Logged Visits:

10th Apr 2024  09:47  by arrowrat

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Nice views towards The Cloud & Croker Hill.

Sandy Lane

18th Dec 2023  11:16  by Crewelad1

Gridref: SJ 82993 63193   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on grass verge by gate to Sandy Lane at North end. Walked down lane and over field gate to pillar.

4th Jun 2023  21:15  by Kevlar

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Last one of today's 3 trig hike. Accessed trig field via the footpath to the south. Over a fence, was careful to walk in between the crops. Bizarre barbed wire wrap around. Also very high nettles so some gardening required. Got here to see a magnificent sunset. I'll post the pic soon.

2nd Feb 2023  10:21  by Ian Robinson

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

12th Jul 2022  09:50  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked just off the roundabout to the south. Through the chest high maize to the trig. Last one for a little while, away to a broken ferry in the Canaries Islands.

28th May 2022  14:31  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Amazed to find I'd been to this one 7 years ago and had noted that even then that it was encased in barbed wire. Now in smaller field just east of new western Congleton by pass and above new housing estate to the east.

Trig barbie encased still, new housing behind ©vegibagger
Barbied FB ©vegibagger

13th Apr 2022  00:00  by gasman

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

27th Feb 2022  12:04  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

New bypass has not stopped access. From field gate off what used to be Sandy Lane, alongside the new road. Pillar still wrapped in barbed wire, which snagged my trousers. Wire first appeared 15 years ago! View east to The Cloud and Crocker Hill (mast, pillar there log gone). Housing estates proliferating, so its days might be numbered. Logged by Keith Stevens

Sandy Lane Pillar Looking east, The Cloud on the horizon

14th Nov 2021  17:27  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spider with original centre cap ©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Trig

14th Nov 2021  17:20  by MickSan

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig©MickSan

11th Oct 2021  11:41  by Murchman

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

Easy bag travelling through congleton, also I made a little vid below to help people find it https://youtu.be/1DasndYHqhU

8th Aug 2021  11:48  by TonyOD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Visited during a couple of days on the Dane Valley Way, which apart form the Buxton-Danebridge strecth isn't much to shout about. This trig isn't much to shout about either. Hopped over the fence from the footpath to access it (no crops in the field), took in the airy views of the new housing estate below. The barbed wire is a lovely touch and gets it a couple of points.

25th Jul 2021  00:00  by ThePowells

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in housing estate, up hill and through break in fencing across to pillar in middle of field. Barbed wire around trig point.

24th Jan 2021  14:00  by tigger8698

FB Number: 2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Located behind Field View Rd housing estate, in the middle of a farmers field.

16th Jan 2021  15:25  by sjorford

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

2nd Jan 2021  15:41  by nickbrough1

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©nickbrough1

21st Sep 2020  13:18  by John DCC

Gridref: SJ 82999 63192   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

15th Aug 2020  09:15  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 82993 63191   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on Field View Road on the new estate. Turned right out of Field View Road onto Sandbach Road. Turned right after around 10 meters on to the public footpath. The pillar is straight ahead, but you need to climb over a fence to get into the field where it is. The pillar is now surrounded by a lot of new housing, and Sandy Lane is being redeveloped to form part of the new Congleton link road. The pillar is still covered in barbed wire

Pillar Sandy Lane: Pillar
Flush Bracket Sandy Lane: Flush Bracket
Theodolite Mount Sandy Lane: Theodolite Mount

13th Jun 2020  22:05  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

Emma Phillips

26th Dec 2019  13:20  by robinhood

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

4/7 Bagging trigs on way back to Sheff after dropping Aussie bound son off at M'chester airport. Easy to park near the trig in new estate on Field View Road and do a short walk up the hill after hopping over the fence. Some views. Trig still has some barbed wire wrapped around its base, strange. I've just checked, the first comment on the barbed wire goes back to 3rd October 2009, long may it continue! I like the later description of it being a 'necklace'.

3rd Nov 2019  16:39  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

now stood on a redundant Sandy Lane as closed making way for new link road! new houses all around. parked in new housing estate and took PROW onto Sandy Lane. 3rd time lucky with this one!

©WuzzerL

3rd Nov 2019  16:39  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

sandy lane now closed for bypass works so parked on new estate and followed fp to closed road,over the gate and pillar a few yards away.

©Pritch227
©Pritch227
©Pritch227

5th Jan 2019  14:00  by Holmes

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

13th Oct 2018  12:32  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

All the way over here by bus from North Wales today, especially for trig bagging, and this is hardly the most inspiring. Still, it gives a 'point' to the walk anyway.

26th May 2018  15:15  by FrankR

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

Wrapped in barbed wire. No idea why.

9th Apr 2018  10:30  by chrism

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th Mar 2018  14:07  by Margaret the trig

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

20th Feb 2018  11:20  by Downfaller

Gridref: SJ 82996 63197   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Quick road side trig on a bright but chilly morning. Not sure how long this one will survive with Congleton growing outwards. Housing development approaching from the East!! It does have some defence in place with encircled strand of barbed wire. All metal work intact.

Sandy Lane trig threat from encroaching housing ?©Downfaller

20th Feb 2018  11:19  by nozzer

Gridref: SJ 82996 63197   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

19th Jan 2018  13:40  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: SJ 82993 63195   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Handy parking across from field gate. Trig in great nick and still wrapped in barbed wire, OS cap in place, one sight hole open. Box of used fireworks next to trig, probably from New Year celebrations?

Sandy Lane Pillar
Sandy Lane Pillar
Sandy Lane Flush bracket
Sandy Lane Top

8th Oct 2017  13:07  by greenbell

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A murky old day - had planned a walk - but some heavy rain so happy to find this on the way to Biddulph Grange. Cloud and Mow Cop look atmospheric and housing not as grim as is often the case.

5th Oct 2017  16:20  by dal

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Crop harvested, Cap intact.

29th May 2017  09:48  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited with P61 treading carefuly so as not to damage Potato crops.

Approach
Trig

29th May 2017  09:48  by painterman61

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy bag hopping across potatoes trig in vgc fine view

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
barbed fb ©painterman61

16th May 2017  17:20  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in layby opposite to field entrance. Had to carefully step over rows of furrowed potatoes! Trig still surrounded by barbed wire.

15th Oct 2016  10:47  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in handy layby near the field entrance and walked across the recently harvested ground. Trig is wrapped in barbed wire at the moment.

Sandy Lane ©paulxtr

21st Sep 2016  11:21  by asbown

Gridref: SJ 82987 63186   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

housing getting close but it looks safe at the moment.

18th Sep 2016  09:53  by steveastapleton(sas)

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Spotted by chance as I found a closeby geocache; took the opportunity to walk through the open gate and across stubbly field to the pillar; great views on a sunny morning; pillar surrounded by barbed wire - weird !!

TP5814-180916-SandyLane TP5814-180916-SandyLane

8th Sep 2016  17:39  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked across stubble from open gate. Fine views eastwards towards The Cloud and the mast on Croker Hill.

12th May 2016  17:34  by ProSpec

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy walk in from road.

11th Mar 2016  12:16  by slateloose

Gridref: SJ 82900 63100   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on Sandy Lane in small laybye opposite gate into trig field. The field at the moment is maize stubble, so it's an easy walk across to trig point on hill above new housing estate.

2nd Oct 2015  11:52  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SJ 82995 63192   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

This one looked a doddle but the field crop was now about seven feet high since the last visit. I managed to walk through it with very little crop damage and eventually found it still encased in barbed wire. There appears to be new house building in the near distance. Not the best time to visit.

7th Jun 2015  15:14  by CJO

Gridref: SJ 82992 63191   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact in middle of a field of sprouting maize.

Sandy Lane

14th Mar 2015  12:04  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

a-maizing in the middle of maize stubble field and one of the same number set as the ' Tom Robinson band' trig s2468 east of Hull. surprisingly imprisoned in wrapped barbed wire! osts cap shallow indented letters

a-maizing trig ©vegibagger
barbi trig ©vegibagger
barbi side ©vegibagger

10th Nov 2013  12:50  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: SJ 82996 63195   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Gate open into stubble field so no access problems. Trig still wrapped in barbed wire. Good views towards The Cloud.

Sandy Lane ©lonesome_cowboy_burt

7th Jun 2013  17:14  by Border Peat

Gridref: SJ 82993 63191   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

18th Apr 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 82994 63192   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Access no problem - gate into field. HOWEVER, freshly ploughed so expect there to be a crop during summer months

15th Feb 2012  06:45  by gemini man

Gridref: SJ 82994 63195   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited whilst en route to Congleton. Pillar surrounded by barbed wire. Difficult access to field.

3rd Jan 2012  17:35  by Tuco Ramirez

Gridref: SJ 82991 63195   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

No crops in field so walked across, good views even at dusk. recorded at 104m

28th Dec 2011  00:00  by rupertal

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

29th Oct 2011  12:09  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited as it appeared on my SatNav as I was driving past. Close to the gate in the field. Surrounded by fading nettles and still covered in barbed-wire. The sweet-corn crop had gone though, so didn't feel bad walking straight to the pillar. Some views. Me, Mum 103m

Me, Mum and the barbed wire trig

10th Jun 2011  14:02  by The Westies

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found this one as we were passing for the nearby geocache.

25th Apr 2011  14:00  by tbsc8

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Trig in good condition with all (and extra) metalwork intact, nice but hazey views across to Bosley Cloud

Flush Bracket
Me at Sandy Lane Trig

3rd Apr 2011  16:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 82993 63191   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig is still there and has not gone over the wire. (ex pow!) I think it might have started a tunnel there is a big mound nearby.No crop in field but will be soon

24th Mar 2011  12:00  by PeteBoggs

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

Trig still wearing barbed wire necklace

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

7th Jan 2011  13:40  by VBForever

Gridref: SJ 82995 63196   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©VBForever

2nd Dec 2010  15:00  by tigger4242

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The trig is full of barbed wire.

©tigger4242

15th Sep 2010  17:56  by AndyKeen

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

Hidden in the maize. Sounds pants anyway.

6th Aug 2010  17:45  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

SANDY LANE FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
SANDY LANE TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

6th May 2010  13:45  by Bourne

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

Trig can be seen from the road

18th Mar 2010  17:25  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd Oct 2009  14:29  by splash

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy find in field near a layby. Thought a policeman was going to be a witness to the trespass. Barbed wire circles the trig for some strange reason.

7th Feb 2009  16:30  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Over the gate, under the electric fence, past the inquistive ponies. Good view of the Cloud.

Sandy Lane
Sandy Lane S2648

6th Sep 2008  10:45  by ted

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plug intact. Trig festooned with barbed wire - looks odd. Views over Congleton towards The Cloud. Notices along lane objecting to proposed Business Park development.

Sandy Lane trig
Sandy Lane trig
Sandy Lane FB
Sandy Lane top

6th Jun 2008  15:48  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

19th Jan 2008  13:41  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Easy access from gate by roadside with handy layby for the car. Field housing six rough looking ponies, which is always a worry. They were a bit inquisitive, but no problem. No views to speak of.

11th Mar 2007  13:00  by Peter&Rachel

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

Easy to find, can see it from the road

13th Jan 2007  11:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Park in lane.Easy access over gate and trig 100 yards into field.

30th Dec 2006  12:10  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SJ 82990 63190   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just into a field,easy access.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

16th Jan 2006  10:38  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy access through gate. Trig point is located in middle of grassy field.

Sandy Lane, congleton Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Sandy Lane, Congleton Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

24th May 2005  17:50  by rhayader_wanderer

Gridref: SJ 82993 63191   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very short walk this one parking opposite the gate to the West then straight in couldn't be easier. Trig looks to have a nice wattle and daub coat at the moment

13th Apr 2005  11:46  by John Stead

Gridref: SJ 82999 63193   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Field now grass - gate open

The bracket
The pillar
Smartie and the general view with the TP centred

28th Jan 2005  21:20  by Trigger

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Oct 2004  11:13  by Deego

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In a field of very nervous calf's

©Deego
©Deego

9th May 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters; improved pasture: tracks thru grass suggest 2 other folk had visited same day ….

3rd Nov 2002  09:44  by Keith Stevens

Gridref: SJ 82993 63191   FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Near my home. My first deliberate trig find. Good condition, on brow in field, bright and breezy day. Private

The trig

9th Sep 1983  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S2648  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar in middle of field with grazing cows. Views over playing fields towards Alderley Edge.