Logged Visits:

5th Jun 2023  14:56  by Andy West

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

1st Feb 2023  11:30  by iang

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Quick visit whilst working in the area - walked up from NT car park.

Trig point - not my glove! ©iang

20th Aug 2022  14:30  by GrowlerOutdoor

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

Found with KRISTTIM and Piggy on a Greensand Way walk

Pig on Trig ©GrowlerOutdoor

13th Jun 2022  17:31  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 97700 39500   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Walked from woodland car park north of trig. Nice views to the south from top.

29th May 2022  10:03  by A1Mushroom

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

Parked at the bottom of the track with all the fly tipping. Easy walk and back.

21st Nov 2021  15:19  by Smudger13

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

Quick walk up, to view the sunset. First time parking on the north side of the hill, which is a common dog walking route.

26th Dec 2020  11:30  by Bateleurs

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

15th Nov 2020  14:00  by Smudger13

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

Very rainy, I'm sure the views would be lovely!

4th Oct 2020  14:01  by Nick Pulsford

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

1st Aug 2020  15:50  by andyrandom

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked in NT car park and enjoyed a lovely walk through the woods to my first brick-built trig pillar. There's a nice woodland view from the pillar, and the hill on which it's sited also contains a large concrete memorial seat, which provided a much-needed place for me to rest, having bagged eight pillars today. The hilltop is also dotted with hatches and chimneys from a reservoir, which almost makes it look like fairies and goblins live here - especially with the word 'goblin' graffiti-ed onto one of the hatches. There's a brick-built cairn along the track to the car park which looks a bit like this trig (but clearly isn't one). I wonder why it's there...

Not a trig... but what is it?

9th May 2020  19:20  by MattParker

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short but uphill walk from National Trust - Hydon's Ball and Heath car park. Great view out over the countryside.

9th May 2020  15:00  by PJandMonty

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

The potential view of the south downs is obscured by the growing silver birch trees. Nice place to visit though.

10th Jan 2020  16:10  by Nekyram

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked in N T car park . Walked track to top of hill. Found the stone clad Pillar in the clearing. A lovely spot as the sun was setting.

24th Dec 2019  11:40  by Sprog

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

9th Sep 2019  13:02  by BigNick

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

my 100th pillar!

25th May 2019  12:41  by Scone333

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

©Scone333

1st May 2019  04:50  by AndyT8

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Hydons Ball - Once again up here for May Day sunrise and the Morris dancers. A lot more clearance of the scrub around the sandy top of the hill (mainly to the north of the trig point) has been done since 2018. Top of hill has an extensive underground water reservoir and it seems to be connected with this. Still good extensive views to south since the earlier tree clearance on the southern slope of the hill.

13th Jan 2019  15:11  by travelnshit

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Oct 2018  11:11  by blackboot29

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

11th Aug 2018  17:18  by TrigJS

Gridref: SU 97793 39586   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Pillar has some light damage on the top corner. Nice location and good views.

TP4093 The spider and damage to top of pillar.
TP4093 The flush bracket.
TP4093 The trig pillar.
TP4093 National Trust information on the area.

9th Jul 2018  11:01  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Mostly went along road to got to this one. Only when i got to Marepond Farm did I go onto BWs. Again rather difficult to cycle along because of the sandy soil. Trig is made out of rocks. and has damage on one corner but that dosent spoil it much as it has good views and a big stone sofa in memory of Octavia Hill. She was a Victorian advocate for social housing and had nothing to do with Skoda. Coming back down was difficult as well as some of the BWs had been washed away. Then back to car as this was planed to be my last for today.

Flush Bracket
TP with my bike
Stone Sofa for Octavia Hill

25th Jun 2017  11:06  by Roger Peaple

Gridref: SU 97700 39500   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

14th Jun 2017  21:00  by thedanholt

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

24th Apr 2017  15:25  by Alancache

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

Nice spot, pity the trees are blocking out most of the view.

The Pillar and View

28th Feb 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 97793 39589   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

11th Feb 2017  12:15  by meandmymum

Gridref: SU 97700 39500   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

A light dusting of snow and a lot of mud!

14th May 2016  15:20  by Cipollini

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Details to follow

28th Jan 2016  12:15  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 97785 39593   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

From car park to N on good forest tracks. Nice stone-built pillar on NT land. Some damage to top of the pillar with 2 spider arm ends exposed. Original cap in place, lightly indented lettering; RHD side sight hole open. Distant views over tree tops to SE and W. Replaced the US 25c coin after photographing the top.

Pillar TP4093©jonglew
Spider TP4093©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4093©jonglew

5th Jan 2016  15:18  by pairoboots

Gridref: SU 97791 39585   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Hill is being eroded round its base. Lovely views - well worth the climb.

17th Jul 2015  15:15  by babelgrim

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

1st May 2015  05:20  by AndyT8

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

Go here every May Day to watch Cup Hill morris dancers. Tree clearance to south improved views. Condition the same.

15th Nov 2014  14:59  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Sunny, mild and very muddy walk from Winkworth Arboretum (stunning late autumn colours) via Hascombe and here. Trig being used as a basestation for an elaborate game of hide and seek by a large gang of children, greatly enjoying it. Have now established the Ball was a signalling station, but still no clue who Hydon was. Condition unchanged from last visit.

27th Aug 2014  12:41  by sixtyplus

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

Recce for Church walk. Good views North

1st Aug 2014  10:20  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Farnham Ramblers walk from adjacent CP round via Enton Hall. Lovely morning, and some tree clearance appears to have been done as views now improved across to Blackdown and beyond. Condition unchanged from previous visits.

7th Jun 2014  16:24  by trigangel

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

2nd Feb 2014  18:08  by Lovelylisa

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

12th Oct 2013  14:42  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

160kg apples taken to the cider co-op; vg lunch at the Merry Harriers in Hambledon; lovely sunny walk up to this trig for a cuppa on Octavia's seat; difficult to improve upon! Condition unchanged from last year, even the trees still there obscuring the view.

17th Jun 2013  16:51  by DeniseMc

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

9th Aug 2012  15:00  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A Thursday walk, the joys of being semi-retired! With Farnham Ramblers on circular walk from Hydon's Ball CP via Winkworth Arboretum and Hambledon, post walk visit to this trig - very sunny, deserted and peaceful. Limited views but notices suggest improvement later this year when trees to the south are cleared to mark centenary of Octavia Hill's death (1912). Stone built, metal cap indented letters, largely good condition except S s/hole open and very large chip out of NW corner of top exposing end of spider.

7th Apr 2012  08:29  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Pleasant walk up through woods marred by being leapt upon by over enthusiastic dogs on three seperate occassions. Pillar is built of stones. Nearby stone bench commemorates Octavia Hill one of the three founders of the National Trust.

5th Sep 2011  12:00  by Team Harrison

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Last day of the hols - boys, bex and me - AMAZING views!

31st Aug 2010  19:23  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SU 97790 39591   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Stone built pillar with piece missing out of top corner. Metal Plug. Some good views. Nice area with concrete seat

19th Jul 2009  12:30  by ColinT

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

12th Jun 2009  09:57  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked at Hambleton Church for this one then walked past Lime Kiln and over fields to woods, then up to Pillar, interesting location, great views, Pillar slightly damaged with a chunk out of the top.

30th Mar 2008  14:02  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A nice walk up easy paths from the car park to the North. Great views from the top to the S and SW (including Gibbet Hill (home of Hinhead TP0323) 179m Me, Nat

For once a bit of a view behind me...

22nd Dec 2007  06:50  by Trigger

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

7th Oct 2007  10:20  by Mr.Dewdrop

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

View restricted by trees but in winter maybe not such a problem.

Plate
Pillar

20th May 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Stonebuilt, top corner damaged but stonework sound. Metal cap, shallow letters. Patch of plants to S, Gaultheria I think? Nice compact summit, decent view.

6th May 2007  13:43  by Darac

Gridref: SU 97792 39585   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Logged at 178.7m. Logged as Good condition because all the functional parts (faceplate, top bracket etc) intact and looking useable.

Flush bracket for Hydon's Ball Flush bracket for Hydon's Ball

29th Mar 2007  15:15  by Ann_and_Brian

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Good views in the sunshine after a gentle climb up.

The Pillar
Flush Bracket
The Cap

1st Apr 2006  11:20  by lackofluke

Gridref: SU 97780 39589   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Easily found at the top of the hill. Nice views south. I agree with Alan Grove, this one's definitely worth a 'slightly damaged' rating.

28th Mar 2006  18:05  by Shamus

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

I had fun finding this one as I only had a rough idea were to look.On the fist visit I was pushed for time and did not have any luck with my plan to find the highest bit of ground that I could. On my second visit after checking an OS map I found it with ease, good fun and an interesting trig point.

©Shamus
©Shamus

28th Mar 2006  18:05  by abi

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

had a good time finding this one it was a good walk

6th Nov 2005  15:45  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Winkworth Aboretum via the White Horse in Hascombe. Gloriously sunny day, good views to the south. Sat on Octavia Hill's seat for a cuppa.

20th Mar 2005  17:05  by The White Family

Gridref: SU 97792 39584   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited while trying - and failing - to find the nearby geocache. Very misty today, so views not good.

15th Mar 2005  14:28  by Alan Grove

Gridref: SU 97791 39593   FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

The track from the car park starts of at a gentle climb, but don't be fooled. The path to the top of the hill turns off from this and suddenly climbs very steeply. The pillar appears to be constructed from stone blocks rather than the usual cast concrete, which is unusual for this part of the country. One corner at the top has been chipped off, hence the 'slightly damaged' rating. As well as the pillar, the top of the hill has a number of hatches which give access to an underground reservior. Also, the is a large stone seat which is a memorial to Octavia Hill, one of the founders of the National Trust.

TP4093 TP4093 - Hydons Ball©Alan Grove
TP4093 FB TP4093's Flush Bracket©Alan Grove
TP4093 Damage The damaged corner of TP4093©Alan Grove
TP4093 Seat The memorial seat for Octavia Hill©Alan Grove

20th Feb 2005  09:44  by DTJM

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited Octavia's View cache Lovely views from here but a bit hazy today

27th Sep 2003  17:00  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A drive out in one of our beloved Triumph Spitfires. To Winkworth Arboretum to look at the autumn tree colours, and then great blackberries en route through Hascombe to Hydon's Ball.

2nd Apr 1999  00:00  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

First of very many visits, on this occasion Good Friday, glorious weather, got sunburnt. My records note that we wondered who Hydon was, and are still wondering 15 years later!

10th May 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5653  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Rebuilt in local stone. Plug with indented lettering.

31st May 1977  12:00  by desperate dan

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

Orienteering event - came past here between two controls