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24th Mar 2024  11:04  by AmyYdwI92

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th Feb 2024  14:15  by 22thenext500

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

A couple hours walk from home. A hazy view from the top but did get a rainbow spanning the pillar.

28th Dec 2023  14:01  by Greenland21

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

17th Dec 2022  14:19  by Jodie-trigs

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at Llwyn Celyn Forest car park and followed the public right of way track to the trigpoint. Great views of Cardiff and the Channel.

Lisvane Hill Trigpoint
Lisvane Hill Flush Bracket

22nd Sep 2022  11:11  by wandering_rjt

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

Lovely stroll up from Llwyn Celyn car park. Just inside field. Great views to the capital and beyond.

Trig
FB

25th Jul 2022  12:20  by reyjam

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

22nd Jun 2022  13:30  by HOTELOSCAR2

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Made my way through Coed Coesau Whips forest, following the main gravel path as it bends to right, then up a steep rocky track ideal for mountain bikes, which eventually brings you out onto the Ridgeway track leading you over the hill. Just before you reach a small weather station on left just off the track over wooden stile is the pillar, in fairly good condition a little damage and the top of the spider was missing. Fantastic views in the clear weather, could see over to England. Walkers have taken to artistically stacking stones along the way.

Lovely views of Cardiff and beyond, Llanishen reservoir just to the right of pillar, Penarth on the coast, Flatholm and Steepholm just visible and in the far distance is probably Weston Super Mare


The Spider
Look out for this weather station as you walk along the trail, the pillar is just off to the left, could easily be missed. Next to the building is a lovely place to sit down, and take in the amazing views of this great nations capital.
Panoramic View Great panoramic view
Me next to Trigpoint©HOTELOSCAR2
Signpost at the entrance of the Coed Coesau Whips forest, large car park, lovely walks©HOTELOSCAR2

5th Jun 2022  15:30  by CJO

Gridref: ST 18994 85082   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cap missing. A few chips from top. Plastic rose in centre.

Pillar
Pillar

2nd May 2022  12:30  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at Coed Coesau forest car park. Steady walk up through forest on bridleway path, initially right and as the path bends to the left took a track up to ridge. There is another path further on but the first is quicker. Follow path for 20 mins and trig appears on left just before mast. Easy wooden slats make step over easy. Fabulous views to coast islands and beyond today. Flush bracket and Spider in place, 1SH open, cap missing but had flowers in for a fellow walker I assume, lovely spot!

Flush Bracket
Spider
CLJ At the trig
Super views along the path

24th Apr 2022  16:11  by Exploring_with_Tess

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Brilliant Views over Cardiff and the Bristol Channel

26th Feb 2022  12:57  by slateloose

Gridref: ST 18900 85000   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Accessed vie Coed Coesau Whips Forest from car park. Steady walking up through forest on bridleway path.

21st Nov 2021  16:25  by bmw325sport

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

14th Nov 2021  15:42  by Graeme Hughes

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

Steep cycle ride to the bridle way but the views were spectacular on a lovely, sunny November afternoon.

8th Nov 2021  11:44  by RichardM

Gridref: ST 18996 85081   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In field on S side of track and E of ROC bunker with mast.

8th Nov 2021  11:43  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In corner of field, accessible from path. Next to aerial enclosure on old ROC station. Misty.

7th Nov 2021  13:36  by janineharris44

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Amazing views, second trig on an afternoon walk, also bagged the local Caerphilly Common. Good condition and FB intact

©janineharris44
©janineharris44

13th Jul 2021  18:44  by Toops

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Unexpected fab views. Approached from the south and easy to find.

23rd Jun 2021  00:00  by PathFinder10?

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

23rd May 2021  00:00  by [email protected]

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Jul 2020  10:08  by Andy West

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

8th Jul 2020  14:30  by Richofsebast

FB Number: S3309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in Mynydd Rudry car car and walked up the lane and across the ridge. Good views today and lovely beech trees arching over the lane.

Trig Point ©Richofsebast
Beech Trees over Lane ©Richofsebast

2nd Jul 2020  14:30  by gower lad

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Should have been flying to Switzerland today, this "summit" is a small compensation with splendid view of vast sweep of S Wales coast and beyond, the sea, sparkling in the sunshine, sadly a view denied to many this year.

5th Jun 2020  15:34  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

Love this ridge .. Stunning day with great views

©COVID Trig Point Challenge

12th Apr 2020  14:00  by embatt83

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

21st Mar 2020  15:00  by InformativeTie

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

26th Feb 2020  17:25  by 1473

Gridref: ST 18998 85097   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Simple amble along the bridleway, just past the radio tower the fence is climbable and barbed wire removed. More great views of Cardiff.

©1473
©1473
Panorama from the trigpoint ©1473

7th Aug 2019  14:45  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in Forest car park ,Llwyn Celyn on the Rudry road.walked the tracks up to the mast. Good views over Cardiff.

26th May 2019  16:09  by evsbaggsy

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

Steep walk up here but good views.

10th Mar 2019  12:23  by Aaron Disley

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

Tricky walk up today from the car park at Llwyn Celyn forest car park. Weather was nice through the woods but Gail force winds at the top. Trig in good condition though, just head for the mast at the top of the hill and you'll see it.

16th Nov 2017  10:40  by newestindustry

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

29th Sep 2017  00:00  by ngthack

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

Craig Llysfaen.

5th Jul 2017  13:22  by _HT_

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in the Llwyn Celyn Forest Walk car park and made my way up to the ridge via footpaths marked on the 1:25 OS map without any issues. Lovely views on a clear, hot July day across Cardiff and the South Wales coast.

Craig Lisvane Hill. Early July 2017 (1) ©_HT_
Craig Lisvane Hill. Early July 2017 (2) ©_HT_
Craig Lisvane Hill. Early July 2017 (3) ©_HT_

14th Mar 2017  15:20  by dugswell2

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The Tump summit is called Craig Llysfaen and is a P55. Walked up from the car park to the east with Iain Brown.

28th Jan 2017  15:05  by AsherMarley

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

17th Sep 2016  23:29  by stignest

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

nightmarish parking to west.. but pillar can be ran to in 5 mins. some minor nicks and knocks but generally good. a fine view over the water.

3rd Aug 2016  16:05  by ltrc

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

2nd Jun 2016  10:51  by Funk to Funky

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Splendid views on a beautiful clear day.

Trig and view.

25th Apr 2016  09:13  by Cas-gwent

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Super views over Cardiff after nice walk up through bluebells.

13th Mar 2016  09:59  by jonglew

Gridref: ST 18995 85081   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Pleasant stroll up on good paths from the Llwyn Celyn Forestry Commission car park. Pillar has some chipping to top edges; no top cap/plug; RHD side sight hole open. Extensive but misty views to N, S & W, a little limited to NE.

Pillar - Mrs G in background TP4433©jonglew
Spider TP4433©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4433©jonglew

30th Jul 2015  18:55  by Robert Kemp

Gridref: ST 18994 85080   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

19th Apr 2015  14:00  by stumoo

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

Walked with K.

29th Jul 2014  18:40  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: ST 18990 88550   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

2nd Jun 2013  13:53  by rob godrer coed

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th May 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: ST 18997 85088   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Road to west and in N-S direction narrow, pot-holed and in a generally poor state (driveable but concerning!). For the sake of your car, the distance on poor road is shorter from the N.

24th Jan 2013  09:49  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I approached from Tai-mawr farm to the southeast with plenty deep snow to contend with once again. I followed a line of pheasant feeder tanks straight up the steep slope through the trees. There was a thigh deep drift at the first fence which took quite some getting through. After that I was personally shepherded to the top of the hill by a half dozen sheep that considerably cleared a path for me most of the way to the trig. If it wasn’t for the noise of the M4 I could have imagined that I was somewhere in the depths of Mid Wales. I returned the same way I’d came, this time with a fraction of the effort.

Lisvane Hill almost snowed in

24th Oct 2012  17:07  by Crazy

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A grey clag hangs over Cardiff so the view is a bit dingy and spoilt by the nearby mast a bit. Trig is just over fence but top strand of barbed wire has been removed so not too difficult to get over fence as clearly several had before. Nice avenue of old trees alongside the bridleway on the ridge made a pleasant walk. Came up from Llwyn Celyn car park to east which was appropriate as we started from Llwyn y Celyn youth hostel in the morning.

23rd Apr 2012  06:33  by von-horst

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Found whilst caching nearby. A shame the weather obscured the view!

The view over Cardiff...
The flush bracket.

19th Sep 2011  16:35  by PeterKirkwood

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

30th Jul 2011  06:20  by Trigger

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP4433

28th Dec 2010  15:20  by VBForever

Gridref: ST 18996 85087   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©VBForever

19th Nov 2010  11:30  by jonboy

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views to the south over Cardiff.Easy access from the west,parked in Ty Mawr pub car park.

©jonboy

25th Sep 2010  11:10  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

3rd Sep 2010  12:32  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: ST 18998 85087   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nearby mast spoils it all. County top for South Glamorgan.

Lisvane Hill The Welsh seem to call it Craig Lysfaen.
Lisvane Hill Top of trig and location.
Lisvane Hill The FB.

1st Mar 2010  15:10  by asbown

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

parked in the gateway to the west and up and down as quick as possible, good views.

17th Jan 2010  17:23  by The_Noggins

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found whilst geocaching in the area.

19th Oct 2009  09:55  by Djinnsplace

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy assent from forestry car park with good views on ridge line. Although a bit gray today.

9th Jun 2009  13:50  by Dusty

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trigpoint
Flush Bracket

24th Jan 2009  12:15  by JimJinks

Gridref: ST 18998 85086   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found on a circular walk from Caerphilly Common to Craig Llysfaen.

28th Dec 2008  06:45  by captain gore-tex

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

Bitterly cold up here today, nice sunrise

sunrise ©captain gore-tex
Deep frost ©captain gore-tex

30th Sep 2008  10:45  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the forest car park below and enjoyed a woodland walk up to trig, passing some beautiful old beech trees just before the trig. Views must be splendid on a clear day.

12th Sep 2008  09:25  by Glaslyn

Gridref: ST 18990 85080   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This was a pain to get to,the ever not to be trusted Sat nav tried to take me in from the North but road not good at all ,so tried from South and a little better. parked at gateway and turned (just) but is not good in any way. hurried to pillar which has fine views of Cardiff bay.Pillar in good condition 6ft from path.Edit: have read Father teds log and suppose must agree is not really parking spot ,but if you are quick and cheeky think its ok :)

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

27th Jul 2007  19:38  by Trigpoint Bears

Gridref: ST 18997 85087   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

(188) Parked in the pub car park and walked up the hill and then along the bridleway. Trig in good condition, but plug missing. Good views

Flush Bracket
GPS Position, Spider and Missing Plug
Trigpoint & View

17th Mar 2007  12:10  by The Flying Boots

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged whilst geocaching in the area.

Mr F.B. at the trig ©The Flying Boots

3rd Mar 2007  11:22  by SidAndBob

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fantastic views today for the time of year. Cardiff and the Severn are clearly visible to the south and southeast, whilst there are contrasting views of the hills to the north for the nearby path. The makeshift stile looks as though it's there specifically for access to the trig! Now if only that was always the case.

©SidAndBob

26th Feb 2007  22:11  by Valliant Knight

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views...worth the hike.

Plate in good order with spiders eggs...honestly! ©Valliant Knight
Great views over the bay. ©Valliant Knight

16th Nov 2006  09:30  by write and mane

Gridref: ST 19001 85087   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Drizzly day, so background to pillar does not do justice to views. Number on flush bracket appears distorted from original casting.

Craig Lisvane (no one recognises it as Lisvane Hill!) Trig Point ©write and mane
Flush bracket, Craig Lisvane Trig Point ©write and mane

11th Nov 2006  11:10  by sniffadogz

FB Number: 2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Came up through the forest. Good views.

28th Jan 2006  15:40  by [email protected]

Gridref: ST 18991 85081   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Used Etrex Legend (s/w 3.7 & 2m reported accuracy) to record waypoint in decimal degrees (WGS84) then converted using OSTN02. Input N51.55877 W3.16996 268m. Output 318990.582E 185080.822N 216.756m hence ST1899185081. Strangely, the actual error seems to be 3m despite a 2m reported error. Very good panoramic views. With the sun in the south west I could only see TP4433, TP5028, TP5015, & TP1824 from here. I need to revisit here in the summer with the sun high in the sky, as I am sure the view will be splendid then.

7th Jan 2006  11:45  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We parked to the east at the forestry Llwyn Celyn car park. A pleasant walk through the forest and then by open pasture. Good views of Cardiff. Plug missing.

15th May 2005  12:15  by maurice

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good view south over Cardiff and the Bristol Channel and north towards the Brecons

24th Mar 2005  16:00  by Tony J

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

13th Feb 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, no cap or plug, pasture E of mast compound, just S of track (stile!)

28th Mar 2004  10:00  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I accessed this from the Cardiff side of the hill via Lisvane up Graig Road. Beware, there are no parking spaces up the top of Graig Road. Park at the bottom before it severely narrows. The trig is easily found just off the track. It has great views over Cardiff and the Bristol Channel. It now shares its view with the obligatory phone mast. It got me wondering whether future generations would go phone mast bagging. That would be sad.

Flush Bracket
Trig and view of Cardiff

28th Mar 2000  15:33  by senrabyar

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

8th Jan 2000  14:00  by arranc

Gridref: ST 19000 85100   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Sep 1997  12:25  by [email protected]

Gridref: ST 18900 85000   FB Number: S2309  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

One of the best routes to the summit is from the village of Rudry, from which a footpath heads up through the woods to the summit ridge, and from here to the top. The summit has a trig point and a small enclosure containing a number of aerials and transmitter masts.

6th Apr 1996  08:27  by andyc

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

South Glamorgan County Top. Descibed as SE of Pant Glas in Paddy Dillon's County Tops. Very narrow road to get access to top.