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18th Feb 2024  22:17  by Ed

Gridref: SE 15872 71183   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd Feb 2024  22:49  by cavercarol

Gridref: SE 15872 71183   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

15th Jul 2023  21:25  by devsam10

Gridref: SE 15872 71181   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

27th May 2023  14:00  by Tonka

Gridref: SE 15870 71180   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on road and walked there and back along track - accompanied all the way by curlews - wonderful. Not a soul in sight - even better!

Flush Bracket
trig point
Kettlestang Hill

13th Mar 2022  14:24  by Cerridwen

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

Boring trudge

16th Nov 2021  13:15  by beckroad

Gridref: SE 15800 71100   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at spot height 271, NE of Skell Gill Bank. Followed the estate grouse shooting track to white painted building. An easy uphill 10min walk over heather moorland to pillar.

Pillar at Kettlestang Hill ©beckroad

10th Oct 2021  14:37  by AndyBingley

Gridref: SE 15870 71180   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Trigpoint in excellent condition. Panoramic views superb.

25th Jul 2021  14:43  by Heidi

Gridref: SE 15800 71100   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

14th Jun 2020  18:00  by BasilDowl

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The trig is in stunning condition, and it sits in a wonderful spot. But the walk in to reach it was about as unpleasant as it gets... in fact this one is going on my list of 'never again' along with Yockenthwaite Moor... I parked at Tom Corner carpark on the Dallowgill Road, and made my way through the dreadful Potter Lane Farm. It's typical Nidderdale access - no stiles, no signs, thick vegetation, blocked gates, blocked or non-existent paths... eventually made it out onto the moor, and it was quickly apparent that the ROW on the map doesn't translate to any kind of path or even vague trod on the ground. I had to point myself at the distant trees surrounding the Kettlestang shooting hut on the horizon, and plough on. It's only a mile and a half, but the knee-high heather, burnt scrub, bog... it took forever. I finally made it to the shooting house and then on to the pillar. It's in excellent condition, with lovely smooth concrete and little weathering. An original cap tops off a superb trig. I returned the same way. The pillar is recommended, but the route I took absolutely is not.

The shooting hut More of a lodge, tbf
Thank god...
The pillar (1)
The pillar (2)
The pillar (3)
The top of the pillar
The cap
The flush bracket

16th Dec 2018  13:41  by CJO

Gridref: SE 15872 71186   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Heather moor - bit of a slog from the end of the adjacent public road.

Kettlestang Hill

17th Oct 2018  14:03  by ger

Gridref: SE 15870 71183   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Access from track (on which I was cycling), nearly 2km to N - walked through some occasional knee deep heather - fine pillar - good open 360deg views.

17th May 2018  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

28th Dec 2017  11:50  by Hands

Gridref: SE 15870 71184   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A bracing walk along the Shooting Track from the parking area close to Skell Gill Bank passing the Long Rod Stone , a Grouse Butt signed Portugal and a Stone cairn, to the Kettlestang Shooting Hut then across the heather to the Trig which is in Good condition with an original cap,and one open sight hole FB-308,extensive 360 views

©Hands

22nd Dec 2017  11:10  by rupertal

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

26th Oct 2017  09:41  by clidstone

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Dallowgill Moor circular

21st May 2017  19:00  by We TRye hard

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at SE 192 691 and had a nice gentle stroll along the track to the shooting lodge then a quick heather bash to the trig.

©We TRye hard

11th Sep 2016  09:16  by srichy20

Gridref: SE 15872 71182   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at Harpers Hill Farm and walked up the "shooting" track as far as the shooting Hut then B line over the last 200m of moorland to the Trig.

23rd Apr 2016  15:28  by paulxtr

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in small car park at SE 178 726 and walked along the prow through Potter Lane Farm and onto the moor. The path disappears once on the moor and I ended up hacking through 'The Bogs' which wasn't as bad as it sounds. Decent view from the trig.

Kettlestang Hill ©paulxtr

13th Dec 2015  11:01  by painterman61

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy walk up estate track to shooting lodge then through frozen heather grey views out to north york moors,trig in vgc retains cap/plug had buttys otside lodge peacefull place.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
lodge ©painterman61

7th Jun 2015  15:06  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at stone circle on road over moor. Lost all sign of a footpath which made for a horrendous walk. Trekked over heather and moorland, scratched to bits. Other than that a nice spot on a hot sunny day.

©jamiekeighley

2nd May 2015  14:26  by pendlelill

Gridref: SE 15870 71179   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

fast walk from road up estate path. easy going. trig in good condition. original plug. wet and windy.

trig ©pendlelill

26th Apr 2015  11:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 15872 71181   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked near end of track up past gulls and geese to shooting house and then heather

22nd Sep 2014  10:49  by slateloose

Gridref: SE 15800 71100   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views but a little bit hazy

11th Nov 2013  20:14  by Paulus66

Gridref: SE 15872 71181   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A second visit to this trig on a bright but cold November Sunday. Walked up the access track from the small car park near Skell Gill bridge. Trig plug still intact. The Trig is not far beyond the well maintained Kettlestang shooting box, outside of which is a fine place for a rest. Splendid views across the Vale of Mowabray and most of the Vale of York.

9th Aug 2013  12:11  by clochandighter

Gridref: SE 15873 71178   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 24th October 1953 costing £19.16s.0d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station SE38/T49 in 1955. Levelled for height also in 1955. Last maintained by the OS in May 1975. SITE VISIT: Approached from southeast. Free car parking of NW side of road at SE191689. Easy long walk along mapped estate track to Kettlestang Shooting house continuing through heater to summit. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains original OS centre cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces northwest, ~309°. Vented through SW sight hole. Full 360° panoramic view.

S7709 - Kettlestang Hill & GRP

29th Jun 2012  13:09  by Paulus66

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked up the open access track from the Dallowgill to Pateley Bridge road - quite a hike of at least two miles each way. There was a huge and noisy flock of black-headed gulls away up on the moorside as I walked up. A very isolated trig to say it's not that high above sea level for the Dales - just over 1300 feet. Windy but warm summer's day with great views from the trig down into the Vales of Mowbray and York. Trig in very good condition with original plug and deeply indented lettering - the gamekeepers have even mown some strips through the heather more-or-less up to the trig point, which is only a few hundred yards up the low hill from the shooting box, where I had a rest and admired the views. This well-maintained shooting box even has it's own (locked) external toilet, which is unusual, though perhaps to be expected on what is one of Yorkshire's most prestigious grouse moors.

27th Sep 2011  13:00  by PeteBoggs

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

Took bridleway from Greygarth had to detour as the men with guns were out and about

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

14th Jun 2011  12:46  by redDragon

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plodded up through heather from the shooting house. Views well worth it.

29th Aug 2010  15:30  by Theo D Lite

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views to the east. I think that potentially there are dozens of trigs to spot from here to the NE, E and SE. From Roseberry Topping in the N to Drax power station in the south, a vast section of the Vale of York is on view. Off to Colsterdale now.

21st Aug 2010  15:15  by wanderer

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

1st Aug 2010  13:00  by red max

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

Walked the long lane up to the shooting house then clambered up through the heather to the top. Good view considering the modest height of the hill - Nidderdale might not be as celebrated as its neighbours, but its hilltops command some uninterrupted views to the east. You can see the cranes and chimneys of Teeside and remind yourself how lucky you are to be miles away from them!

23rd Mar 2010  11:00  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Approached from the NW having come up from Bouthwaite via the track to Kirkby Malzeard. From the track negotiating the moor was a toil of a pleasure. If it wasn't knee-high heather barring progress then it was knee-deep bog instead! I'm sure it must be a lot easier approaching from Kettlestang Shooting House. The immediate environs of the trig point are not particularly inspiring but the views are far-reaching and magnificent - worth 8/10 just for those.

28th Feb 2010  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 15800 71100   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

25th Nov 2007  10:47  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked in from Ramsgill in the valley, hard work cutting across the heather from the RoW.

27th Aug 2007  17:05  by Aye Jimmy

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Quite a long walk up Landrover track to shooting lodge, then heather to trig. Lovely spot.

Kettlestang Hill The TP.
Kettlestang Hill The FB.
Kettlestang Hill Top of trig, OS cap with deeply indented letters.

30th Jan 2007  10:41  by sykesfamily

Gridref: SE 15872 71183   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Used footpath NW of Greygarth (near car park) that goes via Potter Lane House, Dallowgill, Dallowgill Moor and Shooting House. Nice views.

Kettlestang Hill Trig ©sykesfamily
Kettlestang Hill Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Kettlestang Hill Trig White shooting house in the distance©sykesfamily

19th Feb 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap deep letters, managed heather moor, a range of depths. OK view

S7709 fb ©peregrinus
S7709 top ©peregrinus
S7709 trig ©peregrinus
S7709 trig ©peregrinus

3rd Apr 2004  12:45  by ted

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Approached from the Bishopside Brae trig by following the wall; boggy in places. Waited for goml in landrover to depart then returned via the track from the shooting lodge.

19th Mar 2000  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S7709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plug with heavily indented lettering.

7th Apr 1996  15:26  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 15800 71100   FB Number: S7709  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10