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5th Sep 2023  09:12  by StewB

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

Another ridiculous 04:45 departure from Salford near Manchester to 'cover' the long drive in hope of 'knocking-off' seven SW Lakeland trigs...Knott Hill, Coal Gate, Bank House Moor, High Haume Farm, Hare Hill, Bowesfield Farm & Birkrigg Common...A 'round' trip of 225 miles with return home at 3pm. For Knott Hill, 'pull-in' parked at GR 18121 87197 & walking North, veered left at the finger-post for Swiniside to visit Sunkenkirk Stone Circle. Re-tracing the path back, 'took' a right over a gate to 'head' steeply uphill to the trig. For Coal Gate, lay-by parked across the road from the train station at Foxfield (by the bus stop & post box) GR 20889 85514 & going around the road bend, 'picked-up' the Cumbrian Coastal Way finger-post. Taking a right to 'head' uphill at GR 21463 86226, a left at the gate soon 'took' me to the trig. For Bank House Moor sort'a off-road parked at GR 24777 81044 & went for a direct approach thro' the heather to the trig. For High Haume Farm off-road parked at GR 22426 75071, a large area off the A595. Followed the road 'running' parallel with the A595 NW, N, NE, with, just before the mast at GR 22426 75680, a set of steps thro' the hedge 'presenting' left with, from there on an easy uphill to the trig...I missed the set of steps so 'make' for an easier approach by taking care not to! For Hare Hill having 'made' the crossing to Walney Island, off-road parked at GR 21036 63213 just before South End Caravan Park. Followed the road SW 'taking' a left then right at a finger-post to 'skirt' Hare Hill & locate the trig with relative ease aside a mast & beacon. For Bowesfield Farm parked across, but somewhat driven backward into, the open-gated area at GR 23037 71119 & walked uphill to the trig...initially out of sight consequence of the curvature of the hill. For Birkrigg Common parked off-road at GR 28298 74058 & 'made' for a direct ascent thro' the heather to the trig.The seven 'bagged, a 'run' of just seven coastal trigs Seascale to Hodbarrow to 'bring closure' to The English Lakes OL6 map. Finishing a particular OS map seems to have taken precident over total trig number now, 'tis "Oh so satisfying" to put a map to 'bed'! But just for the record...694 & fast approaching my target of 750!

16th May 2023  13:50  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parking and approach same as beckroad. Visited the Swinside stone circle en route: a beautiful location. it's not the biggest of stone circles, but very impressive, with an entrance marked by two outlying stones on one side (just ike Long Meg).

29th Aug 2022  13:25  by g6lkb

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

at the trig ©g6lkb
©g6lkb
©g6lkb

29th Jan 2022  12:19  by G4VFL

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Went to stone circle first.

31st May 2021  20:12  by beckroad

Gridref: SD 17400 87200   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked car north of Crag Hill at the bridge sd181877. Began with a visit to the stone circle at Swinside. Followed the track west of pillar. Impossible to access the access land unless you are prepared to clamber a stone wall. Once on summit the views are amazing. Especially east to Duddon Sands. Another cement pillar in good condition. The spider core is infilled. Descended via farm fields to the east.

Stone Circle Looking south to Knott Hill©beckroad
Pillar at Knott Hill Looking south©beckroad

4th Oct 2020  15:15  by Thomas David Whitaker

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First visited Swinside Stone Circle, described by some stone circle expert as the loveliest in NW Europe. Then headed up Knott Hill for wonderful views in all directions. Wainwright missed a trick here not including this top in his Outlying Fells; but a hidden gem for trigbaggers

22nd Jul 2019  15:30  by Andy West

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

2nd Mar 2019  12:53  by jonglew

Gridref: SD 17450 87294   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On occasion of Rick Salter's final Cumbrian hill. Ample parking just off A595 (SD 1802 8645). Raven Crag first then near enough direct line to here. Pillar has lost its cap, mortar plugs the central tube; rear and RHS sight holes open. Cloud intermitantly down offering some glimpses to the Duddon Sands etc.

Pillar TP4294©jonglew
Spider TP4294©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4294©jonglew

26th Aug 2018  11:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 17450 87290   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Drove to gate on rough track room for one car tight to fence for steep climb up One wall to climb at top right corner Wet day

1st Jun 2018  12:39  by Heidi

Gridref: SD 17400 87200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

19th May 2018  17:09  by Earby Rambler

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

Walked up from gate off minor road to the East with P61,fantastic summit with brilliant views last of the day.On to Crakeside for a chippy tea.We called in at Whoop Hall on the way home for a pint & to visit the Flush Bracket.Another fantastic day out with P61 & Brunshaw.

Whoop Hall

19th May 2018  17:09  by painterman61

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Revisit last visited over 7 years ago great views here today trig in vgc end of a day bagging wainwrights and birketts.

trig ©painterman61
its me ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
Panoramic caught in the act ©painterman61

15th Feb 2018  16:10  by Moacky

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked just before junction to Swinside. Up the lane then up field just beyond sheep pens on left. Excellent view.

©Moacky

19th Jan 2018  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

19th Nov 2017  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

19th May 2017  11:06  by Ross Wilson

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

walked up the steep side above cragg hall, easy access. Then o to the stone circle and the moors

knott hill trig
panoramic view

22nd Apr 2017  10:46  by coinea

Gridref: SD 17453 87294   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S5386 Knott Hill

22nd Apr 2017  10:45  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 17454 87288   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Revisit: Approached from northeast. Safe parking on west side of road on bridge at SD180877. Walked raod back to start of RoW at 180873 and followed that to field corner at SD178875. There is a worn path follows the field boundary to the access land containing the summit. Grazing top within LDNP. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre plugged with mortar. Flush bracket faces northeast, compass measurement 54°. Vented through SW and NW sight holes. Full 360° panoramic view.

S5386 - Knott Hill & yours truly
S5386 - Knott Hill pillar & FB

31st Mar 2017  10:11  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Knott Hill ©paulxtr

11th Mar 2017  12:55  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at road to East at Cragg Hall. Good but soggy paths. No views due to drizzle and low cloud.

©jamiekeighley

8th Jun 2016  11:34  by Dusty

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

21st Nov 2015  10:47  by CJO

Gridref: SD 17459 87288   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Concrete cap. Cold and sunny with a dusting of snow at this level - first of the season.

Knott Hill

22nd Aug 2015  00:00  by rupertal

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From gate to SE

13th Aug 2015  00:00  by weirdbeard

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17th Jul 2015  16:15  by weekender

Gridref: SD 17452 87288   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

4th May 2015  16:47  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SD 17453 87290   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From E following edge of wood to reach upper slopes. Nice peaceful spot - Bank Holiday Monday and not a soul in sight!

Knott Hill The TP.
Knott Hill The FB.

2nd Apr 2015  13:37  by catman

Gridref: SD 17444 87288   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Circular walk on pleasant spring day from the very interesting Duddon Iron Furnace to three fine viewpoints.Barrow-Swinside Stone Circle-Knott Hill(up from west with one nasty wall to climb and down east to north of Cragg Hall with no walls to climb)-Mount Wood.

18th Aug 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SD 17454 87289   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

16th Apr 2013  14:01  by Border Peat

Gridref: SD 17452 87290   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great views S5386©Border Peat

3rd Jun 2012  17:15  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

with son Jamie

26th Mar 2012  21:12  by PeteBoggs

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

Accessed from minor road from near Cragg Hall - excellent views of some of Lakelands giants

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

2nd Jan 2011  14:40  by painterman61

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Short but steep walk up from lay-by on fell road,trig gives exellent views to scafells esk pike etc.Trig in vgc cement plug some sighting holes open.

the trig ©painterman61
top and plug ©painterman61
Flush Bracket ©painterman61
the trig ©painterman61
the trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61

13th Nov 2010  14:08  by peebs

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©peebs

11th May 2009  13:35  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SD 17453 87290   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked as below,went along bridleway but went through two gates and took a direct ascent.Stunning views on a good day.

13th Sep 2008  16:13  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

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

Parked just south of Cragg Hall (space for a couple of cars) then walked via the stone circle, boggy footpath and access land. Step stile near the crest of the wall. Excellent views

20th Jul 2008  15:20  by Hartryggers

Gridref: SD 17452 87294   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on the road heading for Corney Fell easy climb up to the top through various holes in the walls

16th Dec 2007  13:00  by earl grey

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

A superb viewpoint we walked from Broadgate,first to the Sunkenkirk stone circle then up to the fell top,at around 1000 feet high it is an easy walk for the views,a nice walk on a beautiful cold frosty day.

Knott Hill seen from Sunkenkirk stone circle.

20th May 2007  11:18  by chrisbombington

Gridref: SD 17400 87300   FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Quick hike up from Crag Hall,great views all around

Knott Hill Trig inserts FB & Plug Looking north Buck Barrow & Whitfell
Coniston range from Kott Hill ©chrisbombington

8th Aug 2006  15:58  by Theo D Lite

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

A fantastic spot with views of the Lake District and the estuary below. Did a circular to take in the stone circle. Definately a steep final climb with wall to get over.Considering that this trig is at 281m, the views are hard to beat for the amount of energy used up.

11th Jul 2006  10:50  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We parked just south of the track that leads to Swinside Farm. We followed the track almost to the farm (very impressive stone circle at Sunkenkirk) then headed south on the footpath. We accessed the pature with the trig by a wall stile (steps sticking out either side) to the north west of the trig near where the wall joins another (broken down one) heading into the valley. Good views. Tarmac plug.

2nd Jun 2005  19:45  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

visiting swinside stone circle, this was just up the hill. had to hop a big wall from one to t'other

15th Nov 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc; mortar plug; grassy summit fine view

27th Apr 2003  21:47  by Fellwanderer

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

3rd Jul 1991  18:45  by clochandighter

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited to record FB number. The pillar was completed in May 1949 costing £9.14s.10½d. In 1950 this marker was computed for triangulation as tertiary station SD47/T30 in the Barrow-in-Furness secondary block. Flush bracket S5386 was levelled for height in 1956. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in November 1976. Spider centre plugged.

26th Apr 1982  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S5386  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plain pillar on rough grassland. Good to look west to see the sun setting over Black Combe climbed earlier in the day.