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6th Apr 2022  12:04  by fasgadh

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Along track from the Lethem road. A pleasant walk which was a surprise looking at the map. Good views

Shaw Craig ©fasgadh
Shaw Craig ©fasgadh
Shaw Craig ©fasgadh

2nd Apr 2022  15:09  by jonglew

Gridref: NT 67328 09516   FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Verge parking at start of track to E (NT 6828 0960). Pillar retains orignal centre cap, deeply indented lettering; RHD side sight hole open. Extensive panoramic views.

Pillar TP5920©jonglew
Spider TP5920©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5920©jonglew

5th Dec 2021  14:05  by Analoguesat

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Approach from the minor road due east. Parking at the decent sized layby at the start of the track. Follow the track until the sharp left turn, then up the gap between the planting blocks. At the far end of the gloomy tunnel, a vague path then leads all the way up onto the ridge and hence to the pillar. Great views from the top, away to the west snow was glinting on the far distant hills.A most enjoyable walk on a grey December aftenoon.

Shaw Craig pillar ©Analoguesat
Shaw Craig pillar Another cracking Borders trig©Analoguesat
Shaw Craig pillar ©Analoguesat

20th Jul 2021  20:15  by NJM

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

My second visit, same route as previously. The route much more overgrown at this time of year, the bracken head high making finding the 'hidden' firebreak much more challenging; and on a very warm, still evening the flies that lurked in the bracken were an unpleasant experience. However we came out here tonight expecting a fantastic sunset and were suitably rewarded

View East Beyond is Philip Law, next on tonight's agenda
View North West Storm's OS Pillar #222
View South West

16th May 2021  15:30  by Schmuppets

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

A nice circular walk from Hass, Past the lochs and through the forest tracks and up to the trig. Good views across the Borders - and it stayed dry!

Shaw Craig Trig Point ©Schmuppets

15th Mar 2021  15:05  by KJ

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

Parked in layby on 68 just north of Hass junction, walking along the minor road SW then following the track west at NT683096. After about 400m at a left turn in the track I continued on uphill through the trees on a well trodden path to gain the eastern edge of the ridge and continued along path to get to the trig which sits in a splendid location, easily seen why this site was chosen for an old fort. I continued along the ridge, dropping off to the north and through a gate and firebreak to the forest road below White Hill. From here I followed the forest road coming round by the Hass lochs and back to the road junction to close the loop on what was a very enjoyable outing.

4th Nov 2020  16:12  by BigJ

Gridref: NT 67326 09505   FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Tackled this one as it was getting dark. Not a good idea. I should know better. Followed the overgrown track down through the trees and at the obvious right hand bend on the other side of the dip, took a hidden tunnel which is just to the right of the track. Once at the top, the track to the summit was obvious. Didn’t hang around. With CJ.

21st Oct 2020  14:22  by Oldhortus

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

Slowly drove down to the fishing hut. Followed the track to the very end and then up thought the trees - over the fence to the TP. Great view. Had to leave quickly as the heavens opened!

15th Mar 2020  14:46  by rococo1805

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great walk although slightly boggy in bits. When the track splits take the one that goes straight head up the hill, avoids any scrambling up the slopes.

14th Feb 2020  13:35  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This wee hill is probably very pretty on a summers today, not today. Parked at NT681094 due to snow on the road at the gate way. As many other people, followed the track along and then up the fire break where the wind and rain / sleet nearly took me off my feet. Good to get to the trig and back down. Spent 15 min unblocking a drain under the track to let the melt water away instead of it running down the track and washing it away. My good deed for the day was rewarded with the rain slowing to a light drizzle!!

19th Sep 2019  15:45  by beckroad

Gridref: NT 67300 09500   FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

How beautiful. Our 2nd of 3 trigs today.Track through a wooded glade leads to a hillside quarry then up a very steep hill. We clearly chose the wrong approach.This trig is located within a hillfort and commands spectacular panoramic views. Found the footpath to descend. I reckon a rarely visited trig. It possesses a wow factor. Worthy of a high score. Whatever approach you chose it is well worth the effort.

19th May 2019  16:47  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I thought this wee hill was an absolute joy, lovely walk in - up the firebreak and along the easy path to the TP, and superb 360 views. One of the best 'little hills' I've done in a long time.

View North with Rosie & Watson
View East
View South
View West

24th Oct 2018  10:25  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NT 67328 09517   FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Shaw Craig The trigpoint. One sight hole open to N.
Shaw Craig The FB, faces E.
Shaw Craig OS cap with deeply indented letters.

18th Nov 2017  13:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NT 67327 09517   FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From east along track then firebreak great views

20th Sep 2017  17:18  by paulxtr

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From the E following the track until the quarry then straight up the steep hill. Great spot.

Shaw Craig ©paulxtr

21st Jan 2017  14:40  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on minor road due east of trig, walked along forest track, then steep climb to summit. The pillar is in the middle of the defensive banks of an impressive Iron Age hillfort. The hill is volcanic, with rocks from the Devonian (about 0.5 billion yrs ago). Great views, as you'd expect.

14th Oct 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NT 67329 09514   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Path all way to trig from top of firebreak, accessed from sharp bend on track @ NT 67887 09653

4th Aug 2015  15:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good track from the entrance to the trout fishery to within 200 metres or so of the pillar. Followed the track to the turning point at the end then straight up through the dense, steep plantation and bracken to the summit. Had to leave a marker on the fence to make sure I got the right route back. Good views though and managed to dodge the showers all afternoon.

©Borderer

2nd Apr 2015  09:00  by simon.black.bug

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

Closest trig point to my house in the Scottish Borders. Walking the dogs before work, walking from my house. Walk down the single track main road from Hass Cottage/Hass Fishing loch, until you reach a gate on the right hand side (approx 1/4 mile). Follow the track around until you start climbing a hill. Can either follow track completely around to the disbanded quarry and do a large climb to the summit (difficult in the summer due to bracken) or when you reach the pine forest after starting to climb, cut through the forestry access in the trees. Rather than returning the way I came, I tend to head through the forest towards White Hill and then follow the track within The Hass all the way back to Hass Lochs. The views from the top of Shaw Craig are spectacular in every direction. Easy climb, but worth it.

View from top (1)
View from top (2)
View from top (3)

14th Apr 2010  10:55  by BeccaKate

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Apr 2010  10:54  by ZanderH

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Apr 2010  10:53  by agentmancuso

Gridref: NT 67323 09516   FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With Fiona, Alexander & Rebecca. Along forest road from NT 68269 09571, then up steep shoulder. Followed quad track back down as mentioned by andyc.

Shaw Craig
Shaw Craig Revisited 25/07/2021

9th Aug 2009  09:07  by arranc

Gridref: NT 67300 09500   FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Mar 2009  12:01  by coinea

Gridref: NT 67325 09516   FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

14th Mar 2009  11:55  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 67327 09514   FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Second visit. To obtain GPS measurement and for photography. Parked on widened roadside by track entrance at NT682095. Followed mapped track most of the way, then unmapped path to summit. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains OS centre cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces 78°, ENE. NW sight hole open, others plugged. Views include Cheviot, Philip Law, Carter Bar, Carlin Tooth, Eildon Mid Hill, Black Hill (NT72), Dirrington Great Law, Hownam Law. Revisited and photographed 14/03/2009, GRP.

S7499 - Shaw Craig pillar & FB
S7499 - Shaw Craig & self
S7499 - Shaw Craig & view to Philip Law
S7499 - Shaw Craig the spider

10th Jun 2008  20:30  by PHMB

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on minor road at NT682093 and took a diffucult route along eastern edge of fields E of Lethem Returned easier route on forest track on return (comes out on road just north of parking spot). Great views from old hill fort. Pillar is on grassy summit. It retains some white paint and plug (large deep indented lettering).

16th Jun 2007  13:50  by andyc

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely hill fort with fantastic views to Carter Bar. Approached by track to quarry immediately south summit and then steep up the hill. Came down a much easier route following a quad track along the ridge to the NE that then joins main track approx 800m to the east at its highest point.

13th Mar 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S7499
S7499
S7499

28th Aug 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, metal cap deep letters, nice summit & view

Montaged by JWR ©peregrinus

8th Jun 1994  14:03  by clochandighter

FB Number: S7499  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First visit. To record FB number. Pillar completed 29th October 1953 costing £16.11s.4½d. In 1957 this marker was computed for triangulation as a tertiary station in Block NT72, Jedburgh. The flush bracket was levelled for height in 1958. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in September 1986. Spider retain OS centre plug with stamped lettering. Within walking distance of Jedburgh.

S7499 - Shaw Craig Flush Bracket & Explorer Extract.