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12th Mar 2024  16:49  by blackboot29

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

16th Dec 2023  09:30  by Emy-lou

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

Easy trig to bag, on the footpath with lots of walking routes to it.

24th Jan 2023  14:38  by jamaine

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

6th Jan 2023  11:00  by Trig Runner

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at Eskdale Gardens and a nice run along Riddlesdown to Trig.

©Trig Runner

©Trig Runner

4th Dec 2022  11:41  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Riddlesdown Station, footpath beside Railway line, south east and uphill. Across main road onto housing estate, keep heading south and east until reaching the school. Then onto common, follow either bridleway or footpath heading south east. After about a mile, pillar is on the right, west, side of the bridleway. In line with the hedge but clear of vegetation. Very limited view to west from pillar but pretty good view from the open field. Raised S prefix. Washed off FB which was covered in splattered grit and soil.

Riddlesdown Flush plate
Riddlesdown South west
Riddlesdown North west along bridleway
Riddlesdown From south west

5th Aug 2022  15:10  by scarletwoman

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

25th Jul 2022  15:00  by beckroad

Gridref: TQ 33700 59700   FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in a convenient layby east of London Loop. Short walk west over common land. Pillar nestled on south side of bridleway. Spider plug has a tar infill. Flush bracket faces approx NE. Area is a nesting ground for Skylarks.

Pillar at Riddles Down London Loop bridleway looking NW.©beckroad

10th Apr 2022  12:21  by Martin M

Gridref: TQ 33719 59768   FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On the London Loop footpath. Easily accessible. About 30 minutes walk from Kenley Station.

©Martin M
©Martin M
©Martin M
©Martin M

18th Dec 2021  00:00  by lost!

FB Number: 3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig passed while geocaching.

Riddles Down Trig

11th Sep 2021  16:37  by slateloose

Gridref: TQ 33700 59700   FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked east of trig on edge of housing estate. Walked west across fields on a good track directly to trigpoint. The area around the trig is public open space with lots of paths.

21st Jan 2021  12:53  by MuddyGreek

FB Number: 3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Aug 2020  13:53  by Romanaround

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

3rd Aug 2020  15:05  by wandern

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just off London Loop footpath. Nothing of note to report.

©wandern

25th Feb 2020  13:35  by DelBoyF63

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

Next to London Loop Long Distance Footpath

22nd Aug 2017  14:37  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM0525 Riddles Down. Could have been much easier but Mr U2 couldn't quite recall where he parked so dropped me off at the bottom of the hill, I then had to walk much further than I needed to cross the railway line, once at the trig Mr U2 had come to his senses and met me at the correct parking which is at the end of a lovely flat path that runs from parking to trig. I think he is my secret personal trainer lol #5 day#5 Total day#4 #13 Total day#3 #12 Total day#2 #11 Total day#1 #13

Riddles Down selfie ©thejackrustles
Riddles Down collage

6th Jun 2017  12:20  by Hands

Gridref: TQ 33717 59768   FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

From Purley Oaks via Housing estates and Bridleway Situated close to a Track amongst woodland the Trig is in Good Condition with all sight holes and cap filled the FB faces 32`. Limited Views to South. Has a surprisingly rural feel after the tramp through housing estates!

©Hands

1st Jan 2017  09:15  by GrowlerOutdoor

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

Found by accident on a parkrun

30th Oct 2016  16:47  by Sandsboy

Gridref: TQ 33724 59771   FB Number: 3365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

13th Oct 2016  14:30  by Nekyram

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in lay by on corner by school. Walked the 'London Loop' path for about half mile. Trig found in clearing,good. Views one way.

8th Sep 2016  13:15  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked along from Riddlesdown car park after bagging the FBM, another sunny day.

26th Aug 2016  11:44  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: TQ 33720 59771   FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice walk up from Upper Warlingham station. Kept to the downland rather than follow the London Loop. Good views a few metres away from the pillar

24th Jul 2016  14:11  by gerryu2

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

Straightforward walk along bridleway. Cheers.

19th Jun 2016  13:49  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: 3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at main car park and enjoyed the 15 minute stroll along to the pillar. No views to speak of here.

Mr K visits pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN

2nd Jun 2016  19:06  by VinceTP

Gridref: TQ 33719 59767   FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

13th Feb 2016  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TQ 33721 59775   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

12th Aug 2015  15:47  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: TQ 33717 59776   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice walk along the downs. TP is hidden in the trees. Visited for the YOSM geocache.

9th Aug 2015  14:39  by orlando rat

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Limited views from the trig location but move a few metres away and the views improve.

Riddles Down

7th Feb 2015  15:39  by geo-scampi

Gridref: TQ 33709 59780   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Jan 2015  09:10  by aesgu

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

just discovered it as I was running parkrun!

21st Dec 2014  13:36  by Hammer66

Gridref: TQ 33721 59770   FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

After son's football match against Warlingham, I couldn't resist the short detour to come and bag this one as YOSM525. Another geocache within 20ft into the bargain!

TP5676 Riddlesdown - pillar ©Hammer66

6th Jul 2014  11:50  by dal

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Under trees by the path.

20th Mar 2014  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at :N51.19.127 W000.04.183 and walked approx. 0.5 miles to the TP. Logged also as YOSM 525.

TP5676 ©explorer_olway
TP5676 ©explorer_olway

11th Apr 2012  19:45  by Dart More

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

Good condition, concrete spider centre plate replacement. Nestling in woodland but an easy find. Third of three on a run out from Croydon.

27th Dec 2010  15:25  by Trigger

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP5676

15th Apr 2010  11:36  by swampysean

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pleasant walk from nearby layby on the London Loop

15th Apr 2010  11:36  by craftinessa

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

21st Jun 2009  16:07  by geo-scampi

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

20th May 2009  15:43  by AndyG

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

mickandshane's 'easy parking on the corner to the southeast' and all the surrounding roads were completely filled with cars on the school run when I first arrived. Half an hour later when I returned they had all gone. Pleasant walk across the common. The trig has had some sort of black oily liquid poured over the top.Otherwise it is OK. Onward to Croydon FBM.

26th Sep 2008  20:55  by bluebeard

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

my torch gave out in the walk from croydon fbm and though i wandered up and down in what i thought was the right area i found it not

8th Aug 2008  17:25  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Circular walk from The Fox PH Coulsdon Common.

Riddles Down Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Riddles Down Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

6th May 2008  17:42  by sixtyplus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

I wasn't expecting this one tucked away in a hedge line

6th May 2007  14:30  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Officially this is the only trig on the whole 150 mls or so of the London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP) - we know, we tested this out over a year or so and it's an excellent walk despite lack of trigs! Visited on a nice sunny day whilst completing the 15 mile section from West Wickham to Coulsdon. Right by the path with good views of the local downs

28th Oct 2006  15:40  by The White Family

Gridref: TQ 33721 59767   FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice easy access but no views.

24th Sep 2006  09:45  by mickandshane

FB Number: 3365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy parking at corner to south east. Very popular spot for dogwalkers. Good views from trig. Tarmac plug.

12th Aug 2006  07:55  by Ian Too

Gridref: TQ 33719 59778   FB Number: 3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar is right on path. Like Ockley Hill, this pillar has no 'S' before the digits.

9th May 2006  15:46  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on Tithepitshaw lane and walk the half mile acroos foot path to pillar - located right on footpath good condition, bit of grafitti, and modified plug.

3rd Feb 2006  15:00  by Woody

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Actually visited this before finding this site! It's used as a clue in the Doris' Riddle Cache located nearby. Lovely views across the downs and valley. Pillar in good condition although had a little faint daubing on it from vandals.

10th Sep 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, asphalt plug, W side of track at edge of wood. S above numbers.

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

21st Jan 2005  13:20  by NeverLost

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

An easy find on the side of the bridleway after a nice walk along Riddlesdown. No noticeable damage apart from slight knocks on the corners.

Flush bracket
Spider
The trig

12th Apr 2004  15:52  by discjirm

FB Number: S3365  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Situated beside a well-used public bridleway, this pillar is easy to locate. It has a little patch of faded graffiti on it, and a small area of damage at the base.

Riddles Down trig point. Riddles Down trig point.©discjirm
Riddles Down trig point flush bracket. Riddles Down trig point flush bracket.©discjirm

13th Jan 2004  12:47  by Alan Grove

Gridref: TQ 33722 59778   FB Number: S3365  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

An easy one to find, located on the side of a bridleway. Despite recent heavy rain, the path was firm underfoot.

TP5676 TP5676 - Riddles Down©Alan Grove
TP5676 FB TP5676's Flush Bracket©Alan Grove
TP5676 View1 TP5676 looking towards the South West©Alan Grove
TP5676 View 2 TP5676 looking back along the bridleway towards Purley©Alan Grove

4th Feb 1995  00:00  by widget

Gridref: TQ 33700 59800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Drove out & walked the dog. Nice walk across common. View to W.