Logged Visits:

18th Feb 2024  23:24  by BazLee23

Gridref: NS 76073 88823   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

29th Jul 2023  15:13  by alright_dave

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice potter up from Stirling. Easy to find on path above North Third. Great views of the reservoir and beyond.

Sauchie Crag

11th Jul 2023  12:00  by Geoff Foordy

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

One of my favourite quiet trigs Parking lay-by in the woods Lovely walk up through forest of big trees and open hill on the edge of the crags above the Loch.

29th Apr 2023  14:10  by Lynnebe

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

7th Dec 2022  10:53  by Poya04

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Steep walk to start but Lovely views from the top

27th Nov 2022  16:01  by Squirrelking

Gridref: NS 76073 88827   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Nov 2022  16:01  by Squirrelking

Gridref: NS 76073 88827   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Muddy walk around the reservoir

18th Jul 2022  08:10  by Tigerfeet

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Staying in nearby Osprey Hideways we could see this trig from our holiday cottage, so did a short 3.4 mile circuit before breakfast, to visit trig on a scorching hot day, during the heatwave. Nicely painted white, it overlooks North Third Reservoir and also across to Osprey Hideaways and is a fairly easily ascent to the trig through woodland.

Sauchie Crag Trig Point
Sauchie Crag Trig Point Me at the trig
Sauchie Crag Trig Point Pointing out the views
Sauchie Crag Trig Point Wonderful views

9th Jan 2022  13:25  by WeirdWifie

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

A fantastic walk through woodland, made interesting with ice underfoot and some rocky bits. The trig is visible from some way back as it's been painted white. When you get to it, you can see the paint is weathering and there is no spider on the top. Great views. I had parked in a layby (avoiding parking in a passing place) near North Third Reservoir and so returned to the car by completing the circuit of the reservoir.

7th Mar 2021  15:53  by Aphid Greene

Gridref: NS 76073 88820   FB Number: OS363  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

26th Feb 2021  12:44  by DekBagsTrigs

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Hiked over to Old Sauchie then up through the forest, nice surprise of the great view over North Third. Pillar painted white although some muppet has stencilled one face. Closed loop around the reservoir and back to the car

23rd Sep 2020  10:45  by Moira293

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Surprised this one hasn't been logged for over a year as it's in such a stunning location with fabulous views over North Third Reservoir towards the distant mountains. Easy access via the path from the minor road with ample lay-by and verge parking. My 150th trig in the bag!! :-D

My 150th trig in the bag!! :-D
The trig

9th Aug 2019  12:09  by smithcox

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

First Trig in Scotland. Came across this Trig whilst Geocaching on the area

9th Aug 2019  00:00  by TrainSPLOTer

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Out geocaching with smithcox when we came across this trigpoint. The weather was foul (raing, windy and low cloud)so no views today

4th Aug 2019  10:46  by Delta68

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Enjoyable walk up Lewis Hill to the painted trig pillar and great views of the reservoir.

3rd Aug 2019  14:43  by Redroaming

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

White-painted trigpoint overlooking loch/reservoir with excellent views. Good condition.

Redroaming and TP Sauchie Crag

28th Apr 2019  13:19  by bobbyleggo

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

Stunning views from here.

Scott at the trig point ©bobbyleggo

21st Apr 2019  14:13  by DauntlessNinja

Gridref: NS 76078 88817   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Trig ©DauntlessNinja

12th Jan 2019  11:50  by sky high boys

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Another wee gem. No idea how this yin escaped me for so long!

19th Oct 2018  06:36  by Chalky

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

BSM type FB, spider centre has resin plug , fresh white paint .

4th Feb 2018  16:43  by RBBC

FB Number: 3631  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

7th Jan 2018  13:34  by Robert Phillips

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

2nd Oct 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NS 76076 88824   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Superb walk to trig along path from south - parking and lay-by - NS758879. Path continues to TuMP - Middlethird - to north

30th Aug 2017  14:00  by Moacky

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Delightful walk up through woodland and along top of crags.

©Moacky

25th Jun 2017  10:17  by dal

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A little gem of a location. No cap, otherwise vgc. Painted white.

12th May 2017  00:00  by Kctrig

Gridref: NS 95240 93982   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Overcast day but still lovely walk. See off from whins of Milton and up through lewis hill. Great views over reservoir and towards Gargunnock. View to the ochils blocked by trees. Tulips and other spring flowers flowering near by.

©Kctrig
©Kctrig
©Kctrig

8th May 2017  14:21  by Cynikal

Gridref: NS 76071 88828   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

sunny day

14th Apr 2017  09:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NS 76073 88820   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice walk up from south

1st Jan 2017  12:35  by NormanW

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

8th Aug 2016  16:07  by Cootking

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Park 758878 and follow track round reservoir and above crags. Great views. White trig and remains of 'garden'. Return by same route.

Looking north over carse

20th May 2016  12:30  by Aqueously90

Gridref: NS 76066 88820   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Log #343. Lunchtime excursion, en route to Stirling to visit a client's offices. Quick visit did not do this pillar justice, so I will definitely be back to do the full circular walk around the reservoir as well. Great views over the resr and Gargunnock. Pillar looks to be in very good condition, painted white, and minus the cap. There looks to be a small flower garden in progress next to the pillar. [ExP-245/MiP-31/Rev-2/BM-22/IS-32/Other-11]

FB
Pillar
Gargunnock hills
Reservoir and crags

16th Mar 2016  15:47  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Lovely walk up in the evening light, a good set of geocaches too, great view from the top. YSM322 Sauchie Crag

Mrs TJR at Sauchie Crag ©thejackrustles
Sauchie Crag Collage

14th Feb 2016  15:30  by Ham Mathieson

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Beautiful crisp February day to visit this trig. Followed Walk Highlands route. Great views in about 180°. Shame trees are getting too big and blocking Ochils.

©Ham Mathieson

13th Nov 2015  12:42  by FionaCH

Gridref: NS 76082 88810   FB Number: 3631  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found on a blustery day - lovely views as always.

Sauchie Crag

19th Sep 2015  12:35  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked at the track south of the crag and walked anticlockwise round the reservoir.

Sauchie Crag ©monkeydestructor

22nd Dec 2014  14:15  by RichTea

Gridref: NS 76078 88814   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Best approached from the North; wonderful craig edge walk.

25th Oct 2014  16:06  by vegibagger

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

wild autumn day, open spider, FB facing east

2nd Mar 2014  11:10  by ocean soul

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from SE .. Excellent views ...

1st Mar 2014  08:58  by lingbeek

FB Number: 3631  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Loved the visit to this trigpoint!

The flush bracket A detail©lingbeek
Me myself and I next to the pillar©lingbeek

20th Feb 2014  15:00  by Foinavon

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

Lovely, lonely hill, good views down to the reservoir.

Sauchie

15th Feb 2014  16:00  by RandomPrecision

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great walk up to the Trig point on a sunny day with snow on the ground. Great views.

19th Aug 2012  13:18  by clochandighter

Gridref: NS 76075 88813   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Second visit. For photographs and GPS reading. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre open, vertical tube blocked with debris. Flush bracket faces east, ~84°. Vented through south facing sight hole. 180° open outlook, easterly half lost to neighbouring woods.

S3631 - Sauchie Crag pillar & GRP
S3631 - Sauchie Crag pillar & FB

5th Jul 2012  18:54  by pricklyangelduo

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

1st May 2012  12:30  by geezagoal

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great day here the weather was just perfect.

Sauchie crag 1
Sauchie crag 2

16th Oct 2011  16:23  by andyc

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Really nice walk up to a beautiful ridge with great views down to fishing loch.

19th Apr 2011  13:34  by Border Peat

Gridref: NS 76077 88814   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great walk & fine views S3631©Border Peat

25th Feb 2011  14:15  by 45378

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

A windswept day with fair views between S , W and N. Shame that trees to the E close off the view to the Forth Valley

8th Sep 2010  12:43  by descarte1

Gridref: NS 76071 88821   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Good condition trig pillar painted white atop the highest point of Sauchie Crag overlooking the North Third reservoir. Cap missing and no plug, FB faces east-ish with the south-ish sighthole open only. Walked up from the parking place to the south via the path marked on the 1:50k. Lovely woodland walk with great views across the reservoir and towards the Campsies, Gargunnocks and the plains to the west of Stirling.

13th Aug 2009  16:16  by SlainteJimmy

Gridref: NS 76075 88814   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Cap missing and only the South sight open on this white-washed Beacon atop the Crag. A wonderful saunter up from the South on a gloriously sunny afternoon... the Crag and standout pillar look even more impressive from West of the trout fishery on the Bannock Burns reservoir below.

Sauchie Crag ..cracking wee saunter and peachy view.

10th May 2009  16:28  by coinea

Gridref: NS 76076 88813   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

S3631 Sauchie Crag.m

31st May 2008  14:20  by Sandman

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

24th Apr 2008  13:40  by Tamtane

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

An absolute hidden gem of a hill and one of the very best walks in the Campsies. Great path up the hill through lovely scenic woodland and a sudden view abruptly opens up near the top of the sheer drop over the crags to the reservoir below and its various islands - the reservoir actually resembles a highland loch and this whole walk is more in character with the Trossachs than the Campsies. Speaking of which there are great views of the Trossachs and Ben Ledi, Stuc a Chroin, Ben Vorlich, Uamh Bheag and Ben Chonzie. Great enjoyment value for an easily accessable and short walk.

23rd Dec 2007  15:18  by agentmancuso

Gridref: NS 76072 88823   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A pleasant spot. It's worth going on a bit to the nearby cache for fuller views of the crags.

5th Nov 2005  10:00  by Boys from the Dyes

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A short walk if not much time but still want to get out. Good path from road side. Nice views from top of crags over North Third Reservoir.

Trig point and flush bracket. Someone must paint it as stonework very white.©Boys from the Dyes

8th Oct 2005  14:45  by Shunter

Gridref: NS 76074 88817   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

27th May 2005  19:00  by blueboots

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice short walk from roadside. Plenty wildlife & mountain bikers!!

Beware - Wet Paint So fresh there was paint on the grass!
Sauchie Crag

12th Jul 2004  19:24  by fasgadh

Gridref: NS 76081 88815   FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lewis Hill, a craggy escarpment overlooking North Third Reservoir. Plug missing. Got hold of a local walks leaflet that showed a good path in from the south. Lovely spot, with a fine view to the big hills.

Lewis Hill (Sauchie Crag) Metal
Lewis Hill (Sauchie Crag) The view
Lewis Hill (Sauchie Crag)

27th Dec 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S/3631  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

no cap or plug; pillar crazed at base but sound, grass near clifftop

24th Aug 2003  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Day before Runrig 30th anniversary concert at Stirling castle.

20th Feb 2003  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

S3631

15th Jul 1992  16:26  by clochandighter

FB Number: S3631  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lewis Hill. First visit. To record FB number. The pillar was completed in March 1946 costing £13.17s.0d. In 1947 this marker was computed for triangulation as tertiary station NS77/T74 in the Glasgow secondary block. Flush bracket S3631 was levelled for height also in 1947. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in August 1981. Overlooks North Third Reservoir.

1st Jan 1970  17:42  by Fife Walking

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

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