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3rd Feb 2024  12:30  by desperate dan

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Didn't get right up to pillar as it was being closely guarded by four horses.

18th Jan 2024  11:30  by Forgetmeknot

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Horses, electric fences, snow and ice meant this one was always going to be difficult- parked by the church and walked up but wasn't happy to enter the field with horses and fence so admired from a distance !

16th Jul 2023  14:54  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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By Keith for HCU3A. Parked by church, dodged a big shower. Access a bit awkward, with horses and tapes

Ipstones pillar

9th Jul 2022  19:58  by THE CYCLIST

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completed a loop and passed the pillar going in the same direction for a 2nd time today!

9th Jul 2022  19:32  by THE CYCLIST

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intended re-visit. Took the bridle way from Denstone to Oakamoor along the former railway line. Then UP hill to Cotton and lane to Ipstones. Pillar in view but in field divided into occupied horse paddocks which I didn't care to enter.

15th Apr 2022  15:32  by DaveD

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4/6 in Staffordshire.

24th Jun 2021  18:03  by Border Peat

Gridref: SK 01567 50069   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up lane and up through a wood never saw anybody to ask

©Border Peat

13th Jun 2021  08:17  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This was my James Brindley homage walk. The great canal engineer caught a chill hereabouts after getting soaked while surveying the Caldon Canal. At the inn in Ipstones he was put in a damp bed, his health deteriorated and he was taken home to Turnhurst where he died on27 September 1772. My walk took me from the boat tied up at Froghall to Cherryeye Bridge then fields and tracks to the trig. Back via the village, passing the Old Red Lion where Brindley lay, then more field paths and a steep descent back to the canal.

20th Mar 2021  09:22  by The Running Farmers Wife

Gridref: SK 01574 50067   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very easy find - turn into Odda Lane and there it is, straight ahead. In a field of horses and electric fencing. Couldn't see anybody about to ask permission so carried on up odda lane until there was a suitable gap in the fencing to get to the Trig. Fantastic views, all round. 1st of 5 planned Trigs to bag whilst completing a 14 mile run with Running Nana.

The Pillar ©The Running Farmers Wife
The Flush Bracket ©The Running Farmers Wife
The Spider ©The Running Farmers Wife
Odda Lane View of Pillar from Odda Lane.©The Running Farmers Wife

20th Mar 2021  09:21  by Running Nana

Gridref: SK 01567 50069   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

20th Feb 2021  00:00  by Axe Edge

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A rather pleasant chubby chap on a tractor gave me permission to visit the pillar and ROC site. Both sites surrounded by electric fences so yet another call for a commando raid, chubby chap looks on in amusement. Very typical Staffs Moorlands area....think "Deliverance" and run for it. 2/4 visited today and clean water is gifted all four. We in the western world take too much for granted.

20th Dec 2020  13:00  by petevenkman

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©petevenkman

17th Oct 2020  13:52  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 01567 50069   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on Church Lane opposite St. Leonards Church. Took the public right of way to some farm buildings. Nobody about. Climbed under the fence into the field where the pillar is, and walked up the hill to the pillar. There was a horse in the field, but it ignored me as it was engrossed in eating its lunch.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Theodolite Mount

17th Oct 2020  12:48  by Bennyg1188

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Got there around 12:45 and asked for permission at farm which was given. Horse in field was friendly and was using the trig as a scratching post. Good views.

20th Oct 2018  12:40  by rupertal

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5th Aug 2018  14:20  by robinhood

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3 of 3 cycle trig hunting on a hot sunny day. Hard cycling again, heat and steep ups and downs from Westwood Hill trig, spotting this trig from a distance then Ipstones church. Couldn't find anyone to get permission so approached it from the S side to be rewarded by great views. The church was a surprise: refreshingly cool inside, tea and coffee available for visitors (self-service, had a tea), secondhand books for sale (bought a Roald Dahl), bought a jar of jam (for Head Office) and admired the fine interior woodwork. I appreciate these buildings, despite being a devout atheist. A welcome rest. Back to Leek via old Cheddleton then home. A great day.

16th Jun 2018  10:52  by FrankR

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18th May 2018  13:45  by The Moor We Hunt...

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Walked the Belmont Round Geocache series, passing close to the trig, which is not on a public right of way.

3rd Nov 2017  14:40  by dugswell2

FB Number: S2031   Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked near the church by a cottage with a benchmark then under fence to gain trig and view with Alex.

3rd Nov 2017  14:40  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar is reached by a bit of a grotty climb but the view and Ipstones village itself is well worth a visit.

3rd Aug 2017  19:31  by sven

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar is on a low mound along a lane. The scramble up the slope requires care as an electric fence has to be ducked under. Good view to the church.

View to the church in Ipstones village

28th May 2017  17:15  by CJO

Gridref: SK 01568 50065   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. ROC post nearby.

Ipstones

7th May 2017  13:25  by Collie Wobbles

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We were in Ipstones to geocache round the Belmont series. We spotted the trigpoint on route to the first one and made our way up the hill. Fantastic views all round.

23rd Apr 2017  10:00  by chrism

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

20th Apr 2017  00:00  by gasman

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11th Mar 2017  12:24  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited with P61 on 15 Trig day out.

Approach
Trig
Panoramic
ROC Bunker

11th Mar 2017  12:24  by painterman61

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy park up by church short walk great views trig in vgc.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

28th Sep 2016  16:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked by church, walked up Odda lane to the end of wall, up the bank,under the wire , straight up to trig.

30th Apr 2016  09:13  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked by the church. Went along the lane then ducked under the electric fence and up the slope to the trig. Good view.

Ipstones ©paulxtr

3rd Apr 2016  14:02  by Downfaller

Gridref: SK 01570 50072   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Accessed down the small lane from the church. Looked to gain permission from somebody at the small holding which I assumed would be the land owners! No body around so headed through the gate thus avoiding electric fence and up the field past the bunker to the pillar. All metal work intact. Good views back towards the church and village etc.

Ipstones TP ©Downfaller

28th Feb 2016  14:10  by simplysup

Gridref: SK 01568 50072   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Took a while to work out how to get up to here, the field is being used for a horse at present and is ringed by an electric fence. Once up here, there were some good views to enjoy.

Trig and FB

19th Sep 2015  12:30  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 01500 50000   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Park in village hall carpark then walk along Odda lane to access trig via farm gate and up to trig.

13th Aug 2015  09:40  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

nice little hilltop,approached from the back,up the overgrown bank,pillar in fine condition

©Pritch227

2nd Aug 2015  10:40  by g4wsb

Gridref: SK 01570 50076   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked near church easy walk up passing ROC bunker.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

24th Mar 2015  11:50  by Lost Lad

Gridref: SK 01567 50072   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st Feb 2015  14:49  by ProSpec

Gridref: SK 01566 50071   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I walked across from the Black Lion at Consall Forge via Crowgutter Wood on a glorious winter day. Great views.

28th Dec 2014  10:50  by Ben Fogerty

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I parked by the church in Stocks Green. The trig is visible on the mound from there. No-one was about so I hopped over the broken wall and fence

Ipstones trig on the approach

24th Jun 2013  08:24  by jcb1705

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Spotted this whilst out geocaching and so we popped up to bag it.

©jcb1705
©jcb1705

7th Mar 2013  13:01  by Trigbagger

Gridref: SK 01574 50077   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Third of seven trigs bagged today. Parked in track (Odda Lane)near church and asked the farmer for access into the field, he was very friendly and said yes straight away. Nice trig in good condition on top of a small rise, has a couple of horses as neighbours. ROC bunker in field below trig.

4th Sep 2012  19:16  by PeteBoggs

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Parked by church trig in field just off prow

25th Aug 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 01570 50073   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Dec 2011  11:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 01567 50069   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at church for short walk ,asked farmer at gate for access and was told ok ,nice view

13th Jun 2011  17:31  by mrs moo cow

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Despite this unfortunate trig being being located in Staffordshire, I need it to get all those on sheet 119. Parked by church & wandered up ROW. Lively horses in field so settled for view from track. Nice village.

Ipstones ©mrs moo cow

11th Jun 2011  12:06  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 01568 50069   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in Hollins Lane car park and walked into Consall Nature Park – down Kingsley Bank and onto Consall Station. The Black Lion looks a great pub but unfortunately it didn’t open till 12 noon. On up the Devils Staircase – a disappointment – just a flight of concrete steps. The Ipstones trigpoint stands on a mound that could be a tumulus – certainly looked man made – great views all round. Passed the nuclear bunker below the trigpoint as mentioned by mickandshane. Continued onto Frogall Warf via Foxt – then along the canal and back through Consall Wood. The Churnet Valley Railway runs along the valley – I heard the whistle several times but didn’t catch sight of the steam train till I finally crossed the line and climbed out of the valley. A great area for walking with lots woodland and industrial history. Off to bag some nearby roadside trigpoints.

Ipstones

1st Mar 2008  11:19  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Nov 2007  12:15  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 01500 50000   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bit of a scramble off the track, good views overlooking Ipstones.

9th Sep 2007  12:15  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 01560 50060   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short distance from ROW,and in sight of farm but no bother.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

27th Aug 2007  21:00  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 01574 50077   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trigpointing by the light of the full moon! Pillar in good condition, complete with all metalwork. All sightholes open. On prominent rise just outside Ipstones village, in custody of friendly white horse. Easy access from adjacent track.

4th Aug 2007  12:40  by ted

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug intact, all sighting holes open. Horse still in residence. ROC post just down the hill.

Ipstones trig
Ipstones trig
Ipstones trig
Ipstones FB
Ipstones top

3rd Jun 2007  16:00  by asbown

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easy walk from farm yard just beyond church, horse still keeping guard and lovely view back to village and church, there is a electric fence around the trig area but this is easy to get over.

21st Oct 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters. Nice little hill overlooking village, horse in residence.

8th Oct 2006  14:15  by old-timer

Gridref: SK 01600 50100   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd Sep 2006  11:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We parked opposite the church and walked down the track towards the trig.There is an ROC Nuclear bunker (see Mellor TP4768) on the left in the field. We scrambled up the bank and approached the trig from the rear. good views. Plug with indented lettering.

16th Mar 2006  12:52  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy access from track on north side. There are one or two gaps in the wall

Ipstones trig point ©Bridgeman
Ipstones trig point FB ©Bridgeman

29th May 2005  15:45  by Trigger

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Jan 2005  09:42  by lookingmrb&pwb

Gridref: SK 01568 50078   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

2/20 Climbed the hill keeping low so not to be spotted. Pillar in good shape.

27th Apr 2004  12:00  by Seasider

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

22/31 for the day. Nice village.

8th Feb 2004  11:28  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On an open hill near a farm, and jsut off the track

Ipstones pillar

13th Jul 2003  13:10  by Deego

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

21st Mar 2003  14:10  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

31st Aug 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

pleasant summit & view of village

24th Feb 2002  11:57  by fasgadh

Gridref: SK 01545 50060   FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

A very pleasant wander around the Churnett Valley, but for the mud.. Just off a track overlooking Ipstones. Nice caff in the village BTW

20th Sep 1982  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S2031  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar on grassy hill overlooking village with nice church with tower.