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4th Oct 2023  09:20  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From south via path through the wooded TuMP summit of Battle hill. Wish I'd looked at previous pics first. Someone naughty has plastered the metalwork with thick white paint so there's no definition anymore.... Grrrr Had I known I'd've put my new paint stripper bottle and toothbrush n wire brush in my pack..

Trig ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger

27th May 2023  12:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SO 01500 36100   FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked to NW at start of track and followed FP to pillar

27th Dec 2022  10:20  by AmyYdwI92

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

13th Aug 2022  20:30  by Joanna

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Lovely walk on a summer's evening. Spectacular views in all directions. Saw a wonderful sunset too. Walked to the trig from the village of the same name, which took 55 minutes. Trig looks impressive from a distance, sat on top of a rocky outcrop. We didn't pass anyone else during the walk, just cows and calves.

12th Mar 2022  10:11  by janineharris44

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

1/5 Today. Parked at the pull in by the bridleway to SSW. Footpath to outcrop easy to follow. Can see the trig, pristine white along the route. Quick diversion from the path to the top. Views are spectacular 360 degrees of the Beacons and Black Mountains. Good condition, spider and FB intact, but painted.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44

9th Oct 2021  16:21  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

4th for the day. Parked at Battle Forestry and walked up through woods to meet up with footpath at crossroads. Turned left and passed through, a little overgrown but okay, a few fields,15mins to a wonderful outcrop that we climbed to trig, super views from here and a great rocky scree side to explore. Trig looks good but cap is missing. Spider I think is there but heavily painted and I didn't scrape the paint to fully check- see photo. Flush Bracket/painted but in place, Painted white with red dragons on sides. The location is well worth the visit. Followed bridleway back to roadside and back to car- stopped at Battle Church on way to Brecon, for BM before a lovely hot coffee (Approx 1hr round trip)

Nearly there, Trig on outcrop!
Flush Bracket
Spider
At the trig
The way back to Battle Forest/Hill

5th Sep 2021  15:42  by asbown

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up the track all the way from the South west,pillar recently painted, lovely walk, no gates.

5th Sep 2021  15:42  by The reluctant trigger

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Aug 2021  00:00  by [email protected]

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig in good condition Great views
Trig in good condition Great views

1st Jun 2021  19:41  by Izzy Watts

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in cradoc. Country lanes until I hit the bridal way. Pillar has been completely painted - all metalwork coated. No top cap or plug.

11th Oct 2020  12:38  by retired trigger

FB Number: S5593  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Sep 2020  11:56  by Toops

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

24th Nov 2019  14:20  by gower lad

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From Lower Chapel on FP through fields. Pillar very prominent from south, impressive atop of rocky cliff faces (coarse slate). I was denied a stunning horizon panorama by gloomy weather but still worth 8/10.

10th May 2018  12:19  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in wide bend in road at start of bridleway SSW of pillar. Followed bridleway for a few yards before joining a very well surfaced farm track that leads all the way to the trig which is gained by a final steep ascent. Great spot.

Lower Chapel ©paulxtr

31st Dec 2017  12:44  by jonglew

Gridref: SO 01528 36161   FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Roadside parking at junc (SO 0029 3708). RoW, then off piste for last section. Heavy rain and strong westerlies all the way, joy! Pillar has been completely painted - all metalwork coated. No top cap or plug; RHS sight hole open, others not noted. No notes taken due to filthy weather.

Pillar TP4562©jonglew
Spider TP4562©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4562©jonglew

16th Oct 2017  11:37  by AsherMarley

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

13th May 2017  18:13  by Chrise

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

18th Sep 2016  08:33  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SO 01525 36160   FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up on bridle way from NW across fields. Pillar in good condition with plug missing and painted white. Good views

7th Mar 2016  15:05  by ltrc

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

30th Aug 2015  18:46  by Robert Kemp

Gridref: SO 01526 36158   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

6th Jan 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 01529 36166   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th Aug 2012  13:50  by arranc

Gridref: SO 01528 36165   FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

28th Mar 2012  10:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked from Battle Hill Forestry.

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket

12th Sep 2011  11:10  by Stratford Strollers

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

Visited this Trig as Britain was battered by the remains of hurricane Katia. It really was hard to stand upright at the top, but it made for a very exciting walk up from the south from Battle Hill. The digger is still there just below the summit. On a clear day the views must be superb. Excellent Trig.

25th Mar 2011  09:59  by wrose

Gridref: SO 01527 36155   FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The pillar is highly visible and easily accessible from nearby bridleway. I made my visit into a very pleasant circular walk. Starting from Cefncoed Bach to the south I used field paths and bridleways over Battle Hilland returned through Sarnau. The pillar itself is in excellent condition apart from a missing plug although it was something of a surprise to find an excavator up here having done some minor quarrying. Wonderful view point on a day of clear blue skies and hot sunshine - this in mid March.

S5698 Lower Chapel Pillar.
S5698 Lower Chapel Flush Bracket.
S5698 Lower Chapel Plug.

1st Feb 2009  13:15  by Trigger

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th Oct 2007  12:00  by write and mane

Gridref: SO 01526 36163   FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar has a fairly fresh coat of piant - pity about the streak across the flush bracket! Splendid all round views from this unexpectedly craggy top - but try to pick a day with better visibility!

The trig point, looking beyond over Lower Chapel ©write and mane
Lower Chapel Trig Point flush bracket ©write and mane

28th May 2007  12:42  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 01520 36150   FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Approached from SW on Bridleway ,parking for one car where path leaves the road ,or a little further South in Forestry Entrance.Pleasant walk in with cracking views all around.Pillar is on small rocky ridge amidst sheep pasture.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

23rd Feb 2006  10:42  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Again via the northern bridlewaywith a nice steady but not really settling on roads fall of snow. Trig recently painted with off white paint. Views spoilt by lowish cloud

15th Aug 2003  15:36  by fasgadh

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

On the way back from Ogof Ffynnon Ddu - Clem bagging

6th Apr 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc; no plug; fine hill & view - fine hill & view; simple ascent via BW from NW

20th Nov 1999  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5698  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plug missing.