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TP5279 - Painswick Hill
 
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Grid reference :
SO 86823 12097 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S5301
OSGB36 Station :
SO92/11
Current use :
none
Historic use :
Secondary
T:UK waypoint :
TP5279
County :
Gloucestershire
Nearest town :
GLOUCESTER

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Painswick HillSO92/11SO92S011386823.42212097.41283.5702PILLAR01/06/1949101/06/1966N0

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There are 133 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 648th with 15 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.99/10 (from 138 logged visits)
Was First logged: 10th Jul 1958
Was Last logged: 9th Mar 2024

Of the 138 logged visits,
30 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 99m
The average error was 9m
4 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Pillar
By Wheresthatpenguin
Toposcope
By Wheresthatpenguin
Flush Bracket
By Wheresthatpenguin
Pillar
By Wheresthatpenguin

©Madgebabes

©Pritch227
First view of the trig
By Boneychest
Painswick Hill. Alex
By Den
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Logged Visits:

Good condition 9th Mar 2024  10:05  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SO 86823 12097   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in very good condition in a nice setting, but let down by the fact that an appalling toposcope had been placed over the spider. Would have given this a 9, but the toposcope reduced it to a 7

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Toposcope
Pillar


Not Logged 25th Nov 2023  10:55  by Madgebabes

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

Lovely walk up from top of the road layby parking through the golf course and up onto the trig point. Nice views

©Madgebabes


Good condition 23rd Oct 2023  12:00  by 22thenext500

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Set on the ramparts of an iron age fort with great views over Gloucester. We parked in large lay-by on the B4073 at top of hill out of Painswick for a pleasant stroll on the bridleway through the woods and across the golf course, over the lane and up to the fort.

©22thenext500


Good condition 8th Oct 2023  09:21  by painterman61

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Super summit and views topo on top easy up

Trig ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61
Topo ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61


Good condition 28th Sep 2023  14:18  by graham&linda

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views over the golf course and further afield.


Good condition 22nd Aug 2023  20:44  by Ande1865

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 20th Aug 2023  14:55  by [email protected]

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


Good condition 20th Aug 2023  14:55  by [email protected]

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


Good condition 4th Jun 2023  13:44  by AngiLala

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

Topped by a new (2008) topograph. The views from this trig point are amazing and it is a pretty easy walk from the car parking area just below.


Good condition 3rd Jun 2023  17:22  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

parked in carpark then stomped up to the pillar amazing location and views though miss seeing the spider!!!!!

©WuzzerL


Good condition 3rd Jun 2023  17:21  by Pritch227

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

spectacular views for such little effort!!parked in a small cp,turned at the fp sign to the nw and the cp is a few yards in,could see the pillar almost straight away.

©Pritch227


Good condition 8th Nov 2022  14:21  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

By Andy for HC U3A. Splendid day!

Painswick Hill pillar


Good condition 24th Sep 2022  15:51  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked near the golf club house to the south of the beacon. Steady and undulating climb across the golf course, past the quarry on the right, east. Hill fort visible from about 500 metres on approach and there appeared to be a cow at the top. On reaching the summit there was indeed a cow standing on the path a few metres from the pillar. Quite unusual. There were also quite a lot of people about. A group of about ten DoE hikers, their ‘teacher’ and about half a dozen others milling around and generally hogging the pillar. Never had to wait so long to get pictures. Stunning views from the beacon, the Severn Estuary even the crossing in the far distance, the Malverns and other local high points such as Cleeve Hill. A topograph has been put on top of the pillar, useful for identifying other landmarks, and a new or well maintained base for the pillar. Clear day, almost top marks.

Painswick Beacon Flush plate
Painswick Beacon Looking east
Painswick Beacon Busy spot
Painswick Beacon Looking north


Good condition 20th Mar 2022  00:00  by Walking with Gerald

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 12th Feb 2022  11:49  by Matt G

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Views were good


Good condition 5th Feb 2022  13:20  by andyrandom

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

I have to give this a 10 for the violently undulating series of dips and ridges on which it stands, together with its general good condition and its great views. However, this was my least favourite visit of the day, as I was lashed by strong winds and rain from the moment I set eyes on the pillar. The simple act of taking the usual photos and selfies was rendered farcical by an unrelenting gusty squall which blew my hat off, and which lasted until I was almost back to my car. Can't blame the trig for the weather, though. Easily accessed from small car park on the Cotswold Way and around the edge of the golf course.






Good condition 1st Jan 2022  00:01  by MGT67

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


Good condition 15th Aug 2021  16:32  by ET

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


Good condition 14th Aug 2021  14:45  by Boneychest

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent views on a very interesting hill fort. Not sure about the topograph capping the pillar though!

First view of the trig
The flush bracket
Where the spider should be


Not Logged 9th Aug 2021  10:30  by EmmieBean

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


Good condition 11th Jul 2021  12:15  by mattfallen

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


Not Logged 24th May 2021  07:21  by Noynek

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

A TP I have visited many times over the years being close to my childhood home and atop a local beauty spot.


Good condition 27th Apr 2021  14:03  by BarryHorton

Gridref: SO 86824 12087   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A fine trig with commanding views.


Good condition 2nd Nov 2020  14:05  by geodruth

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

Lovely views from this trig! Top has been replaced by a local group and spider replaced by a toposcope.


Not Logged 26th Jul 2020  14:59  by tayfam

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


Converted 3rd Jul 2020  00:00  by Den

FB Number: S5027  Condition: Converted  Score: 9/10

Parked in car park, followed footpath to summit great 360 degree views. Topograph on top of pillar. Information board near car park under tree.

Painswick Hill. Flush bracket
Painswick Hill. Topograph
Painswick Hill. Topograph / Pillar
Painswick Hill. View from pillar
Painswick Hill. Alex
Painswick Hill. Nev
Painswick Hill. Information Board.
Painswick Hill. Nearby Quarry


Good condition 7th Jun 2020  18:03  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

parking to S where cotswold way crosses road. Access is across a golf course. Summit has great views.


Good condition 7th Jun 2020  18:03  by RichardM

Gridref: SO 86827 12098   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Mounted on renovated large stepped concrete plinth on hill fort ring mound. Great views. Capped with neat topograph.


Good condition 3rd May 2020  12:24  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

Shelley Holloway


Good condition 12th Apr 2020  08:58  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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


Good condition 24th Nov 2019  12:21  by JamesA60

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited while on a walk around the area. I'm told there's great views from here, but all I could see was white!

Trigpoint and a view(?)
The Flush Bracket
Topograph on top of trig


Good condition 17th Oct 2019  17:45  by Andy West

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


Good condition 17th Jun 2019  17:05  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SO 86826 12106   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Painswick Hill The trig on double plinth, all four sight holes open.
Painswick Hill The FB, faces W.
Painswick Hill Top of trig.


Not Logged 14th Apr 2019  10:48  by Margaret the trig

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


Good condition 1st Feb 2019  12:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SO 86823 12097   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice walk in deep snow


Good condition 19th Jul 2018  10:56  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Top now had purpose made topograph. Nice to see it made exactly same shape as top, even the for small edges. Double height plinth similar attention to detail.


Good condition 3rd Jun 2018  12:12  by onemanandhisboywalking

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©onemanandhisboywalking


Not Logged 26th May 2018  16:35  by [email protected]

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


Slightly damaged 31st Mar 2018  10:50  by philpb

Gridref: SO 86825 12101   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Trig
Flush Bracket
Top of pillar


Good condition 8th Oct 2017  09:18  by Sandrax2

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

Walking Cotswold Way. Stage - Painswick to Leckhampton Hill.

©Sandrax2


Good condition 10th Aug 2017  07:42  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked car at Painswick Beacon car park and walked up to the fort, where the trig is. Great views to NW. Trig has Toposcope hat, so cant see spider, but still, it hasn't got brick cladding like previous trig (TP2165) so can see FB. Lovely way to start the day. Now for a long car drive to get Mrs 50th birthday present.

Flush Bracket
Toposcope hat
Trig Point


Good condition 3rd May 2017  11:09  by Bridgeman

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

Parked in Cheltenham and caught bus 61 to Painswick then a walk along the Cotswold Way to Seven Springs and bus 51 back into Cheltenham. All went to plan.

Painswick Hill Trig point ©Bridgeman


Good condition 25th Apr 2017  08:11  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM533 Painswick Hill. Last one of the trip and a steep but short walk up to a fantastic viewpoint. Absolutely shattered.com. 53 YOSMs, 108400 Fitbit steps, 948 miles, at least 15 different HeartFM stations (the Wham and Michael Jackson fan club station), probably at least 10 counties, 2 lovely pub lunches, several additional trigpoints, a handful of caches, a few gyms, pokestops and Pokémon and still no Lapras and 1 bottle of lovely scrumpy, a great trip!

Painswick Hill YOSM baggers ©thejackrustles
Painswick Hill YOSM baggers #2 ©thejackrustles
Painswick Hill collage


Good condition 18th Sep 2016  10:25  by cavinguk

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

Claimed this trig whilst walking the Cotswold Way. Fantastic views over Gloucester, Forest of Dean and over to the Brecon Beacons.


Good condition 5th Jul 2016  17:08  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SO 86826 12100   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy nip over golf course to this one - Pillar good condition if the new "hat" is ignored!, great views up here this evening, next stop the Marilyn at Bredon Hill :)

Pillar & FB


Good condition 29th May 2016  17:55  by slateloose

Gridref: SO 86800 12000   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

What a lovely location this on a sunny evening. Great views.


Good condition 26th May 2016  11:13  by g4wsb

Gridref: SO 86824 12105   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Good condition 24th Apr 2016  13:10  by Funk to Funky

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views all round. Nice topo on top!

Great view
Topograph


Not Logged 21st Apr 2016  12:54  by melch

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


Good condition 19th Feb 2016  00:00  by rupertal

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

Beautiful cold day. My 1000th Tump.


Converted 28th Oct 2015  17:13  by Pir8sOld&New

FB Number: 5301  Condition: Converted  Score: 9/10

Seen Accountants earlier in the day and on the road home across country picked up another pillar and this one. Parked up on the road northwest of the pillar and walked up the path to the top. Stunning view at the top looking out to Severn, Gloucestershire and to the Malverns.


Slightly damaged 15th Oct 2015  14:48  by Garth Fenton

Gridref: SO 86826 12103   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

top covered with a topograph, met a local who was disgusted that the direction lines on the topograph were inaccurate [true] he seemed to blame the OS!!! I put him straight on that point, blame the council. Last pillar today, starting to rain


Good condition 14th Oct 2015  14:08  by orlando rat

Gridref: SO 86823 12097   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Amazing views plus history. What could beat that?

Painswick Hill


Good condition 12th Sep 2015  15:36  by plet56

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


Good condition 25th Jul 2015  09:27  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from the parking place on the road to the south. Nice approach to the pillar along an ancient rampart. Good view.

Painswick Hill ©paulxtr


Good condition 27th May 2015  15:35  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: 5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A lovely trig this, wonderful views and a nearby Geocache too. Topograph installed to top of trig.

Mr K at trig. Usual trig pose.©BRISTOLIAN


Good condition 3rd May 2015  15:13  by Spunky Spider

Gridref: SO 86824 12102   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visiting this Trig as YSM533. Very busy up here today being a Bank Holiday weekend. Fantastic views all around. Fantastic.

Trig (YSM533) and views ©Spunky Spider


Not Logged 30th Apr 2015  12:39  by sniffadogz

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

Superb spot. Great views today.


Good condition 21st Apr 2015  13:05  by samtrev

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Wrong trigpoint number show on top plate - oh dear


Good condition 30th Mar 2015  14:10  by dugswell2

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

The best view point of this sunny day with Alex Cameron


Good condition 30th Mar 2015  12:33  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Best pillar saved right until last on this 5 day trigging raid down south.


Good condition 15th Feb 2015  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YOSM 533. Parked about 0.3 miles away and walked to the TP. Great views and a nearby golf course.

TP5279 ©explorer_olway
TP5279 ©explorer_olway


Good condition 23rd Dec 2014  10:56  by CJO

Gridref: SO 86825 12101   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Spider replaced with topograph and centre of fort turned into a golf course. Topograph mentions the pillar's TP number as TP4459, which is wrong. Very windy.

Painswick Hill
Painswick Hill


Converted 19th Dec 2014  12:40  by jonglew

Gridref: SO 86826 12100   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Converted  Score: 6/10

From the NE across golf course. Pillar prominent at hill summit. Nice new(ish) plinth but with toposcope plate covering the spider rendering the pillar unusable for its intended purpose it has to be classified as either Damaged or Converted, the latter seems more appropriate. All sight holes open. Extensive panoramic views over Gloucester and surrounding hills.

Pillar TP5279©jonglew
Toposcope TP5279©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5279©jonglew


Good condition 23rd Nov 2014  16:05  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SO 86825 12101   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 23rd Aug 2014  12:00  by Alfred the great

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

©Alfred the great


Not Logged 12th Aug 2014  13:38  by ADT

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

Whilst walking Cotswold Way with Gill.


Good condition 20th Jul 2014  12:00  by Stevie Boy

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

Been on my to do list for years. Quick scramble up from car park en route to the Rococo Garden. Stunning views. Dark clouds over the Malverns but the day turned out to be another scorcher. Must easily be among the best viewpoints in Glos and the Cotswolds. Nice pillar with added toposcope, dated 2008. Pity about the soiled loo roll on the path near the parking!

pillar, 283m ©Stevie Boy
view NW towards Gloucester and beyond ©Stevie Boy
toposcope on pillar ©Stevie Boy
Nearby St Marys. Surprisingly not on the trig list but worth a visit anyway ©Stevie Boy


Good condition 28th Jun 2014  12:54  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Absolutely stunning views from this trig. Felt sorry for people a bit further north as looking at the black clouds they were having some bad weather. Just able to make the Malverns out through the darkness of the clouds.


Good condition 27th May 2014  18:40  by Redroaming

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited whilst travelling from North Wales to home; pleasant walk avoiding the golfers along the footpaths up to this trig point and the beautiful views. Trig has a viewpoint "map" on the top.


©Redroaming
©Redroaming


Good condition 16th May 2014  16:30  by Dumfriesmike

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


Good condition 24th Apr 2014  10:03  by James Carpenter

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


Good condition 21st Apr 2014  11:50  by ocean soul

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From car park to South ..


Good condition 19th Apr 2014  16:40  by Katy

Gridref: SO 86825 12094   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I wonder how often it gets hit by golf balls...

©Katy


Good condition 2nd Mar 2014  11:15  by homer trackers

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Bit misty this morning so views not so great.


Good condition 1st Mar 2014  10:30  by DanTrig

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

Pleasant circular from Painswick including two trigs Painswick Beacon and Haresfield Beacon. Nice views. Bagged Birdlip and Leckhampton Hill trigs on way home.


Good condition 6th Dec 2013  12:30  by The Patrician

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Quiet up on Painswick Beacon this afternoon, just a few dog walkers and golfers.

Plate
Pip at the pillar
The hill top


Good condition 1st Nov 2013  13:00  by gnomedodds

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice view from up here.


Good condition 20th Jul 2013  14:27  by dadu 13

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Breathtaking views of Gloucestershire, sat on top of the ancient hillfort.

©dadu 13
©dadu 13


Good condition 11th Sep 2012  14:21  by ukandystreet

Gridref: SO 86826 12100   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Grabbed this one whilst walking the Cotswold Way.

The smallest member of the trigpointing community? ©ukandystreet


Good condition 21st Aug 2012  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 30th May 2012  19:14  by longmyndhiker

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 28th Jan 2012  18:04  by dal

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely view point.


Good condition 13th Jan 2012  15:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint
Topograph on top of pillar
Flush Bracket


Good condition 7th Jan 2012  12:35  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Interesting location, on the ramparts of the old Hill Fort, good views. Walking the Cotswold Way, so only a slight diversion needed.


Good condition 1st Jan 2012  11:05  by asbown

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

plenty playing golf but no problems.


Good condition 11th Nov 2011  12:20  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Circular walk from Painswick partly on cotswold Way. a pity that it was so foggy.

Painswick Hill Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Painswick Hill Flush Bracket ©Bridgeman


Good condition 6th Sep 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 86825 12103   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 28th May 2011  20:52  by Trigger

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP5279


Good condition 21st Apr 2011  12:30  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On our way to visit our rugby playing niece at Hartpury College, and called in here. Loved the Iron Age Fort and the views, but wasn't too sure about the golf course and wouldn't you know, on our way back down, from out of nowhere it seemed, Louise was struck on her hand with a deadly golf ball. Serious bruising. So beware fellow trigpointers - this is a dangerous place!


Good condition 14th Apr 2011  10:00  by Loz&Bib

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


Good condition 3rd Oct 2010  16:51  by edfielden

Gridref: SO 86825 12097   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy walk up from minor road to S, dodging golf tees and bunkers! View mainly over countryside to W and SW. Very moody clouds not too far away. Topograph affixed to top of pillar (dated 2008), obscures any remnants of spider or plug. Position logged from GPS device accurate to ±5m.

S5301 - Pillar ©edfielden
S5301 - Pillar with moody backdrop ©edfielden
S5301 - Flush bracket ©edfielden
S5301 - Top ©edfielden
S5301 - Trig pose! ©edfielden


Good condition 21st Sep 2009  13:30  by Lady Magpie

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

One of my first logs whilst Geocaching


Good condition 14th Sep 2009  16:10  by Rob&Fiona

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 19th Jul 2009  17:10  by Ivanhoe

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Well maintained topped with a recent toposcope plate. En-route along the Cotswold Way - in the middle of a golf course, but nobody out playing today.

Painswick Beacon Trig.


Good condition 19th Apr 2009  17:56  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SO 86823 12104   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good condition, top is now covered with a view finder, Good views of Gloucester, close to golf course


Good condition 22nd Aug 2008  11:32  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 2nd Mar 2008  12:25  by lackofluke

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 1st Dec 2007  13:40  by bluebeard

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

visited after a run at ngoc meet


Good condition 1st Dec 2007  13:15  by desperate dan

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

Passed this in a NGOC orienteering event


Good condition 19th Oct 2007  18:07  by walk tall

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

In very good condition since the refurbishment. Excellent views, you some times can see Pen y Fan in the Brecons

TP5279 - Painswick Hill - Late light over the trig point & Gloucester area ©walk tall


Good condition 7th Oct 2007  15:04  by ABar

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


Good condition 7th Oct 2007  15:04  by Heather :o)

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 30th Sep 2007  14:48  by theblack

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

Trig in good order, new cement platform handy as seat many people thought today. Good views, a popular spot

Trig ©theblack


Good condition 18th Sep 2007  18:15  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: SO 86822 12098   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 9th Sep 2007  14:30  by gary&den

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely clear day great views.

©gary&den


Good condition 2nd Sep 2007  12:28  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 86820 12090   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Re-Visit as passing on Cotswold Way,the previous building work is over.The views are excellent .

©Glaslyn


Good condition 3rd Aug 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, asphalt plug, new-looking concrete base. Fine earthworks & view, amidst golf course. Revisited for the trig.


Good condition 22nd Apr 2007  02:30  by The Flying Boots

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Was in the area geocaching and called here on route.

©The Flying Boots


Good condition 6th Apr 2007  19:22  by sjh60trig

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fantastic Views, on one of the best day of the year so far

©sjh60trig


Good condition 1st Mar 2007  17:58  by captain gore-tex

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

really enjoyed this one, great views and a nice walk round the old fort.

moody view of the trig ©captain gore-tex
view over the 9th ©captain gore-tex


Good condition 24th Feb 2007  17:20  by SidAndBob

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice clean trig on a shiny new base. Reasonably quiet as most people had gone home by the time we got there. Great view of home to the West. Not so great views of golf and Gloucester to the North.

Will and Bob at twilight ©SidAndBob


Good condition 11th Aug 2006  08:27  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Went back to this to get a better picture. It's now on a new concrete base, having been taken down and then re-erected by archaeologists preserving the hill fort. The hill fort itself is an excellent example, 500BC first occupied, well before the pillar was erected!!

Painswick trig on its new base


Good condition 26th Jul 2006  15:30  by Only Joking

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Day 6 CW. Another lovely day.

Painswick Hill FB
Well, at least I can sit down here!


Good condition 8th Jun 2006  15:08  by FollowMeChaps

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Hottest day of the year so far and having just climbed Coopers Hill twice we were pooped! Did nearby The Lost Hare cache so had to knock this one off. Brilliant view and great trig - shame about the golf course!

Even The Beast is pooped!
View SW towards Severn


Good condition 31st May 2006  14:00  by write and mane

Gridref: SO 86824 12106   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Painswick Hill Trig Point ©write and mane
Painswick Hill Trig Point Bracket ©write and mane


Good condition 5th Mar 2006  14:15  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 86820 12090   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very busy site.Some fencing and steps near the pillar to protect the earthworks.Some of the best views of Gloucester and the surrounding area can be found here.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 3rd Dec 2005  13:30  by macroderma

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Brilliant views! Visiting nearby cache GCG2ZC The Lost Hare Deleted the logged position - darn! Lots of restoration work going on around the pillar

Painswick Beacon


Not Logged 21st Aug 2005  16:43  by Wild Woods

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Logged while away for the weekend. Golf course is a bit on the steep side, more like crazy golf!


Good condition 17th Jul 2005  14:00  by Bens

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A favourite of mine to visit with my 91 year old grandfather. Trig point is in good condition, despite the bad erosion the ground around it is suffering from. I understand that this has now been tastefully concreted; I will pop an updated log after I next visit. It certainly needed it. Watch out for golfers as you walk up; very pleasant walk on a sunny day up from the Catbrain Quarry direction. The view has always been splendid. Lots of iron benches to rest those weary feet en route too! If you are in the area, then take the time to visit Crickley Hill, which has an outstanding panorama of Gloucester and Cheltenham. You can even see Brown Clee Hill from there.


Good condition 10th Jul 2005  13:45  by DesG

Gridref: SO 86825 12102   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The last log mentioned it looks like they're cutting steps, they were right, there's now some stone steps up to the trig, they have also put a new concrete base around the trig itself, very nice.

©DesG
©DesG


Good condition 23rd Mar 2005  15:55  by rhayader_wanderer

Gridref: SO 86827 12104   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy up from a small quarry onto golf course. Trig now has orange net fencing around it and what looks likely to be steps being cut into back from Gloucester side good views if a little hazy

©rhayader_wanderer
©rhayader_wanderer


Good condition 2nd Jan 2005  12:15  by rad

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

Incredible views across to the Malverns and Bristol Channel. Windy but sunny today.

View to Malverns ©rad


Good condition 27th Nov 2004  11:36  by Bussage Bog Hoppers

Gridref: SO 86823 12097   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Painswick Hill Trigpoint


Good condition 27th Jul 2004  09:46  by discjirm

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Some great views from this pillar, which is on the banking of an old pre-Roman fort. On a golf course, but a path runs up to the pillar and the goflrs were friendly people. A road runs close nearby, so access is easy.

Painswick Hill flush bracket. Painswick Hill flush bracket.©discjirm
Painswick Hill trig point. Painswick Hill trig point.©discjirm
Painswick Hill trig point. Painswick Hill trig point.©discjirm


Good condition 8th Mar 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

S5301
S5301
S5301


Good condition 27th Sep 2003  16:25  by The_Cranes

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lovely views a great reward for such little effort.


Good condition 13th Aug 2003  11:29  by Geosteve03

Gridref: SO 86825 12102   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lovely view over Gloucestershire. Watch out for golf balls.


Good condition 16th Jul 2003  00:00  by itchy-trigger-finder

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

on Cotswold way with dad, no photo


Good condition 10th Jun 2003  20:29  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very prominent, with golf course around it!, right on top of a sharp crest on the hill. Public

Trig at sunset


Good condition 18th Apr 2003  15:33  by senrabyar

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A retrospective bagged trig found whilst geotagging all my photos. Even has the FB in the picture!


Good condition 7th Jun 2000  16:01  by fasgadh

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

Golf course on a hill often used for orienteering.. Just a long walk today


Not Logged 12th May 2000  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - v fine hill fort, fine view, easy ascent


Good condition 1st Aug 1998  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Base heavily eroded. Plug missing.


Good condition 25th Aug 1995  00:00  by widget

Gridref: SO 86800 12100   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Dropped off by family then ran over summit. Cracking views. Cream tea opposite lovely Painswick church(99 yews).


Good condition 25th May 1991  11:00  by arranc

Gridref: SO 86800 12100   FB Number: S5301  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 2nd Sep 1977  15:46  by vegibagger

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

random guessed date. Pastures a game of golf with great uncle Ken sometime in the 70's..6th Tee must below beacon summit to the east. been there a couple of times over the years of living in Cheltenham. Time for a re-visit


Not Logged 10th Jul 1958  20:21  by gowrie

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


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