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2nd Apr 2024  13:08  by NCam

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

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12th Aug 2023  12:30  by JHB1

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

A lovely hilly walk from Hawkley or Petersfield direction

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1st Jul 2023  12:30  by itchy-trigger-finder

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

One of many today on trig bagging mission with mates. Drove to end of cockshott Lane, but wouldn't recommend without 4x4. Lovely spot. Itchy.

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25th Mar 2023  11:24  by JHB1

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views and couple of bench’s

View ©JHB1
Plate ©JHB1

12th May 2022  10:48  by ascapola

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

At Wheatham Hill - info from Wikipedia: At 249 metres (817 ft), Wheatham Hill is one of the highest hills in the county of Hampshire, England. It is part of the North Hampshire Downs. Much of the hill is covered in mixed forest and there is a trig point at 244 metres, which is also the site of Cobbett's View. According to a nearby information panel: "The excellent views from this hilltop were first noted in 1822 when William Cobbett rode through here, and subsequently published his "Rural Rides". '...out we came, all in a moment, at the very edge of the hanger! And never, in all my life, was I so surprised and so delighted! I pulled up my horse, and sat and looked; and it was like looking from the top of a castle down into the sea; except that the valley was land not water' [2] Until 2010 this viewpoint had been lost for many years under recent tree growth. Yet an old trig point (triangulation station) remained to indicate that the view had once been visible for OS maps to be surveyed. And so Countryside Rangers felled these trees to reveal the spectacular views that Cobbett so much admired.

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©ascapola

15th Jan 2022  14:24  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited whilst geocaching

1st Jan 2022  10:43  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

From country lane between Steep Marsh and Wheatham, footpath goes almost straight uphill from road triangle. Over a couple of stiles into woods known as The Hangers. Follow path to left still climbing uphill, quite steep for a while. Eventually levels out. After about four hundred metres by information board on right about Cobbett’s View go through gate and climb a little further to locate trig pillar. Excellent views to the north.

Wheatham Hill Flush plate
Wheatham Hill Looking south
Wheatham Hill View north, Cobbett’s View

21st Sep 2021  17:00  by andyrandom

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Situated in a small, overgrown field on top of a hill offering an expansive view to reward the weary trigpointer after a half mile uphill trudge.

22nd Dec 2020  11:40  by mattandsophie

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

Another visit to this trig on a circular walk. Great views to the north

5th Nov 2020  11:55  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Lovely walk through Autumnal woods with great view as fog lifted. also visited 09/05/2015

18th Sep 2020  13:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SU 74354 27216   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at CP to E then steep up to gate where we met the friendly cows

17th Jun 2020  18:18  by TrigJS

Gridref: SU 74351 27218   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked to east where Cottage Lane meets Old Litten Lane. Steep walk up to the pillar. Pillar in good condition with excellent views to the north and east.

TP5207 The pillar.
TP5207 The flush bracket.
TP5207 The spider.
TP5207 Information board near to the pillar.

9th Jun 2020  13:40  by AHD

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at the east end of Old Litten Lane at the road junction. Nice walk through the woods although very steep at first (glad it was dry). Reached a plaque which mentioned the TP then a short uphill walk up a track. Great views to the north, a nice spot.

7th Dec 2019  15:06  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Revisited for Wheatham Hill SE Top which is on Deweys Notable Hills list. Trig is nicer location

Trig

22nd Jun 2019  16:26  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 74300 27200   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up track from junction near Wheatham farm. Lovely sunny afternoon and a nice seat to rest to take in the views from the top.

25th Feb 2019  14:30  by Biffin

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

5th Apr 2018  12:20  by Nekyram

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Drove up track and parked at junction,cockshott / and old Litten lane.short walk to the wooden steps that were quite muddy, on up to the trig. Lovely views on a sunny day for our 800th trig !

20th Aug 2017  18:58  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM0567 Oakshott. Ah Oakshott the green trig 100m from the parking, not! I'm taking that Mr U2 to trading standards for false advertising! I had this marked in red on the spreadsheet and couldn't remember why....once near GZ it all became clear, I have no idea how Mr U2 though it was only 100m to it..... Last one of the day and we decided to be sensible and head to hotel for an early tea, we hadn't finished a single day on our list so far but we were both tired teds and knew it was for the best. However it all went Pete Tong when the restaurant at the Travel Lodge was closed as the chef wanted to get rat *rsed! So we then had TandooriGate where the bloke at the Travel Lodge told us the curry house was 2 minutes away (more like 20!), hurricane Henry came early and soaked us both through to the bone, I decided I couldn't go on - hand to the forehead, I am about to faint, just leave me here.....and Mr U2 had to eat in Pizza Express..... He will never let me live this down......... #12 day#3 - followed by TandooriGate Total day#2 #11 Total day#1 #13

Oakshott selfie ©thejackrustles
Oakshott collage

20th Aug 2017  18:57  by gerryu2

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

When we planned this, one of us said it was only 100m. When we arrived, it was defo a lot longer than 100m. A nice walk on the nature reserve to the pillar which is also a pokeystop. Result. Now back to the hotel for some food. Hopefully there won't be any dramatics.

12th Jul 2017  19:45  by AndyT8

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

Lovely views and a wooden bench. Plus SSSI sites just west of here well signed by council notices. Wildflower meadows.

25th May 2017  10:22  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Met a nice woman on a horse coming the other way and said to take five mins and sit at the Poets Stone. I think she meant the Trig Point! So was glas to take her advice. Very nice views on a day like today.

Flush Bracket
TP with my bike

7th Apr 2017  16:51  by Lala-V

Gridref: SU 74353 27210   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Hard walk up in the heat but some brilliant views from the top.

27th Mar 2017  16:06  by Roger Peaple

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug intact. Lovely views, 'bagged' on a short, sharp walk from Hawkley Inn up to and around the brilliantly entitled Shoulder of Mutton Hill. Trig at Cobbett's View. Recce for a 21 mile Hangers Way footpath from Alton to Petersfield, perfect day walk distance.

4th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 74350 27226   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good parking SU750271

21st Feb 2017  18:41  by G4CFS

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

8th Oct 2016  11:56  by dal

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Cap intact. Lovely viewpoint - Cobbetts View. Trees cleared and view opened out in part because of the trig - if there is trig there must have been a view in the past.

19th Jun 2016  15:45  by mattandsophie

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

Great views from this pillar over the surrounding countryside

14th Mar 2016  16:06  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pleasant walk along track to steps that take you up the embankment. Views then open out to the north. Pillar in good condition.

Oakshott Pillar FBu ©Thejenkies
Oakshott Pillar views to the North ©Thejenkies

12th Jul 2015  09:30  by meandmymum

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Easy walk from junction of Cockshott/Old Litten Lanes where we left the car. Good views to the North

28th May 2015  11:28  by DesG

Gridref: SU 74360 27213   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also logged as YSM567

Trig Point ©DesG
Flush Bracket ©DesG
View ©DesG

9th May 2015  17:12  by RichardM

Gridref: SU 74355 27212   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up from Lower Oakshott farm house. Fine location at top of rise at the E end of the wonderfully named Shoulder of Mutton Hill. Easy access from Old Litton Lane. A couple of benches close by from which to admire the view. Lots of wild flowers.

28th Apr 2015  18:56  by Redroaming

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Drove up the access lane with care minding the few potholes and parked at end, then easy walk along the lane and then through a gate to access this trig point commanding wonderful rural views!

TP5207 RR at Oakshott trig point

10th Apr 2015  16:25  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Approached this from the WSW. Parked at the junction of Cockshott Lane and Old Litten Lane, although you could drive further up Old Litten Lane (gravel track) and park where the "no motor vehicles" sign is. Walked NE along the track (Old Litten Lane), then up the steps on the left to the trig. Great views from up there. No sheep anywhere. Trig in good condition with original metal cap, front and left sightholes open, rear & right sightholes closed. I left a 2p coin in the front sighthole for the next visitor to find.

5th Apr 2015  15:25  by orlando rat

Gridref: SU 74354 27216   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great views but slightly misty today

View from the Trig

25th Apr 2014  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YSM 567. Parked in Cockshott Lane and walked approx. 0.5 miles to the TP but you could drive much closer along the Lane if needed.

TP5207 ©explorer_olway
TP5207 ©explorer_olway

16th Feb 2013  15:34  by asbown

Gridref: SU 74347 27221   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

steps upto the pillar from the main path,couple benches to sit and enjoy the views from

20th Oct 2012  09:28  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 74350 27210   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Short walk from minor road to the east, ( currently closed) sharp climb to viewpoint where recent felling has opened up a great viewing point.Pillar good.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

10th Sep 2012  11:16  by jonglew

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked across from the nearby Warren Corner trig on a very damp and misty day. Paths muddy, not a pleasant day for trig hunting. Pillar is located just off the public path, up a steep embankment where helpful steps have been cut into the bank. Area around the pillar has been cleared allowing some extensive views. Pillar in good condition. Wheatham Hill, a HuMP, nearby.

Pillar TP5207©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5207©jonglew

3rd Jul 2012  13:45  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SU 74352 27211   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I Parked on Old Littern Lane to the west and walked along the path - nice walk and area - pillar located just off track up some steps in a field full of odd looking sheep - pillar good condition nice area and view.

12th May 2012  15:07  by qmaster

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

24th Sep 2011  18:00  by PealRinger

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

Good condition - in cleared grassland accessed by some wooden steps just to the north of the main track. Great views from here to the north. Some very good (if steep) walks around here. Worth checking out the nearby Poetstone on Hangers Way footpath which has good views to Petersfield and the South Downs. SU 73904 26876

Evening sun Views to the North

16th Jul 2011  16:16  by Team Harrison

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

you approach it up some steps from the path

Miranda and Dom at Oakshott

1st Jul 2011  16:16  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th Jun 2011  13:30  by Griggsy

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Hawkley

©Griggsy

3rd Nov 2010  13:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On a long walk today on an absolutely gorgeous autumnal day with the trees looking their colourful best. William Cobbett riding through this area in 1822 said of this countryside that it is 'beautiful beyond description'. It also put me in mind of Edward Thomas's poem 'Digging.'

2nd Sep 2010  11:58  by Father Ted

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I loved the way that the sign refers to this as being Trig Hill as if that is an ancient name for this hill. Good views from up here and a nice walk through the woods to get here.

15th Jun 2010  15:35  by tinkersean

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

16th Apr 2010  10:13  by raypool

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Oct 2009  16:25  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

30th May 2009  15:00  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Been here several times over the years (the pub at Steep is a good draw with a stiff walk uphill afterwards to burn off the calories) - delighted to see that the vegetation has been cleared and the views to the north opened up (even if the A3 turning to Borden wouldn't qualify as a beautiful sight!). Some very interesting (rare breed?) sheep on site, according to the notices they are charged with lawn mowing duties!

26th Feb 2008  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Top area by pillar has been felled to open up view. Sign says it will be returned to grassy area.

S1667
S1667
S1667

11th Dec 2007  10:30  by Trigger

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th May 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap, shallow letters. By narrow nettly path which branches N off main track. just inside wood by stile.

16th Mar 2007  14:49  by Ann_and_Brian

Gridref: SU 74358 27212   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Enjoyable walk through the woods. Cap still fitted although it has a covering of moss

The Pillar
Flush Bracket ©Ann_and_Brian
The Cap

11th Mar 2007  14:31  by Dodders

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig found short way into wooded area not far from nearby track. Pillar had quite a bit of moss on it but was in good condition.

©Dodders
©Dodders

11th Mar 2007  14:31  by AnnRACS

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In wooded area not far from path. Found whilst out on a walking route.

14th May 2006  14:46  by [email protected]

Gridref: SU 74300 27200   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

OK there are nettles, that's fine. Didn't prevent me with bare legs. Visit on round walk from Petersfield to Hawkley and back. This was on a Christian Aid sponsored walk.

Trigpoint in Wheatham Hill wood ©[email protected]
Trig pillar

6th May 2006  16:07  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SU 74354 27220   FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Good Conditon. Metal plug with indented lettering In middle of wood, slightly hidden from path, have to walk through stinging nettles to get to it. No Views.

fb ©Clanfield Rambler
Trig Pillar ©Clanfield Rambler

31st Jan 2006  17:00  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

met a local owner of some ponies who warmed me of the huge 4x4 damage so continued up the track to find a normal right of way with a couple of ruts, seen far worse already this year elesewhere. Trig iself is slightly hidden but wasy to find. No views though

28th May 2005  15:00  by Managra

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This one was half hidden by huge stinging nettles which I had to clear before I could take a decent photograph of it and the FB. No views. Easy access. Metal plug with indented lettering

Trigpoint ©Managra
Flush bracket ©Managra

22nd Feb 2003  13:45  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

One of our earlier visits to this trig, on a walk from Oakshott via Hawkley. On this occasion wall to wall blue skies, but adjacent bridleway unbelievably muddy, and the vegetation hadn't been cleared at this point so no views.

25th Apr 1999  00:00  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

First visit to this trig, at this date well buried in dense undergrowth and surprisingly difficult to find. Very muddy walk onwards to Hawkley.

10th May 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1667  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plug with heavily indented lettering.