombe Bay and back to the Lake District Fells. Thanks to Bob and Geoff for organising two great days walking.

Humphrey Head with Boarbank Hall and Sca Fell in the distance.


Good condition 12th Aug 2012  14:43  by Scotsbob

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 10th Aug 2012  00:00  by explorer_olway

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

Visited whilst attending the NW Mega in Cartmel


Good condition 8th Aug 2012  10:22  by Big Fish

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

I bagged this trig whilst up in the area for the North West Mega event, it was the day after the mass invasion by all the other cachers on the organised walk up here. Some lovely views from up here today, they must be amazing on a nice bright sunny day.

Humphrey Head Trig
Humphrey Head Trig FB


Good condition 7th Aug 2012  12:15  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Up here for the geocaching Mega side event.


Good condition 7th Aug 2012  12:00  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

As part of the geocaching UK Mega event, led a walk up here, so had to claim this trig!

Humphrey Head Trig Pillar ©PhilPamAndRob


Good condition 7th Aug 2012  11:20  by Trigger

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

TP4054


Good condition 14th Jul 2012  19:25  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

The headland and eventually trig point in view for most of afternoon during walk across Morecambe Bay from Arnside with Cedric Robinson - the Queen's Guide to the Sands - Chris Bonington and about 600 others! The walk up to the pillar was much less crowded.


Good condition 14th Jul 2012  15:10  by Steve&Gill

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A fitting way to end the Morecambe Bay Crossing. Great views all round.


Good condition 30th Jun 2012  18:40  by CJO

Gridref: SD 39099 73829   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Direct climb from the beach car park. This is steep climb with a scramble up polished rocks at the top. Not to be recommended in the wet. Tide out with a LOT of sand exposed across Morecambe bay.

S5591 with Heysham in background
Prevailing wind direction clearly from the west


Good condition 17th Jun 2012  13:18  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: SD 39102 73827   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Car park then south along the beach. Short, easy scramble right at the end as the water was getting too deep to get to the gate. Back along the ridge to the trig then north to the outdoor centre. Second visit - last time from Kents Bank.


Good condition 11th Jun 2012  14:00  by Hartryggers

Gridref: SD 39102 73829   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parking for 1 car by the entrance to the outdoor centre > HUMPHREY HEAD grassy summit topped with a trig point > returned by the same route. Previous visit 05/05/2007


Good condition 25th May 2012  16:39  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A short family walk on a fine sunny afternoon under cloudless skies. Interesting hawthorn trees bent over by the relentless wind nearby but very still today.

Humphrey Head Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Humphrey Head Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman


Not Logged 24th Mar 2012  13:00  by knobbly stiles

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


Good condition 22nd Mar 2012  19:42  by PeteBoggs

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

Up from car park via steep path - good views

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Good condition 19th Mar 2012  00:00  by g6lkb

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 10th Sep 2011  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SD 39100 73850   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Had to scramble up a steep slope to get to this one, but well worth the effort.


Good condition 3rd Sep 2011  10:00  by ted

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug missing, three sighting holes open. In between showers; drizzly views.

Humphrey Head trig
Humphrey Head FB
Humphrey Head top


Good condition 29th Jul 2011  14:00  by NattyBooshka

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

Photos and stuff to follow... Nice views


Good condition 5th Jun 2011  12:49  by rutson

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

Found as YSM101. Lovely views :-)


Good condition 29th May 2011  15:15  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SD 39101 73829   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

VERY windy. Done after a walk across Morecambe Bay guided by Cedric Robinson, MBE. Peregrines nesting on cliffs.

Humphrey Head The view to NW, relatively sheltered here.
Humphrey Head FB.
Humphrey Head Yes, it really was that windy!


Good condition 14th May 2011  10:50  by dugswell2

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked just past outdoor centre. Later that afternoon I crossed Morcambe Bay in the company of Cedric Robinson, MBE. Towards the end you aim for Humphrey Head, then aim for railway and back up to Kents Bank.

Humphrey Head Trig ©dugswell2
Humphrey Head from Morecambe Bay ©dugswell2


Good condition 23rd Apr 2011  18:15  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

parked in car-park, walked south on shoreline and scrambled up near end of peninsular (tricky), descended by the steep path back to the carpark. Early purple orchids blooming in the grassland around trig (our first orchids of the year)



Good condition 25th Mar 2011  12:12  by amblerbob

Gridref: SD 39103 73825   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely short walk from near Outdoor Centre. Excellent views.

Humphrey Head Looking seaward


Good condition 18th Mar 2011  12:15  by weekender

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


Good condition 17th Mar 2011  11:45  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Lancashire. A pleasant walk from the outdoor centre on a very misty day so hardly any views from what would otherwise be a spectacular location. Plug missing.


Good condition 26th Dec 2010  16:20  by trigangel

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Boxing day walk, stunning views of frozen Morecambe Bay, snow covered Lake District and sunset. Helped very scared Trigmoll up the steep path, took the shirt off as penance


Good condition 10th Nov 2010  14:59  by Morecambe Monkey

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

Climbed up the path from the parking point next to the shore,a short but steep ascent. The views over the bay were superb.

©Morecambe Monkey


Good condition 10th Sep 2010  11:00  by jcwestlake

Gridref: SD 39100 73827   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

top centre screw plate missing ...


Good condition 5th Sep 2010  17:00  by The Patrician

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

©The Patrician


Good condition 10th Jul 2010  15:00  by claymoreking

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

First "first time" trig for a while and not a bad one. Nice views (the only time the weather cleared that day).


Good condition 24th Apr 2010  18:00  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: SD 39101 73827   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views over the bay we had just walked across. Enjoable stroll to the pillar.


Good condition 24th Apr 2010  11:30  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great viewpoint. Came up here before walking across Morecambe Bay.

Humphrey Head S5589
Humphrey Head


Good condition 9th Apr 2010  15:38  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Enjoyable walk up footpath. Can only imagine possible views on a good day, as overcast and grey but still impressive.


Good condition 6th Jan 2010  10:15  by wanderer

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 29th Oct 2009  12:15  by jlinney99

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


Good condition 25th Oct 2009  15:00  by pete37038

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

Forgot to log this one, UBER WINDY !!!!! trig in good fettle


Good condition 10th Oct 2009  14:10  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from the Activity Centre.

HUMPHREY HEAD FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
HUMPHREY HEAD TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO


Good condition 2nd Sep 2009  15:39  by dal

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Scrambled up from the car park. Great view point.


Good condition 12th Aug 2009  16:46  by The Magna Defender

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

a cracking trig in a cracking location. walked up looking for plants but couldn't find the hallowed Goldilocks Aster. Found the geocache then logged it while sat on top of the trig. A few cows tried eating my pants but a bit of loud noise moved them on. Placed an earthcache here as well.


Good condition 25th Jul 2009  13:30  by stephen.walker11

Gridref: SD 39100 73800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

excellent views in all directions


Good condition 25th Jul 2009  11:29  by wrose

Gridref: SD 39096 73819   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited with my walking group - The Irregulars, LDWA - to this Wainwright Outlying Fell location. Visible and easy access. Not on right of way but there is a gated path up from the Outdoor Centre. Pillar in good condition except for a missing plug. Not at any great height but much higher than the surrounding area so that on a glorious day like to day the views are quite stunning. Also managed to find nearby geocache.

S5589 Humphrey Head Pillar.
S5589 Humphrey Head Flush Bracket.
S5589 Humphrey Head Plug.


Not Logged 10th May 2009  15:18  by peebs

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©peebs


Good condition 3rd Oct 2008  09:05  by bluebeard

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 3rd Oct 2008  00:00  by caroleengel

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

A Wainwright Outlying Fell, bagged in street sandals having forgotten trainers!


Good condition 29th Sep 2008  13:30  by manonabike

Gridref: SD 39103 73822   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk from the Activity Centre, very windy but clear


Good condition 26th May 2008  00:14  by Foinavon

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

Great views over Morecambe bay


Good condition 17th May 2008  17:20  by bonatti

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The Pillar


Good condition 18th Apr 2008  13:07  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 39100 73800   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 10th Mar 2008  14:00  by ocean soul

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Steep scramble from car park.No views due to weather.


Good condition 9th Mar 2008  15:28  by senrabyar

Gridref: SD 39102 73826   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In consecutive order from S5588 - first time I'm aware I've done this ! Notices about bird protection from March to June - so the scramble route may be banned whilst the Perigrines are nesting.


Good condition 29th Dec 2007  00:00  by rupertal

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


Slightly damaged 14th Oct 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

top a little chipped, no cap or plug. Nice headland, fine view. Steep slithery path leads up from car park, or an easier one from further N. First time I'd been since the cockle-pickers drowned a few years ago - a big wide track leads out onto the sands.


Good condition 23rd Jun 2007  00:00  by MBFace

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


Good condition 25th May 2007  14:48  by cyclehelen

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

I love this spot - it is nice and walkable from Kent's Bank in an afternoon when you are stranded with no car! Very windy, but fantastic views across the sands.


Good condition 17th May 2007  14:00  by gowrie

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

After watching nearby peregrines, also botanically interesting


Good condition 31st Mar 2007  15:10  by jedmac

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A pleasant stroll

Humphrey Head Trig


Good condition 16th Dec 2006  13:03  by gazooks

Gridref: SD 39099 73825   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Flush Bracket
Trig Point


Good condition 27th Nov 2006  14:30  by chrisbombington

Gridref: SD 39100 73800   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

went to the end of the road where there´s a path up the cliff a bit of a scramble but your up in no time, nice views.

Humphrey HeadTrig and inserts FB & Top
Humphrey Head silhouette


Good condition 7th Oct 2006  11:30  by hesket

Gridref: SD 39102 73825   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On the way to the last wolf


Good condition 24th Sep 2006  13:30  by earl grey

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Another visit for us to this summit,and to find the new cache Last Wolf,a lovely late summer's day quite warm with hardley a breath of wind.

At the trig,at least 2 of the team are smiling.


Good condition 25th Aug 2006  14:19  by flipflopnick

Gridref: SD 39100 73327   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

GPS N 54 009.398 W 002 56.045. above grid ref converted by etrex.


Good condition 10th Jul 2006  12:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Most direct ascent is via a path at the entrance to the carpark area, a bit steep and dslippery if wet. Good views. Plug missing.


Good condition 14th Mar 2006  11:31  by arranc

Gridref: SD 39100 73800   FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 12th Aug 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Also being used as orienteering mark

S5589
S5589
S5589


Good condition 31st May 2004  17:00  by Grant Clan

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


Good condition 25th Apr 2004  12:00  by Seasider

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

24/29 for the day. I was here for my 200th geocache nearly a year ago! Outstanding views from here - first class.


Good condition 30th Mar 2004  21:18  by cushag

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visiting Wolf's last stand. Logging in May as just found picture.

Cushag and trig Taken by a confused walker confused by GPS©cushag


Good condition 22nd Feb 2004  14:15  by poshandbecks

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Freezing cold and windy but nice walk at the Head

TP4054 The Trig
TP4054plate The Plate


Good condition 16th May 2003  00:00  by Bramley

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


Good condition 14th Apr 2003  15:10  by Historian

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


Good condition 18th Feb 2003  12:57  by jimmy

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

fine spot looking over the sands


Good condition 29th Jun 2002  00:00  by GAZ

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©GAZ


Good condition 12th Jan 2002  15:00  by Trigglets

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 15th Jul 1995  15:12  by Postie

FB Number: S5539  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 1st Jun 1995  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 2nd Jan 1993  12:00  by peregrinus

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

Nice headland,very interesting botanically. No trig details noted.


Good condition 1st Jul 1991  11:10  by clochandighter

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

First visit. To record FB number. The pillar was completed in July 1949 costing £8.0s.11½d. In 1950 this marker was computed for triangulation as secondary station SD47/22 in the Barrow-in-Furness block. Flush bracket S5589 was levelled for height in 1971. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in May 1976. Still had a stamped font OS plug in the spider centre by July 1991.


Good condition 31st Dec 1989  00:00  by earl grey

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

climbed when doing the Outlying Fells by Wainwright,a nice viewpoint.


Good condition 29th Oct 1987  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar in cow-infested field at dusk, but did manage to get the FB number.


Good condition 12th Oct 1986  00:00  by tg1

FB Number: S5589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walk with Marion and Joseph.


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