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16th Jun 2023  11:30  by Tonka

Gridref: SD 95613 94344   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at Crackpot with kind permission of a friend who farms there. Circular walk in some of the best conditions this summer. Dry, sunny and a refreshing breeze. Wonderful 360 views from The Fleak following an easy trek across the heather moorland.

Flush Bracket
trig point
Landscape

17th Feb 2023  16:25  by NJM

Gridref: SD 95613 94345   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

With Lucy Frost. The Fleak, c’est chic!

View North Storm & Lucy
View South Storm's OS Pillar #463

5th Feb 2023  18:32  by The Trudges

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Spider with centre cap missing ©The Trudges
Trig
View from spider ©The Trudges

5th Feb 2023  18:01  by MickSan

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©MickSan
©MickSan

31st Aug 2022  16:30  by jonglew

Gridref: SD 95613 94344   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at cattle grid to ESE, followed fenceline. Nice stone-built pillar. Centre cap missing, no plug; front and RHD side sight holes open. Extensive heather moorland vews.

Pillar TP6382©jonglew
Spider TP6382©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6382©jonglew

28th May 2022  00:00  by ThePowells

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drove up the steep road up from Askrigg...roadside parking just before second cattle grid. Across Fleak Moss to the trig at the corner of the fence line....difficult walking and got stuck one of my size 12’s in a peat bog!

21st May 2022  14:56  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A 10 mile round hike from home. Set off from Muker up Occupation Road then across to The Rash. Joined Oxnop Road to the top of the moor. Headed eastward across peat hags and marshy bog. Great views from the pillar. Decided to cut the corner and headed for home past Summer Lodge Tarn and dropped down to Hilltops Farm. Horrible boggy walking for about 3 miles. Crossed onto Oxnop Road and retraced my route back home.

Looking back over towards Muker ©Mark-UKUS

25th Feb 2022  16:30  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Set off from the obvious place, the 2nd cattle grid climbing up out of Askrigg. 5 points for the extensive views of wild Yorkshire Dales moors, 1 point for an intriguing name that got me out in the heather and snow and 2 points awarded to myself for not coming a cropper in the snow covered icy water that filled the groughs between the peat

12th Jan 2022  14:10  by JRoche2018

Gridref: SD 95611 94349   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked out from the cattle grid on the Low Row-Askrigg road. Easy to find by handrailing the fence but tough going in places across peat groughs. Stone built pillar, remarkably good nick given exposed location, only missing centre plug. Grand views across Wensleydale to Semerwater

6th Sep 2021  16:12  by NormanW

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From the cattle grid to the East, following the fence mainly apart from negotiating steepish peat ravines.

23rd May 2021  14:40  by RichardM

Gridref: SD 95614 94344   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Stone built trig pillar at high point.

7th May 2021  14:38  by DeniseMc

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

1st Dec 2020  11:56  by Postie

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Another visit to this trig just for fun! Lovely frosty morning rough under foot still.

©Postie

10th Sep 2020  10:34  by Peter Astle

Gridref: SD 95615 94337   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

25th Jan 2020  13:11  by catman

Gridref: SD 95611 94343   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked south of cattle grid.Bogs and groughs early on make for hard going but then a combination of a vehicle track and path next to fence make progress easier.

8th Oct 2019  13:30  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Route as per many others. Dry underfoot with good sunshine all round.

8th Sep 2019  17:29  by vegibagger

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

stone built

30th Mar 2019  16:12  by Sprog

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

5th Jan 2019  11:15  by ngthack

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also a pivot BM on boundary stone near start.

The Fleak FB ©ngthack
The Fleak spider. ©ngthack
The Fleak general view. ©ngthack

1st Jan 2019  11:54  by CJO

Gridref: SD 95614 94344   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cap missing. Rustic stone construction. Along boggy fence line from cattle grid. Cool sunny day.

The Fleak

24th May 2018  11:10  by dugswell2

FB Number: S8286   Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked to the SE then a gentle amble over dry moorland to the trig, The Fleak, wall to wall sunshine.

10th May 2018  14:22  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 95600 94300   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Same route as others from cattle grid along fence line. Some very boggy areas to cross but not too bad. Need wellies. Great views, sunny and clear.

30th Mar 2018  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

11th Nov 2017  12:50  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 95613 94343   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at cattle grid to West for rough walk over peat hags

8th Aug 2017  10:50  by Hands

Gridref: SD 95613 94345   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

parked in disused quarry by cattle grid to the West, directly across moor passing shake holes and grouse butts ,and lots of grouse to the short stumpy looking stone built trig which sits close to a wire fence, it is in good condition with an open cap and two open sight holes. the FB faces 260m.returned by way of a damper route along the fence line, extensive 360 view includes Semer water and Addlebrough

©Hands

3rd Jun 2017  16:35  by ger

Gridref: SD 95613 94342   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Stone built pillar (quite neat build) - open spider. Approach from W of Satron via Blea Barf, return via Summer Lodge Tarn. Good views, lots of hills to see & identify.

1st Jun 2017  16:13  by Crazy

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Kept to line of boundary fence from road summit to E to minimise disturbance of ground nesting birds, but saw one grouse family as we made our way over pretty dry peat groughs and bogs. Fence spoils the desolation of the stone built trig. Semerwater visible to S.

9th Apr 2017  13:26  by We TRye hard

Gridref: SD 95614 94346   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Altitude 551m Short walk from SD 965 941

©We TRye hard

7th Feb 2017  00:00  by beckroad

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Limestone features and copious peat bogs are everywhere.This is a well presented stone built pillar. Worthy of another visit in better weather conditions.

6th Dec 2016  16:25  by Chalky

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Stone-built trig with no cap or plug.

21st Jul 2016  11:03  by amblerbob

Gridref: SD 95613 94344   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From cattle grid to the east on a rather dull morning. Good views though.

The Fleak Nice new fence

25th Jun 2016  13:07  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at cattle grid to East. Easily found along rough ground along fenceline. Nice spot, just caught a heavy shower just before I got to car!

©jamiekeighley

24th May 2015  11:42  by paulxtr

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Approached from the W, passing some very interesting sink holes. Good distant views.

The Fleak ©paulxtr

23rd May 2015  13:50  by chrisbombington

Gridref: SD 95613 94343   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

West from the Reeth-Askrigg road bit of a slog.

Nice day on The Fleak
Two hot dogs on The Fleak

20th Apr 2013  12:00  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SD 95614 94347   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From the E, about a kilometre of rough going. Open views N and W from summit

The Fleak The TP.
The Fleak The FB.

23rd Sep 2012  15:34  by coinea

Gridref: SD 95615 94340   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

23rd Sep 2012  15:33  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 95614 94342   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Stone built pillar in good condition. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces westerly, ~259°. Vented through West and south sight holes, bolt and discarded battery visible from FB face sight. 360° open outlook. Nice easy walk from west. Parked by 498m height spot. Who dumped their dud Kodak AA cell down the centre pipe to land by the bolt?

S8286 - The Fleak pillar & GRP

7th Apr 2012  13:47  by painterman61

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at cattle grid as others a brand new fence has been erected which leads to trig the contractors have broke a trail as well walk boggy but not to bad after monster groughs at start nasty! Trig made of natural stone no plug heather views clearing sky.

view ©painterman61
view ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

29th Sep 2011  17:21  by PeteBoggs

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

Like others parked by cattle grid and followed the fence to the stone built trig

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

4th Sep 2011  00:00  by rupertal

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

From road to east.

1st Jun 2011  15:05  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Not a quality experience! One for sad triggers only. Miserable trudge over peat hags and gullys from the east. Weather to match (no drought this far north). Shoot me if I ever suggest a revist!

14th Oct 2010  09:41  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A bit of resolve is needed for this one, there's no other reason to walk across this fell. There's no path from either road so its peat groughs, heather and wet feet I'm afraid. The easier approach is from the west - longer, but better underfoot, no groughs and you can see your target all the way. Pillar is in good condition, with a good view across the valley to Semerwater. Cap is missing and not plugged - surprisingly not full of detritus either. Done as circular with the beacon on Oxnop Common.

17th Jul 2010  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SD 95610 04340   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Jul 2010  00:00  by yt

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

1st Jun 2010  19:30  by Andy West

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

14th Mar 2010  13:46  by peebs

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©peebs

7th Nov 2009  14:01  by bigtykedog

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

Peat bogs!

18th Apr 2009  13:30  by splash

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views all round. Followed fence from the cattle grid to the trig. over some boggy ground. Could see semerwater from up here.

11th Apr 2009  18:01  by Jimpy

Gridref: SD 95616 94346   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice sunny day, bit of a slog over pretty rough ground with no paths, but views at the top well worth it all

Pillar looking north
Pillar looking South towards Semmer Water©Jimpy

21st Sep 2008  11:45  by Shacklesborough

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely views on a nice clear day. Considering the trig is constructed of stone it is in good condition but the centre plug is missing.

24th Aug 2008  18:43  by senrabyar

Gridref: SD 95614 94343   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Jun 2008  10:00  by Lathama

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A strength-sapping trek from the Reeth-Askrigg road on a very windy day. A local limestone pillar with the plug and spider missing. The views would be great from here on a clear day - which this wasn't! There were two saving graces - saw a family of golden plovers [2 adults + 4 chicks] and a family of red grouse [2 adults and 6 chicks]!

14th Oct 2007  16:30  by PHMB

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked from layby near cattle grid. Very hard going over thick heather, spagnum moss and streams with deep peaty sides. Good views to W. Missing plug. Stone built pillar.

2nd Jun 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, stonebuilt, no cap or plug. Heathery moorland, dryshod in fellshoes from ESE in v dry conditions

15th Oct 2006  12:00  by yorkshirenige

Gridref: SD 95600 94400   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Better approached from the cattle grid on the Askrigg to Muker road rather than the cattle grid on the Askrigg to Reeth road. The distance is greater but the ground is firmer - at least it was on my visit!

©yorkshirenige

10th Sep 2005  13:30  by ted

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Stone-built pillar; plug missing. Cloud down, no views. Followed electric fence from E over boggy ground.

The Fleak trig
The Fleak - FB

8th May 2005  20:21  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

long flattish bog trot from pass to trig and nice view

trig without max!
looking inside

30th Aug 2004  09:30  by Postie

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Rough walk over open moor. Pillar is built from local stone. Nice views over Swaledale and Wensleydale.

The Fleak and Max ©Postie

9th Jul 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Local stone.

18th Jun 1995  15:15  by manonabike

Gridref: SD 95600 94300   FB Number: S8286  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

12th Sep 1981  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S8286  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

6th Jun 1963  12:00  by gowrie

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

En route to Summer Lodge Tarn from Askrigg in sweltering heat