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22nd Mar 2024  09:55  by NormanW

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From the white road junction just to the North of Sweethope Farm. Walked round to the east of the hill for an easy ascent to trig.

25th Feb 2024  11:25  by Poppy60

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

Parked at Hume castle did the Snowdrop walk circular, out to Lairds hill fort, then on to Sweethope hill, lovely winters day and good views all over the borders. Trig in good condition.

2nd Sep 2023  10:29  by Lynnebe

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Parked at Hume Castle with its 2hr parking. Up to the castle then within the 2hr time limit took the footpath to Homebyres & up track opposite, through gates to Trig summit of Sweethope Hill. Back same way. Great views of Hume Castle.

24th Jan 2023  13:28  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Delightful views of the eastern half of Scottish Borders county from here this afternoon.

24th Jan 2023  13:18  by jonglew

Gridref: NT 69625 39650   FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Roadside verge parking at road junc to SW (NT 6897 3912). Took track to Lairds Hill first to investigate the fort, and potential sub-tump status of the hill, then across to here. Pillar has lost its centre cap, an asphalt plug seals the tube; LHD & RHD side sight holes open, front plug beginning to degrade. Extensive panoramic views.

Pillar TP6282©jonglew
Spider TP6282©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6282©jonglew

2nd Jan 2023  13:25  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on the verge about 200m S of crossroads by Sweeethope farm. Then up field boundaries through gates. Skirted the south side of the crag, then up steep rocky grass. No cattle today. Interesting complex hillfort/settlement with multiple defences: will look it up on Canmore.

11th Oct 2022  12:01  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 69624 39644   FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bike circuit out of Stitchill. Up the hill from the Sweethope direction, leaving bike at the top of a grassy field and a short walk up through the Kelso traps scenery to the top. Amused a gang of dizzy Holstein heifers on the way up, other cattle stayed well away.

Holsteins, Sweethope ©fasgadh
Sweethope Hill ©fasgadh
Sweethope Hill ©fasgadh
Sweethope Hill ©fasgadh

21st Mar 2022  16:15  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

This was such an enjoyable visit. A little difficult finding somewhere to park (managed a grass verge near a field entry NT692384) before walking along a hedgeline alongside a large field, to cross a trackway (met four horse riders here), then across a large pasture making a bee-line for the craggy hill that is Sweethope. A slight anti-clockwise move to avoid a deep looking 'ravine', then a steep climb to the summit. Just as I reached the top,I noticed a huge pair of horns moving in a rotating circular motion. I moved nearer to fully view the owner of said horns: a very large Highland Cow, accompanied by seven or eight companions. They were all very interested in me, and cantered towards me. I responded by clapping my hands and shouting, which caused them to hesitate briefly, before the charge was renewed. This was quite daunting; several tons of prime Highland Cattle heading my way. As luck (or fate) would have it, further shouting and waving halted them, before they decided to head off away from the trig. Phew! I cautiously approached the pillar to find that it has an asphalt top, and two sight-holes open. I would have liked to further explore this prehistoric fort, but was a little concerned that my bovine friends might return. Another day perhaps. But despite the drama of possibly being 'trampled underfoot' I thoroughly enjoyed this little adventure. Wonderful Sweethope Hill!

18th Mar 2022  09:49  by NJM

Gridref: NT 69624 39650   FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My second visit.

View South Storm's OS Pillar #354

21st Feb 2022  17:09  by Robert Phillips

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

30th Apr 2021  16:46  by beckroad

Gridref: NY 69600 39600   FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on grass verge outside Stichills Home Farm. Navigated south westward and then uphill through 2 well defined stone walls. The pillar is located within an ancient settlement. Spider is missing and refilled with asphalt. A weather station now exists close to this trig point.

Weather Station Looking NW
Pillar at Sweethope Hill Looking NW to Hareheugh Crags

27th Feb 2021  14:15  by Analoguesat

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy access from the track to the south west. The paths around the base of the crags are a toss up as to which is worse. The route to the west is waterlogged & badly poached by cattle, those to the east are covered in ankle twisting rocks hidden in the grass. Worth it though - decent views across the Borders countryside with numerous hills in view. 5 highland cattle roaming the top close to the pillar although they were placid enough

Swwethope Hill Sweethope Hill photographed from Hume Castle with Rubers Law in the background©Analoguesat

29th Sep 2020  12:00  by Oldhortus

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

A superb hill walk in from Sweethope

22nd Jan 2020  12:00  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at NT6913938837 where there is a large area of verge without obstructing any gateways. Followed the track from the farm towards Lairds Hill Fort. Then through the gates at NT7022639417 and up to the trig.

4th Jan 2020  15:27  by Schmuppets

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

Actually cycled to this one whilst visiting Stichill.

Sweethope Hill ©Schmuppets

9th Dec 2019  20:24  by Old-hortus

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

25th Aug 2019  16:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NT 69622 39649   FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Drove up track to South then nice walk up steep to hill fort

14th Jul 2019  12:45  by dmwhite

Gridref: NT 69620 39653   FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nipped out for a quick walk to this one, parked up the track near Stenmuir and accessed the trig via Fort. Not the best route but a good day for a stroll. Expansive views

Northwards View Looking North
Eastwards View looking Eastwards
Southwards View looking south©dmwhite
Westwards View to the west

6th May 2019  12:36  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Route as described by Borderer below, very straightforward indeed. Found large owl pellet lodged in one of the sight-holes! Terrific views, great little hill.

View North
View East
View South
View West with Rosie

17th Feb 2019  11:42  by coinea

Gridref: NT 69620 39646   FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views. Parking very tricky today, verges too soft and muddy. Eventually had to enlist help of local resident and got permission to park on their premises.

S7379 Sweethope Hill

4th Sep 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NT 69621 39644   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Jun 2017  11:19  by Moira293

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Parked safely on grass verge on minor road round the corner from the farm, across from the track. Headed along the track, up the field margins and through the gate to reach Sweethope Hill, thus avoiding the cattle. An interesting wee hill, with the fort and stunning panoramic views across the Borders, even on a dull day. Unfortunately the weather closed in after we reached the summit so we didn't linger long, and got totally drookit on the way back to the car! Another fantastic location that trigpointing has taken us to, and we'll most definitely return in more favourable weather conditions :)

Happy Trigger! ;)
The trig with hill fort in the background and view to Cheviot Hills beyond

23rd Aug 2015  15:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Friendly farmer helped with best route to the pillar although warned of cattle and electric fences. Parked in the turning at the end of the track used as a farm tip opposite Sweethope Farm and followed the decent track to the pillar. Came back via the woodland path that brought me back onto the minor road some 200 metres north of my starting point. Good 360 views and no cattle

©Borderer

30th Mar 2015  18:11  by Chalky

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Asphalt plug, good view.

20th Jul 2011  16:00  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached from track leading to Hareheugh Craigs fort, not ideal as lots of excitable cattle around. Went back out via track to west from field edge below summit, coming out near Sweethope farm, which was much better.

S7379 Sweethope Hill

22nd Nov 2008  00:00  by Border Peat

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

25th Sep 2007  12:47  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 69620 39648   FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Second visit. For photographs and GPS reading. HISTORY: Pillar completed 13th March 1953 costing £16.5s.6d. Levelled for height to Class 1 precision tertiary standards during 1955. Computed as secondary triangulation station NT72/29 within the Jedburgh block in 1957. Last routinely maintained by the OS during August 1986. SITE VISIT: Parking not easy but found safe verge at NT688390, 150m SW of junction. Approached hill via track east of junction, cross grazing field, through pedestrian gate, clockwise round hill to avoid crags, climb NW side. Pillar in good condition. Tar plug in spider. FB faces south, compass measurement 180°. Vented through east and west sight holes, others plugged. 360° panorama includes Cheviot, Penial Heugh, Rubers Law, Minto Hill, Eildon Mid Hill, Black Hill (NT72), Dirrington Great Law.

S7379 - Sweethope Hill pillar & FB

10th Sep 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, asphalt, shapely rock & grass summit, nice view

17th Sep 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S7379
S7379
S7379

27th Jun 1992  13:09  by clochandighter

FB Number: S7379  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

First visit. To record FB number. Kelso to Galashiels. The pillar was completed 13th March 1953 costing £16.5s.6d. In 1955, flush bracket S7379 was levelled for height. This marker was computed for triangulation as secondary station NT72/29 in the Jedburgh block in 1957. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in August 1986.