Logged Visits:

14th Apr 2024  12:20  by onemanandhisboywalking

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Stunning but windy!

9th Jan 2024  11:10  by mattfallen

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

17th Oct 2023  12:30  by rhi86

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

12th Oct 2023  10:51  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Re-visit... first of five... on mega 23 & half one way traverse hike with Dave Ballinger of Cheltenham.

28th Sep 2023  17:38  by seandorey

Gridref: SO 24400 36600   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Gem on top

11th Jun 2023  12:00  by GMann73

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

A quality trig, good strong Welsh Dragon painted on it, overlooking the North of the Beacons.

20th May 2023  10:01  by Catherineraine

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

26th Dec 2022  13:15  by Zoe Evans Valley girl hikes

FB Number: TP540  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fabulous walk puddle around the mound but still accessible

Hay Bluff ©Zoe Evans Valley girl hikes
©Zoe Evans Valley girl hikes

4th Dec 2022  14:38  by hobtoadfoot

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

19th Nov 2022  08:03  by lboutside

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

Nice little moat around it if it's wet out

1st Oct 2022  09:27  by janineharris44

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

1/2 from Hay Bluff car park. Easy access, straight up! Trig sits at apex of hill surrounded by its own moat. Trig is slightly damaged, spider and FB intact.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44

24th Sep 2022  18:26  by JoeNTMY

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

17th Sep 2022  15:16  by Mitzie

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

painted white with a Welsh dragon, great views

5th Sep 2022  12:30  by je448

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views to Wuan Fach and Twmpa. Red dragon proudly presented, trig painted white and on plinth. Approached from Black Hill (Craswall) and return via Offa's Dyke Path.

24th Aug 2022  00:00  by [email protected]

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

29th Jul 2022  15:45  by 22thenext500

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

Walk from Hay Bluff car park along the ridges to Pen Rhos Dirion (TP5658). Finished off with this TP. Negotiating the drive up and down the lanes proved more challenging than the walk.

©22thenext500

15th Jul 2022  15:30  by adventure_stricken

Gridref: SO 24400 36600   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

One for the road home!

26th Jun 2022  20:23  by Megan

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

30th Apr 2022  14:10  by Dan Baddeley

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

29th Apr 2022  20:19  by Dubvine

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

24th Apr 2022  21:10  by Mr Calum B Thornton

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

24th Apr 2022  15:15  by Joanna

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice walk from car park, short but steep. Trig point is on a plinth, painted white with dragons on. Close to the Offa's Dyke path.

4th Apr 2022  13:55  by Cositsthere

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

3rd Apr 2022  13:30  by TrackingTrigs

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

26th Mar 2022  05:45  by wandering_rjt

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Quick dash up for a glorious sunrise from top car park

21st Jan 2022  12:00  by Dmorgan2508

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Out and back including black hill trig.

6th Nov 2021  10:01  by Jodie-trigs

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short walk from Gospel Pass car park. Trigpoint on top of a plinth.

Pen-Y-Beacon Trigpoint
Pen-Y-Beacon Flush Bracket

17th Oct 2021  11:00  by SebastienCale

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Up from Gospel Pass en route to Black Mountain summit. A fine day with excellent views. Trig proud on it's plinth with a dragon.

7th Oct 2021  16:00  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

20th Sep 2021  15:13  by bigtykedog

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Enjoyed watching gliders and para gliders whilst on hill. Excellent views.

16th Sep 2021  12:35  by Boid

Gridref: SO 24433 36637   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Some cracks on pillar, otherwise good condition

TP5402 - Pen-Y-Beacon

13th Sep 2021  13:00  by G4VFL

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

Passing en route to Black Mountain SOTA activation

8th Jul 2021  15:00  by jedthehumanoid

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

Fantastic views and a lovely dragon-stencilled pillar

5th Jun 2021  16:40  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Second visit to this one, same details as no change, Except a lot dryer, quick drink and turn around. Back along the ridge for technically 7 trigs lol. Only 4 really, would have gone another way but time was against us! Long day Queens closed so stopped a bit further on for well deserved beverage!

14th May 2021  12:00  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Nice trig easy to reach following "Offa's Dyke" coming over from Craswall. Trig sitting on a circular island with stepping stones over the surrounding moat, nice touch. Trig painted white with red dragon. Pillar has slight cracking but Flush Bracket, Spider in place, no plug, with additional little plate at the rear! No view today mist low, walk was great though!

Trig and "moat" ©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ
Flush Bracket ©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ
At the trig ©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ
Spider ©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ
Extra plate ©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

24th Apr 2021  12:48  by MPD

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

18th Apr 2021  10:30  by thefunkylibrarian

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

Beautiful day. Followed route from Hay Bluff to Twmpa

4th Apr 2021  13:31  by AmyYdwI92

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

23rd Mar 2021  20:18  by wildaggers

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

26th Dec 2020  14:18  by wildaggers

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

17th Oct 2020  16:54  by Sarah_Clough

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With Bill

©Sarah_Clough

7th Oct 2020  12:05  by reyjam

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

25th Sep 2020  14:51  by Trailrunning.jay

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

17th Jul 2020  10:26  by retired trigger

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

12th Jul 2020  13:22  by CarolynPhillips

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

14th Jun 2020  13:45  by Izzy Watts

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

29th Dec 2019  10:16  by PJandMonty

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

In good visibility this is a fantastic view point. Went at sunrise it was stunning.

20th Nov 2019  16:54  by ger

Gridref: SO 24434 36632   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From Black Mountain summit, then down to CP to N.

21st Sep 2019  13:00  by DaveD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Solo trip to Wales.

7th Aug 2019  11:28  by dpeberdy

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

A quick walk up from the sale with Mum, Bec and Eric - a very windy walk! Me, Mum, Bec and Eric 677m

A windy little stroll Eric was both disturbed and very taken by the 'windy mountain'©dpeberdy

28th Jul 2019  09:47  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at lower car parking area and enjoyed the climb. Good views today.

BRISTOLIAN visits pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN

18th Jul 2019  13:18  by NormanW

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

10th Jun 2019  11:00  by Toops

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

18th May 2019  09:13  by angelaspired

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

Always a favourite to see!!! On the Big black mountain challenge

6th May 2019  12:25  by Biffin

Gridref: SO 24430 36627   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

2nd May 2019  10:39  by robcross

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

7th Apr 2019  18:07  by gower lad

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

5/5 on circular walk from Gospel Pass via Llanthony. Excellent vantage point for W,N and E but not the best visibility today. Was told recently that it had been demoted from Nuttall status as insufficient drop to neighbour, true?

10th Dec 2018  12:49  by painterman61

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

bagged on the way to the county top some views in clearing mist trig on stone plinth

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
the top of hereford black mountain ©painterman61

16th Oct 2018  10:32  by Houlie

Gridref: SO 24435 36632   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

An exercising 30 minute walk up from the car park by the "Stone Circle" (but only one stone is standing) onto the misty mountain, revealed a decorated pillar and some fell ponies standing guard. The pillar was in goodish condition and further protected by a shallow moat. Returning to the car down the north east shoulder allowed us to witness the shepherds bringing the sheep down to the valley below. Quite an exercise, but mostly for the border collies.

Flush Bracket on TP
TP approach
Spider on TP

11th Oct 2018  10:47  by MGT67

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

17th Aug 2018  11:08  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Quite a pull up from the parking to this pillar. All well worth it with great views to be had. Pillar in good condition.

PJ at Pen Y Beacon pillar ©Thejenkies
Pen Y Beacon pillar FB ©Thejenkies
Guardians of the pillar ©Thejenkies

9th Aug 2018  22:59  by luce_blue

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

8th Jul 2018  10:32  by Geordie

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

4th Jul 2018  11:14  by NightCrawler

Gridref: SO 24430 36640   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

30th Jun 2018  00:00  by carolje

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

23rd May 2018  10:50  by dadu 13

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A lovely walk up from Gospel Pass in the haze and mist, but gorgeous sunshine.

©dadu 13

5th May 2018  14:31  by angelaspired

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

23rd Sep 2017  14:30  by Stevie Boy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Revisit. The pillar has acquired a Welsh Dragon since my last visit. Walked up from Stone Circle, visited the trig, then followed the eastern flank before descending south to the Gospel Pass. Beautiful day with stunning views & fantastic company.

trig - revisit
Typically stunning view from Hay Bluff ©Stevie Boy

16th Aug 2017  09:30  by Boneychest

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Pillar has a large horizontal crack about one third from the top, as shown in photo. Walked up from the stone circle then carried on to Twmpa. Windy but great views all round.

Cracked pillar
The sunny side

18th Jul 2017  13:54  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Bagged as part of a 21 mile 6-trig circular walk. Approached from Rhos Dirion. Good view N. Continued on to Craswall.

Pen-Y-Beacon ©paulxtr

23rd Jun 2017  14:00  by Richofsebast

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked in the car park along from Gospel Pass. Thought this might be an easy one to bag - until we opened the car door. The wind was Howling! Short, steep walk up to the top and great to see the red dragons painted on the pillar. Too windy for lunch so back to the car for shelter.

What a Wind ©Richofsebast
What a View ©Richofsebast

13th Jun 2017  10:55  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Visited on a walk taking in part of the Offa's Dyke Path from Hay Bluff as far as Llanthony.

13th May 2017  15:16  by Captainbob542

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

Bagged while doing the Black Mountain Challenge.

18th Apr 2017  14:13  by SianC

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

11th Apr 2017  10:50  by Ben Fogerty

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

The first of 3 trigs today. Grand weather gave us fine views

Pen-Y-Beacon trig

21st Feb 2017  18:29  by G4CFS

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

16th Feb 2017  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as YOSM 309. One of my favourite walks - the view was intimidating but not as bad as expected and great views on the way up. Found another walker at the TP so we had to ask him to move a few inches so we could take a photo.

TP5447 ©explorer_olway
TP5447 ©explorer_olway

22nd Jan 2017  10:55  by Steve Lane

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

Wyefloat team​ day out

24th Oct 2016  14:38  by The Coachmans Pair

Gridref: SO 24435 36634   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No view today after a trek up here for this and a nearby cache.

Ellie at the trigpoint ©The Coachmans Pair

8th Oct 2016  10:37  by @emzgriff

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Painted pillar and very near to offa's dyke cross section. Lovely to see the Welsh Dragon at the top!

my hands on trig

Group Photo The mystery walkers, group photo, we've managed to tag a trig in many a location now and were talking about the gent who did them all in 14years!

2nd Oct 2016  07:00  by ltrc

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

17th Sep 2016  13:26  by Greenland21

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

10th Sep 2016  13:34  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

ODP#6: never before, in >40 years of walking, have I been so relieved to see a trig looming out of the mist, after a very cold and wet trudge up the Hatterrall Ridge in a complete whiteout. At least the large plinth made a good seat for lunch, and the surrounding moat the venue for a bet how quickly a dropped crisp would absorb water and sink. It didn't. SE s/hole and centre open, painted white with a Welsh dragon on each face, thought it was in good condition, although my inspection was cursory in the face of the weather and need for lunch.

25th Jul 2016  17:01  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Cracking location, bagged as part of a circular walk from Llanthony. Amazing views!

©Two Dogs and an Awning

13th Jul 2016  12:45  by tim747

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

30th May 2016  11:45  by Boz North

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

27th May 2016  15:00  by AsherMarley

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asher and Marley at trig ©AsherMarley

5th May 2016  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

2nd May 2016  15:52  by protheroes

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Dry on way up, but very windy! Rain came in as i reached the trig. A long way back down with wet jeans!

5th Apr 2016  08:48  by ADT

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

On my way to Herefordshire county top.

30th Mar 2016  00:00  by bwm

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

18th Feb 2016  12:55  by Cas-gwent

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Bagged on a long walk in the Black Mountains.

15th Dec 2015  00:00  by Cheese Monkey

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

Liked the dragons. Didnt like the weather

29th Oct 2015  14:54  by Boz North

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

18th Oct 2015  12:55  by greenbell

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On the way to Herefordshire County top - so what if there's no view.

Here be Dragons
Where am I?

3rd Jul 2015  16:26  by Robert Kemp

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

21st Jun 2015  12:24  by mitsiman

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

Has been painted White, and a Welsh dragon added to each side.

©mitsiman
©mitsiman

25th May 2015  15:55  by seanandsue7477

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Has been painted white with red dragon

23rd Apr 2015  13:59  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Circular walk from Hay on Wye via Cusop Hill, Cefn Hill, Craswell Priory and back on Off's Dyke Path over Hay Bluff

Pen Y Beacon trig point ©Bridgeman
Pen Y Beacon trig point FB ©Bridgeman

8th Apr 2015  14:15  by aetheric

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very busy here. Not the place to get away from it all! Great views.

WAB TP award activation

25th Jan 2015  10:35  by g4wsb

Gridref: SO 24433 36631   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

GW/2mSSB Red dragon washed out.

©g4wsb

29th Jun 2014  01:30  by Ramblingpaul

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

18th Jun 2014  13:11  by dewi o dre-gwyr

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

View from the trig

3rd Jun 2014  15:27  by smoggie

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

surrounded by a mout

19th Apr 2014  15:49  by GrowlerOutdoor

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

16th Apr 2014  07:54  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Several years since I last cycled over the Gospel Pass - probably after last stay at now closed Capel-y-ffin YHA. By earlier chicanery, managed to make this my 2300 pillar - a fitting high point. Panorama of the Wye valley, but further views misty/cloudy although a warm, sunny afternoon. A pleasant walk up. Attempted a selfie photo as nowhere to rest a camera to include me and the pillar.

27th Mar 2014  11:15  by _HT_

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Painted white with a Welsh dragon on it. When I went up Hay Bluff in the morning it was snowing and misty - by the time I returned in the afternoon the sun was out. These two pictures were taken just over three hours apart.

27th March 2014 - morning. ©_HT_
March 27th 2014 - afternoon ©_HT_

22nd Mar 2014  10:19  by runblue

Gridref: SO 24430 36610   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Second of six trigs today on an epic 40 mile ultra run from Talgarth

©runblue

13th Mar 2014  14:20  by sven

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked at foot of north slope. Walked up clear path to summit rim. Turn L for Pillar. Ddraig Goch stencils on each face. Crack in west face. Hazy views to the north. Highest point in Herefordshire lies along the path southwards along clear path. Fascinating to compare the weather today with same time in March last year. Lovely sunny day, this is what retirement is about

5th Oct 2013  19:40  by Catredgym

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

A retrospective log -before I knew what a trig was we found this beauty after a stroll up Hay Bluff- hope this is allowed!

©Catredgym

26th Aug 2013  14:45  by ocean soul

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Short steep walk from road to North-West .. Welsh dragon stencilled on each side .. Excellent views ..

29th Jul 2013  15:12  by mntainman

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

5th Jul 2013  11:23  by sjr

FB Number: 5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Nice to reach after the trudge across moorland....worth a slight detour to witness amazing view from edge

©sjr

4th Jul 2013  10:12  by allotment man

Gridref: S0 24400 36600   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

sunny day, better than working

4th Jul 2013  10:12  by cycleman

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

4th Jul 2013  10:12  by allotment man

Gridref: S0 24400 36600   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

sunny day, better than working

29th Jun 2013  12:05  by Powellfamily

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great walk. We walked from the stone circle car park up to hay bluff across to lord Herefords knob (twmpa). Very good views all round. There was also gliders circling above us.

Us Some one has obviously been up here with some white paint and painted it and also painted welsh dragons on here.

25th Jun 2013  09:51  by Hartryggers

Gridref: SO 24426 36628   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Gospel Pass CP > Hay Buff > Black Mountain > Black Mountain South Top > Pen-y-Garn Fawr > Red Daren > Rhiw Arw > Hatterrall Hill then turned round and repeated the whole process in reverse > Gospel Pass CP (20 miles).Previous visit 23/07/1994

20th Jun 2013  09:28  by cycleman

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

Someone loves me ©cycleman

15th Jun 2013  18:03  by [email protected]

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

8th May 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 24434 36633   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

4th May 2013  13:07  by Steve&Gill

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

31st Mar 2013  12:55  by alistairpooler

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Detour from the Offa's Dyke Path between Hay-on-Wye and Pandy. See my blog post for more details: http://blog.alistairpooler.co.uk/2013/04/offa-dyke-path-day-10-hay-on-wye-to.html

15th Feb 2013  11:54  by philpb

Gridref: SO 24431 36631   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Well visited site, paths quite eroded, stunning views from Hay Bluff

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider

1st Jan 2013  00:00  by Beau T

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

20th Jun 2012  18:39  by eddyr

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©eddyr

6th Apr 2012  12:00  by bowlesy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Lots of gliders about

22nd Mar 2012  13:45  by shropshire lasses

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

afternoon walk in the hazy sunshine

11th Mar 2012  16:00  by Crazy

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked along ridge from car park at the Gospel Pass passing Hay Bluff on the way to Herefordshire's county summit with Shorty & Extra Shorty. Views hazy but a lovely warm and not very windy day. Parachutist's jumping off the top and friendly ponies.

21st Jan 2012  11:30  by Funk to Funky

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Couldn't stop (literally) because of the wind!

2nd Jan 2012  10:40  by Dusty

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My 900th pillar.

Dusty & trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket

24th Nov 2011  14:00  by Andy West

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

13th Nov 2011  15:30  by Merthyr_boy

Gridref: SO 24400 36600   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

27th Sep 2011  11:25  by CandS37

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Beautiful day, spectacular views.

Trig ©CandS37
Hay Bluff and Twmpa ©CandS37
Hay Bluff ©CandS37

24th Sep 2011  12:00  by mitch.mob

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Sam taking a rest ©mitch.mob

25th Aug 2011  14:00  by Moacky

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

Whilst walking Offa's Dyke. Also visited historic county top of Herefordshire.

23rd May 2011  17:50  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at the carpark at the base of this one - great evening walk up and along the ridge - amazing views.

14th May 2011  08:00  by AndyKeen

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

30th Jan 2011  00:00  by knobbly stiles

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

9th Jan 2011  09:34  by g4wsb

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Road up from Abergavenny very icey just made it to car park. With Sandy G0VQW not a nice day. This is not GW/SW-041

©g4wsb

10th Dec 2010  16:23  by g4wsb

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Returning from top of summit to large car park below.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

25th Aug 2010  13:00  by CJO

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Very Very Wet day, good walking paths from Capel y Ffin, back via Lord Herefords Knob (Twmpa) the only time i've walked in the hills with an umbrella

18th Aug 2010  08:51  by VBForever

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

©VBForever

14th Aug 2010  12:00  by massedgadget

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

3rd Jun 2010  13:00  by slateloose

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th May 2010  15:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: SO 24400 36600   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

On Offa Dyke Walk

16th Mar 2010  12:42  by Marshsand

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

First walk in the Black Mountains with Julie. Beautiful day but a cool wind.

20th Feb 2010  11:30  by russie and sidekick

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

a lot of snow around this day but cloudless clear sky at the summit views were fabulous

©russie and sidekick

13th Sep 2009  14:38  by Moggie25

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

10th Sep 2009  00:00  by walkingdude

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

21st Aug 2009  15:06  by ProSpec

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Following the Nuttalls route - the Eastern Black Mountains walk.

At the Pillar

8th Aug 2009  11:00  by Stevie Boy

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

My 3rd visit here.Parked at Stone Circle.Steep walk up. Next to the trig were balloons & a Happy 40th Birthday banner! Always a popular spot.Next a nice stroll to the Gospel Pass...

15th Jul 2009  12:00  by martinc

Gridref: SO 24438 36635   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good start to the day. Set up on plinth with well worn area around pillar. Plug missing but otherwise in good condition. Great views

29th Jun 2009  11:30  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice walk up on a bit of a breezy day. Views a bit hazy.

13th Jun 2009  10:55  by jasymmons

Gridref: SO 24400 36600   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

29th Mar 2009  10:00  by gromitfromhay

Gridref: SO 24435 36633   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Plug missing, good views all round.

Hay Bluff

31st Jan 2009  09:50  by Trigger

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

14th Jan 2009  14:59  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 24430 36620   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

This is my closest decent hill pillar,always nice for a quick revisit to clear the cobwebs! Grey cold and zero views but still worth the effort.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

20th Nov 2008  09:50  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Approached from Gospel Pass, via a new Geocache. Unusual and impressive stone base, keeping the trig out of the water! Amazing views.

7th Oct 2008  14:22  by jonglew

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Prominent location with good views to north including Hay-on-Wye. A very wet and windy day, wind strength trying to push me over most of day, made walking difficult on approach from south along Black Hill ridge. Return along Offa's Dyke Path was a little easier. Trig located in middle of a moat! Large horizontal crack in pillar, but otherwise seemed sound.

18th Sep 2008  13:18  by sniffadogz

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

Good views, even on a hazy day.

15th Aug 2008  13:08  by Proper Cheddar

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Excellent views and good weather. The only good day in the whole of Offa's Dyke!

26th May 2008  11:00  by welshmike

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views, slight damage to pillar and a fair bit of soil erosion in the general area of the pillar. Well worth the walk up, we came here via the Craswell trig point and collected 3 caches on the way. Given an 8 scoring for the views, best go on a clear day though :)

©welshmike

27th Apr 2008  13:00  by Stevie Boy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Took my son up Hay Bluff for my first 2000 footer. Had to use the stepping stones through the water around trig to access it for photo.Some sort of flag tied around it. Warm & sunny,great views.Then took Offa's Dyke path to Herefordshires 703m peak

my first 2000 footer! 677m

8th Mar 2008  12:08  by panniers

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

23rd Feb 2008  13:15  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

on route to black mountain and herefordshire county top,trig damaged

18th Feb 2008  14:30  by matthew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

31st Dec 2007  10:15  by Dobunnis

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Climbed up the steep slope from the west of the trig. Nice base and the views were not too bad for a cold, frosty winter's day

The trigpoint

17th Dec 2007  15:40  by SidAndBob

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found this on an fantastic 18 mile hike through a blizzard. I'll go with the flow on the score as I couldn't see much. Love the paved paths on the route from the south (didn't go further north). A lovely looking trig with some nice stone work around the base. It looked very festive today too. Couldn't see a crack - the photos show why!

Hay Bluff FB on a very cold and windy day ©SidAndBob
Bob at the trig ©SidAndBob
A very cold trig ©SidAndBob

17th Sep 2007  20:44  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SO 24426 36632   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Pillar has horizontal crack Asphalt plug. Good views although a bit hazy. on plinth of stone. Steep climb up Hay Bluff

©Clanfield Rambler

24th Aug 2007  13:10  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Fourth and final one of the day. Skipped the 3.5 mile diversion to Black Hill (TP2546-Craswall)due to the heat and running out of water. I suppose the big horizontal crack about a third of the way down counts as slight damage. Had to ask a woman, standing on the platform, to move so I could get a photo, she could see I was trying to get a shot of it and just stood there! Best views of the day.

16th Aug 2007  14:39  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Circular walk from Capel-y-ffin via Offa's Dyke Path and returning via Twmpa and Darren Lwyd.

Pen-y-Beacon (Hay bluff) trig point ©Bridgeman
Pen-y-Beacon (Hay bluff) trig point FB ©Bridgeman

12th Aug 2007  14:28  by stignest

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

from rhos dirion via the lords appendage. trig sits rather proubly on cylindrical plinth.

29th Jul 2007  13:00  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Terrific views. Walked here from the trigpoint at Rhos Dirion after parking at the top of gospel Pass.

Pen Y Beacon
Pen y Beacon S5447

26th Jan 2007  06:35  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With brother Anthony

20th Jan 2007  13:15  by daveyboy

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

A very nice pillar to visit. Done on a very cold January day. Accessed via the eastern ridge then afterwards crossed at the Gospel Pass then up on the western ridges to the isolated Rhos Dirion pillar.

S5447 The slightly damaged trig on Hay Bluff.©daveyboy

1st Oct 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, resin plug slightly unscrewed, on lowish circular stone plinth with steps up. Fine steep climb from Gospel Pass, wild summit, dry after a night of hammering rain. Fine view N

11th Aug 2006  17:11  by Aye Jimmy

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Trig on platform. In passing, visiting nearby Black Mountain.

Pen-y-Beacon The trig (aka Hay Bluff), slightly damaged by thin crack..
Pen-y-Beacon The FB.

27th Jul 2006  16:21  by Theo D Lite

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

from Gospel Pass to Black Hill and back here

1st Jul 2006  13:00  by DanTrig

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

12.5 mile walk from the top of the Gospel Pass, bagging Lord Herefords Knob, Rhos Dirion trig, Hay Bluff (Pen Y Beacon) trig and Black Hill (Craswall) trig.

29th Apr 2006  10:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

On ascent of Black Mountain from car park camp site to NWest.

25th Apr 2006  12:32  by G4OWG

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Steep Climb in dense cloud and rain. Cleared just after we reached it - super views

26th Feb 2006  10:30  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Not the best start to the day with both the minor link then the Gospel pass itself blocked by snow. Parked early on Hay Common so this is going to be a really long walk. Easy but longer climb to summit than usual. Trig condition unchanged

10th Dec 2005  13:35  by The Patrician

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

I am having a look through my old photos to see if I can log some more trig points. This one is a few years old.

©The Patrician

29th Sep 2005  12:04  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 24433 36634   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

One of the missing local ones for me so took chance to pop by and photograph.Been coming here since i was kid but no pictures !

3rd Jan 2005  15:35  by rhayader_wanderer

Gridref: SO 24433 36633   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

I'm backing Father ted on this one there is a definite crack forming on the western face above the benchmark. Weather had closed in too much to photograph

2nd Oct 2004  12:42  by Redroaming

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Had met up with geocacher Stockport Freebird and non-cacher Tina for a couple of days staying in a nearby youth hostel, and we planned a long day day walk including Hay Bluff. Weather wasnt too good but our day was wonderful with lots of banter as always between good friends. Trig point was in good condition as far as I can remember [having such a good time!] and the views between the showers were excellent!

TP5402 Pen-Y-Beacon [Hay Bluff]- RR with Stockport Freebird

10th Aug 2004  14:16  by martin

Gridref: SO 24400 36600   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged by my rambling friend Norman whilst on holiday

11th Jul 2004  15:00  by Father Ted

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Certainly an impressive trig standing on a plinth built from local slabs. Unfortunately the trig is cracked and may one day succumb to poor weather conditions. Beware of lost dogs, one was following a fellow walker I met up here and then started to follow me until fortunately it took an interest in some local kite flyers. It reminded me of walking the Cornish coastal path when I was tracked by a dog all day and ended up piling it into the car and taking it back home.

Trig Point

13th May 2004  21:29  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

on the way to black mountain

14th Mar 2004  13:26  by kaarhu

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

Excellent view of Hay-on-Wye. Wish you were there Dan.

Flounders, Zippy and Kelly visit the trig point. ©kaarhu

1st Oct 2003  11:30  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited during a long round of the hills around Black Mountain.

10th Sep 2003  14:03  by fasgadh

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

Several visits.. My first ever crossing of the 2000' contour. Usually flyers hanging around up here. AKA Hay Bluff.

8th Sep 2003  15:00  by desperate dan

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

Cycled up to the Gospel pass (features in opening of Antiques Roadshow) which at 540m is about as high as you can go anywhere on a public road. 20 min walk to summit, which is better known as Hay Bluff. Tremendous views of virtually all of Herefordshire, although not, perversely, Hay itself.

3rd Jul 2003  15:00  by Gringuito

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views to W and N

25th Jun 2003  20:30  by m1eyp

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

12th Jun 2003  14:50  by rhayader_wanderer

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

ironic how the reascent is insufficient for most to call this a summit but a nice short walk none the less

10th Oct 2002  13:40  by jimmy

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

sits on Hay Bluff at the end of a grassy sward--good views

7th Jun 2002  13:30  by Crwydryn

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Square concrete pillar on a circulat plinth. Spider centre missing

4th Nov 2000  13:00  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

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

Good walk north along the ridge from Llanthony Priory. My photos appear to show a horizontal crack about 2/3rds up on western face.

30th Dec 1998  11:10  by [email protected]

Gridref: SO 24400 36600   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Jun 1997  10:00  by dpeberdy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A wet weekend, Bronze D of E Assessment, near the start of day 2! This is Hay Bluff to most of us! 677m. Me, Lou, Bronze D of E group.

Not actually raining, but very wet... Day two of a Bronze D of E Assessment.

4th May 1997  13:30  by Phil Clayton

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

Above date most recent of three visits, first on 13/04/1976. Most northerly of the Black Mountains overlooking Hay on Wye.

25th Jan 1997  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S5447

1st Apr 1995  12:10  by Marshsand

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited on my first trip to this area when the two "Nuttall" Black Mountain tops were also visited. Re-visited on 11.04.97.

4th Feb 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

On a nice plinth but with a nasty crack.

7th Sep 1991  00:00  by Sprog

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

24th Jun 1991  15:22  by Tom de Erin

Gridref: SO 24400 36600   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Mar 1991  14:00  by Foinavon

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

28th May 1989  00:00  by gowrie

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

While running Offa's Dyke section from Hay to Pandy

20th Jul 1988  13:48  by Cootking

FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th Mar 1984  14:40  by arranc

Gridref: SO 24300 36700   FB Number: S5447  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

party of schoolchildren passed goingW. Highest point on a circuit from Chwarel y Fan, to Tumpa, and Black Mountain.

18th Aug 1975  00:00  by ngthack

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