Logged Visits:

5th Apr 2024  08:24  by carriehikes

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

12th Sep 2023  14:06  by haighr01

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

September Camp 2023 - Nidderdale. Having left Ouster Bank Pillar took a lovely walk along a good track past interesting rock outcrops (Jenny Twigg) and White Lodge Crags. The track is very sandy! Pillar sits off the track but is visible and it's a case of picking the best trigger's track across what could be wet land. The heavens opened as we reached this sadly damaged trig sitting on it's own rock on a lonely Yorkshire moor. Retrace back to Lofthouse and camp for a camp fire and some refreshments to mark the final tent night of this year.

Happy Milestone 25% of North Yorkshire pillars bagged

5th Jul 2023  00:00  by ThePowells

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked at High Knowle walking down towards Sole Beck Plantation before climbing again to Ilton. Followed PROW along to Low Langwith and across the moor. Met grumpy farmer on way back but he admitted he was just that and we were just out enjoying our walk.

10th Apr 2023  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Sandy Hill S7714 from GR: SE 19552 75745

9th Dec 2022  14:24  by The Trudges

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Spider with original centre cap ©The Trudges
Trig
View from spider ©The Trudges
Damage to Pillar ©The Trudges

5th Jul 2022  15:47  by blackboot29

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

Short diversion on ten mile circular walk from Leighton reservoir.

23rd Apr 2022  13:15  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Visited during a walk with a walking group, located a short distance from the track across Masham Moor. Trig in a poor state of repair, crumbling quite badly.

Trig Pillar
Flush Bracket
The Spider
Trig Pillar

15th Apr 2022  16:11  by Nattabear92

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Damaged trig pillar however the views in the area and from the pillar are incredible.

25th Jul 2021  10:46  by Heidi

Gridref: SE 16500 75500   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

14th Jul 2021  15:44  by melch

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

14th Jun 2020  14:30  by BasilDowl

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

A wonderful trig, but a dreadful walk in. I parked at the tiny spot at the junction of Wreaks Lane and Brown Bank Road; someone had parked appallingly so I had to ditch the car in the hedge. A dull-as-ditchwater stroll up Wreaks Lane to Sandy Hill led to a scrubby track straight to the pillar. The trig is knackered, with substantial damage to the top and one side. The concrete is crumbling away, and the spider is exposed at two of three ends - it might not survive another bad winter. Its condition does nothing to detract from the location, though - it is spectacular. It's just a shame that grouse moors - and this one in particular - are ecological deserts. The return the same way was as boring as the way in. Onwards to Camp Hill...

The pillar (1)
The pillar (2)
The top of the pillar
The cap
Damage (1)
Damage (2)
Damage (3)
Damage (4)
The flush bracket
The pillar (3)

6th Nov 2019  16:39  by beckroad

Gridref: SE 16500 75500   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Our 2nd trig today. Taking in Ouster Bank and the very interesting stone formations of Jenny Twigg we arrived at this well worn pillar. Lots of erosion, especially on its southern sides. It commands fantastic views east across to North York Moors.

Trig Point Erosion View looking NW.

2nd Mar 2019  12:52  by AndyBingley

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

From the Ouster Bank trigpoint followed the track east for approx 4km where the trigpoint is just to the right of the track. Superb panoramic views. Sadly trigpoint is in need of some TLC

1st Feb 2019  13:30  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Same parking and route as Hands. Huge almost featureless heather grouse moor. Sub-zero and thin layer of snow, but track is good so weren't slowed down.

16th Dec 2018  11:55  by CJO

Gridref: SE 16519 75512   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

All intact. Bad spalling around spider and on corner. Built into bedrock. Up track from east wondering what the funny tower was in the distance that appears to have a split base. The Closterdale towers, sighting towers for adjacent reservoir pipelines

Sandy Hill

17th Oct 2018  15:40  by ger

Gridref: SE 16518 75514   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Top edges & part of one side edge damaged. OK views, Pillar sits on a natural rock.

22nd Dec 2017  13:05  by rupertal

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

7th Dec 2017  13:30  by Hands

Gridref: SE 16518 75515   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked at Junction of Wreaks Lane and Brown Bank Road and followed the track west to the Trig which sits in a sea of heather atop a small rock the trig is damaged mainly to the top and SW corner it has its original cap and one open sight hole FB330 extensive viewpoint

©Hands
©Hands

30th Oct 2017  15:37  by greenbell

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Looks like it's having a tough time of it. Moody spot - we rerouted the walk because of grouse shoot and ended up walking way too far - but my it was worth it. A splendid strangeness to these lands between the dale and vale. Hundredth log of the year - suitably tough on the head!

26th Oct 2017  12:21  by clidstone

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

Dallowgill Moor circular

13th May 2017  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 16518 75512   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

From east on stony track 2hrs stroll

24th May 2016  06:40  by We TRye hard

Gridref: SE 16518 75514   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Erosion of top of pillar

©We TRye hard

23rd Apr 2016  13:33  by paulxtr

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked on the corner of Wreaks Lane & Brown Bank Road and took the stony track up.

Sandy Hill ©paulxtr

13th Dec 2015  14:16  by painterman61

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked in on track to the east right to its summit,mist down had to pace out route 264 double paces at 3kmh average 6 minutes out and back on a bearing of 170 degrees to trig 400m then a back bearing of 350 degrees on return, rough walk out to trig which is damaged but has a plug no wind no views.

trig ©painterman61
damage ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

7th Jun 2015  13:20  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at end of track for a long walk up the hill. At least its a good track, hot sunny afternoon, trig a bit damaged.

©jamiekeighley

7th Apr 2015  09:15  by Pritch227

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

on from ouster bank,a long trek Along bw,good views of Jenny twigg,also of that huge monument on the hill?veered off when level with the pillar through soggy moorland,once at the pillar a faint path can be seen to guide you back to the bw,great views,even saw a stoat wrestling a rabbit on the way back! didn't see a sole,perfect!!

©Pritch227

13th May 2014  11:30  by slateloose

Gridref: SE 16500 75500   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Good all round views.Walked across to trig from main track but no real path very boggy again after recent rain.

8th Aug 2013  11:41  by clochandighter

Gridref: SE 16518 75512   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 14th September 1953 costing £8.19s.0d. Levelled for height in 1954. Computed as tertiary triangulation station SE38/T80 in 1955. Last maintained by the OS in May 1975. SITE VISIT: Overall approach from west. Parked on NW side of road just east of cattle grid. Long walk in continued from Ouster Bank. Pillar top is continuing to erode with signs of crumbling on the trunk too. Spider retains original OS centre cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces NNW, ~327°. Vented through southwest sight hole. GPS reading was exact. Full 360° open outlook.

S7714 - Sandy Hill & GRP

8th Jul 2012  12:43  by Paulus66

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Sultry summer Sunday walk of 45 minutes up the track which connects Grewelthorpe with Lofthouse and which is still classed as a highway - a conventional road sign saying 'Lofthouse 7 miles' is where the track leaves the tarmaced road. Trig is just a few hundred yards off the track to the left and easily visible. Original plug still in place but obviously spider partially exposed due to crumbling of the trig top. Young Grouse are quite well advanced now. Decent views North and East

22nd Sep 2011  16:55  by PeteBoggs

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

On from trig on Ouster Bank - a grand long walk on an easy path.A short detour to visit Jenny Twigg is well worthwhile

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

14th Jun 2011  15:52  by redDragon

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

This one has its own rocky pedestal! Top is quite badly damaged though. Still, worth it for the distant views east. Theres a heathery path directly from the wide track

5th Jun 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 16517 75513   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

From the large track SW/NE across moor, I found a trod leading to trig at SE16406 75756 - remains of the track shown on the OS map.

31st Aug 2009  13:43  by G6WTM

Gridref: SE 16518 75514   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Second Trig of the day with a combined walk including Jenny Twig. Change of view compared to Ouster Bank. This time great view across the Vale of York to the North York Moors with the very obvious shape of Rosebury Topping in view.

7th Nov 2008  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

S7714
S7714
S7714

19th Oct 2008  15:30  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SE 16518 75513   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Trig nicely perched on a rock, but disintegrating downwards. Spider exposed and vertical cracks present. OS cap still in place.

Sandy Hill Showing its age!
Sandy Hill Exposed spider, cap and moss.
Sandy Hill Flush bracket.

21st Sep 2008  13:30  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Top damaged. Came up from Ouster Bank trig along the sort of track I hate - wide and stoney - but it takes you within 400 yards of the trig. The final bit was across a patch of alternatiing very dry and very puddley heather moor. The track as shown on the OS map leading most of the way to the trig was non-existant today, other than an initial obvious few feet, forget it. Its heather or water. Additionally the ROW across Langwith Ridge is not evident (or waymarked) either. View, well as the trig sits on a plateau you dont get a lot, south to Stone & Ears is ok but its mainly lonely moorland.

26th Dec 2007  08:11  by Whats the Point

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

A cold Boxing day tramping across the moors. Part of a walk from Swetton. Got lost in tall heather before I had my Satmap.

Del in the heather at Sandy Hill

25th Nov 2007  11:57  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Continued across the moor from the pillar at Kettlestang Hill.

1st Aug 2007  13:00  by wrose

Gridref: SE 16524 75507   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

An after the event entry. Visit made before my finding this site.

23rd Jan 2007  11:27  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked in from the road near Ouster Bank. Bright, clear, Freezing cold day but the views were fantastic, particularly the snow covered Great & Little Whernside. Damage to the top of the trig is fairly significant with plenty of moss.

Sandy Hill Trig Just a little but of snow!©sykesfamily
Sandy Hill Trig Another view with damage evident©sykesfamily
Sandy Hill Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Sandy Hill Trig Moss on top©sykesfamily

1st Jan 2006  15:33  by Theo D Lite

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

A tranquil spot. Letterboxes nearby

17th Dec 2005  14:40  by ted

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Top badly damaged but plug intact. Quiet and cold.

Sandy Hill trig
Sandy Hill FB
Sandy Hill spider

28th Jun 2005  19:23  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

lonely up here at 10-00pm! last walk of the evening. isn't june brilliant!! looong track up one bit must be a good Kilometre dead straight. found a balloon race balloon near the top from bishop aukland 100euro prize- that's optimistic, a prize in euros. just a long walk back, jogged a bit of it, and that's really not like me!

dramatic damage

27th Jun 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

metal cap deep letters, pillar cracked, top eroded. On a neat rock outcrop. 5/12/06 the small plants alongside the peaty track have been identified as Leptinella (Cotula) squalida (also reported en route to Rudland trig but not by me)

S7714 fb ©peregrinus
S7714 top damaged ©peregrinus
S7714 trig damaged ©peregrinus
S7714 unusual trackside weed ©peregrinus

19th Mar 2000  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S7714  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Top of pillar quite badly damaged. Plug with heavily indented lettering.

14th Apr 1996  15:29  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 16500 75500   FB Number: S7714  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10