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TP6103 - Sponds Hill
 
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Grid reference :
SJ 97001 80294 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S2755
OSGB36 Station :
SD80/33
Current use :
none
Historic use :
Secondary
T:UK waypoint :
TP6103
County :
Cheshire
Nearest town :
BOLLINGTON

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Sponds HillSD80/33SD80S033397001.48380293.94410.6812PILLAR01/06/1945101/07/1959N0

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There are 137 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 1631st with 16 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.54/10 (from 171 logged visits)
Was First logged: 31st Jul 1968
Was Last logged: 17th Apr 2024

Of the 171 logged visits,
40 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 99999m
The average error was 4838m
4 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Sponds Hill
By LizzyCrawford1

By timdoggart

©Madgebabes
Pillar
By John H
Spider
By John H
Flush Bracket
By John H
Panorama
By John H

©Foxy

By Sean_Tither
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Logged Visits:

Good condition 17th Apr 2024  11:50  by dugswell2

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on minor road near junction with the B5470. Up Charles Head first then back to car & up road to the path to Sponds Hill & trig point. A blustery, cool & mainly dry day.


Good condition 7th Mar 2024  15:05  by LizzyCrawford1

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

Trig 3 of 13 on day out in the Peaks with Zoe and Alfie

Sponds Hill Instagram: LizzyCrawford1


Not Logged 12th Jan 2024  09:30  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SJ 97007 80299   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 30th Nov 2023  10:45  by timdoggart

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

Walked up Gritstone Trail from near Brink Farm. Great views on cold day


Good condition 11th Nov 2023  20:41  by Trigherhappy

Gridref: SJ 97001 80294   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 5th Nov 2023  10:25  by Dan Baddeley

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


Not Logged 1st Oct 2023  13:03  by Madgebabes

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

Lovely walk up to this one. Nice views too

©Madgebabes


Not Logged 26th Jul 2023  08:00  by dharris

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


Good condition 29th Jun 2023  13:25  by John H

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Visited in 18 mile loop hike from Whaley Bridge (Car park on Buxton Road A5044). Whaley Bridge - Kettleshume - Lyme Park - SPONDS HILL - LADDER HILL - Whaley Bridge.

Pillar Manchester in background
Flush Bracket
Spider
Panorama
Pillar Shutlingsloe seen directly above the pillar


Good condition 30th May 2023  18:14  by trigs_revivalman

Gridref: SJ 97001 80294   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Went up late after work …… caught a beautiful sunset though

Sunset as I’m painting !
👍👍❤️

❤️😂


Good condition 22nd May 2023  15:36  by sarah29343

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


Good condition 21st May 2023  13:30  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Sponds Hill from Lyme Park along the Gritstone Trail.






Good condition 7th May 2023  11:30  by Multiterrainer

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

Bagged on a trail/fell run from Lyme Park, with this being the main objective of the run.


Good condition 6th May 2023  12:58  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited on an 11 mile circular walk from New Mills, walking up from Lyme Park.

Flush Bracket
The Spider
Trig Pillar


Good condition 24th Apr 2023  11:33  by mralrule

Gridref: SJ 97000 80290   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great view, great location


Good condition 3rd Mar 2023  15:00  by Shazmb2710

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked from Lyme Park via Black Hill on Whaley Moor. Trig was in great condition and had great views of surrounding area.


Not Logged 14th Feb 2023  15:56  by MGT67

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


Good condition 2nd Feb 2023  22:21  by Kominiko

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


Good condition 2nd Jan 2023  16:46  by Cockney_Hiker

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


Good condition 26th Dec 2022  13:40  by Ross Wilson

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Sp ©Ross Wilson


Not Logged 11th Dec 2022  15:45  by meltdiceburg

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

Visited on a walk with Alma Aurea on Sponds Hill in the snow.

meltdiceburg @ Sponds Hill ©meltdiceburg
Dottie ©meltdiceburg
Sponds Hill Trig ©meltdiceburg


Not Logged 3rd Dec 2022  11:59  by Timwat1

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


Good condition 10th Nov 2022  12:52  by Foxy

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Starting from Kettlehulme, completed a 7.5 mile circular hike taking in Black Hill & Sponds Hill. These are two of the Peak District Ethels with the latter also being the location of this pillar, sited just off the Gritstone Trail. I walked south to North along the trail with views of Manchester on my left and the rolling hills of the Peak District on my right. The pillar appeared to be in generally good condition but the foundations were partially exposed and the original centre for the spider had been replaced with composite material.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar ©Foxy
View from the pillar on a grey day ©Foxy
Me & the trig ©Foxy


Good condition 4th Nov 2022  13:35  by Kevlar

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

I found this quite by chance whilst on a walk at Lyme Park and Pot Shrigley. A Brucie Bonus.


Not Logged 23rd Sep 2022  14:38  by bluewhitereg

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Fantastic 360 views from here but it seems very lonely!


Good condition 10th Sep 2022  11:30  by The Running Mechanic

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

©The Running Mechanic


Good condition 6th May 2022  16:19  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Enjoyable walk up from Poynton through Lyme Park national trust estate. Excellent Peak District views from up top. Rain was clearly approaching from the west but I did manage to get the best part of the way down to Whaley Bridge before the worst of it set in.


Good condition 2nd May 2022  13:30  by Paula & Rob Worthington

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Circular from Lyme Park (free parking for NT members) Short detour off the Gritstone Trail.

©Paula & Rob Worthington
©Paula & Rob Worthington


Good condition 30th Apr 2022  14:51  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

Logged by Keith Stevens for HCU3A walkers. Wind howling, very cold, felt miserable! Not a sole in sight

Sponds Hill Pillar Looking North


Unreachable but visible 14th Apr 2022  15:00  by yeovilwestie

Gridref: SJ 97000 80300   FB Number: 2755  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 7/10

On private land. No PROW. Can be seen from track


Good condition 3rd Apr 2022  00:00  by Walking with Gerald

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Not Logged 5th Feb 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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


Good condition 22nd Jan 2022  20:36  by Rickywood82

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

Our 70th of the Peak District Challenge!


Good condition 29th Oct 2021  13:00  by Paul Farrington

Gridref: SJ 97000 80200   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 22nd Oct 2021  00:00  by Chris Ellis

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 12th Sep 2021  17:00  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Easy roadside parking and then an obvious farm track up. At the top I had low cloud and visibility under 100m; the flip side is nobody saw me if I been tempted to stray onto the private land where the pillar sits. On the way down the cloud lifted enough for me to see some interesting views.


Not Logged 7th Sep 2021  09:55  by blackboot29

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

Short walk up from roadside. Easy find with lovely views


Good condition 6th Sep 2021  13:18  by beckroad

Gridref: SK 97000 80200   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Road closed near Bakestonedale Farm. So parked at a big layby on roadside sj955796. Followed the gritstone trail. Trig is located beyond a gate marked private property.


Good condition 20th Aug 2021  18:15  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy bag parked on roadside at the start of the PROW and followed round to Trig, Trig just in field behind gate make private. Pillar in great condition with great views off in all direction. Replacement centre cap fitted

Flush Bracket
Spider and replacement centre cap fitted
Trig
View from spider
Aphault centre cap


Good condition 20th Aug 2021  16:10  by MickSan

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig©MickSan


Good condition 26th Jul 2021  13:09  by ThePowells

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Through Pott Shrigley and parked up not far from trig. Through a gate and short distance to pillar.


Good condition 22nd Jun 2021  14:26  by Border Peat

Gridref: SJ 97003 80299   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

walked up gritstone trail

©Border Peat


Good condition 9th Feb 2021  20:37  by AndyR22

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

easy bag turning right off Bowstones leaving Lyme park private land but doesn't feel like it, lovely views over towards Bollington


Not Logged 9th Dec 2020  00:00  by Curlew

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


Good condition 3rd Dec 2020  13:21  by Murchman

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

Ran up through sheep, deer and highland cattle to bag this one, misty day with sleet but lovely for it.

©Murchman


Good condition 19th Nov 2020  12:57  by RichardM

Gridref: SJ 97002 80299   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views, granite erratic at base.


Good condition 19th Nov 2020  12:55  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great view point- could even see the Wrekin- topograph at HP to SE


Good condition 24th Oct 2020  15:30  by AndyS

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good walk to the point but worth the trip for the views. not much around the location.


Good condition 10th Oct 2020  15:30  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 97001 80294   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on Bakestonedale Road and then took the Gritstone Trail up to the pillar. Very wet and windy.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Theodolite Mount
Scenery Shutlingsloe from the Sponds Hill pillar
Scenery The Sutton Common BT Tower from the Sponds Hill pillar


Good condition 27th Sep 2020  11:58  by Sean_Tither

Gridref: SJ 97008 80291   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged on an 18k walk from Nelson Pit, onto Whaley Moor and around to Park Moor!




Good condition 13th Sep 2020  19:34  by Laserlips007

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

Easy bag, decent run up . Superb views 1/4 today on 15 mile run.


Good condition 15th May 2020  10:30  by John DCC

Gridref: SJ 97004 80296   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10



The Bowstones


Good condition 3rd Apr 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

"Two for the price of One" was todays run, uphill and downhill times via The Gritstone Trail. Superb views to the East over the High Peak. This is home and I am so, so lucky to live here and have this on my doorstep. I gift this trig to The Chris Evan's Breakfast Show, which in these current times is helping me to start my day with a chuckle, a song, a boogie and in a happy positive mood....things can only get better.


Good condition 15th Dec 2019  12:03  by Scouser

Gridref: SJ 97000 80300   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Came up from bollington. Nice easy hike.

The trig
Flush Bracket
Spider and filled plug
The trig


Not Logged 25th Sep 2019  00:00  by gasman

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


Good condition 16th Jul 2019  13:41  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked up to escape crowds at Lyme Park, having cycled from boat tied up at Wood Lanes on Macclesfield Canal.


Good condition 15th Apr 2019  11:13  by nozzer

Gridref: SJ 96998 80298   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 27th Feb 2019  16:37  by arrowrat

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Not Logged 17th Feb 2019  00:00  by steverowland

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


Good condition 27th Oct 2018  14:15  by petevenkman

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

©petevenkman


Good condition 11th Jun 2018  16:25  by Andy West

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


Good condition 17th May 2018  17:26  by [email protected]

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

Beautiful views


Not Logged 17th May 2018  16:07  by Margaret the trig

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


Good condition 21st Apr 2018  14:41  by Monki

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Geocaching in the area. Great walk and views.

Flush Bracket ©Monki
Me at the trig ©Monki


Good condition 24th Feb 2018  12:51  by catman

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 24th Feb 2018  00:00  by lilyrosieives

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Enjoyable circular walk from Lyme Park to good viewpoint,despite icy wind.With Grandma,Oscar and Ali.


Good condition 14th Jan 2018  14:22  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

amazing views

©WuzzerL


Good condition 14th Jan 2018  14:21  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

wonderful position,shame the views were limited,didn't pay the extortionate £8 to park in lyme park but opted for layby parking closer to the pillar

©Pritch227


Good condition 25th Dec 2017  13:20  by FrankR

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


Good condition 20th Dec 2017  09:10  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SJ 97003 80296   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Room for a couple of cars on the road to S, easy walk along ROW then small diversion into next field. Pillar good condition, nice area, bit foggy for views today, some nice ones on the way up.


Good condition 12th Oct 2017  11:15  by chrism

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 5th Oct 2017  12:39  by Moira293

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagged on a walk up the Gritstone Trail from Bollington. We were caught in a squally shower up at the trig and got absolutely soaked through!

Hurry up, the rain's on its way!!


Good condition 28th May 2017  18:45  by ProSpec

Gridref: SJ 97002 80293   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from the south, not very far. Good views all round. I had missed this trig 10 years ago on a 20 mile walk, while heading back to my car parked a mile west on the yellow Pott Shrigley road, this was the first time back.


Good condition 1st Apr 2017  14:12  by Delta68

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Geocaching in the area today.



Good condition 11th Mar 2017  12:22  by Pick83

Gridref: SJ 97000 80297   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

field wet mug need put stone on path

©Pick83


Good condition 29th Jan 2017  11:46  by Ross Wilson

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Sponds Hill Trig ©Ross Wilson


Not Logged 29th Jan 2017  11:46  by Debra Wilson

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


Good condition 22nd Jan 2017  10:00  by Jamiecooper1975

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


Good condition 29th Oct 2016  16:00  by SJW1960

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


Not Logged 25th Sep 2016  13:10  by Ted Rodgers

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


Good condition 23rd Sep 2016  11:57  by amblerbob

Gridref: SJ 97004 80298   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Lyme Park on a bright, breezy day.

Sponds Hill Well worth the walk.


Good condition 30th Aug 2016  11:51  by sven

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged on the way along the most northerly leg of The Gritstone Trail. Some stunning views, which on a hazy day allow a sight of Manchester in the plain and west to Cheshire. The Derbyshire Dales are quite stunning.


Good condition 26th Dec 2015  15:55  by gushoneybun

Gridref: SJ 97003 80296   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Out caching I came close to this one so came over and up to here. The wind was very strong but it was warm and had stopped raining so all was good. Great views up here although as the sun had set it was a little to dark to see a lot of detail.


Good condition 18th Aug 2015  12:09  by slateloose

Gridref: SJ 97000 80200   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trigpoint covered in slurry. Walked up from Lyme Park doing an 11 mile circular in the area. Great views shame about the weather.


Good condition 23rd Jul 2015  19:00  by robinhood

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

Last of four trigs walking with my mate, Tracker Dog; decided to drive from Bollington as time running short and parked up on the grass verge on the S end of the Gritstone Trail leading up to the trig; dodgy it proved to be when later pulling out with traffic speeding round a blind bend. Quick walk up to the trig, good views W of the Cheshire Plain and E with the W side of Kinder Scout. Trig and the surrounds were recently sprayed with slurry...


Good condition 8th Mar 2015  16:03  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spent the morning avoiding heavy rain by visiting Lyme Park - interesting house. Weather cleared in the afternoon so walked up the Gritstone Way to here and back, nice walk but windy. Great views all the way from Kinder via Shutlingsloe and the Roaches to the Shropshire hills, Manchester and the Dee Estuary (? large body of water to the SW). Asphalt cap, all s/holes open, top screed is breaking up and base rather exposed, but generally good condition.


Good condition 23rd Feb 2015  15:18  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Circular walk from Lyme Park via the Lantern, finishing at the tea rooms. Windy and crisp but clear. excellent views all round. Me, Jon 410m


Good condition 15th Feb 2015  12:58  by greenbell

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk off the Gritstone Way

Often walked past, this time bag it, thick atmospheric grey cloud clearing off Derbyshire/Cheshire tops, clearish to West and Manchester


Good condition 12th Feb 2015  14:53  by Downfaller

Gridref: SJ 97005 80298   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 9th Nov 2014  11:47  by Lost Lad

Gridref: SJ 97004 80298   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 16th Aug 2014  14:15  by aussierules

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Came of from Lyme Park via Limestone Way.


Good condition 13th Jul 2014  16:00  by Sprog

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


Slightly damaged 30th May 2014  20:37  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Going out on a limb here, but I'd call that top slightly damaged...

©stonestreaker
©stonestreaker
©stonestreaker
Damaged top ©stonestreaker


Good condition 26th May 2014  15:49  by painterman61

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in little lay by next to PROW fair walk out on track good views to Manchester here trig in vgc cap/plug.

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


Good condition 5th May 2014  14:10  by tommo

Gridref: SJ 97100 80200   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

(183) walked up from lyme park, great views over the peak district and beyond


Good condition 5th May 2014  12:44  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SJ 97005 80302   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy walk along Gritstone Trail from lane to south.

Sponds Hill The TP.
Sponds Hill The FB.
Sponds Hill Top of trig.


Not Logged 3rd May 2014  16:37  by Lovelylisa

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


Good condition 28th Apr 2014  14:35  by Lovelylisa

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


Good condition 5th Apr 2014  12:07  by yt

Gridref: SJ 97002 80297   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 15th Mar 2014  15:13  by Simply B

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very windy along here today, out completing one of the new Alien Landings geocache series.

Trigpoint and view ©Simply B


Not Logged 9th Mar 2014  16:20  by Lovelylisa

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


Good condition 7th Mar 2014  16:30  by simplysup

Gridref: SJ 97004 80296   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up to here along the Gritstone Trail. Sunny afternoon, very windy. Pillar accessible through an unlocked gateway not far off the footpath. Good view down to far Manchester. Hadn't realised I'd been here before until I came to log it again :)

trig and FB


Good condition 16th Dec 2013  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SJ 97001 80298   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

nice area for walking my two dogs great views from trig


Good condition 23rd Oct 2013  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 7th Oct 2013  18:40  by colpeakbagger

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


Good condition 1st Jun 2013  13:40  by wanderer

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 26th May 2013  18:56  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With son Jamie Jo. Glorious evening and lovely stone chipping surface especially on the west side.


Not Logged 10th Apr 2013  11:44  by Woodford Walkers

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


Good condition 10th Apr 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 97001 80295   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 24th Mar 2013  11:24  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Arctic conditions up here today. Took my gloves off to take a photo and my hands were freezing in seconds!

Sponds Hill Looking towards Shining Tor©paulxtr


Good condition 2nd Mar 2013  09:39  by fitzydan

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found while geocaching in the area. Superb views from here today and a great day to be up here - excellent walking weather.

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar
The view
Me at the Trig


Good condition 2nd Mar 2013  09:39  by THE SNAPPERS

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

picked up on route whilst caching in the area.superb views on this sunny day.one of the better days out.



Good condition 5th Jan 2013  13:05  by The Westies

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found whilst completing the nearby caching series.


Good condition 1st Jan 2013  09:15  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: SJ 97002 80297   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice views, visited while doing some nearby geocaches.


Good condition 30th Dec 2012  08:30  by Ben Fogerty

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

Approached from the south on Gritstone trail in time for sunrise. Superb views in all directions, and an insanely icy wind to keep me awake on a sunday morning

Sponds Hill trig


Good condition 18th Nov 2012  12:16  by catman

Gridref: SJ 97004 80297   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

wonderful day.wonderful views


Good condition 18th Nov 2012  12:16  by rosieb

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good walk from Lyme Park.Bit wet underfoot in places.Pleasant views.


Good condition 11th Nov 2012  13:15  by simplysup

Gridref: SJ 97004 80297   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig is about 100yds off the footpath, accessed through a muddy gateway. Only sheep for company. Good views all around.

trig and FB


Not Logged 15th Oct 2012  14:04  by Young Thropp

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


Good condition 15th Oct 2012  14:04  by Young Thropp

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


Good condition 29th Sep 2012  11:30  by DanTrig

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

11 mile circular bagging Kerridge and Sponds Hill. Then drove to Macclesfield FBM.


Good condition 11th Aug 2012  14:00  by Trigglets

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice round from Lyme Park. Bit hazy today.

©Trigglets


Good condition 1st Aug 2012  00:00  by rupertal

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


Good condition 19th Jul 2012  18:40  by CJO

Gridref: SJ 97003 80295   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approach from south along The Gritstone trail. Spotted Joderal bank radiotelescope between the heavy rain showers.

S2755


Good condition 26th May 2012  10:15  by kristian_magic

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

Followed the Gritstone Trail from Disley Station, following the route through Lyme Park. Beautiful hot day. Shot some video of the trig, you can see it here: http://youtu.be/DBhEaHtLlDU

©kristian_magic


Good condition 25th May 2012  14:04  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A cracking, if tough ride, from the A6 to the North passed the pillar and on to the lane to the South. Tarred cul-de-sac from by Great Western Hotel then rideable track, though only classified as a footpath. Must be one of the highest points at 410 metres I've cycled to in the Peak District. Heat haze diminishing views today.


Good condition 24th Nov 2011  14:18  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SJ 97004 80298   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

3/3 Followed the Gritstone Trail from Kerridge Hill and ending with a long, steady climb to the trig point out of Rainow. Strong wind and getting colder as we got to the top. Again, very good views. Back to Bollington now to finish a good 12.5 mile walk. My thanks to "What's the Point" for his company and doing the driving. I will buy him a pint at the next opportunity.

Sponds Hill
Sponds Hill


Good condition 24th Nov 2011  14:16  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SJ 97004 80297   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The last of three trigpoints on a walk taken from “Peak District Trigpointing Walks” Parked in Bollington and came up the Gritstone Trail after visiting Nab Head and Kerridge Hill. Great views from up here but limited today to a few miles on a blustery day. Thanks to CURRYSCRIM for the company on this arduous days walking. And thanks for the offer of a pint – I’ll take him up on this the next time I catch him at the Coopers in Burton – oh – and thanks for the apostrophe in my user name – I never was any good at punctuation (some would say not much better at navigation!)

Sponds Hill Shuttingloe, Macclesfield Forrest and Sutton Common Mast on horizon.


Good condition 6th Nov 2011  11:05  by FineBearTED!

Gridref: SJ 97000 80200   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My second Trig Point. 5.2 miles walk there and 5.2 miles back!

Spond Hill: TP6103 ©FineBearTED!
My 2nd \'bag\' TP6103 ©FineBearTED!


Good condition 4th Sep 2011  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 97001 80294   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk off gritstone trail


Good condition 21st Aug 2011  16:45  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Having been round the gardens of Lyme Hall, visited 'Paddock Cottage', 'the Cage' and 'The Lantern', I walked up from the latter to the top of the ridge and then followed it along to the trig. Finshed the walk via Dale Top, West Parkgate and finally back to the Lyme Park car park. Amazing views and lovely to be able 400m for the first time in over a year!


Not Logged 4th Aug 2011  17:52  by leakster

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

done


Good condition 14th Jul 2011  15:00  by team pendolino

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

nabbed while doing the gritstone trail


Good condition 10th Jul 2011  14:30  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Disley and the heavens opened just as we arrived so once again its no view and photos with raindrops on the lens .

Sponds Hill
Sponds Hill S2755


Good condition 9th Jun 2011  18:00  by dangorman

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

Had walked over from Bollington doing a round walk into Lyme Park and back along the canal. Fantastic views.

©dangorman


Not Logged 27th May 2011  14:00  by Young Thropp

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


Good condition 24th Nov 2010  11:15  by PeteBoggs

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

Up from Bakestonedale road following Gristone trail

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Good condition 24th Nov 2010  10:32  by Triggers

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

followed gritstone trail from main road. Superb view point

Sponds Hill ©Triggers


Good condition 30th Oct 2010  12:00  by tigger4242

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views

©tigger4242


Good condition 9th Oct 2010  12:38  by Terry L

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Asphalt plug. Private [owner unknown]. Peak District National Park. In field just off Gritstone Trail & inconspicuous when approaching from north. Accessed by crossing a locked gate. Not a particularly impressive hill for its height - others in the vicinity are much better.

Sponds Hill pillar


Good condition 10th Sep 2010  14:30  by Ron Plasma

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

Bit of a "safe" trip, all very lush improved pasture manicured by far too many sheep. (Compare the surprisingly wild Lyme Park skirted on the left.) There's even a bench at the top. Good distance views over the Cheshire plain. For Lynn. Steve - forgive her. It's been a fortnight now!


Good condition 30th Jul 2010  13:00  by VBForever

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©VBForever


Good condition 26th May 2010  18:04  by pajames

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Done a short circular walk from Disley after work.Appraoched from Pott Shrigley side, an easy spot.


Good condition 11th Apr 2010  16:00  by sjr

FB Number: 2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great walk from Taxal also taking in Windgather rocks ,Cats tor, Shining tor, Andrews edge


Good condition 11th Apr 2010  04:07  by smiley dog

FB Number: 2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

This top has to have the peak district most extensive view. Shropshire hills and the welsh Berwyns visible.

©smiley dog


Good condition 5th Feb 2010  11:05  by asbown

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

easy walk up from the south,misty but views still ok.


Good condition 29th Jul 2009  10:06  by wrose

Gridref: SJ 97000 80300   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Passed whilst out with my walking group, The Irregulars, LDWA, so an opportunity to visit too good to miss. Visible and accessible being just off the nearby footpath. Pillar in good condition apart from concrete plug. Extensive views accross the urban sprawl to the west.

S2755 Sponds Hill Pillar.
S2755 Sponds Hill Flush Bracket.
S2755 Sponds Hill Plug.


Not Logged 3rd Jun 2009  17:12  by AndyKeen

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


Not Logged 13th Apr 2009  10:10  by andyt

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


Good condition 20th Mar 2009  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S2755
S2755
S2755


Good condition 28th Feb 2009  15:40  by Managra

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Fantastic views over Manchester and in all directions. Tarmac plug

©Managra
©Managra


Good condition 25th Aug 2008  10:45  by SidAndBob

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Urban Manc sprawl to the west and good view of Whalley Bridge to the east. Jodrell Bank clearly visible too. I used to come up here all the time when I was a lad.

Bob on the Gritstone Trail ©SidAndBob


Good condition 30th Jan 2007  12:17  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked from Bollington via Gritstone Trail on circular walk. Good viewpoint but cold and grey today. (Summit visited many times)

Sponds Hill trig point ©Bridgeman
Sponds Hill trig point FB ©Bridgeman


Good condition 21st Jan 2007  14:40  by ocean soul

Gridref: SK 90003 80299   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Accessed from Gritstone Trail.Excellent views over towards Kinder.


Good condition 8th Dec 2006  12:04  by Deego

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Was out with my Dad, who was on a visit from Canada.. We parked to the North near the Bowstones and followed the Track. It was windy and wet underfoot but not enough to spoil the walk :o) Got the cache while we were up here.

©Deego
Dad by the Trig ©Deego


Good condition 19th Nov 2006  12:25  by mtb mick

Gridref: SJ 97000 80290   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Superb views, great clarity today - only 5 weeks to christmas. Tigged on a 15-mile circular walk from Disley via Macc Canal, Bollington, then Gritstone Trail back to Disley.

Sponds Hill Looking N towards Bowstonesgate.


Good condition 2nd Apr 2006  08:20  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Apart from the howling gale and the belting rain, this was a nice viewpoint for an easy climb along the Gritstone Trail


Good condition 4th Mar 2006  10:50  by ted

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Tarmac plug, all sighting holes open. Sunshine, snow and staring sheep. Pellet marks on FB imply that its been used for target practice.

Sponds Hill trig
Sponds Hill trig
Sponds Hill FB


Good condition 8th Jan 2006  15:15  by browni

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Did this after doing the nearby cache. Very cold and misty so no view from the trig.


Good condition 7th Nov 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, asphalt plug, 36 on small plaque on side of pillar, damp pasture, fine view of City & Peak. Uploading Jon's montage 2 years later, seeing Keith in the pic, I am reminded we bagged this after returning from Jo'burg, while waiting for Keith's luggage to arrive on the next plane !

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus


Good condition 20th Jun 2005  20:06  by mattwaggie

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Was visiting the nearby Geocache so popped over to the trig to get a few pictures with trigpoint TB.

Trig point at sunset
Trig plate


Good condition 23rd Apr 2004  13:45  by fasgadh

Gridref: SJ 97005 80298   FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A very good viewpoint for Manchester, and turning around, the Dark Peak. Concrete insert

Sponds Hill Metal
Sponds Hill


Good condition 30th Nov 2003  13:00  by Teasel

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely views. Despite having a concrete plug, the trigpoint is very well preserved. If you look through the holes at the bottom, you can clearly see the top of the reference bolt. Also spotted the diamond shaped "36" attachment Jayne commented on below. Is that just coincidence, or is it a reference to the 1936 retriangulation?


Good condition 14th Nov 2003  16:30  by The Stirleys

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Views are amazing from up here, even though it was raining and starting to hail ! saw it as we were on the way back from the Lyme Boss Challenge cache ..


Good condition 26th Aug 2003  15:00  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great views from up here, did the local cache at the same time. The middle of the spider had been "tarmaced" over, and there was a diamond shaped steel plate stuck to the north face about 1" to each side with the number 36 repeated twice on it. - Anyone know what this is? Didn't have the camera with me shame 'coz it would have made an interesting picture.


Good condition 4th May 2003  14:28  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

On open, gentle moor. Good condition. Private, but open access

The trig


Not Logged 19th Apr 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - pleasant hill & view


Good condition 28th Sep 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug missing


Good condition 9th Sep 1989  11:00  by Particle

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


Good condition 18th Sep 1983  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S2755  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar on short-grassy top with excellent views.


Good condition 31st Jul 1968  00:00  by Historian

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

The first of three visits.


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