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TP5226 - Old Winchester Hill
 
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Grid reference :
SU 64060 20558 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S2730
OSGB36 Station :
SU31/T108
Current use :
none
Historic use :
3rd order
T:UK waypoint :
TP5226
County :
Hampshire
Nearest town :
PETERSFIELD

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Old Winchester HillSU31/T108SU31T108464060.46120558.48197.7083PILLAR01/06/1942101/10/1957N0

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There are 112 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 680th with 19 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.97/10 (from 154 logged visits)
Was First logged: 1st Jan 1970
Was Last logged: 19th Apr 2024

Of the 154 logged visits,
32 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 9904m
The average error was 349m
2 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


©NCam

©NCam

©Madgebabes
Flush Bracket
By Ed Woolgar

By BarryHorton

By HOTELOSCAR2

By HOTELOSCAR2

By panniers
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Logged Visits:

Good condition 19th Apr 2024  12:34  by NCam

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©NCam
©NCam


Not Logged 2nd Feb 2024  10:28  by Madgebabes

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

Really lovely walk from pub car park up the road and then following Prow. Lovely history around the site, gorgeous views perfect to pack up a picnic and make a day of it

©Madgebabes


Not Logged 11th Nov 2023  11:00  by Chris.T

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


Good condition 11th Nov 2023  09:41  by Kiwibabez

Gridref: SU 64060 20558   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th Jul 2023  17:00  by Ed Woolgar

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found whilst geocaching, nice views from here. Cap missing but apart from that pillar is in good condition.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider


Not Logged 2nd Jul 2023  16:02  by Wanderingwomaninsussex

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


Good condition 8th Jun 2023  11:15  by BarryHorton

Gridref: SU 64062 20556   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 29th May 2023  08:59  by SurveyorCat

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A great viewpoint from up here.

©SurveyorCat


Good condition 27th May 2023  14:48  by Andy West

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


Good condition 23rd May 2023  20:30  by 2e0ihm

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

Beautiful evening, glorious sunset. Easy walk from car park. Not a soul in sight, apart from some sheep.


Not Logged 13th May 2023  08:37  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: SU 64063 20558   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 25th Mar 2023  14:24  by Multiterrainer

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

Breezy mostly out and back walk from the NNR car park. Great views again, although much more grey cloud than earlier in the day


Good condition 8th Mar 2023  12:23  by Tea at the trig

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

Back at Old Winchester Hill in the snow

©Tea at the trig


Not Logged 2nd Jan 2023  13:45  by Melwil08

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

Love this pkace


Good condition 1st Jan 2023  00:15  by Hln&Mrk

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great views from the trig over the south coast between Southampton, Portsmouth and over to the Isle of Wight



Not Logged 31st May 2022  14:09  by eelecila

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 14th May 2022  12:06  by Beckygc29

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 11th May 2022  16:45  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 18th Apr 2022  20:26  by travelnshit

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th Mar 2022  07:45  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Car park conveniently located about a kilometre north east of the hill. Pleasant walk along part of the South Downs Way. Pillar located inside an ancient hill fort. An observation post next to the pillar indicates what is to be seen in the various directions. Although a sunny morning, distant views were obscured by haze. Extra points for all round views and historical spot.

Old Winchester Hill Flush plate
Old Winchester Hill Looking west
Old Winchester Hill Looking west


Not Logged 28th Dec 2021  13:48  by Annie_in_the_great_outdoors

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


Not Logged 12th Dec 2021  13:52  by JoWaddy

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


Good condition 17th Nov 2021  13:40  by ascapola

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fine views all around. Trig point is accompanied by a 'viewpoint compass' pointing out places of interest in each direction.


Good condition 17th Oct 2021  15:11  by Foulds658

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


Good condition 19th Sep 2021  17:00  by duncancourts

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


Good condition 31st Aug 2021  11:15  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SU 64962 20559   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Revisit walking this section of the South Downs Way, condition unchanged. Great area and views over to the Isle Of White.

Winchester Hill


Not Logged 6th Aug 2021  23:10  by Fremington

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


Good condition 17th Jul 2021  13:20  by andyrandom

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Trig and toposcope sit together between two mounds in a hillfort which commands spectacular views in most directions. Lots of brightly coloured flowers and butterflies adorn the chalky path around the edge of the fort at this time of year. Fabulous location; easily the most impressive stop on today's trigspedition.





Good condition 2nd Jul 2021  00:00  by Woodleywalker

Gridref: SU 64062 20565   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed the South Downs Way from Exton pillar, so approached from the west, became very hot but not sunny. Views would have been better had it not been so hazy, but still vg. Now just the small thing of the walk back to Beacon Hill


Good condition 27th Jun 2021  15:34  by M0YMA

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Been here before, for for some reason never logged it... Nice walk round from carpark... overcast so cool - and hence views (which are great on a clear day) limited.


Not Logged 1st Apr 2021  15:18  by Heidibarnett

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


Good condition 21st Mar 2021  10:59  by RichBiker

Gridref: SU 64062 20558   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Slightly damaged 7th Aug 2020  13:30  by HOTELOSCAR2

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Made the steep walk up he Southern side of hill in very hot weather, not ideal. When I reached the top it was well worth it. Lovely views across Hampshire and the Beacon Hill Nature Reserve home of Exton trigpoint (TP3089), can be clearly seen if you look West. My best TP for 'all round' views to date.


Flush Bracket

Viewfinder
Facing West towards Beacon Hill Nature Reserve and the Exton Trigpoint (TP3089)
facing East
facing South
bottom of the trail, this is the Western trail off the hill, this seems to be the easiest route to ascend. This photo is taken facing towards the Beacon Hill Nature Reserve and TP3089
Sign next to the gate at the bottom of the steep trail (no steps) of the South side of hill, I will try the West route next time, it is more gradual.


Good condition 7th Dec 2019  16:01  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Revisit. NT managed to resist turning the trig into a viewfinder and instead built one beside it. Late pm with the nearby Dewey Notable summit

Trig and viewfinder


Good condition 23rd Sep 2019  12:00  by 22thenext500

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

Walked from Meonstoke along disused railway track then along SDW. One of us claimed their 500 th pillar at the top (since May 1996). Great blackberry picking on the way back.

©22thenext500


Good condition 1st Sep 2019  00:00  by lost!

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

Encountered walking SDW. Slight detour to here, wild camped not too far away but don't tell anyone!

Old Winchester Hill trig


Good condition 21st Jul 2019  10:25  by AHD

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good views whilst walking a section of the SDW


Good condition 22nd Jun 2019  12:21  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 64000 20500   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in Nature reserve car park, very busy due to run / walking event in progress. Easy walk on South Downs way to the trig point. Lovely sunny day very warm, great views.


Good condition 15th Jun 2019  15:46  by SimonK

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


Good condition 8th Jun 2019  00:00  by thebuttonmushroom

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good trig in a great place!

The trig


Good condition 18th May 2019  13:24  by plet56

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


Not Logged 22nd Apr 2019  17:35  by trigangel

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Nice walk up from car park.Great views and interesting hill fort. While walking the earthworks a Buzzard sat on a thermal just at eye level, brilliant!



Good condition 16th Apr 2019  09:57  by pendlelill

Gridref: SU 64065 20558   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

passed doing sdw

trig trig©pendlelill


Good condition 9th Mar 2019  12:17  by dbattyman

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A blustery day! ©dbattyman


Good condition 28th Nov 2018  15:43  by TrigJS

Gridref: SU 64059 20558   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Conditions were horrible today with driving rain and strong winds. I’m sure with better weather the views from this pillar are great.

TP5226 The pillar.
TP5226 The flush bracket.
TP5226 The spider.


Not Logged 18th Sep 2018  15:00  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged whilst walking the South Downs Way as part of my Walk 2,018 Miles challenge.

©Two Dogs and an Awning


Not Logged 17th Jul 2018  17:41  by mikeandjenny

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


Not Logged 23rd Jun 2018  18:03  by GrowlerOutdoor

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


Good condition 31st May 2018  10:50  by SebastienCale

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

Brightening up on a damp first day cycling the SDW

Me and the trig ©SebastienCale


Good condition 11th Apr 2018  12:25  by Moorhouses4

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This was a fantastic walk, and we had a stunning view!


Good condition 6th Apr 2018  10:10  by Bridgeman

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

Sited within fine hill fort between tumuli. Walking South Downs Way from West Meon to Petersfield then number 67 bus back. Access from west was very muddy from Meon Valley.

Old Winchester Hill Trig Point ©Bridgeman


Good condition 13th Sep 2017  16:02  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: SU 64062 20560   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Some lovely herdwick sheep near the trig


Good condition 24th Jun 2017  19:57  by descarte1

Gridref: SU 64061 20559   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Good condition trig pillar in the middle of Old Winchester Hill ringworks along the South Downs Way. Good views. FB faces south-east-ish. All sightholes open but internally blocked. Cap missing.


Good condition 10th Jun 2017  23:05  by Roger Peaple

Gridref: SU 64000 20500   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 27th May 2017  09:48  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig on an earth works. Nice views with nice weather. Loads of people on bikes and walking dogs. Makes a change as I dont normally see many people when I am out Trig hunting. Got a bit crowded when i was cycling down off the hill, with others over taking me. But still it hasnt rained much so far.

Flush Bracket
Trig Point


Good condition 1st Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 64063 20565   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 21st Feb 2017  18:41  by G4CFS

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


Good condition 23rd Oct 2016  14:00  by Blunty75

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walking the hounds to the top, so thought I would bag the trig while I was at it. Fantastic views of Hampshire


Not Logged 21st Oct 2016  17:18  by Arrfur

Gridref: SU 64063 20562   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 21st Oct 2016  17:13  by Captainbob542

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

At dusk


Good condition 13th Sep 2016  10:10  by mattandsophie

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

On the iron age hillfort of Old Winchester Hill with great views in all directions


Not Logged 15th Jun 2016  16:07  by Rob the Rambler

Gridref: SU 58864 12126   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 30th Apr 2016  16:36  by Skerryvore

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views all round.


Good condition 30th Apr 2016  16:36  by Icarus.

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

Great views from up here.


Good condition 30th Sep 2015  15:49  by [email protected]

Gridref: SU 64000 20500   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

South Downs Way


Good condition 15th Sep 2015  11:35  by lackofluke

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Revisit while walking the South Downs Way.


Good condition 28th Aug 2015  15:03  by Sprog

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A repeat visit. Plug missing from trig. Fantastic views.


Not Logged 25th Jul 2015  00:00  by kittennav

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


Good condition 24th Jul 2015  13:01  by hdke

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


Good condition 18th Jul 2015  15:30  by dal

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely view point.


Not Logged 1st Jul 2015  19:27  by meandmymum

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Took advantage of a lovely evening to walk along from the reserve car park. Already knew where this one was from previous visits.


Good condition 21st Jun 2015  15:36  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A surprising 13 years since we were last here. Circular walk from Corhampton on a sunny day, great views if a little misty over the IOW. All s/holes, and centre, open, some cracking / patching of render but otherwise good condition (especially considering its very public position - two folk stood on top of it whilst we were there!)


Good condition 16th May 2015  15:30  by Dot924

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

Nice view from the top, on the second last section of my South Downs Way walk


Not Logged 21st Apr 2015  22:36  by Lovelylisa

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


Good condition 12th Nov 2014  13:00  by Velosaurus

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

I came up to Old Winchester Hill to grab a few geocaches and couldn't resist visiting the Trig. What views!!

The pillar ©Velosaurus
The flush bracket ©Velosaurus


Good condition 5th Nov 2014  14:13  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 64063 20559   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Large car park to NE on Old Winchester Hill Lane. Pleasant 1 mile walk to trig, sitting between 2 barrows and co-located with a toposcope. Pillar in reasonable condition but some cracks in the screed and a little missing from LHD side and rear; cap missing, no plug; all sight holes open. Extensive views, worth coming up here even if no trig... maybe!

Pillar - and Toposcope TP5226©jonglew
Spider TP5226©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5226©jonglew


Not Logged 6th Sep 2014  00:00  by weirdbeard

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


Not Logged 18th May 2014  14:16  by Teamfizz

Gridref: SU 64066 20558   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

stunning location


Not Logged 18th May 2014  14:16  by Teamfizz

Gridref: SU 64066 20558   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

stunning location


Good condition 1st Nov 2013  11:02  by Two Twitchers

Gridref: SU 64064 20565   FB Number: 2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A fantastic view from here despite the looming rain

Old Winchester Hill Fort Trig A good view despite the approaching rain.
The Flush Bracket


Good condition 27th Sep 2013  14:23  by geojaxx

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Beautiful views from this trig point and ancient burial mounds

Old Winchester Hill ©geojaxx


Good condition 4th Aug 2013  12:40  by lackofluke

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 6th Jul 2013  02:00  by Castle

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


Good condition 16th May 2013  12:00  by Dumfriesmike

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


Good condition 17th Mar 2013  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found as part of a South Downs Way Walk to a location I have visited many times before.

Cptracker shrunk on top of Trig ©explorer_olway
TP5226 ©explorer_olway


Good condition 6th Mar 2013  12:00  by DanTrig

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

Pleasant circular taking in Beacon Hill (Exton) trig, Old Winchester Hill trig and Salt Hill Reservoir trig.


Good condition 26th Dec 2012  00:00  by DeniseMc

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


Not Logged 28th Jul 2012  00:00  by Zaktarin

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

great views! free parking :)


Good condition 21st Jul 2012  11:00  by hotbox16

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views from the top. Could see IOW and Fawley power station & Refinery. Found on 13 mile round walk in the downs


Good condition 30th May 2012  15:33  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great walk over to this one from the carpark then a circular walk back, pillar in good condition great views in all directions, area fenced off for ground nesting birds.


Good condition 22nd Apr 2012  11:54  by Cinqueport

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

One down rest of the country before me - what fun ahead.


Not Logged 27th Nov 2011  11:14  by FfiLli

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Found today while geocaching in the area.


Good condition 29th Oct 2011  13:00  by baskerville bogtrotters

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Visited while caching in the area. Splendid views today but very windy up here.


Not Logged 27th Jul 2011  00:00  by Curlew

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


Not Logged 15th Jun 2011  16:22  by panniers

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

©panniers




Good condition 31st May 2011  13:25  by ukandystreet

Gridref: SU 64061 20557   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 22nd May 2011  15:47  by Griggsy

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Exton

©Griggsy


Not Logged 9th Apr 2011  00:00  by gasman

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


Good condition 2nd Apr 2011  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 26th Feb 2011  12:00  by blueteddy

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Had an enjoyable very muddy walk up to Old Winchester Hill today with cubs, and found the pillar at the top.

©blueteddy


Good condition 1st Aug 2010  14:35  by dpbamford

Gridref: SU 64061 20562   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 17th Jun 2010  14:33  by tinkersean

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 31st May 2010  12:58  by qmaster

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 29th May 2010  17:28  by hussyhill

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Ok, so we know trigging is supposed to be about walking to the trigpoint, but this was number 5 today and we were feeling the effects. We drove most of the way up, yes drove. We went down the country lane a little bit further down from the farm house and drove up the bridleway onto the Southdowns Way, we did not know it at the time, and parked below the summit. Walked the short distance to this lovely spot. Just as we arrived some other walkers arrived who had just hiked from Winchester, 18 miles. They took the necessary picture and we had a good chat about them and us. Trig in good condition,cap missing and next to view point information stone. Home for tea.

On Our Spot ©hussyhill
The Trig ©hussyhill
The Flush Bracket ©hussyhill
Walkers Our picture takers©hussyhill
Our hiding place. ©hussyhill


Good condition 26th Mar 2010  15:12  by raypool

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10



Good condition 14th Feb 2010  19:54  by sarah and steve

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

nice trig with a nice view


Good condition 23rd Oct 2009  12:25  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 64060 20550   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Lovely location, great views. In middle of hill fort. Pillar vgc.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 17th Oct 2009  14:50  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 25th May 2009  19:47  by rob godrer coed

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good Views, the second trig on the Wessex 100mile challange.


Not Logged 24th May 2009  19:17  by melch

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


Good condition 8th Mar 2009  12:38  by Dodders

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views all around. Nearby viewpoint map gives directions of surrounding landmarks. Even the Isle of Wight can be seen from here on a clear day. Pillar generally in good condition, although centre cap is missing.


Good condition 10th Jan 2009  14:48  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: SU 64063 20559   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Stunning day very cold

very cold ©Andrew hunt


Good condition 16th Sep 2008  15:35  by Proper Cheddar

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

Passed on SDW.


Good condition 2nd Sep 2008  16:14  by Ann_and_Brian

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good condition although cap is missing, unfilled. A place we visit frequently. Good walk and views.

The Pillar
Flush Bracket
The Top


Slightly damaged 11th Aug 2008  15:15  by PHMB

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Good views N & S from this well known hillfort viewpoint. Trig stands between two mounds alongside another pillar, a toposcope. Pillar has some cracking to render and carries remnants of white paint. Plug is missing, hole unfilled.


Good condition 24th Jun 2008  10:00  by asbown

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

good views at the start of a good days walk.


Good condition 16th Nov 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

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Good condition 12th Sep 2007  12:54  by Alan Grove

Gridref: SU 64063 20566   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Many of the logs for this trigpoint praise the site for its scenery and views. Having made my first visit I can now understand why. Haze limited visibility to less than 20 miles (The IOW could just be seen), but the views were still superb. The pillar is in fairly good condition, apart from a missing plug.

TP5226 TP5226 - Old Winchester Hill©Alan Grove
TP5226 FB TP5226's Flush Bracket©Alan Grove


Slightly damaged 26th Aug 2007  12:15  by martinc

Gridref: SU 64063 20565   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great views. Lots of butterflies. Plug missing


Good condition 10th Oct 2006  10:30  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Last time I walked up here some long years ago it was with my eight year old daughter & six year old son (who repeatedly asked: 'carry me?') and I did - always a soft touch. Fascinating Iron Age fort this with a single rampart & ditch; with nearby a fine series of bowl barrows.


Good condition 7th Aug 2006  14:21  by [email protected]

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Set in one of Britain's best nature reserves.

Old Winchester Hill Fort tumulus & trig pillar looking to Beacon Hill ©[email protected]
Old Winchester Hill trig pillar looking north ©[email protected]
Chalkhill Blue Butterfly. This is the place for thousands of these butterflies. On this visit we saw twenty different species of butterflies on the reserve.©[email protected]


Slightly damaged 2nd Jul 2006  14:30  by whitwal

Gridref: SU 64061 20569   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Weather fantastic today, hottest day this year. So the views were magnificent. really good day.



The Whitwals ©whitwal


Slightly damaged 1st May 2006  12:20  by stevepammypoo

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

The Flush Bracket


Not Logged 7th Apr 2006  12:46  by Pez

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 28th Jan 2006  00:00  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SU 64058 20560   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Fantastic Scenery from this iron age hill fort. Views to Isle of Wight. If you look carefully can see top of Portsmouth Spinaker tower.

©Clanfield Rambler


Good condition 28th Dec 2005  11:45  by Trigger

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Revisit on 17 Mar 2013 wandering the SDW!

TP5226
TP5226


Slightly damaged 29th Oct 2005  11:50  by Calum-B

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Excellent views and the Bronze Age fort gives the whole place a unique feel. Well worth a visit

Me on Old WInchester Hill ©Calum-B


Slightly damaged 14th Aug 2005  18:30  by dragophelion

Gridref: SU 64061 20566   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Nice views from here! Visited while doing a nearby Geocache!

Trigpoint
Flush Bracket


Good condition 14th Jun 2005  20:06  by rhayader_wanderer

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

IoW visible as was Calshott. Nice location but a long walk in for the south as the nearest point is disabled access only. Back to the flowerpots at Cheriton now for dinner and beer


Good condition 3rd May 2005  00:46  by robaz

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

On an Iron Age Fort on Old Winchester Hill. Great views of the downs. On a good day, you can see over to the Isle of Wight

The Rape was out
The Downs on a cloudy day


Good condition 22nd Apr 2005  17:30  by Paul G0TLG

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

Fantastic scenery from up here, all this and a geocache too! Well worth a visit even if you're not into caching, try to pick a less busy time if you can.


Good condition 14th Apr 2005  11:40  by Kitty Hawk

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

Brilliant views, I'll come back here when it is sunny as well, you can see the New Forest, right up to Beacon Hill - the one near Newbury as well as the one over the valley. The cap is missing and a bit of graffiti, but the pillar is fine.


Slightly damaged 20th Mar 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

vgc, no cap or plug, some old repairs but sound, fine hill & view, toposcope in vgc, nature reserve

montaged by JWR ©peregrinus


Good condition 19th Feb 2005  14:38  by TreeHouse

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

Great views. Hold onto your hat.

View to the Isle of Wight Solent is a silver ribbon, Calshot power station chimney on the right.©TreeHouse


Good condition 31st Dec 2004  18:32  by dysdera

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Excellent location, and near to a cache we were doing!!


Slightly damaged 31st Dec 2004  00:00  by Stobbo

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Nice views. Cap on top is missing.


Good condition 25th Nov 2004  14:55  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Excellent views.


Good condition 12th Sep 2004  13:20  by Managra

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Missing plug. Fantastic views


Good condition 2nd Sep 2004  18:07  by Sussex_Rambler

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Located in the remains of an Iron Age hill fort dating to 3800BC. Situated in between two burial barrows and offers excellent views all around. Good condition despite centre cap missing.

View across to Old Winchester Hill


Slightly damaged 27th Apr 2004  13:50  by NIBBO

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Hazey weather,but still excellent views all round Not quite the highest point, tumulus is higher..

Pillar with adjacent pillar with Panoramic description plate
Flush bracket


Slightly damaged 2nd Aug 2003  14:10  by Pharisee

Gridref: SU 64063 20569   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Going against general concensus on this one too by logging as slightly damaged. The structure is OK but the centre plug is missing, leaving a hole just right to drop an Etrex down.

The view to the West


Good condition 25th May 2003  14:00  by geoffnco

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Pictorial stainless steel plate alongside shows landmarks. Close to Capital Hill cache.

Whinchester Hill TP location ©geoffnco


Good condition 11th May 2003  12:00  by Hi-Tek

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited when locating a nearby Geocache.


Good condition 5th May 2003  16:48  by Sapper

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

Revisited on an outstanding day - views across to the Isle of Wight. Good cache nearby as well!

The pillar
Outstanding views - IoW in the distance


Not Logged 26th Feb 2003  13:45  by kevjtrig

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

Another trigpoint in an excellent location for views across Hampshire to Southampton, Isle of Wight, and Exton trig.

Trig and adjacent tumulus.
View East to Salt Hill Reservoir and Butser Hill


Good condition 14th Sep 2002  16:30  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Second trig of the day having walked over from Beacon Hill via the pub in Exton. Wonderful views from the Iron Age fort at the top, on a clear afternoon.


Good condition 19th Feb 2001  11:07  by Sapper

Gridref: SU 64062 20569   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Atop an iron age fort in the South Downs with good panoramic views.


Good condition 20th Jul 1999  09:00  by jamesleesaunders

Gridref: SU 64060 20558   FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited as Part of the South Downs Challenge with Joe Barnes. (19 of 38)

Old Winchester Hill Trig ©jamesleesaunders


Good condition 17th Aug 1997  14:29  by widget

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

I'm writing this in Aug 2018 having just dug out some old maps and found notes on a few trigs I did 20+ years ago before I even realised this site existed! Bagged this during an afternoon out with the wife and dog sometime during the Summer of 1998


Good condition 10th Aug 1997  00:00  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Circular walk from Corhampton on a very hot, sunny day with lots of harvesting going on. Met a man in a mini skirt at the trig, very odd!


Not Logged 31st May 1997  16:45  by whitepeakplodder

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

Passed whilst walking on LDWA 100


Good condition 4th Jul 1994  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2730  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pleasant walk from parking spot. Viewfinder close by.


Not Logged 5th Jul 1993  15:00  by Sprog

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


Not Logged 1st Jan 1970  00:00  by RichBiker

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


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