Logged Visits:

17th Mar 2024  03:42  by Fran41

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

10th Mar 2024  10:11  by AndyBingley

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Nice location. Sadly no view due to poor weather.

4th Sep 2023  19:01  by Dirtymiller

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Cracked… Made into a nice little feature

7th Aug 2023  08:31  by TrackingTrigs

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

30th Jul 2023  11:09  by Ian Robinson

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

19th Jul 2023  20:27  by toms

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bracket ©toms
Pillar ©toms
Spider ©toms

13th Jul 2023  20:12  by Fran42

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

12th May 2023  17:57  by Kevlar

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

3rd trig of today's hike and I found this to be a very enjoyable visit. Fantastic views, a little different with the seating around the pillar.

15th Jan 2023  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Roundabout S1777 from GR: SE 18042 18833

14th Jan 2023  13:26  by TravellingTanya

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

24th Jul 2022  10:40  by Yorkshireman80

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

Our second visit to this one, very windy up there .Views to die for, we manged to make some contacts on the radio equipment, into Scotland and near the South coast the Trig is in tip top condition with the metal seat around the base, very clean and tidy Well worth a visit. G4TML Barry

12th Jun 2022  17:45  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Parked at bottom of North Moor Lane and from there it was a relative short hop to the top. Brought Valerie up here to help her reminisce her time at Huddersfield Poly (as it was) 40 years ago. Impressed that the landowners had embraced the pillar with a memorial seat; not that you'd want them around every pillar- but one is nice.

26th Apr 2022  18:07  by Foxy

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

A short walk along the PROW from the roadside this pillar has views in all directions of the semi rural area. At the time of my visit the sheep were curious and very friendly. The pillar is in generally good condition and retains the original centre for the spider. It has a professional made and fitted circular bench in memory of a previous farmer at that location.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar©Foxy
Curious sheep©Foxy
View from the pillar©Foxy
Me & the trig ©Foxy

24th Apr 2022  21:10  by MickSan

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

©MickSan

24th Apr 2022  20:41  by The Trudges

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Revisit

9th Nov 2021  16:04  by bluewhitereg

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fantastic views from here and interesting 360 degree searing too.

Great view from here

12th Sep 2021  12:36  by Yorkshireman80

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

My second visit to this one, Much the same no one else around today views brilliant I love Yorkshire my home since birth

25th Aug 2021  14:06  by blackboot29

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

As previous log parked at the gates and short walk up on ROW. Fabulous views all round and a memorial seat has been built around it. Sat in the sunshine admiring the views

3rd May 2021  18:20  by BasilDowl

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

As others have done, I parked on Moorside Road despite there being just enough room outside the gates to North Moor Lane. It is a short walk up the hill on the ROW to the summit and the trig. The pillar has been adopted by the landowner and made a feature of, adorned in a metal seat as a memorial to a predecessor farmer. I'd personally prefer the trig left alone, but I suppose the seat will protect the pillar - it's already got a crack almost through it. It has an original cap but the flush bracket has been painted blue for some reason. The weather was ferocious, but the stunning views in all directions were worth it - a superb trig to visit. I returned the same way.

The approach
The pillar (1)
The pillar (2)
The flush bracket
The top of the pillar
Plaque

18th Apr 2021  08:02  by eon

Gridref: SE 18269 18839   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

(2051) Meadow Park for parking, though the farm entrance is more than adequate for that purpose. RoW takes you directly to the pillar. A few sheep in the field today, so watch out for their droppings! The pillar, since around 2019, has a circular memorial bench around it. Not my cup of tea to be honest, but all the relevant parts of the pillar are still visible. In overall good condition, though a not insubstantial crack runs across several sides close to the base. Pillar history: Built on the 6th of May 1937, at a cost of £4 8s 6d. Last maintained by the OS in October of 1985.

Roundabout. ©eon
Pillar. ©eon
FB S1777 ©eon
Top. ©eon
Top - detail. ©eon

18th Feb 2021  15:00  by Barry Parr

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

Easy one to find and get to parked at the wide entrance to farm the pillar is in very good condition with a new seat all the way around views spectacular very cold and windy during my visit but well worth it.

22nd Dec 2020  14:00  by The Trudges

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Converted  Score: 7/10

Trig is sat in the middle of a metal bench on top of a small hill. Great views from all around, The centre cap is still in place but sadly there's a large crack running round the trig near the bottom

Spider with original centre ©The Trudges
View from spider ©The Trudges
Trig
Crack©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges

19th Oct 2020  11:40  by fm1906

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

In the area for a couple of Geocaches. The seemingly friendly Alpaca was a little on the feisty side though.

9th Oct 2020  19:05  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

9th Oct 2020  18:02  by dharris

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

25th May 2020  10:30  by Romanaround

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

2nd May 2020  12:21  by David Tipton

Gridref: SE 18267 18847   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Just passing and glad I did, easy to get to and fantastic views from up there, seating around it, friendly sheep and alpacas too.

4th Jan 2020  12:46  by greenbell

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Cracking view - a pivot between the Pennine and the rolling hills out to the east with that premonition of coast beyond. "Guarded" by some friendly sheep.

1st Jan 2020  07:10  by Phil2997

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Looks good with circular seat.

5th Oct 2019  14:48  by crammy47

Gridref: SE 18271 18841   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Easy access and good views. New seating arrangement looks good - hope it encourages more visitors.

Roundabout Trig
Roundabout Flush Bracket

3rd Aug 2019  12:38  by CJO

Gridref: SE 18275 18838   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

All intact with crack at base. Recently (4th July 2019) had a circular plinth and bench added.

Roundabout

17th Mar 2019  13:49  by G1XJO

Gridref: SE 18150 18833   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

21st Oct 2018  14:56  by Pritch227

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

outstanding views,nice paint job on the fb!!!!

©Pritch227

21st Oct 2018  14:56  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Amazing views around though not sure about the blue coloured Flash Bracket!! and it's huge crack in the side poor thing.

©WuzzerL

10th May 2018  15:30  by Ivanhoe

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

On my LeJog route, but had to dodge the grazing ponies to get to the trig. Trig has a crack running through the concrete

A bit cracked! ©Ivanhoe

26th Nov 2017  09:52  by cathy trickett

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

25th Nov 2017  10:45  by bettyb

Gridref: SE 18200 18800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Oct 2017  13:45  by asbown

Gridref: SE 18270 18830   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

parked in the gateway to the private road and quick walk up using the footpath, good all round views.

18th Sep 2017  13:15  by Andy West

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

18th Mar 2017  23:30  by meltdiceburg

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

Had a short walk up here in the dark. Great spot, good views all around still.

10th Aug 2016  10:47  by srichy20

Gridref: SE 18267 18843   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Magnificent views on all sides. worrying cracking around Base. I quite like the blue FB. Parked just off road and an easy stroll in the sunshine.

Not everybody's taste but I like it
Quite a view

28th Dec 2015  00:00  by rupertal

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

1st Dec 2014  12:30  by haighr01

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked to Featherstone train station, then train to Wakefield Kirkgate and train to Mirfield. Kirklees, near to where the Colne meets the Calder. Walked up Bog Green Lane then easy access to trig up path from North Moor Lane. Two horses were guarding the pillar, we startled the white one which came over but once used to us did not hinder inspection of the pillar, which had an OS plug and a blue painted FB. Too mirky for the views which would have been good over Castle Hill towards West Nab and Black Hill. Returned via Dalton Bank for an easy walk back to Mirfield via the River Colne and the Huddersfield Broad canal. Industry past and present dominates - a most rewarding day.

18th Oct 2014  14:04  by paulxtr

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked at entrance to North Moor Lane. Good views.

Roundabout ©paulxtr

27th Sep 2014  16:48  by chrisbrearley

Gridref: SE 18268 18837   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

27th Sep 2014  16:48  by chrisbrearley

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

15th Aug 2014  14:08  by delarever

Gridref: SE 18270 18842   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great Views Over West Yorkshire and Beyond. Badly painted blue flush bracket.

Roundabout Great View.
Roundabout Badly painted flush bracket.

2nd Apr 2014  18:19  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SE 18266 18843   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parking next door then easy pop up the hill, very thick fog today, Pillar slightly damaged and has a nice blue FB.

GPS Data
Pillar & FB

9th Nov 2013  10:26  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig

10th Aug 2013  12:59  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SE 18268 18848   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Nice spot easy to get to. Great 360deg views.

Roundabout

20th Jul 2013  11:20  by redDragon

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

best pillar of the day (3 of 7) I walked up path from west which went straight up to pillar. Large crack around the base.

31st May 2013  08:35  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy visit up footpath. FB painted blue.

4th Apr 2013  15:25  by trig-man

Gridref: SE 18272 18842   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

23rd Sep 2012  17:45  by fitzydan

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

No problems getting to the trig. It is slightly damaged on one side but otherwise ok.

31st Aug 2012  13:01  by slateloose

Gridref: SE 18200 18800   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Good all round views.

27th Nov 2011  19:53  by painterman61

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

First of day wild cold wind today nearly blown over easy bag from road up the track.Trig has a bad crack at fb level,original plug raised letters great views from here.

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
plug ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

9th Aug 2011  12:27  by jamiekeighley

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

Easy to get to, and great views. Sunny summers afternoon with a slight breeze. Nice.

©jamiekeighley

21st Jul 2011  15:31  by tommo

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

(8)Followed public footpath to pillar, excellent views all around, pillar showing signs of wear and tear

19th Mar 2011  10:54  by THE SNAPPERS

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

we were at kirkeaton,walked over to trig,easy find,and at last sunshine to enjoys the views.

30th Dec 2010  12:35  by M0NJW

Gridref: SE 18273 18848   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Easy to find. Awful crack at the base of the pillar

14th Nov 2010  11:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 18270 18840   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the entrance to the farm, short walk up to the trig. Lovely views from here

20th Jul 2010  10:00  by berticusdan

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Jul 2010  18:30  by davey and emsy

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the entrance to the farm, short walk up to the trig. Lovely views from here!!

4th Jul 2010  18:30  by davey

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Jun 2010  16:25  by Triggers

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

Parked in entrance to farm and followed footpath

Roundabout ©Triggers

26th May 2010  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 18272 18845   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th May 2010  11:23  by PeteBoggs

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

Short stroll up from Moor Top road

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

14th Mar 2010  14:25  by Rachel-C

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

18th Oct 2009  17:00  by soyland

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

4th Oct 2009  17:50  by ocean soul

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Short walk up on row.Lovely views.

15th Aug 2009  11:55  by wanderer

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

2nd Jul 2009  21:32  by craftinessa

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Fantastic views all around However, the crack on the base of the pillar, looks to be getting bigger on one side.

2nd Jul 2009  21:32  by swampysean

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

19th Jun 2009  01:40  by dewdrop

Gridref: SE 18300 18800   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Best all round views I have seen from any trig so far. Visited on a very windy day. My mum used to walk up here from chapel in Lower Hopton at Whitsuntide and sing hymns. She says that only the young people went - this was in the 1940's.

29th Dec 2008  13:39  by yeoman

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

Logged as today but used to live by here and played there many years as a child.

8th Dec 2008  12:30  by pete37038

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good views

11th Nov 2008  17:20  by PDB

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

31st Oct 2008  14:37  by splash

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A nice little walk up from the road along a footpath. Amazingly good viwes for the area. The trig is slightly damaged near its base wear it is cracking

11th Oct 2008  14:20  by wrose

Gridref: SE 18267 18843   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Visible and easily accessible on public footpath. Well sited on top of a lovely grass topped hill with extensive views over the surrounding area. Pillar has sufferred an all round crack at some time which had been filled in - see photograph of pillar. The filling is now disintegration on one side. Original plug with raised lettering. Only one hole open. It was nice to see OVERANOUT's explanation of the name - I was wondering how it had come by it.

Roundabout Pillar
Roundabout Flush Bracket
Roundabout Plug

29th Sep 2008  16:27  by Spuds Crew

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

21st Apr 2007  14:45  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I knew this was here from visiting a nearby cache, so just returned for the trig

Trig Pillar ©PhilPamAndRob
Trig Plaque ©PhilPamAndRob
Trig Plaque ©PhilPamAndRob

7th Apr 2007  14:27  by jameswameek

Gridref: SE 18271 18843   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

4/4. Excellent Views in all directions. Really enjoyed this, but a stiff climb from where I parked the car (stupid really, because the road goes dead close to it further south). Some inquisitive horses nearby. I took some lovely views of the landscape as well, but they really do not do it justice. This is brilliant.

The Pillar ©jameswameek
The FB ©jameswameek

14th Feb 2007  10:57  by astra-nomical

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Cold and windy day but with excellent views. The crack around the trig is still evident but only on three sides. No damage to the front of the trig. Graffiti scratched into the plug on top.

6th Feb 2007  10:45  by OVERANOUT

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This excellent viewpoint is the location of where three local parish boundaries meet (Kirkheaton, Upper Heaton, Upper Hopton and possibly Battyeford) and boundary stones indicating this can still be seen. Hence the name roundabout. Many years ago, local chapel and church members trecked on foot up to this point and had a bonfire and sang hymns, although I forget what date this was each year or the celebration.

30th Apr 2006  16:00  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

8 months after the first visit I returned with the 'better half' and although the weather wasn't quite as good the initial visit the following remarks still stand 'stunning view across to Huddersfield/Castle Hill and beyond'. Why Roundabout though ? Re-visit on 14/08/2011 reveals the crack on the southern face has become a lot more pronounced.

Roundabout

30th Apr 2006  16:00  by SUE-C

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Mar 2006  10:00  by adambro

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Amazing view on a freezing cold morning. Well worth a visit.

The plug ©adambro
View towards Castle Hill ©adambro
adambro at the trig ©adambro

26th Nov 2005  18:19  by L200man

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

Great views from my first Trig

My first Trig The L200man Crew www.L200.org.uk©L200man

26th Nov 2005  18:16  by The Windsockers

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

Nice find for my first Trig

26th Nov 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

metal cap, small raised letters, crack round pillar at FB height. Attractive accessible summit, lovely view

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus

3rd Oct 2005  20:15  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

It's aroundabout here somewhere.see my photo for the tomb of the unknown marilyn...

tomb of the unknown marilyn

17th Sep 2005  17:00  by Kev W

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great clear day, best all round view I have seen for a long time.

17th Sep 2005  15:30  by Jaz666

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

Another person who found this whilst Geocaching. Damn it, I can see this becoming an obsession too!

5th Jun 2005  19:04  by rutson

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

Found while caching

22nd May 2005  15:00  by Pengy&Tigger

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found while caching. The cache is very close by.

The view ©Pengy&Tigger

13th May 2005  09:15  by steviep

Gridref: SE 18270 18840   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

2nd May 2005  15:00  by MikeG

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great little trig with tremendous views almost all round and just off a public right of way ... In need of a bit of TLC but hanging in there. Strange tombstones embedded in the edge of knoll to the SW? Anybody know what they are?

The Plug As no previous picture of this ... here's one©MikeG
The view towards Huddersfield ©MikeG
A better photo by 90 degrees ©MikeG

14th Mar 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Signs of a crack almost completely around pillar about 1/3 way up.

S1777
S1777
S1777

13th Jan 2005  12:03  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 18200 18800   FB Number: S1777  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

2nd Jan 2005  10:20  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pleasant grassy top with decent views. Plug with raised lettering.

29th Dec 2004  12:13  by John Riley

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fantastic 360 degree long distance views. The trig is on an interesting knoll with two stones on the edge. I don't know the significance of the stones or the name Roundabout.

Roundabout Close up or trig.
Roundabout View SE to Emley Moor television mast.
Roundabout View SW over Kirkheaton to Almondbury and Castle Hill.
Roundabout Flush bracket.
Roundabout The nearby stones.
Roundabout Looking North West.
Roundabout Approach from the West.

19th Dec 2004  14:43  by vegibagger

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Jamie's 78 birthday FB trig

22nd May 2004  16:00  by ted

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Prominently situated on hilltop; the name has (thankfully) nothing to do with vehicular roundabouts. Easily spotted from over a mile away and a simple detour from a right of way. Good views all round: Ovenden moor, Calder valley, lower Aire valley, Huddersfield and the Pennines towards Holme Moss.

25th Jan 2004  13:23  by vegibagger

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

Top of little grassy field, cold

10th Mar 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

attractive accessible summit, lovely view

2nd Jan 1986  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S1777  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar on grassy hill near Kirkheaton: approached from lane leading off B6118.