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24th Mar 2024  17:23  by greenbell

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

Like others down the drive and asked for permission. A tantalisingly close trig to the drive way but these are always the difficult ones... wanted this as so few remaining to do in the area. Locals all friendly if a little bit inquisitive, it is a bit of a mixed area. Beautiful views to the arm of the Pennines: Freeholds, Scout, Wardle, Winter Hill sliding by distant, Blackstone Edge to the north. Wales a hazy blur beyond the glitter of city and town. Over the M62 back to Newhey seeing lands we've driven through for decades. Always gets exciting to actually walk it. Fab 3 trig log walk seeing favourite landmarks of the eastern approach to home.

17th Mar 2024  04:00  by Fran41

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

17th Feb 2024  11:57  by Fran42

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Lovely view from the trig

14th Jan 2024  10:10  by StewB

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

'Down' as a cross for quite some time on the Manchester & Salford (Oldham, Rochdale & Stoctkport) 277 OS map consequence of inaccesibily some years back pre TrigpointingUK access by myself...finally 'bagged' today with website assistance. Roadside parked at GR 93356 13201 with, post short road East, a left 'taken upto the farm. Couldn't find a front door on which to knock to seek permission to access & rather than 'rat a tat tatting' on the patio glass, proceeded left thro' an open gate to the trig. Completed a 'circuit' of Hollingsworth Lake with partner Pam & post short walk along the canal by The waterside afternoon luncheond in The Waterside Restaurant...Nice food but a tad expensive for small portions!

16th Dec 2023  11:17  by blackboot29

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

Drove to Heights Barn Farm. Owner kindly gave permission for us to visit trig, which was visible from the house.Great views over Hollingsworth Lake.

Pillar ©blackboot29

27th Aug 2023  13:36  by AndyBingley

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Got on benchmark walk, fine views.

16th Oct 2022  11:39  by jerryhatrick

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Finally got my last pillar in Rochdale! Given kind permission at the farm. Grand views over Rochdale and Hollingworth Lake (very low water level) and across to Robin Hoods bed. Wanted to bag this one for over 2 years! Pillar in good nick, original cap. Bit of moss on Northern face otherwise decent!

26th Mar 2022  16:54  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Drove up to the farm and asked for permission to visit the Pillar, No problem at all from the friendly owners for us to visit so no need to tresspass,Trig in great condition with all its metal work and top view out in all directions

Spider with original centre cap ©The Trudges
View from spider ©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Trig

26th Jan 2022  09:47  by chevyfire

Gridref: SD 93837 13782   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

walked up from alpine drive, milnrow. went around back field off bridleway to access trig. nice views Rochdale and surrounding Pennine views. will carry and do a circuit encompassing dick hill

me and trig
landscape on approach

19th May 2021  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

(A tricky one to get to). I parked in a lane south of the pillar (west of Flash) and took the bridleway to a private lane next to a service reservoir/outbuildings. I then crossed two fields by an open gate and broken wall to the pillar. I must say it appears a bit forlorn. Gifted to getting back to normal, first fell race in 15 months and revisited Blackstone Edge pillar. Perfect evening and great to be back at the midweek races.

1st Feb 2021  17:26  by RichardM

Gridref: SD 93840 13780   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views out over the lights of Rochdale.

1st Feb 2021  17:26  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Edge of grassy field with good views over the twinkling lights of Rochdale

5th Sep 2020  19:04  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Another trig in Rob Woodhall's Birthday Trig Walk of Life series. Very unremarkable setting on long grass on farmland not on the highest bit of the land

29th May 2020  10:14  by John DCC

Gridref: SD 93841 13780   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

27th Apr 2019  10:53  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I asked at Heights Barn Farm for permission to visit pillar,great views even on a grey rainy day. I walked up from Rochdale Interchange after arriving via M1 to Burnley X43 to Rawtenstall & the 464 to Rochdale. All on a £6.80 Lancashire Day ticket another bargain day out.

Pillar

22nd Mar 2019  13:20  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 93839 13781   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

19th Jan 2019  14:42  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 93835 13772   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spider intact and metal plug. moss growing all over one side. Good condition.

25th Aug 2018  11:46  by bettyb

Gridref: SD 93800 13700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

12th Aug 2018  19:46  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SD 93840 13778   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Overgrown. Spider intact. Original plug. Almost uninterrupted 360° views. Blackstone edge, Moss Moor, Crow knowl and Tandle Hill trig points all clearly viewable.

6th Aug 2018  15:21  by cathy trickett

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th Jun 2018  16:20  by Andy West

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

©Andy West

30th Apr 2017  17:21  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 93836 13782   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 28th May 1948 costing £15.1s.6d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station SE02/T29 during 1949. Levelled for height to Class 1 precision at tertiary standards in 1962. Last maintained by the OS in October 1979. SITE VISIT: Approached from north, there may be better options given the distance from parking and cost. Parked in public car park at SD940153 which charges until 6pm but is free afterwards. There is no public parking any further south along Rakewood Road. Followed RoW network past caravan park, some misleading private signs to ignore. Continued along track until SD937139 then traversed up steep slope to higher level fields then followed boundary lines to top. Grazing field, unoccupied at date of visit. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre retains original OS centre cap with shallow engraved letters. Flush bracket faces ESE, compass measurement 104°. Vented through NE sight hole, FB face sight hole breaking open. Full 360° panoramic view.

S4503 - Low House Fold & yours truly.
S4503 - Low House Fold pillar & FB

14th Oct 2016  10:22  by asbown

Gridref: SD 93838 13777   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

knocked at the house but nobody home, drove back down the lane and walked up the path and round the back.

©asbown

15th Aug 2016  12:06  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 93800 13700   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited on a 13 miles walk from Windy Hill on Saddleworth Moor across M62 to Hollingworth Lake and then up to Blackstone Edge. Finished along Pennine Way to M62.

6th Jul 2016  13:00  by SJW1960

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

11th Jul 2015  15:00  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked on road to Heights Barn Farm and up bridleway. Very long grass in field, obviously not a well visited spot. Nice views down to Lake.

©jamiekeighley

4th Jan 2015  00:00  by rupertal

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

14th Dec 2014  08:22  by CJO

Gridref: SD 93839 13779   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact.

Low House Fold

2nd Jun 2013  10:30  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pushed bike over ROW from Hollinsworth Lake and one wall to climb and a grassy field to cross. Clear view back across valley to earlier visit at Wardle.

14th May 2013  13:09  by Malrae

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

no one in at the farm. the trig was visible 100 yards away across the field so l made a quick dash and bagged it. fine views of hollingworth lake

trig point hollingworth lake in the background

28th Oct 2011  09:11  by painterman61

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked up near a bridge over M62 followed paths and walls to trig.trig in vgc original plug good views over hollingworth lake and manchester.On way back a black range rover pulled up a farmer had a go at me wanted to know my business there he had a very large dog bull mastiff/rottwieler i cleared of quick i think i had a GOML encounter!

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
palamino trig guards ©painterman61

11th Sep 2011  13:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 93839 13777   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Took route off north west path across fields easy route as holes in walls,startled young roe deer on way back

29th Jun 2011  16:47  by Terry L

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Metal plug [indented letters]. Private. Heights Barn Farm [in field just behind house]. A case of "ask & ye shall receive". No need to trespass here - natives friendly. Lady of the house happy to escort humble trigpointer to her pillar, even apologizing for the state of the field [grass very long].

Low House Fold pillar

14th Sep 2010  15:53  by Triggers

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

In view of previous logs i approached this with trepidation. However i needn't have worried. Unlike others i approached it from Hollingworth lake taking the track through Dicky Steps riding school. Just through the stables its possible to climb a stepp fellside against a copse and approch the trig from the bottom of the field out of sight of anyone. And no walls to cross!

Low house Fold ©Triggers

7th Jul 2010  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SD 93839 13779   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Apr 2010  16:05  by wanderer

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

2nd Apr 2010  10:31  by PeteBoggs

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

Bit of ducking+diving behind walls before a quick run to trig and back before anyone could object

12th Feb 2010  15:19  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Used the same route as the previous logger - all was well. TP in good nick, good views to windfarm

LOw House Fold pillar

4th Jul 2009  15:28  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SD 93839 13781   FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed bridleway NE past house and downhill for 200m to wall at right-angles, followed this for 150m then back up hill next to another wall. Could get to trig with minimal sight from house.

Low House Fold TP in lush meadow.
Low House Fold Spider & cap.
Low House Fold Flush bracket.
Low House Fold View to Hollingworth Lake.

16th Dec 2006  09:15  by ted

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Approached the house somewhat nervously; knocked - no answer although cars parked in drive. All quiet so a quick visit through open gates. Plug intact, moss growing around base. Distant views.

Low House Fold trig
Low House Fold FB
Low House Fold spider

14th Jul 2006  09:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We decided to take Josho's dubious advice and ask at the house. We drove up but got no reply after ringing the bell, so I went to it anyway (Shane ran back down the lane, scared of getting shot or something!). Nice view of Hollingworth Lake. Plug with indented lettering.

13th Jul 2006  10:34  by Josho

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

this is definatly one of the best trig points around. We mission'ed up this guys drive n jogged into this fellows field, got to the trig, and then swiftly carried on to get out over the other side, there was a load of trees an bushes preventing us from gettin out, so we turned back and went back down his drive again, he then came out shouting after us. he told us if we wanted to do it again, we should ask him. So if anyones a bit weary abot this ponit, i think you can just knock on and ask him and all shud be fine :D

13th Jul 2006  09:30  by Ben Jammin

Gridref: SD 93800 13700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Mint fun doin some trespassing to get this trig. The house owner told us we should ask him next time though.

2nd Mar 2006  14:10  by mtb mick

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Really hard to find - took me ages. Very much a trespass by climbing over a low stone wall. Trig cannot be seen until you're almost on top of it. Crawled away on my belly, map & compass between teeth, thoroughly satisfied. He who dares wins.

View N towards Hollingworth Lake.

26th Feb 2006  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S4503
S4503
S4503

19th Feb 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap shallow engraved letters, top of rise near house

6th Feb 2005  13:07  by John Riley

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Having noted The Hungry Caterpillars comments (below) I was unsure about this one. I decided to go for the unobtrusive method (as Pyoung1s, also below) and approached from the North West hoping to slip in and out unseen. Anyway I didn't want to have to disturb someones Sunday lunch. I managed this but by the time I had taken a few photos I heard dogs barking so made my escape. Good views over Hollingworth Lake.

Low House Fold Approach from the NW showing trig and farm beyond.
Low House Fold Looking North East.
Low House Fold Flush bracket.
Low House Fold Looking North over Hollingworth Lake.

12th Jun 2004  12:35  by Trigger

FB Number: S4503  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Updated FB. Discreetly slipped in on this using cover of the local terrain!

18th Jun 2003  08:49  by The Hungry Caterpillars

Gridref: SD 93800 13700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We have tried to visit this pillar which according to local knowledge is still there.However the owners of the site are very private people which is their right.We would suggest that if possible to persuade other trigpointers be circumspect with regard to this particular site.