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TP5202 - Oaker Hill
 
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Grid reference :
SK 27120 61303 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S4141
OSGB36 Station :
SK26/T20
Current use :
none
Historic use :
3rd order
T:UK waypoint :
TP5202
County :
Derbyshire
Nearest town :
MATLOCK

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Oaker HillSK26/T20SK26T020427120.42361303.06193.5233PILLAR01/06/1948101/06/1967N0

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There are 105 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 1293rd with 12 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.67/10 (from 123 logged visits)
Was First logged: 9th Sep 1984
Was Last logged: 30th Mar 2024

Of the 123 logged visits,
27 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 55173m
The average error was 2047m
3 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


By itchy-trigger-finder

©itchy-trigger-finder

By MickSan

©Motor mic
Oaker Hill
By Griefmiester

By John DCC

By John DCC
Spider
©Foxy

©Foxy

©Triggers
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Logged Visits:

Good condition 30th Mar 2024  15:40  by itchy-trigger-finder

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

Second of two today on circular walk from Wensley with family. I really liked this one, on the end of a small wooded ridgeline hill (gave me Malverns vibes). Itchy.


©itchy-trigger-finder


Not Logged 11th Jan 2024  23:01  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SK 27126 61304   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 2nd Jan 2024  09:24  by Mel361

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

Easy parking at Matlock Station made for a great circular route. Fields were flooded so we had to pick the route carefully but the Trig was easy to find with good views.


Good condition 17th Sep 2023  07:56  by Craig

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 3rd Sep 2023  14:33  by Motor mic

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Motor mic
©Motor mic


Good condition 3rd Sep 2023  14:32  by MickSan

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

High score for the views



Good condition 1st Sep 2023  12:56  by TrigPointTrotter

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

Trig point number 75/88 on the Peak District trig point challenge. Bagged with my son on the 1st September 2023. @trig_point_trotter on Instagram.

©TrigPointTrotter


Not Logged 18th Aug 2023  15:40  by Beau T

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


Good condition 1st Aug 2023  15:49  by becki.liversidge.85

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

Nice little walk & on past Oaker Tree. Always wondered about that prominent tree that you can see from Matlock 😁


Good condition 17th Jul 2023  18:00  by Mossy Walks

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

Parked on Kirby Lane by the school. Accessed via a gate with a Permissive Access sign. Short but very steep climb up the hill. Nice views all around.

Trig ©Mossy Walks
Access Sign ©Mossy Walks


Not Logged 1st Mar 2023  10:36  by [email protected]

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 6th Aug 2022  12:00  by CatT1

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


Good condition 15th Jul 2022  18:11  by THE CYCLIST

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

a re-visit. Followed the cycleway from Matlock railway station to Darley Dale. Immediately after crossing the Derwent took the lane alongside. Two gates to pass through, with large sections of the surface between stripped of tarmac (result of flooding according to local). Right and doubling back at next junction, up steep hill, and through passage for other than walkers or cyclists blocked by road slipping into adjacent field! Left bike and took gate to right to climb hill. Pillar in excellent condition. A gem of a location. Noted the pillar is named Oaker but village and farm named as Oker on OS map. While taking a few minutes to look around was passed by a teenager running barefoot! Returned to Matlock via Snitterton.


Not Logged 2nd May 2022  06:42  by Runningatthebackofthepack

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


Good condition 12th Apr 2022  12:31  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SK 27121 61300   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parking to the W then a step climb up on access land, Pillar is in good condition, views getting better as the rain passed over, really nice little hill.

Oaker Hill


Good condition 28th Mar 2022  00:05  by WanderingSal

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


Not Logged 1st Feb 2022  17:15  by blackboot29

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


Good condition 30th Jan 2022  13:40  by John DCC

Gridref: SK 27124 61304   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10




Not Logged 15th Jan 2022  12:40  by fowkesbethany

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 9th Jan 2022  21:28  by chloejesstravels

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


Good condition 9th Jan 2022  19:23  by brit_97

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 23rd Dec 2021  19:31  by Billyjoehum

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


Not Logged 23rd Dec 2021  17:08  by TrigbaggingLJ1

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


Good condition 19th Nov 2021  11:29  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4151  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in small layby and made short walk up hill to Pillar. Trig in great condition with all its metal work and top views out over the surrounding area

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


Not Logged 21st Sep 2021  00:00  by steverowland

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


Good condition 23rd Jul 2021  15:25  by Foxy

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I approached the trig point driving uphill on Oker Rd from the direction of Snitterton Hall. A short distance before Kirby Lane the road was blocked due a road collapse somewhere in the area. From there I took the short walk up Kirby lane and then up the steep hill to the trig point. It provides panoramic views in all directions of the countryside. The pillar is in good condition and at some point had been painted white though it is fading. The flush bracket and spider are both in good condition.

©Foxy
Spider ©Foxy
©Foxy
©Foxy


Good condition 18th Feb 2021  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

A smashing little hill overlooking the Derwent Valley and the industrial landscape (a UNESCO site). A trig pillar sits at one end of the ridge and Will Shore's sycamore tree at the other end. Two local brothers each planted a tree on the hill before parting. One brother prospered and his tree survived, the other failed and his tree died. Wordsworth wrote a poem dedicated to the tree. 3/6 given to Fray Bentos pies, still manufactured and take me back to memories of Vesta curries. Fray Bentos was slang used by soldiers to mean "good". Looking at the ratings, not anymore.


Good condition 1st Jan 2021  22:05  by Triggerhappy84

FB Number: S4204  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

We walked it from plantations nice village walk but mostly roads witch wasn't bad as the Christmas lites where shining for us snow on the ground made it stunning


Good condition 14th Nov 2020  14:20  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 27120 61303   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Parked on Oker Road. Then walked left up Kirby Lane. From Kirby Lane, climbed over a gate and then walked up a very steep hill to the pillar. Wonderful setting, with fantastic views

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar


Good condition 27th Sep 2020  08:08  by eon

Gridref: SK 27119 61306   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

(1993) Parked on Oker Road and walked down Kirby Lane to the start of the permissive path/track. Plenty of sheep about today. Very steep hill, which levels out once you are nearer to the top. A lovely spot and some pretty decent views on offer. Pillar in fine condition and still sporting it's original centre cap. And when this one was painted white, everything got covered - metal work included. Pillar history: Built on the 7th of July 1947, at a cost of £5 12s 6d. Last maintained by the OS in June of 1983.

Oaker Hill. ©eon
Pillar. ©eon
FB S4141 ©eon
Top. ©eon
Top - detail. ©eon


Not Logged 3rd Jul 2020  00:00  by gasman

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


Good condition 22nd Jun 2020  16:00  by DanTrig

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

Parked at Crossgreen then followed permissive path approaching summit from the NW, short steep pull up to the trig, nice views considering the height of the hill and the surrounding land, a few people around.


Good condition 26th Apr 2020  21:10  by Laserlips007

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

Easy bag, great views of Matlock & Darley dale


Good condition 29th Sep 2019  14:15  by petevenkman

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

©petevenkman


Good condition 17th Aug 2019  16:38  by haighr01

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A little gem of a trig, as so many in the White Peak are. Walked from Matlock and accessed via a gate from SK269615. Permissive access is confirmed on a sign on this gate. Fresh cow pats, but none encountered. Steep, short pull to the top where beautiful views are the reward. Matlock and the Derwent valley amongst others. The pillar itself is in good condition with an original OS cap. Returned via the Derwent. Great little walk.

Oker Hill Trigpoint Looking up the Derwent valley
Oker South View The beautiful White Peak
Approach Keep breathing, keep trigging


Good condition 14th Jul 2019  06:12  by Triggers

FB Number: STEEP PULL  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Triggers


Good condition 1st Jun 2019  12:00  by rupertal

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


Good condition 7th Apr 2019  18:32  by Andy West

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


Good condition 17th Mar 2019  15:57  by Rickywood82

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

Muddy bank, all falling over scrambling to the top. :-)


Good condition 17th Dec 2018  09:06  by Bridgeman

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

Circular walk from Darley Dale Car Park. On via Matlock, Matlock Moor and Sydnope Valley. Open access. Up from Darley Bridge & descended to Oker but this route proved quite muddy.

Oaker Hill Trig Point ©Bridgeman


Good condition 3rd Nov 2018  16:24  by FrankR

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

Steep short hill but great views. Nicely painted white.


Good condition 29th Sep 2018  14:00  by Crazy

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

K A superb little summit accessed via a permissive path which takes you along a short picturesque ridge to Will Shore's tree which is linked to a Wordsworth sonnet. The local school has put up a plastic folder with information sheets. Good views despite being hemmed in by much larger hills.


Good condition 7th Jul 2018  10:14  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Short and steep climb up to this lovely viewpoint from N53° 08.963' W1° 35.834'.

Oaker Hill and Mrs TJR ©thejackrustles
Oaker Hill collage


Not Logged 27th Jun 2018  13:50  by Ted Rodgers

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


Good condition 11th Jun 2018  09:30  by chrism

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th May 2018  15:05  by Tonyht

Gridref: SK 27120 61306   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On public access land so easy to locate and access. Still, a short, but stiff climb needed to reach the pillar, but great views make it worth while. Visited on a long term Durham to Dorset walk.


Good condition 15th May 2018  20:30  by eddyr

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

Steep ascent from road to NW. Cracking views into the valley below and to the south towards blakelow hill (bagged years ago so great to look back in that direction). Cows around the summit.


Good condition 5th Apr 2018  19:15  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

fantastic views


Good condition 30th Mar 2018  12:48  by Anthony

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


Good condition 12th Jan 2018  14:25  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4141   Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Up permissive path from Cross Green to trig and both likely Tump summits.


Good condition 30th Nov 2017  14:20  by pjr

Gridref: SK 27120 61306   FB Number: S1441  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Transpeak bus to Rowsley lovely day .Pillar in lovely location ,good views .Been here a few times from Matlock end can't understand why I haven't logged it before.


Good condition 30th Nov 2017  14:20  by pjr

Gridref: SK 27120 61306   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited this pillar many times can't understand why not logged before.Anyway lovely day , transpeak bus to Rowsley excellent walk.


Good condition 3rd Sep 2017  11:20  by Trig Hunter

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

great views


Good condition 10th May 2017  15:33  by Malcolmm

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


Good condition 12th Feb 2017  09:30  by victron1987

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


Good condition 7th May 2016  11:41  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in layby at start of track to NW. Short, steep walk up to the top. Good view.

Oaker Hill ©paulxtr


Good condition 17th Apr 2016  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SK 27120 61308   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

nice views from pillar entered field by gate at SK 26965 61452 then up steep hill


Good condition 13th Feb 2016  00:00  by Snug

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 17th Jan 2016  14:30  by Tideswellman

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

A nice easy one. A bit of a steep climb, but nothing that anyone in reasonable health can't manage. A local trig for me, so a fave.


Not Logged 26th Dec 2015  14:19  by DeniseMc

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


Good condition 26th Dec 2015  14:16  by RichardM

Gridref: SK 27120 61305   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy access on permissive path which traverses the pleasent little gritstone ridge. Good views of the Derwent Valley


Good condition 27th Sep 2015  19:59  by painterman61

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy walk from road great views for such little effort trig in vgc painted white.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61


Good condition 18th Sep 2015  16:00  by sjtaylor75

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

Splendid little hill close to our holiday home. Excellent local pub in Darley Bridge The Three Stags Heads worth a visit! By the way, the nearby hamlet is called "Oaker" but that's reached by "Oker" Lane. As for the hill... "Oker Hill is thought to be the site of an ancient untrenched hill fort or hill station built by the Romans Legions. They had ousted the Britons who previously lived there and worked the local lead mines. The hill was given the Latin title of Occursus or hill of conflict. Oker is obviously the shortened form or corruption of this name. It is also referred to sometimes as Oaker Hill. "




Good condition 1st Aug 2015  15:13  by CJO

Gridref: SK 27120 61299   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

All intact. Nice view from the top.

Oaker Hill


Good condition 12th Feb 2015  13:30  by robinhood

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

What a brill trig, last of three of the day. Came down from Farley trig through Matlock then walked via R. Derwent and up to the trig on the ridge with good views all round. And a good stopping place for sarnies and tea to enjoy the view. The map suggests the name is Oker Hill, as opposed to Oaker Hill, I wonder which is right. Enjoyable walk back to Spitewinter and drive home.


Good condition 7th Feb 2015  13:43  by pkbathrooms

Gridref: SK 27120 61303   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

followed previous log and walked up from the wooden gate as wife drove around the block a few times as it's a narrow road to park on. could see this trig from a distance and when at it amazing views.








Good condition 7th Feb 2015  10:38  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SK 27121 61313   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short steep ascent from lane to SW. Nice summit ridge. OS cap with shallow indented letters, painted.


Good condition 2nd Nov 2014  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 14th Aug 2014  14:21  by Downfaller

Gridref: SK 27142 06130   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Quick, easy Trig to log. I hopped over the wooden gate on the yellow just West of the trig, straight up the field onto a good view point. Good views of the local church, Darley dale and beyond. Spider/Pug/FB all intact. Once face of the pillar carry's a little more paint than the other three !!

Trig ©Downfaller


Good condition 8th Jun 2014  08:25  by Pritch227

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

lovely little steep hill on permissive land,cracking views on the top on a lovely warm day,the trig made a great pitstop to refuel,perfect!

©Pritch227


Not Logged 29th Mar 2014  09:28  by ramblingbadgers

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

Trig two of the day, it was perched on a tiny little hill where we sat for lunch ;-)


Good condition 14th Dec 2013  15:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 27120 61303   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Steep hill good views Access area


Good condition 9th Nov 2013  09:30  by iang

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited while staying in Darley Bridge. Short walk up from village.

Trig ©iang
The view ©iang


Good condition 12th Aug 2013  10:36  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 27100 61300   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 8th Apr 2013  15:35  by Ben Fogerty

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

This was a nice one. i hadn't seen Darley Dale/ Matlock from this side before. Easy but steep climb up from Kirby lane with plenty of parking around. Quite funny to see a burnt out cigarette next to the trig- the climb obviously took it's toll on someone.

Oaker Hill trig


Good condition 4th Mar 2013  14:55  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

En route back from Cromford Mill on a beautiful afternoon so a quick stop off - great value on the views to effort ratio, and Will Shore's tree as an added bonus. All s/holes except NE open, FB has been painted white at some point, otherwise exc cond, metal cap shallow indented letters.


Good condition 11th Nov 2012  11:52  by Ham Shady

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely location, a short steep walk up from the road. Great views and a short walk along the ridge to Will Shore's tree well worth it.


Good condition 14th Oct 2012  16:11  by fitzydan

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked nearby after walking 10 miles geocaching in the area. A steep walk to the trig with superb views from here.

Trig Pillar
The Flush Bracket


Good condition 18th Sep 2012  21:37  by PeteBoggs

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

Parked on Kirby Lane - short sharp climb to trig with good views

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Good condition 19th Aug 2012  14:09  by tjg

Gridref: SK 27120 61305   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

again fantastic veiws, well worth the steep climp.


Good condition 12th May 2012  14:30  by Lost Lad

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Due East from Blakelow Hill to Blakelow Lane then due North to Tearsall Farm. Downhill into Wensley Dale then a short stroll East along the dale before picking up the Wensley to Oaker road. What a delightful little hill to bring up my 50th trig. Great 360 views. Thanks to Whats the Point I continued along the ridge to Will Shore's tree as mentioned in a Wordsworth sonnet. Great old tree in a lofty location. Returned to Winster via Darley Bridge church and along the Darley Bridge - Winster road.

Oaker Hill ©Lost Lad


Good condition 15th Aug 2011  13:59  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 27121 61306   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked over from Blakelow Hill and Winster. A great location for a trigpoint – good views. The permissive path runs from SK26958 61453 and you could park there – a notice on the gate shows the path running over the ridge to Will Shore’s tree – as mentioned in Wordsworth’s sonnet. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see the famous tree. Continued back to Winster through Clough Wood.

Oaker Hill Darley Bridge Church in the background.


Good condition 12th Jul 2011  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 20th May 2011  11:57  by trig-man

Gridref: SK 27120 61311   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 5th May 2011  15:59  by Brisey

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I agree it is difficult to park on the closest lane. I parked on the Wensley to Snitterton road and walked back. A good condition pillar with good views, well worth the short steep climb.

TP5202
TP5202 View east to outskirts of Matlock.
S4141
TP5202 top


Slightly damaged 12th Mar 2011  17:00  by sam.p8

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Beautiful views from a lovely little hill not far from the road.


Good condition 12th Mar 2011  13:08  by mrs moo cow

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

Bit of an issue parking, ended up down in Oaker before walking back to Kirby Lane. First concession path gate blocked, so went to 2nd by metal gate. Excellent views today.

Oaker Hill ©mrs moo cow


Good condition 6th Mar 2011  09:20  by FiddleMad

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Views fantastic, especially on a sunny day like today


Good condition 27th Feb 2011  15:00  by Terry L

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Metal plug [indented letters]. Permissive - looks as if it should be Access Land; it isn't, but a permissive path runs from public footpath off Kirby Lane, steeply up to trig & then along the ridge [a prominent height overlooking the River Derwent]. Just outside the National Park.

Oaker Hill pillar


Good condition 22nd Feb 2011  22:33  by Cheating.Life

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

Great views from the top but quite a steep incline up the permissive path - lots of slippy mud on the way up. Trig in good order and is recognised on the map at the trail head.

Trig ©Cheating.Life


Good condition 10th Jan 2011  15:29  by wrose

Gridref: SK 27121 61306   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easily accessible and highly visible. On locally walked footpath but quite a steep climb up from bridleway entrance. Joint visit with Carole. Pillar in excellent condition and still has original indented plug. Marvellous views from this excellent vantage point.

S4141 Oaker Hill Pillar.
S4141 Oaker Hill Flush Bracket.
S4141 Oaker Hill Plug.


Good condition 10th Jan 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 27120 61307   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 3rd Sep 2010  11:30  by wanderer

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 14th Aug 2010  18:10  by dewdrop

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy find up shoulder of hill via footpath from Darley Bridge.Painted white, including plate. All round views, good spot.


Good condition 21st Jul 2010  18:40  by zither136

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very nice views, geocache nearby (GC2AWRC).


Good condition 4th Dec 2009  14:00  by Hugo Rune

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Slightly overcast with some mean looking bullocks nearby (scary... or not). Very white - someone must take good care of it!


Good condition 14th Oct 2009  14:14  by Trigbagger

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Looked at the time we bagged this trig, it was 1414 then found its FB number was 4141, and on the 14th too, spooky.


Good condition 14th Oct 2009  14:14  by graeme1527

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 4th Oct 2009  12:30  by Chris9870

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short but very steep walk up from the road but well worth the effort. Lovely views in all directions. TP looks like it has had a recent new coat of white paint. Just enjoying the views when the heavens opened. No where to hide up here.

Oaker Hill
Oaker Hill
Oaker Hill
Oaker Hill


Good condition 9th Mar 2009  05:50  by Dougsta

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy by road for a Sunday picnic or just for the 360dg views. V.steep but short walk to summit. A nice 'seat-tree' further along. I can see Riber from here"


Good condition 8th Mar 2009  16:20  by Bourne

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked opposite the school and then walked up the street toward the gate. Found the climb to be very steep and slippery under foot. Excellent Views from the Trig

Taking a Rest ©Bourne


Good condition 21st Nov 2008  14:08  by carly_robinson

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

nice view over to riber if you keep walking.


Not Logged 3rd Aug 2008  21:29  by Carly_angel

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


Good condition 19th Jun 2008  14:25  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 27130 61302   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Well worth the short steep climb for superb all round views. Took similar approach to Managra. Flush bracket had white paint on it, some paint on the pillar itself.


Good condition 25th Apr 2008  13:56  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 13th Dec 2007  12:30  by Sandisox

Gridref: SK 27115 61305   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked near Bridge over Derwent. Stiff Climb in sunny & frosty weather but well worth it. FB painted white. All metalwork intact. It is spelt OKER on all the OS maps not Oaker

General View
Top View


Good condition 30th Jul 2007  13:00  by Father Ted

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Yomped up the steep footpath for the good view from the top.


Good condition 28th Mar 2007  14:50  by Managra

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

There's a steep but permissive path from the road in which the school is located. Painted white and in good condition. Fantastic views all round

©Managra
©Managra


Good condition 17th Mar 2007  14:50  by ted

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug intact. Painted white including top and FB. Two sighting holes open. Hooks protruding. Good, though well-populated, views.

Oaker Hill hilltop trig from valley
Oaker Hill trig
Oaker Hill FB
Oaker Hill top


Good condition 15th Mar 2007  14:20  by The Flyer

Gridref: SK 27117 61307   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Really steep climb up to this one from the footpath at the end of the village, but well worth it for the view!




Good condition 4th Feb 2007  14:10  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Climbed via ROW just outside of Darley Bridge.


Good condition 7th Oct 2006  14:10  by asbown

Gridref: SK 27121 61307   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

followed ridge up as Rhayader-Wanderer below, lovely views all round, 11th trig today and still home in time for the england match ( should have stayed out ).



Good condition 9th Sep 2006  15:01  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 27120 61300   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Swift sharp climb from minor road.Good views.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 19th Jun 2006  18:50  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Permissive access on the spine of the ridge from where the FP leaves the road to the NW of the trig. room to park there as well last of a long day beofer the hotel in the village (Red house very warm friednly welcome and good breakfast)


Good condition 22nd Apr 2006  14:05  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 27121 61308   FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Steep (but short) slog up from the road. Pilar in good condition, painted white and complete with all metalwork. Good views, especailly along the Derwent Valley


Good condition 4th Apr 2006  20:37  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

last one of the weekend



Good condition 25th Mar 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, white, metal cap shallow letters, lovely steep grassy summit & ridge, lovely view, 3 smelly four-horned Jacobs sheep. Open access

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus


Good condition 9th Feb 2006  13:21  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very nice little summit overlooking Matlock, and easy access up the steep grassy path from the north. Good condition

Oaker Hill pillar


Good condition 28th Oct 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

S4141
S4141
S4141


Good condition 2nd Apr 2004  15:00  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

White painted type 2 top.


Good condition 2nd Apr 2004  15:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A bit of a slog up to this one! Painted white, plug with indented lettering.


Not Logged 30th Aug 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

lovely steep grassy summit (in dark!)


Good condition 9th Sep 1984  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S4141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Brilliant white pillar on top of grassy hill overlooking Darley church ( http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm33050 ). Windy on top but the kids enjoyed sliding down the grassy slopes on the descent.


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