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7th Feb 2024  12:06  by We TRye hard

Gridref: SD 78685 71190   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Altitude 428m. Fascinating area - great walk out.

3rd Feb 2024  22:40  by cavercarol

Gridref: SD 78684 71187   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Aug 2023  15:06  by greenbell

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A two trig walk (FBM not found) on the western expanses of Ingleborough. Far more a beautiful other world than the also excellent lurch to the top. A cool wind, a burning sun and redolent hill scatteted clouds roiling on to Sulber...then back to Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

23rd May 2023  00:00  by Anthony

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

10th Dec 2022  13:30  by BasilDowl

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

We visited Sulber and Moughton on an 11-mile circuit from Austwick, in full winter conditions. Walking over the top of the limestone clints and grykes, with a foot of snow underfoot and almost whiteout visibility led to a few falls and scrapes along the way, not to mention almost falling off the quarry edge at Moughton Nab. Wonderful day out all the same. The Moughton pillar was a real compass job to find in the conditions, as it is a fair distance from the wall. It is missing its cap, but otherwise looking in good condition. I imagine there are magnificent views from it...

The approach
The pillar (1)
The top of the pillar
The flush bracket
The pillar (2)

31st Oct 2022  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

4/4 pillars visited today and completed a very fine days walking and exploring. This pillar capped it off perfectly with sweeping views of Crummock Dale surrounded by a breathtaking limestone landscape. Luckily I got off the hills before dark and finished last few miles back to Clapham without a headtorch. Oops!! All four pillars are gifted to limestone and the diversity of plant and wildlife it attracts.

29th Sep 2022  15:39  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked up in Horton and crossed through the train stations onto the 3 Peaks path heading to Ingleborough. After a mile took the FP to Austwick where the pillar could just be made out on the top of the far hill. Followed the path to the cove then headed upwards using the myriad of sheepwalks and limestone stepping stones. Just below the grouse butts the limestone ended and it was simple grass path up to the summit. Excellent views all around. Simply retraced route back to Horton and a beer in The Golden Lion.

©Mark-UKUS

6th Aug 2022  11:22  by jerryhatrick

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Ascended from Clapham car park with Stu, scrambled over the limestone pavement. A lonely trig this but what a vista, surrounded by Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough. Pillar in decent nick, no cap though and could do with a new coat of paint.

27th Aug 2021  08:50  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Walked up from Horton then along Austwick path to follow wall and walk across to pillar from its highest point. Saw nobody till back at Horton. Can't beat a bit of limestone landscape.

18th Jul 2021  11:04  by ADT

Gridref: SD 78600 71100   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Solo from Clapham P & D car park. There’s room for 2/3 cars on Thwaite Lane at its junction with Crummack Lane, one of which was still available when I passed, so I could have saved some dosh and some leg work! Nevertheless it was an excellent walk. Crummack Dale is a lovely place and the summit affords cracking views through 360°. Very warm, very enjoyable.

25th Nov 2020  14:27  by jonglew

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Roadside verge parking on Crummack Lane (SD 7724 6972). Thwaite Scars hill first then across to Moughton via Crummack Farm. Pillar sits on a fine hill with panoramic views. It sports a coat of dirty white paint; centre cap is missing, no plug; all sight holes sealed with plugs degrading on all except the front hole.

Pillar TP4935©jonglew
Spider TP4935©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4935©jonglew

31st Aug 2020  12:22  by Tring38

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

came off the path to bag this one along with Sulby and Ribblesdale,great 11 mile walk over the Scars

26th Jun 2020  16:15  by RichardM

Gridref: SD 78683 71188   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very fine limestone scenery and excellent views, even if its of an approaching storm!

26th Jun 2020  16:00  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

black clouds enhanced the impressive wild feeling of this superb limestone pavement

5th Oct 2019  15:52  by Sprog

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

13th Sep 2019  18:25  by FrankR

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

Stunning. Real limestone country.

24th Jul 2019  14:05  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged on a 13 mile circular walk from Clapham as part of my Walk 2,019 Miles challenge.

©Two Dogs and an Awning

9th Dec 2018  16:35  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pretty dark with 4%crescent moon down to the SW and last tump of four today. Now to get down the hill in the dark to the road!!

Trig ©vegibagger
Crescent moon ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Top 'face' ©vegibagger

29th Aug 2018  14:02  by AndyBingley

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked here from Smearsett Scar trigpoint, mostly open access walking via Dry Rigg Quarry, climbing up onto Moughton Scar.This is limestone pavement heaven ! Views ....superb .

Trigpoint with Pendle Hill the distance

17th May 2018  14:45  by Andy West

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

29th Apr 2018  23:13  by embatt83

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

17th Feb 2018  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

22nd May 2017  14:20  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Same circuit as chrisbombington. Lot of juniper near the trig which isn't looking very healthy, wonder whether it's got the same disease problem here as in Teesdale. Very limestoney views over Crummockdale.

21st Apr 2017  13:30  by SJW1960

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

15th Dec 2016  13:30  by Hands

Gridref: SD 78685 71187   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Siloth House nr Wharfe Followed PBW to Sulber Gate and then the wall to Sulber Trig To Moughton via the wall South untill directly East of Moughton Trig , cut across moor to Trig which is situated on a moorland top with a small cairn close by its in good condition and is painted white, views not seen Misty , descended North of Studrigg Cragg to Track-

H and S at the trig ©Hands

15th Aug 2016  13:05  by Lost Lad

Gridref: SD 78684 71186   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A magnificent journey in from Ribblesdale FBM via Pennine Bridleway, Thieves Moss and Moughton Scars before quite fortuitously turning east then making for the high ground to find this pillar immediately infront of me as I reached the brow !! Stunning views across Crummack Dale towards Ingleborough and Simon Fell with the ever present Pen-y-gent visible in the opposite direction across Ribblesdale. The limestone pavement enclosed within its natural ampitheatre at Thieves Moss was simply stunning. Sure the three peaks are a natural draw but don't overlook the scars below them !!

13th Jul 2016  00:00  by ngthack

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

Pair of peregrines flying around.

13th Feb 2016  22:17  by Heidi

Gridref: SD 78600 71100   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good condition and easily seen in its coat of white

12th Sep 2015  11:07  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I walked up from Horton in Ribblesdale Station & managed to dodge the worst of the weather today.

Trig
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic

5th Sep 2015  14:07  by coinea

Gridref: SD 78682 71186   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

5th Sep 2015  14:05  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 78684 71186   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Second visit. For photographs and GPS readings. HISTORY: Pillar completed 7th September 1949 costing £30.0s.0d. Computed as secondary triangulation station SD96/12 within the Skipton block during 1951. Levelled for height also in 1951. Last maintained by the OS in May 1976. SITE VISIT: Approached from northeast. Ample free parking in Cragg Hill Road, Horton in Ribblesdale, SD805724. Up via the railway station, the RoW crosses the line. Once on the access land there are numerous route options along mapped paths or over the limestone pavements. Open grazing top. Pillar in good condition with fresh coat of white paint. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces northeast, 47°. All sight holes plugged. Full 360° view includes Pen-Y-Ghent, Pendle Hill, Ingleborough and Whernside. Continued to Sulber via the Ribblesdale FBM.

S5230 - Moughton & GRP
S5230 - Moughton pillar & FB

29th Aug 2015  00:00  by rupertal

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

23rd Aug 2015  11:53  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 78600 71100   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great walk from Clapham and the weather good for a change, brilliant views what a spot this is.

7th Jun 2015  09:00  by chrisbombington

Gridref: SD 78683 71185   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parking Brae Pasture Nature Reserve short but delightful walk up to Sulber Trig then over the limestone pavements following ridge wall to Moughton Trig returned via Moughton Scars visiting Ribblesdale FBM, really enjoyable area to visit easy going a grand walk about five miles.

Moughton Trig

27th May 2015  14:00  by Pritch227

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

quite an easy ascent although lots of limestone to walk over and heather but the views really open up at the top,great views of the mountains,left a large stone on top to cover the open spider centre.interesting to note this has a similar stone circle around the pillar like the one at sulber.

©Pritch227

12th Apr 2015  11:56  by srichy20

Gridref: SD 78681 71192   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

camera packing up because of the rain

7th Apr 2015  19:49  by THE CYCLIST

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

Caught bus from Ingleton to Austwick and initially followed ROWs. Approached from due West. A warm sunny day.

14th Dec 2014  11:00  by chrisbrearley

Gridref: SD 78679 71184   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

8th Jun 2014  18:45  by Historian

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Austwick via Wharfe. Clear day - good views.

©Historian

25th Jan 2014  11:11  by amblerbob

Gridref: SD 78686 71182   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Horton in Ribblesdale, now onto Sulber trig on an overcast day.

14th Sep 2013  16:58  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Approached from SE via Moughton Scar and Long Scar

Moughton ©paulxtr

14th Sep 2013  16:30  by onlyme

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

14th Sep 2013  14:56  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Onwards from Sulber via textbook limestone pavements. Great all-round views, particularly so from Moughton Crag down Crummack Dale on a roundabout route back to H-in-R. No cap or plug, but otherwise vgc.

1st Sep 2013  12:00  by dugswell2

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in Horton in Ribblesdale then walked across railway and limestone pavement to bag Sulber trig on east side of wall before heading south to bag Moughton trig and TuMP with Martin Richardson.

7th Aug 2013  12:30  by tg1

Gridref: SD 78600 71100   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walk with Marion on a beautiful sunny day.

©tg1
©tg1
©tg1

8th Jun 2013  13:30  by pendlelill

Gridref: SD 78678 71188   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

no4 today on walk from ribblehead to settle hot day good views. no plug.

looking back on route from park fell ©pendlelill

26th May 2013  13:29  by catman

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Circular walk from Austwick.Superb views all round on lovely sunny day.

2nd Feb 2013  09:09  by blackboot29

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Circular walk. Good views

4th Oct 2012  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SD 78600 71100   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11th Mar 2012  14:30  by barnabyrudge

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

Managed to secure a parking spot in Wharfe, then strolled up the neighbouring slopes and scrambled up the scar. Negotiated a vertigo-inducing ladder stile perched on the edge of the scar! Straightforward walking across the limestone plateau, but low cloud swept in suddenly obscuring what would otherwise have been fabulous views. By the time we got to the trig, there was basically no view at all. Interesting walk, nevertheless... worth a revisit on a clearer day.

Moughton trig point and neighbouring cairn Misty day on the top of Moughton
On Moughton A misty stroll on Moughton
Misty Moughton A stroll on Moughton in the mist

1st Oct 2011  10:53  by jamiekeighley

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

Lovely views of both Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent. Nice spot in baking sunshine.

©jamiekeighley

7th Sep 2011  15:46  by Brunshaw

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

31st Aug 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SD 78682 71184   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Nice walk up from Foredale to SE but no access via quarry track, so thru' gate past track, then NW up grassy rake avoiding massive blot on landscsape to your left.Once on the ridge, trod follows SW side of wall.

20th Aug 2011  11:00  by ramblingbadgers

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

A different perspective on the surrounding area as we visited Moughton for the first time on a circular walk from Horton.

1st May 2011  16:02  by redDragon

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

4 of 5. Great stuff, quite remote feeling. Certainly most easily approached from the north along the wall, but its quite a slog. Theres a good way up from Studrigg Scar though.

23rd Mar 2011  15:00  by wanderer

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed the wall from Sulber. Small cliff to climb down (easy) at about 730N

14th Mar 2011  12:53  by peebs

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©peebs

27th Feb 2011  11:34  by bigtykedog

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice views!

20th Feb 2011  13:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 78683 71185   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Hard to find in mist No views today

20th Oct 2010  13:48  by PeteBoggs

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

Followed wall from Sulber then struck off W to trig

©PeteBoggs

14th Jul 2010  17:00  by painterman61

Gridref: SD 78600 71100   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lot of limestone pavements up there real leg breakers,nice remote trig though.

The Trig
Flush Bracket
trevor at the trig
Limestone cowboys

9th Jul 2010  15:26  by martinc

Gridref: SD 78677 71187   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Set above an amazing area of limestone pavement. Concrete pillar, fairly recently whitewashed, plug missing

16th Jun 2010  16:45  by ocean soul

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked from Sulber pillar along rows and limestone paths...Excellent views...

12th Jun 2010  11:12  by wrose

Gridref: SD 78682 71190   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Helping on a Three Peaks race so took the opportunity to take some time out to visit this location. Took the Ingleborough path out of Horton and then branched off onto the Austwick path. Once over the ladder stile just followed the wall upward and at a corner/bend in the wall branched off and headed over the limestone pavement to the pillar getting the nearby cache on the way. Lovely viewing point. Pillar in good condition but plug is missing.

S5230 Moughton Pillar.
S5230 Moughton Flush Bracket.
S5230 Moughton Plug.

8th May 2010  13:18  by Triggers

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

Fantastic spot with fantastic views

Moughton ©Triggers

18th Apr 2010  15:23  by Rachel-C

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

10th Apr 2010  14:45  by SUE-C

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Away from the ROW footpaths but Im still surprised there isnt an obvious path from the wall to the east. Lovely views but very hazy on todays visit. Third attempt, dense fog and pressing time had thwarted first two visits. Clapham to Horton.

17th Feb 2010  11:20  by Theo D Lite

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Here we go on a 12 trig, 3 day expedition. Up from the railway station, then off to Sulber. Accessed this one in and out from the north.

8th Jul 2009  15:58  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From Smearsett Scar, then up the west side of the Moulton escarpment. Fabulous day, pillar fine. Left via the limestone pavement to the SE

Looking towards Ingleborough
Ankle breaking ground!

26th Apr 2009  12:26  by Trig391

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

Trig in vgc, Weather Cool with sunny spells.

Moughton. ©Trig391

25th Apr 2009  09:34  by barnsley skip

Gridref: SD 78684 71187   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Approached from the south near Wharfe via Moughton Nab and Long Scar.Good all round views. Onwards to Sulber trig crossing the Limestone pavement and the path to Ingleborough.

17th Apr 2009  13:40  by Peter Astle

Gridref: SD 78683 71185   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

28th Mar 2009  13:00  by Trig391

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

Trig in VGC on the way to Smearsett from Horton after watching the steam special.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPLbJ8Q6r8M

Moughton. ©Trig391

7th Feb 2009  11:30  by Trig391

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

Trig in vgc, Good views and Clear Weather.

Moughton. ©Trig391

26th Oct 2008  15:00  by cleggs-leggs

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely sunny day, a bit breezy though.

Checking out the views. ©cleggs-leggs

11th Sep 2008  16:45  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SD 78683 71187   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Cap missing.

Moughton View towards a gloomy Ingleborough.
Moughton Cap missing, otherwise in good condition.

2nd Sep 2008  15:10  by yorkshirenige

Gridref: SD 78600 71100   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Extensive views. Included in a circular walk from Horton in Ribblesdale which also included Sulber.

23rd Jun 2008  00:00  by Crazy

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

A breezy but sunny afternoon with the place and whitewashed trig to myself. Pen y Ghent looms in one direction, Ingleborough dominates the view in the other. Walked in across Moughton Scars, heading for Scarborough.

21st Mar 2008  13:30  by silver01fox

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wild wet n windy day with sleet/snow showers. Found ok whilst visiting my geocache on Moughton Scar GC17NVO

24th Mar 2007  14:43  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Charlie & I approached this trig from Park Fell Trig on a circular route up Ingleborough to Park Fell then down to Ribblesdale FBM and onto Moughton. Good views of Moughton Scars and Ingleborough.

Moughton Trig Charlie at the trig©sykesfamily
Moughton Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Moughton Trig Ingleborough in the background©sykesfamily

26th Jan 2007  14:00  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

It was a grey old day today but the panorama is pretty good with fine views across the limestone pavements of Crummack Dale to Ingleborough & to Pen-Y-Ghent. Second attempt this year - first one was aborted in freezing, dense mist.

Moughton trig looking NE 26/01/2007
Moughton trig looking SE 26/01/2007
Moughton trig looking SW 26/01/2007
Moughton trig looking to Ingleborough 26/01/2007
Moughton trig looking to Pen-Y-Ghent 26/01/2007

16th Dec 2006  09:50  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great area, lovely limestone pavement, although this does make access a little tricky especially when wet, views to all three peaks, although all shrouded in cloud today. www.lonewalker.walkingplaces.co.uk/trigs

23rd Apr 2006  13:50  by Trigglets

Gridref: SD 78683 71185   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pleasant walk up to Moughton from Wharfe via the dry waterfall.

©Trigglets
The Trigglets themselves©Trigglets

12th Jun 2005  19:17  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

limestone pavement, very nice , came up from helwith bridge where that HUGE quarry is, up the lefthand side of the pit to the scar at the top- took a bit of a direct route up it! the rest of the route was a bit safer...

25th Sep 2004  16:35  by ted

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Plug missing; all sighting holes closed; sides painted white. Landscape of limestone and juniper bushes.

Moughton - Ingleborough in the background.
Moughton - Pengyghent beyond.
Moughton - FB.

21st Aug 2004  12:00  by CatherineJ

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Fantastic view. Very white trig! But thingy in the top os missing.

21st May 2004  18:00  by Leoness

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Round plate is missing and some graffiti on surrounding metal. Otherwise, nicely painted white.

Moughton

19th May 2004  18:00  by Seasider

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Bagged whilst caching in the area with Leoness. Nice paint job but some graffiti on top and plug is missing.

5th Oct 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc; no cap; newly white-painted - fine hill & view; limest pavemt

22nd Apr 1998  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Close to a cairn. Plug with heavily indented lettering.

14th May 1995  14:55  by manonabike

Gridref: SD 78600 71100   FB Number: S5230  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

15th Sep 1988  16:17  by clochandighter

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited to record FB number. The pillar was completed 7th September 1949 costing £30.0s.0d. In 1951 this marker was computed for triangulation as secondary station SD96/12 in the Skipton block. Flush bracket S5230 was levelled for height also in 1951. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in June 1976. Limestone loose and fixed everywhere.

7th Aug 1988  13:45  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Wainwright walk on a beautiful hot sunny day

31st Oct 1986  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S5230  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked near Warfe, then made step ascent from lane and along stone-strewn plateau to white pillar. 5-year old Bob showed his artistic potential by drawing the flush bracket.