Logged Visits:

1st Jan 2024  08:42  by Chickenlicken7

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

27th Nov 2023  15:40  by Carly_angel

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

27th Feb 2023  11:55  by Velosaurus

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Last time I came up here the pillar was buried in brambles. Great to come back today and log the find

The pillar The pillar with a tiny replica
The flush bracket

29th Dec 2022  08:42  by Trigger

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

TP0442
TP0442

13th Aug 2022  12:36  by Pritch227

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked in the country cp and walked the short distance to the pillar although you can park within a few yards of the trig

©Pritch227

13th Aug 2022  12:35  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

15th Apr 2022  13:10  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TQ 84300 11900   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy path from CP

20th Jan 2022  11:30  by Mick Worsfold

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Another wonderful day to visit....

16th Oct 2021  09:39  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From East Hill, follow ridge road, cycle path no 2. At junction with main A259, cross straight over and aim for radio masts. The is a view point with a location plate, just beyond is the trig pillar nestled in the bracken which had recently been trimmed back to make access easy. Good views although slightly limited by nearby hedges. Just seen this was last visited by someone less than 24 hours ago!

North’s Seat, Ore Flush plate
North’s Seat, Ore Trig point in clearing

15th Oct 2021  14:17  by TrigJS

Gridref: TQ 84340 11926   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar in good condition. You can drive to within 15 m of the pillar.

TP0442 The pillar.
TP0442 The spider.
TP0442 The flush bracket.

24th Jun 2021  14:31  by orlando rat

Gridref: TQ 84340 11923   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The location has the potential for great views but the growth of shrubbery and thickets limited them today. Which was a shame as I got the sense that the views would have been great.

Fairlight Down

5th Apr 2021  18:41  by Andy West

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

3rd Apr 2021  11:49  by SurveyorCat

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A solid viewpoint over Hastings and across to the South Downs if standing on the pillar.

©SurveyorCat

2nd Feb 2020  11:45  by jedthehumanoid

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

Walked up from Hastings Old Town on a grey overcast day. East to spot next to parking area. Wasn't too overgrown though the gorse was pretty spiky!

13th Dec 2019  12:18  by meandmymum

Gridref: TQ 84300 11900   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Easy to spot from car parking area.

15th Oct 2019  11:18  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged on a 9 mile circuit as part of my walk 2,019 miles challenge. Easily accessible area around the trig has been cleared.

©Two Dogs and an Awning

7th Apr 2018  13:40  by mountainwanderer

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

Tucked away behind wooden 2 bar fence. Decided against fighting through all the brambles an scratching myself so photographed from about 5 meters away

©mountainwanderer

26th Aug 2017  13:02  by slateloose

Gridref: TQ 84300 11900   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Summer time is not the best time to visit this one. Took me about 30 mins to cut my way to it and another 20 mins cleaning up the blood from the cut and scratches. If you go now the way is a bit clearer.

14th May 2017  13:58  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A very difficult pillar to get to thanks to Gorse and brambles. Eventually got to it and pillar in good condition. No views from the pillar but stunning vistas from the nearby toposcope.

Fairlight Down Pillar FB ©Thejenkies
Fairlight Down Pillar ©Thejenkies

19th Feb 2017  18:36  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YOSM 710. Found whilst on a short trip away to Rye. Managed to drive to within a few feet but TP deep within brambles and no views

30th Dec 2016  13:11  by JohRvs

Gridref: TQ 84348 11927   FB Number: S1833   Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Climbed up to the summit toposcope via Beacon Road and then eventually found the Trigpoint deep in brambles and gorse with a little help from Google Maps. No views as very foggy.

5th Sep 2016  15:00  by dugswell2

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Walked up from Mill Lane wearing wellies, over trousers and thorn proof jacket on a damp grey Monday afternoon.

17th Feb 2016  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TQ 84341 11931   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approach from NE @ TQ843119 not drive-able. There was a car by the trig - assume access from south

31st Jan 2016  10:28  by RichardM

Gridref: TQ 84344 11922   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well hidden in Gorse and Brambles. Probably at natural high point. Wet and misty so no views today. Everywhere very wet.

30th Jan 2016  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

30th Nov 2015  00:00  by kittennav

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

24th Nov 2015  14:40  by VinceTP

Gridref: TQ 84343 11917   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Completely hidden by brambles and gorse bushes

24th Mar 2015  14:12  by micks trigs

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

walked up from road up track to small car where there is a topograph to your left, if you carry on round the track the pillar is in the bushes to your left bit overgrown but reachable even with shorts on

©micks trigs

10th Mar 2015  13:43  by mntainman

Gridref: TQ 84343 11923   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Almost overgrown by dead brambles. Not one to visit in summer with full growth.

©mntainman

12th Nov 2014  16:05  by tim747

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

22nd Sep 2013  13:25  by stignest

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

wow, there's a sea of brambles! trig is only 15ft from track but its a mission to get to today, still at least it keeps the graffitti monkeys away.

30th May 2013  13:37  by runblue

Gridref: TQ 84344 11924   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Not too overgrown at the moment. Views not as good as they used to be by the look of the gorse bushes.

My helper atop the pillar©runblue

11th May 2013  11:00  by lejogger

Gridref: TQ 84300 11900   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A prickly type, of gorse

1st Mar 2013  12:50  by arranc

Gridref: TQ 84341 11930   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

brambles all round the column. North's Seat HuMP 175m.

14th Feb 2013  15:15  by asbown

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well hidden even this time of year.

13th Sep 2012  10:10  by jonglew

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The first trig of day 4 of 6, on our SE England hill & trig bagging tour. Good car park on the minor road just off the A259 400m SW of the trig (beware of the height bar - we scrapped our roof box, a little). Short walk on public paths to the pillar which is hidden away, almost as if it's an embarassment! Prominent centre stage is a direction finder - little interest to us when a trig is in the area. Pillar is in good condition, and views are above average.

Pillar TP0442©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0442©jonglew

12th Feb 2012  12:24  by trigangel

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy to park and walk up the lane

12th Feb 2012  12:24  by TrigBadger

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©TrigBadger

25th Oct 2011  11:18  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th May 2011  13:02  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Trig point on rough ground. Walked from Hastings to Three Oaks via 1066 Country Walk. Had hoped to catch a train back from Three Oaks but due to engineering works none were running. (I wasn't informed of this at Hastings Station beforehand).Luckily I timed it well for the bus from Guestling Green. Thank you 'Stagecoach' for saving the day.

Fairlight Down Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Fairlight Down Flush Bracket ©Bridgeman

13th Aug 2009  15:23  by senrabyar

Gridref: TQ 84341 11932   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TomTom invited a drive in from the north. Not exactly suitable !!

24th Jul 2009  10:15  by Chalky

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

GPS plaque, resin plug.

9th Nov 2008  15:30  by Cipollini

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Across field of Highland cattle from car park on road to Fairlight. Surrounded by gorse close to view finder. Pleasantish views in the fading light of a November Sunday afternoon

Charlie and the Trig ©Cipollini

1st Apr 2008  18:30  by Original Pickaxe

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The one thing that spoils some nice walks , especially if they are within 10 mins of residential areas is the interuption of dog walkers who feel the need to release their ill disciplined muts from the leash and spending the next 20 mins yelling at them and spoiling everybody's enjoyment of the countryside. Anyway rant over the Trig is located high up near a viewpoint of the coast and downs and is a pleasant enough location. Trig is in good nick with FB intact and Spider with blank centre cap. The O/S website denotes elevation at 175.72 metres (576.51 feet) and the computing year as 1938.

Trig ©Original Pickaxe
Flush Bracket ©Original Pickaxe
Spider ©Original Pickaxe

7th Feb 2007  14:00  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found the nearby orientation table first, which I didn't know was here. Trig paint is flaking, but otherwise in good order.

Fairlight Down Trig ©The Moor We Hunt...
Flush Bracket ©The Moor We Hunt...

7th Oct 2006  17:15  by rowleybirkin

Gridref: TQ 84339 11932   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Located in Country Park and close to viewpoint indicator. Wonderful views all round. There is a road within a few metres of pillar. On returning to car I was greeted by a farmer who 'turned the air blue' -- not directed at me, but at the previous day's foul weather !!

The pillar
The pillar
The flush bracket

10th Oct 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S1833
S1833
S1833

13th Sep 2005  17:59  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy access from car park, pillar has been painted white at some time in the past, appears to be in good condition

25th Feb 2005  20:15  by thedoc58

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

came up from footpath on the main road

26th Oct 2004  12:39  by Alan Grove

Gridref: TQ 84341 11937   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

I used to use this site in the late 1960's for amateur radio activities. This was my first visit for about 35 years, and it has changed a fair bit. The pillar is easily accessible and there are good views to be had.

TP0442 TP0442 - Fairlight Down©Alan Grove
TP0442 FB TP0442's Flush Bracket©Alan Grove
TP0442 View View across Hastings towards Eastbourne and Beachy Head©Alan Grove

3rd May 2004  18:55  by barryhunter

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very easy access, right beside a parking area! Good views but not 360 as lots of tree growth. Ob. been painted white at somepoint, now just a mottled effect.

the trig ©barryhunter
the FB ©barryhunter

10th Apr 2004  14:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Topograph nearby. Plug replaced with plastic insert. GPS plaque.

5th Apr 2004  18:46  by The White Family

Gridref: TQ 84342 11921   FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very easy access in the middle of a local beauty spot: you can get within a few metres by 2wd vehicle. The pillar itself is in excellent condition. Even has some white paint left on it, though maybe that's not original as it's now used as a passive station. Great views all round.

16th Mar 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1833  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; plastic plug; FB nums uneven; GPS; at viewpoint by toposcope