Logged Visits:

27th Mar 2024  17:11  by Espressoman

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

18th Feb 2024  22:18  by Ed

Gridref: SE 07891 59810   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

4th Oct 2023  14:08  by theposhbloke

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

25th Aug 2023  13:05  by KristianBrooks

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

1st Jul 2023  12:06  by dazedemon

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Bagged whilst on the W Yorks LDWA 28 mile group walk

28th May 2023  11:15  by GabsMawson

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

28th May 2023  11:15  by tez27

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

27th May 2023  13:25  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Visited on a 12 mile circular walk from Barden Bridge. Excellent views from the trig which is sat on a rocky outcrop. Some damage to the top around the spider.

Trig Pillar
The Spider
Flush Bracket

27th May 2023  13:24  by Foxy

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

One of two trigs bagged during a 12.3 mile hike starting from Barden Bridge, visiting Bolton Abbey, Valley Of Desolation, the waterfall and Simons Seat. This was the second. An interesting and varied hike with great views all the way round including those from the site of this trig. A smalll amount of concrete has broken away from the top of the pillar. The centre of the spider is also missing.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar ©Foxy
View from the pillar ©Foxy
Me on the rocks beside the pillar ©Foxy

14th Mar 2023  10:02  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

First of 2 trigs on an 11 mile loop from Storiths via Simon's Seat, Valley of Desolation and North Nab. Lovely bright, cold sunny morning.

Simons Seat Trig ©sykesfamily
Simons Seat Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

20th Feb 2023  12:00  by Sazzacrow1

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

2nd Jun 2022  20:08  by jerryhatrick

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Enjoyful ramble up from Bolton Abbey car park via the Valley of Desolation on the first day of the platinum jubilee. Trig slightly damaged, spider is slightly exposed, can see through sighthole just about. Has a fantastic spot on top of the crags which we had fun trying to scramble up, great views. Great day out.

23rd Mar 2022  15:39  by MickSan

FB Number: S5794  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©MickSan

5th Jan 2022  13:20  by crammy47

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

A fantastic location and lovely walk up from either Cavendish Pavilion or Howgill (when weather behaves). Have visited many times before but never logged as that was before I became nerdy about trig points. Being nerdy also about punctuation I would prefer to see an apostrophe in the name. Even if multiple Simons have rested their weary derrières at this location it should STILL have an apostrophe!

Simon's Seat Pillar

11th Oct 2021  12:54  by G1XJO

Gridref: SE 07893 59812   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

great views

8th Oct 2021  14:35  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Visited the North Nab pillar first then used the permissive footpaths across the farmland at the head of the Vale of Desolation. Swarms of walkers out enjoying the warm October day. .

11th Sep 2021  13:34  by ArthurH

Gridref: SE 07888 59811   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Too long since last logging - the pinnacle of a lovely area. numeric dyslexia plays havoc with recording bracket numbers!

17th Apr 2021  14:45  by The Trudges

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Did on a circular walk from Bolton Abbey, Slight damage on top of trig and centre cap missing, Great views off in all directions

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Trig
Spider view©The Trudges
Spider©The Trudges

29th Dec 2020  12:44  by dharris

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

19th Nov 2020  13:34  by bobrab

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

19th Nov 2020  13:33  by bobrab

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

5th Oct 2020  14:55  by Tigerfeet

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Visited on 10.6 mile which started at Barden Bridge, along to Bolton Abbey, before the ascent to the trig via the Valley of Desolation. Previously visited in May 1997, so a long time before we returned.

Simon's Seat trigpoint
Simon's Seat trigpoint Me at the trig
Simon's Seat trigpoint Great views from the trig

25th Sep 2020  09:56  by Heidi

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

11th Sep 2020  09:22  by [email protected]

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

5th Sep 2020  13:02  by Nicky & Mick

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

26th Jul 2020  12:10  by Sean_Tither

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

A word of caution, NO DOGS ALLOWED on the permissive paths. We were reminded by rangers. Climbed up from Howgill and didn't see any signage! Therefore unaware... Cheers Duke Of Devonshire!

Flush Bracket

15th Jul 2020  12:59  by ADT

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Solo from parking at Barden Bridge. Anti-clockwise circuit, south along the river to waterfall cottage, then track through the Valley of Desolation onto Barden Fell and Simon's Seat summit. Descend on track to Howgill, then south along river Wharfe to Barden Bridge. A pleasant 7 mile walk which would have been even pleasanter if the weather had been more pleasant.

12th Jul 2020  10:30  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

6th Jun 2020  10:43  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

3rd Jun 2020  15:18  by MC4334

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

I went up vis Dalehead Barn, bloody steep but as soon as Covid19 has passed the Brownie shop will be open. (that's the cake sort)!

31st May 2020  16:42  by painterman61

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Revisit back on a benchmarking trip around the moor great view here today proper Yorkshire.

Trig ©painterman61
Approach ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61

24th Nov 2019  14:36  by jonglew

Gridref: SE 07893 59813   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Roadside parking (SE 0598 5927), although looked like Howgill lane is navigable, some cars where parked at SE 0633 5914. Steep track then gravel road up to the access land whence narrow track leads NE to the trig which sits up on the impressive rocky outcrop that is Simon's Seat. A significant portion of the top screed is missing from the pillar and there is no cap or plug in the centre tube; all sight holes open. Old pivot benchmark, possible old trig, shares the summit rock, approx 2m SW of the pillar. Extensive misty views.

Pillar TP5983©jonglew
Spider TP5983©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5983©jonglew

24th Aug 2019  13:30  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Simons Seat. Good paths from Cavendish Pavilion car park - £10 Busy sunny day at Bolton Abbey. We had a look at the waterfall on the way back. Then onto Bolton Priory & walked along the stepping stones. Alfie had a dip in the river.

Simons Seat. The path starts after going up the woods.
Simons Seat. Rocky path to the summit. Then a climb up to the trig.
Simons Seat
Simons Seat. Great views.
Simons Seat
Simons Seat. Not a lot of space on top.

12th May 2019  10:15  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Revisit with my eldest daughter and son in law, we walked up from caravan park to the SW in brilliant weather, with fantastic 360 views at the summit.

Approach
Trig
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic
Pivot BM

10th May 2019  10:00  by DGW

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

5th May 2019  08:47  by TonyOD

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

My first time at this trig in quite a few years, though it was a regular destination when I were a lad and Upper Wharfedale was my playground. For my money one of the most magnificently situated trig pillars anywhere, and certainly the best I know of in the Dales. Views excellent. Walked up from Bolton Abbey via Carncliff Top/Earl Seat.

19th Mar 2019  17:17  by hillgorilla

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

Visited in August 2017.

6th Nov 2018  14:05  by ted

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

Revisit after a long time. From Addingham via Bolton Abbey (Health and Safety warning by the stepping stones!) and Posforth Gill waterfall. Breezy at the top of Barden Fell. Slight damage to top of trig; plug missing. Back to Addingham via the riverside; last two fields in darkness which was interesting.

Simons Seat trig

7th Oct 2018  11:51  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

fantastic walk up to the trig with amazing views all round. What made it even more was taking a Simon to see his seat!!!!

©WuzzerL

7th Oct 2018  11:50  by Pritch227

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

fantastic!!!at last get to visit MY trig!!!!

©Pritch227

22nd Sep 2018  00:00  by kieranjpmurphy

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

18th Sep 2018  15:25  by AndyBingley

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Pleasant walk from Barden Tower walking north along the Dales way footpath as far as Howgill. Then following a steep permissive footpath through a plantation which continues as a well worn path to the rocky outcrop of Simons Seat. Trigpoint on top of the rocks with excellent panoramic views. Due to extreme winds unable to truly appreciate the views, so afew photos, then onto the next trigpoint at North Nab.

14th Apr 2018  18:45  by painterman61

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Nice walk up from haugh bridge about 6 km on good paths trig in vgc fine views found an old trigmark near the trig

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
trigmark ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

7th Apr 2018  00:00  by ChrisP

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

17th Mar 2018  08:41  by GYLincs

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Simons Seat The FB's a bit iced over and the wind was blowing a gale so it was impossible to stand up©GYLincs

25th Feb 2018  14:46  by cathy trickett

FB Number: S5924  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

24th Feb 2018  05:15  by Anthony

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

11th Sep 2017  14:22  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Permission to drive up to house from where I walked

21st Jul 2017  08:05  by Fremington

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

8th Jul 2017  11:10  by fitzydan

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Been here before in my days prior to trigging but revisited today as part of a geocaching walk covering the best part of 15 miles. Great views today and glorious weather for it...

9th Jun 2017  00:00  by beckroad

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Third of 3 trigs today. Simon's Seat sits proudly on the millstone grit. Superb views, interesting rocky outcrops and an even more interesting shooting cabin. Red Kite, Woodpecker, Squirrel and a Hare. Perfect June weather.

5th Jun 2017  16:00  by SJW1960

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

15th Apr 2017  13:29  by bargee

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

stuck high on a crag above wharfdale, superb spot and view point. wind was strong today as I walked over the moors from Thurcross reservoir collecting remote geocaches and this trig on a 15 mile walk on tracks paths and through heather on access land. great fun

grouse near to the trig ©bargee
trig from the moor below the crag ©bargee

3rd Apr 2017  16:00  by Andy West

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

5th Feb 2017  10:19  by We TRye hard

Gridref: SE 07891 59812   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Altitude 488m Only very slight damage but good walk out

©We TRye hard

11th Nov 2016  12:00  by Hands

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

From Craven Arms Appletreewick ,Up the plantation and down the muddy slippy path , Trig situated on a Rocky outcrop which gives super views over Wharfedale

©Hands

30th Oct 2016  00:00  by ngthack

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

1st Oct 2016  10:15  by Adybaby72

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

15th Jul 2016  08:32  by Sazzle

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

Late Sunday walk, windy and sun setting beautiful.

6th Jul 2016  00:00  by Curlew

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

11th May 2016  12:47  by Tinaw

Gridref: SD 90338 46219   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

7th May 2016  21:00  by iannotts

Gridref: SE 07900 59800   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

16th Apr 2016  00:00  by Sprog

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

3rd Apr 2016  14:30  by gez

Gridref: SE 07889 59810   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

24th Mar 2016  14:03  by martin cliff

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Top of rocks

©martin cliff

21st Nov 2015  11:31  by bettyb

Gridref: SE 07800 59800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31st Oct 2015  09:35  by ramblingbadgers

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

A lovely little walk from Appletreewick

3rd Oct 2015  13:45  by greenbell

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Imagine there are good views - the mist is down today

Too busy see why I avoid the Dales, but it is pretty even if I stray off the map and get lost later!!!

15th Jun 2015  14:30  by Managra

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

The top is crumbling. Great views. Started at Barden Bridge and walked up from there.

©Managra

10th Jun 2015  16:14  by Ron Plasma

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

A very quiet and lonely walk over from North Nab. The last quarter of a mile was a hard going over small boulders. I suspect we should have taken the more obvious path looping around from the west. Because we hadn't, choosing a route to Howgill proved tricky. Still. Fabulous spot with that all important rock climb possible to reach the pillar. The walk back to the Cavendish Pavilion was very pretty along the river, but perhaps a shade too long. Took a long time to find a decent pub afterwards too. (We obviously ignored the pompous Duke Of Devenshire.) Not sure where we ended up, but they didn't have crisps "as such". What?

29th May 2015  15:14  by FrankR

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

26th May 2015  12:30  by chrisbombington

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

from Posforth Bridge North Nab. and Simon's Seat. with a riverside return alongside the River Wharfe wonderful day out.

Simon's Seat Trig

7th Mar 2015  16:00  by SarahB

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

©SarahB

4th Jan 2015  11:59  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

7.8 mile circular route around Lower Fell Plantation to Simon's Seat and back via Cavendish Pavillion and Strid.

Simon's Seat Looking over to Lord's Seat©sykesfamily
Simon's Seat Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

13th Sep 2014  14:56  by RitaPlatt

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Stared off from the Bolton Abbey Raod up the Valley of Desolation. I was puzzled as to why the gate was locked and so hopped over the wall. Never saw another soul all afternoon. On returning it appears that access was restricted on the moors for most of August and September. At least I had the place to myself

18th Jul 2014  11:31  by srichy20

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

5th Jun 2014  15:38  by peebs

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

29th Apr 2014  10:45  by Trevor

Gridref: SE 07800 59800   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Superb views from the top

Simon's Seat

19th Apr 2014  13:57  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SE 07881 59812   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Busy up here today. There must have been fifty people gathered on the outcrop – I had trouble getting a photo of the pillar. I’d walked over from North Nab on a route taken from ‘Yorkshire Dales Trigpointing Walks’ – continued back down to Howgill and along the river Wharfe back to the car at Barden Bridge.

Simons Seat

1st Mar 2014  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SE 07892 59804   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

12th Jan 2014  12:25  by chrisbrearley

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

5th Jan 2014  10:46  by gee-bee

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Excellent walking around Simons Seat.

30th Dec 2013  13:56  by Loz&Bib

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

23rd Nov 2013  15:05  by RitaPlatt

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

A westering sun threw the landscape into bright relief. Ted and I had the place to ourselves

Rita on the Rocks ©RitaPlatt

27th Oct 2013  11:25  by Particle

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

Great views today. Sun breaking through clouds and making some parts very bright.

5th Oct 2013  12:00  by Eeee Bi Gum

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Great views today.Moor very quite due to confusing signs put up by Bolton Abbey Estate. Big Red LEttering states Moor CLosed, but much smaller is the dates of closure, and today was not one of them.

5th Sep 2013  12:30  by yorkshirenige

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

360 degree view. Cap missing. Some damage around the top. Menwith Hill in the distance. Walked up from Appletreewick via Howgill.

©yorkshirenige

2nd Sep 2013  15:04  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked up with Harvey through Valley of Desolation

Simon's Seat Trig Harvey©sykesfamily
Simon's Seat Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

30th Aug 2013  18:17  by blackboot29

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

Circular walk from Appletreewick

11th Aug 2013  08:03  by clochandighter

Gridref: SE 07893 59809   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 1st April 1949 costing £28.6s.8d. Computed as secondary triangulation station SD96/15 within the Skipton block during 1951. Levelled for height also in 1951. Last maintained by the OS in October 1986. SITE VISIT: Approached from southwest. Parked east side of road, south corner of RoW at SE059592. Up via mapped tracks and footpaths. Initially quite a haul, easier once over 400m. Pillar in fair condition with some depletion of top surface. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces ENE, ~72°. All four horizontal sighting holes open, innards blocked with debris. Views lost to low cloud on day of visit, but with potential for a full 360° panorama.

S5294 - Simons Seat & self

30th Jul 2013  12:00  by Chalky

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Slight damage to top screed, spider centre open but remains of an asphalt plug are evident. Took path from Howgill.

17th Jul 2013  14:05  by pendlelill

Gridref: SE 07892 59808   FB Number: S4451294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

parked at laund house and visited north nab first. good walk though very hot. very good views from trig. dropped down to howgill and back along river

trig looking up wharfedale©pendlelill

3rd Jul 2013  13:00  by The RockKnocker

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great Views from the trig today, i was not so keen on the path though, also it said no dogs but it was a bit late when i saw the sign so me and Rocky went anyway. We set off from "Storiths" near "Bolton Abbey" then walked along "The Valley of Desolation" up to Simons seat, then we walked to "North Nab" trig and eventually back to the car, a 12.5 mile walk.

Me and Rocky at the trig When we got to Barden Fell there were signs saying no dogs ??? but it was a bit to late by then so me and Rocky continued our walk.
The view from the tig today Looking at Skyreholme from Simon's seat.
I can sea Pen-Y-Ghent from here. Looking at Pen-Y-Ghent from Simon's seat

10th Jun 2013  11:31  by slateloose

Gridref: SE 07800 59800   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Barden Bridge ,cloudy and misty morning,cuckoo's calling.

20th Apr 2013  13:45  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Simons Seat ©paulxtr

31st Dec 2012  14:20  by tommo

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

(102)last trig of 2012, atrocious weather every path like a stream rivers wharfe and aire very high, parked at bardon bridgeand walked along road to track through lower fell plantation then climbed up path to trig, pillar located on top of rocks with quite good views on a decent day however nothing to see today

18th Nov 2012  12:25  by redDragon

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Bit cloudy but still good views. Climbed via the Valley of Desolation, with a nice bit of scrambling around the pillar. Trig has slight damage on top.

26th Jul 2012  00:00  by rupertal

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

9th Jun 2012  12:44  by Historian

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

26th May 2012  13:28  by dmacbrew

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

19th May 2012  11:00  by chocolate_chops

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

25th Feb 2012  13:16  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Trig

20th Feb 2012  11:08  by jamiekeighley

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

Good steep walk from Howgill across rocky paths. Hard to stand up on top with strong winds and a bit of rain. Great views.

©jamiekeighley

26th Dec 2011  13:15  by Paulus66

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Trig in good condition but with plug missing. My first 'official' visit to this Trig as I have been up here several times before. Walked up the four or five miles from nr West End Church via the recently restored Rocking Hall Shooting Lodge. This is all via Access Land and is a much quieter alternative to the Valley of Desolation 'tourist route' A mild but blowy Boxing Day turned into a violently windy one and the final ascent up the rocks of Simon's Seat to the trig point was very buffety. The views from here are fantastic though I was glad to get down off the tops and into Appletreewick for a well-earned pint at the Craven Arms, from where I had arranged to be collected.

16th Oct 2011  15:00  by fell-finder

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Enjoyed bagging this one due to the awesome views from the summit! Hiked up to this one from Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, after bagging Haw Pike and North Nab. Tough old trek this one. You can follow this hike by tapping 'Fell Finder' into Google!

Simon\'s Seat Trig Point

24th Sep 2011  17:11  by haighr01

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

This is one of the best places ever to me, I love Simons Seat.

28th Aug 2011  10:00  by BasilDowl

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

Very early start for a first ascent of Simon's Seat. Typical 10-mile round from Bardon Bridge, The Strid, Valley of Desolation/Posforth Gill Force/Lehan Force and then across the moor and back via Howgill and the Wharfe. Fabulous walk.

©BasilDowl

30th Jul 2011  11:00  by red max

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

The ascent via the Valley of Desolation seems a popular jaunt on a Saturday. I must have passed 20 pairs of walkers as I descended. No surprise, as it's a lovely walk

8th Jun 2011  12:35  by 1.1

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked from Cavindish Pavillion to the Valley of Desolation and followed the track onto open country. Got caught in a summer downpour!

4th Jun 2011  10:04  by wrose

Gridref: SE 07898 59812   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Came to this one from North Nab via Broadshawe on good tracks all the way. Some damage to the pillar and the plug has gone walk about. Maginficient location with tremendous views but not today as it had turned misty, windy and cold.

S5294 Simons Seat Pillar.

29th May 2011  12:59  by sven

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Blooming windy on the top. A fine walk up over the Duke of Devonshire's Grouse moor. Second attempt as there was a grouse shoot on last time we tried on August the 12th 2009 - Doh!

Fine all round view from here on a windy day.

27th May 2011  12:18  by Boneychest

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Fantastic views and a great walk/scramble to get here

Great views from the top

17th Apr 2011  11:49  by amblerbob

Gridref: SE 07889 59814   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

From Barden Tower via Howgill Lane, returning over Lord's Seat and past The Devil's Apronful. Excellent views on a nice sunny day.

11th Apr 2011  14:30  by Bev

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

9th Apr 2011  13:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked at Barden Bridge to avoid paying £6 for parking any where near the Abbey,Walked along river and up North Nab and back by Simon,s seat Lovely sunny day

24th Feb 2011  11:32  by painterman61

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked at Barden Bridge for this one trespassed through Iower Fell plantation no one about loads of private signs,this is what it would be like if the government had got there way.Nice rocky path near top Trig seated on rock outcrop.Had 20 minutes to self on top,then two school parties arrived quick exit! Trig has damage to top edge plug robbed exellent views to Wharfedale.

The trig ©painterman61
The trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
Nearly tigged ©painterman61

27th Oct 2010  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: AE 07894 59809   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

23rd Oct 2010  09:38  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Barden Bridge along the Dales Way and then along the permissive path - which was mostly under running water - from Dalehead Farm. Lovely location, pillar sitting high and proud on rocky outcrop - must be great views when the mist isnt down as it was today. Needed the GPS to find the right track across Barden Fell to North Nab. Some damage to top edge of pillar, hence condition rating - 1 inch missing from almost half the top surface. Spider plug missing and lots of rocks and dozens of centipedes taking shelter inside.

18th Sep 2010  14:00  by Andy D

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Circular walk from Casvendish Pavilion via Valley of Desolation and North Nab and onward via Howgill and Barden Bridge. Had to shelter under summit from the only shower of the day. It was a whole lot colder walking down than walking up!

Simons Seat View approaching from south©Andy D
Simon\'s Seat Looking east to Lord\'s Seat©Andy D
Simon\'s Seat Looking west across Wharfedale and encroaching shower©Andy D
Simon\'s Seat View from base of summit©Andy D

22nd May 2010  16:23  by melch

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

10th Apr 2010  15:13  by maverickapollo

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

Superb views from the area, unfortunatly could not get near the trig for kids. They were everywhere! Logged on the way from Thruscross - Bolton Abbey

13th Mar 2010  12:15  by johnbamforth

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Log #7. (485m). Leg 2 of 16 km x 2 trig circular walk from Cavendish Pavilion via Bolton Park Farm and North Nab Trig Pillar, returning via Howgill and Barden Bridge. Sunny but cold day. Fabulous views.

Simons Seat people Bamforth waving goodbye before jumping off ??!!©johnbamforth
Simons Seat The Pillar - Heavy traffic - John Earnshaw is prop man©johnbamforth

3rd Mar 2010  14:20  by wanderer

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

16th Feb 2010  11:34  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Bagged on a 8.5 mile circular trek starting at the Cavendish Pavillion to Simons Seat, Lords Seat and North Nab trig. Accompanied by the boys, Charlie, Johnny & Harvey.

Simons Seat Trig The Boys©sykesfamily
Simons Seat Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Simons Seat Trig The trig from afar©sykesfamily

1st Jan 2010  12:18  by Aye Jimmy

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

One of many ascents. Why do my logs keep disappearing? I'm sure this is the third time I've logged this.

Simons Seat The TP, one of Yorkshire's finest !
Simons Seat The FB.

26th Dec 2009  13:03  by bigtykedog

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

Nicely perched on the rocks.

30th Oct 2009  14:00  by iang

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Simons Seat

20th Aug 2009  07:35  by kingofgeography

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

great walk from bolton abbey, tops of hills were magic

25th Apr 2009  10:30  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A few years since we've been up here. Came up from the Howgill caravan park this time. Arrived early and missed the crowds.

14th Apr 2009  16:49  by craftinessa

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

14th Apr 2009  16:49  by swampysean

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

7th Feb 2009  13:38  by onlyme

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

20th Jan 2009  00:00  by Curlew

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

13th Jan 2009  10:26  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Mist & fog obscured the view in all directions ...... onto North Nab via Lords Seat.

Simons Seat Trig Play misty for me!©sykesfamily
Simons Seat Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

2nd Jan 2009  21:37  by dugswell2

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked on wider section of road north of Gamsworth and took trach towards Howgill Farm to join tourist route to summit. Cold frosty day with loads of people on this hill. P102.

1st Jan 2009  15:32  by dilliej

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

17th Nov 2008  12:15  by mtb mick

Gridref: SE 07900 59800   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Plug missing. Some damage on the top. Would have got an 8 if there had been any views (but not the trig's fault). Visibility was awful. 10 mile walk up the Wharfe and back down the Valley of Desolation.

Simon\'s Seat 485 metres

20th Aug 2008  17:43  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Round from North Nab. Splendid site, with big drop on north side. Very windy

Simon’s Seat outcrop and pillar

16th Aug 2008  12:47  by PeteBoggs

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

Up from Bolton Abbey with T'Riggers

1st Jul 2008  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

S5294
S5294
S5294

15th Jun 2008  11:50  by Dusty

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint
View north west
Trigpoint & view east
Flush Bracket

10th May 2008  14:07  by sykesfamily

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

Charlie & I bagged this one on our way back from Great Pock Stones. Concrete has been smashed away from the metal plate on the top of the trig.

Simons Seat Trig Charlie with Lord's Seat on the horizon©sykesfamily
Simons Seat Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

29th Sep 2007  12:30  by G6WTM

Gridref: SE 07894 59803   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited with son & his cub pack (16th Harrogate). This year is the centenary year of scouting and this weekend the Harrogate & Nidderdale District Scouts aim to visit 100 summits in North Yorkshire. We did Simon's Seat, Lord's Seat and Carncliff Top

5th Aug 2007  13:30  by davey and emsy

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

One of my favorite places. lovely on a clear day.

5th Aug 2007  13:30  by davey

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

13th Apr 2007  19:07  by Theo D Lite

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

4th of the day so was here late when no one else was about. A fantastic spot, very atmospheric and desolate. A good vertical drop to one side and a mysterious moor with rocky tors to the other.

20th Jan 2007  14:20  by Peter Astle

Gridref: SE 07891 59808   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©Peter Astle

18th Nov 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc except top screed damaged with spider exposed. Remains of mortar plug. Trig on fine gritstone outcrop. Bitterly cold wind (from S, oddly). Access land with small car park at 063591 (unclear whether public)

21st Sep 2006  15:00  by paul

Gridref: SE 07800 59800   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

what a view all the way round at trig scored 9 for view.walk from north nab trig to here nice warm day

Simons Seat trigpoint
Simons Seat flush bracket

14th Sep 2006  12:00  by red max

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

Perfect isolation, no one else there. Might have been due to the thick cloud which made my ascent rather pointless, absolutely no view at all!

28th Aug 2006  13:17  by itschopper

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Logged whilst finding the local cache.

29th Apr 2006  12:00  by eyeoneder

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

My first , did it along side cache GCQCC4. Only marked as a 5 because there are more to find and nothing to compare but the view is great . Lots of people lunching in the rocks out of the wind .

MY FIRST ©eyeoneder

2nd Apr 2006  01:10  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Headed north from the North Nab column then followed the 'Valley of Desolation' up to the hill summit.

14th Feb 2006  11:51  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A bit wet and cloudy but I could see right down the Wharfedale valley to Burnsall from the trig. Parcival Hall down below looked a bit bleak compared to it's usual elegance in Spring/Summer

Simons Seat Trig Wet and Windy but excellent views up Wharfedale

3rd Jun 2005  12:00  by ArthurH

Gridref: SE 07893 59811   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

5th Mar 2005  11:48  by Triggers

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

good walk up from Bolton Abbey. Good rocky top

1st Mar 2005  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

31st Dec 2004  11:30  by DanTrig

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

From Bolton Bridge, along river up to Simons Seat trig, then back down to river, I remember it being quite boggy on the moor.

24th Jul 2004  13:08  by splash

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

24th Feb 2004  22:19  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

can't believe this is the first log!!

10th Jan 2004  13:45  by ted

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Never yet managed to visit this spot without somebody else already there! Route from Bolton Abbey via the Valley of Desolation is good.

23rd Nov 2003  15:30  by weekender

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

25th Aug 2003  19:26  by MAC.HAWK

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

Decent enough view on a good day. I'm personally less than impressed by the track if you go up the popular way from Bolton Abbey/Valley of Desolation - it's a managed, large gravel track - other routes are far better. Revisited 30/09/2007 - very popular in todays autumnal sun. No cars, on foot.

3rd Aug 2003  19:26  by SUE-C

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

23rd Jul 2003  14:36  by smiley dog

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

impressive rocky summit

23rd Jul 2003  12:16  by sjr

FB Number: 5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Vast moorland...interesting rocks.

22nd Jun 2003  12:00  by crazy gang

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

Very windy on top of Simons seat. We had a great view of our cottage

23rd Mar 2003  12:38  by bonatti

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Cold blustery day, thankful it's not honking down.

Simons Seat

9th Mar 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - summit of fine grit outcrop (window!), wide view

17th Feb 2002  11:12  by sykesfamily

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

Charlie(5) at the trig and Harvey(7mth) on my back

Simons Seat Trig Charlie©sykesfamily

10th Nov 2001  12:30  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Staying at the Devonshire Arms, but had to drive to the Cavendish Pavillion to start this walk as the riverside path was closed due to foot and mouth. Mist swirling around us as we had lunch at the trig, but with really spooky breaks in it offering glimpses of the surrounding rocks. Fantastic autumn colours in walk back down the Wharfe.

30th Nov 1999  00:00  by Bramley

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

8th May 1999  13:00  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Bolton Abbey via the Valley of Desolation. Busy at the Abbey, quiet on the fell.

1st Jan 1998  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plug missing.

30th May 1997  13:00  by Tigerfeet

FB Number: S5294  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Wonderful 10 mile circuit from Bolton Abbey which headed uphill to trig via the Valley of Desolation for superb views on a lovely warm and sunny day.

Simons Seat The wife resting at the trig.

12th Feb 1995  10:53  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 07800 59800   FB Number: S5294  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

21st Aug 1990  11:00  by Bridgeman

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

Circular walk from Barden Bridge.

18th Jan 1981  14:00  by arranc

Gridref: SE 07800 59800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

1st Sep 1978  00:00  by PhilPamAndRob

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

As a youngster we spent many weekends around Bolton Abbey, and exploring the valley of desolation that leads up to Simons Seat. During our teens we often extended this excursion up to the summit. Date is guesswork, but I'll see if I've any dated photos to pin it down a bit better

1st Jan 1970  18:50  by bobrab

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

attacked it from a few directions over the years

  00:00  by claymoreking

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

Guessing at the date for this, I remember it was Spring 2008