Logged Visits:

17th Feb 2024  08:20  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Pulled over into lay-by on west side of A46 about 300 metres south of the M4 junction. Headed off through woods to the west then checked map and cut through to track heading west on south side of woods. At end of track field opened out. No sign of pillar. There’s a reservoir compound to the south on higher ground. Wondered if it would be in there. Looked along northern field boundary. Decided to check detailed map on here. Showed it should be on south east side of mast. Over wall into wooded area, wondered if it might be in the fenced mast compound. Then spotted pillar covered in ivy, fortunately outside the mast compound. Removed ivy and pushed away some of the overhanging bushes. A bit of fly tipped litter lying about. Ugh. Cap missing. Slightly chipped top. Raised S prefix. No views. Before mast was built and vegetation grew up, probably had a good view westward. In the open field, quite a good view towards Bristol along the M4. Only read other logs after writing mine. Didn’t see anyone else. However I did feel like I needed a bath afterwards. Not the only fly tipped area visited today, others in Bristol were also in grubby locations.

Tolldown Reservoir Flush plate
Tolldown Reservoir Spider and missing cap, showing chipped top
Tolldown Reservoir Before tidying up
Tolldown Reservoir South and east side after tidying
Tolldown Reservoir North side before tidying
Tolldown Reservoir West side after tidying up

29th Aug 2023  09:24  by [email protected]

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found in woods just off cotswold way. Loads of litter in area. Trig overgrown. Warning signs about anti social behaviour in area and cotswold way has diverted as a result. Luckily I didn't come across any weirdo's.

23rd Jul 2023  14:00  by Misspaddles76

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

As per the other comments, this was not a pleasant find and I really wanted to give up. These woods are not a nice place to be, which is a shame as they could be! So glad I was not looking for this on my own as I wouldn't have come had I been. Trig was tricky to find as was well covered with ivy close to the sub station. Quick photo before making a hasty retreat. Never going back there. Disgusting place.

S3218 Tolldown Reservoir

20th May 2023  20:01  by Ande1865

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

27th Mar 2023  13:57  by trignerd

Gridref: ST 75190 77729   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Was a bit unsure of visiting this one owing to the previous comments. I approached via the Cotswolds Way from Dyrham and there is a sign a mile before the trig diverting you away from Beacon Lane due to 'a serious police incident'. I ignored and walked on. As I got nearer to the trig, police vehicles were visible next to the plantation. In the plantation itself, no trouble finding and logging trig but there were men in the woods so beat a hasty retreat over the A46 and returned to Dyrham in a big loop. No warning signs from the A46 entrance.

Cotswold Way diversion©trignerd
©trignerd

26th Feb 2023  11:29  by boblynoriho

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Thankfully no one was about, but the walk through the woods was extremely unpleasant nonetheless.

Tolldown Reservoir pillar ©boblynoriho

22nd Sep 2022  18:38  by JoeNTMY

FB Number: 3218  Condition: Good  Score: 0/10

I should of read the logs first! I walked through the woodlands, bagged the trig and turned round to find a man in front of me. I can only presume he followed me. I did have a feeling this wasn't any ordinary walker and made a hasty escape!

21st Feb 2022  13:30  by Trigobsession

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 1/10

Well thank heavens I had read past posts but even they did not prepare me. What a horrible, intimidating, dirty and awful place. Luckily I didn’t walk through the woods on the footpath but up the track alongside. I saw at least 5 men and when I got to where my GPS said it was I couldn’t see it. I started to peer into the foliage when I realised one of the guys was watching me intently and started to move towards me. With that I left and beat a retreat. Unless I have an armed bodyguard I’m not going back to try and find it. At least two of the cars in the lay-by had guys in them and when I got back they got out to inspect me! I felt dirty, a truly horrible experience.

15th Aug 2021  11:11  by killerpip4

Gridref: ST 75190 77730   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Covered in ivy next to the sub station

12th Aug 2021  20:00  by Boneychest

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Walked along the Cotswold Way from the lay-by and a quick cut through the woods. Mrs Boneychest felt very uncomfortable when an odd looking fellow passed by (hadn’t read the logs until now). Took a while to find the trig due to it’s heavy camouflage and as others have said, no views at all. Walked back through the woods and only saw one other guy heading in.

The pillar It is in there, honest Guv.
The flush bracket
The spider
The view

17th Apr 2021  09:15  by andyrandom

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

The entire road to the car park is now fenced off, so the only parking is in the roadside layby. A few cars already there, all with solitary men in them. Having read this page before visiting, I strode swiftly and purposefully to the trig. Saw no-one. Although the trig is in a grotty spot, the walk up to it might be beautiful if it wasn't for all the rubbish.

30th Oct 2020  14:28  by seandorey

Gridref: ST 75100 77700   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

13th Oct 2020  12:29  by Margaret the trig

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

19th Jul 2020  17:42  by asbown

Gridref: ST 75192 77723   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

just in woods next to mast.

19th Jul 2020  17:42  by The reluctant trigger

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

23rd Jun 2020  10:26  by Andy West

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

30th May 2020  16:01  by Captainbob542

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

Walking the Cotswolds Way, popped into the wood to spot this one, very tricky but spotted, a few men wandering about but no issues for us.

29th Dec 2019  12:29  by Megan

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

9th Oct 2019  17:45  by gower lad

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

With only 50k mapping and no foreknowledge, walked up access track to reservoir and scoured area, began thinking it must have been destroyed and erased, I almost gave up as it was raining and darkness falling, until, there it was, next to fenced installation just inside woods, close to boundary wall. Here endeth todays incursion into Ing-G-lund. Hadn't read the web site before visit, seem to remember a well known politician liked a spot of badger watching in woods just off bath M4 junction. Glad it was raining.

16th Jun 2018  08:59  by Rick Trig

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

Almost covered in weeds & ivy. Would have had problems finding without my gps.

Covered in ivy

1st Apr 2018  12:32  by Elaine Green

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

18th Feb 2018  16:15  by Funk to Funky

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took a few minutes to locate until we realised it was inside the mast boundary. As others have said - a rather ugly spot because of the rubbish (and other stuff!)

Could be lost in the summer!
FB

10th Feb 2018  13:15  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

What an ugly area for this trig. Really unpleasant, with plenty of signs of recent carnal activity. Fortunately, the filthy weather seems to have kept any erstwhile activists indoors, for I saw no one. Glad to shoot down the motorway for some football: Robins 1-0 Stags.

21st Sep 2017  14:20  by lackofluke

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Nobody else in the woods today but the evidence of previous visits is still there.

9th Jul 2017  13:11  by Bridgeman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Hidden and forgotten in woodland belt and by mobile phone mast. Normal peace and quiet of area spoilt by scrambling bike event nearby. Walking a section of the Cotswold Way from Tormarton.

Tolldown Reservoir Trig Point ©Bridgeman

17th Jun 2017  08:53  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk up farmers track from lay by. Rather hidden from any views now by trees and mast. Looks like it will be a lovely sunny day for Trig Hunting!

Flush Bracket
Trig Point

11th Sep 2016  11:37  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: ST 75199 77734   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Carpark still closed but good layby on A46. Follow Cotswold Way to just over the rise then easy path through the wood to the pillar. No problems

28th May 2016  12:10  by slateloose

Gridref: ST 75100 77700   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Didn't read the logs before we went to this one , the car park is now closed and fenced off . Very strange.

24th Apr 2016  12:59  by melch

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

23rd Apr 2015  08:40  by g4wsb

Gridref: ST 75195 77744   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

G/2M FM Junction 18 bath road on right track to gate into woods easy access, woods!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

8th Apr 2015  11:05  by vegibagger

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

just into woodland to east of mast enclosure

trig ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger

22nd Nov 2014  12:30  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: 3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at nearby car park and then walked up gravel path/road to trig. Whilst walking back water board official became a "Jobs Worth" and told us to stick to footpath.

Mr K at Trig. Usual trig pose.©BRISTOLIAN

19th Jul 2014  12:30  by Ivanhoe

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walking the Cotswold Way in the thunder & lightning and torrential rain !! Had to look out for the mast to locate it in the woods. Covered in clinging ivy, but seems in good order

Ivy clad pillar

26th Dec 2013  14:52  by CJO

Gridref: ST 75200 77725   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

BSM. Cap missing. Next to mast. Picnic site lived up to expectations from previous logs. The Bagging Assistant's Assistant stayed in the car for this one, and on our return had the phone out ready to dial 999 and had set the car alarm off as a deterrent to approachers!

Tolldown Resr

6th Dec 2012  11:44  by jonglew

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Located on the E side of a comms compound not shown on my OS 1:25k map. Good parking in a large car park close to the M4 Junct 18. Don't know where all the car owners were - not in the woods as with no foliage there was nowhere to hide without being seen! I walked along the track at the southern edge of the wood (acces to the comms tower) to avoid going through it, having read the comments below. Pillar has a small chip of concrete missing from one the the top corners otherwise is in good condition. Missing plug, the ivy is trying to establish itself, cleared some away. No views as located in woodland.

Pillar TP6506©jonglew
Spider TP6506©jonglew
Slight Damage TP6506©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6506©jonglew

6th Oct 2012  10:02  by Lonewalker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Visited while walking the Cotswold Way. No views at all and surrounded by scrub. Awkward location beside enclosure fence.

24th Aug 2012  17:05  by yukin61

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

best to jump the gate that's in front of you as you turn in towards the car park off the A46, follow the track up to open ground and the pillar can be seen on the east side of the phone mast compound in the trees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRlMdWVUF30

the pillar
north from TP6506 (from open ground just south of pillar)
east from TP6506 (from open ground just south of pillar)
south from TP6506 (from open ground just south of pillar)
west from TP6506 (from open ground just south of pillar)

4th Jun 2012  09:20  by Mickandkim

Gridref: ST 75192 77732   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Trig in woods next to small building Woods quite! but got some stares when we got back to carpark

1st Apr 2012  07:45  by g4wsb

Gridref: ST 75186 77735   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Slight chipped on corner.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

30th Jan 2012  15:00  by Dart More

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Took Mrs Dart More with me to make it clear why I wasn't there ! Needn't have worried though, Swampy Sean's cold weather theory held true and there were no other occupants in the wood. Grey and very cold day and trig appears rather forlorn. No centre cap but all other metal work present. Cotswold Way on way in and drive on other side of wood on way out.

27th Sep 2011  15:30  by trig-man

Gridref: ST 75193 77729   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Sep 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: ST 75197 77734   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Difficult to spot on E side of mast enclosure. At time of my visit there were 4 men wandering about in a suspicious manner but thankfully no problem as i minded my own business and they minded theirs. Not a plce to linger in and best to keep out of the woods once the trig is bagged.

19th Jun 2011  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

26th Apr 2011  13:15  by Rob&Fiona

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Apr 2011  10:05  by Loz&Bib

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

9th Jun 2010  18:27  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

OMG - I had read the other logs but to be honest was not convinced, I am now! - what a bizzare place - as previously stated I suggest you avoid going through the woods unless you are at the very least liberal minded, I still can not believe what i saw! - Anyway back to the pillar, located next to mast compound - good condition - no views (well not that i dare mention)

30th Apr 2010  10:15  by Dusty

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Had not read the previous logs so the state of the woodland came as some surprise to me. I soon realised what sort of place I was walking through and my leisurely stroll became a very brisk jog.

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket

21st Dec 2009  11:37  by swampysean

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We went in the snow and this seemed to keep most of the young men out of the forest and they must have been doing their thing in warmer places!! Visit in the snow!

21st Dec 2009  11:37  by craftinessa

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Go in the snow, it was -1.5. This seemed to keep people out of the wood and we didn't encounter many of problems previous visitors have had.

Tolldown Resr
Tolldown Resr

6th Dec 2009  11:45  by cmb1953

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

24th Jan 2009  15:30  by Mrs Blorenge

Gridref: ST 75190 77728   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well... this was interesting. We rarely log trig points but as we were doing the nearby geocache I said to MrB, "Let's just walk up the footpath and visit the trig, as it is so nearby..." If I had read the other logs beforehand we probably would have given this one a miss! I think everyone else has given the general picture of what this bit of woodland is used for, so there is no need for me to elaborate - I think it was one of those times when MrB was probably quite grateful to have me with him ;-)

MrsB with trig

5th Sep 2008  19:45  by Trigger

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

23rd Aug 2008  15:59  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

To concur with others - unless you are broad minded don't come here. Skirt the edge of the woodland looking away on your way to the trig - and carry a map. Keep your camera hidden! I steered clear of the inner woodland due to warnings here, but still saw too much as I walked along the footpath! Do not walk here with children!!!! 206m Me

Not much room and no time - quick snap and run away! For God\'s sake be careful what is in the background if you take a pic here!

29th Dec 2007  19:02  by captain gore-tex

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 0/10

horrid squalid spot, do not go there alone

boys on top ©captain gore-tex

26th Nov 2007  14:32  by tom

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The pillar is sited between a stone wall and the fence of an aerial compound within a small strip of woodland next to the Cotswold Way. It has no plug or cap and has FB BsM 3218. There is no view from the pillar due to the woods. All that can be seen north of the woods is the hill rising the other side of the M4. The woods were littered by discarded rubbish, several loitering men and possibly the evidence of some of their past shenanigans; not a pleasant spot to bring the family.

6th Nov 2007  11:15  by PHMB

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Situated at end of track just outside mast compound and close to/in the wood. Views must have once been good as you can see area from way off coming east on M4. Reservoir is a little way off across field. BSM style FB, plug missing hole unfilled.

29th Oct 2007  14:11  by seanmac

Gridref: ST 75196 77732   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This place is full of gay men having or looking for sex. Don't go through the woods follow the path at the side until you reach the mast

GPS Readings

26th Oct 2007  11:37  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd May 2007  13:40  by bluebeard

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

surrounded by trees and masts and other equipment, no sightings of the map making kind will be seen here.

12th Apr 2007  14:40  by DesG

Gridref: ST 75196 77734   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up the track at the side of the wood and found the trig easily next to the phone mast, there were a couple of guys working in one of the cabins but they didn't see what I was up to.

©DesG
©DesG

27th Jan 2007  12:15  by Hartryggers

Gridref: ST 75192 77732   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

Parked in the Picnic Area Car Park, which was surprisingly full. This is not a place for the faint hearted, don't think all these chaps were looking for flash sorry flush brackets!!

1st Apr 2006  16:54  by Glaslyn

Gridref: ST 75190 77730   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Judging by what i saw on the ground in the wood and the surprising amount of single men sat in cars at the parking spot this would appear a popular spot with a certain section of the populus!Quick in and out was in order ..er...or maybe not .....Located just outside small compound.(Just read mickandshane s log ,glad i am not the only one to notice !)

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

1st Apr 2006  14:25  by macroderma

Gridref: SU 44608 77868   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

Cottaging central. Plug missing, no view to speak of

Pillar
Cap[missing]

9th Oct 2005  15:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: 3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We parked at the carpark on the A46 which give access toi the Cotswold Way. The carpark and the adjoining bit of woodland seemed to be full of single blokes wandering about, or perhaps I'm just being homophobic. I tried not to bend down to read the FB no though! Plug missing.

12th May 2005  19:26  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

everything already said

15th Apr 2005  11:00  by Lathama

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 1/10

Thinking it to be in the reservoir complex, I spent a lot of time wandering around trying to find it. Wrong again! I eventually located it adjacent to the mobile phone mast on the edge of a woodland just off the Cotswold Way. The flush bracket is one of those with the S between the B and the M. The plug is missing, otherwise it's OK. No paint. All sightholes open. No views from here at all.

22nd Feb 2004  14:15  by martin

Gridref: ST 75100 77700   FB Number: S3218  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Trigpoint hidden in woods just off Cotswold Way. Top Bracket missing

8th Nov 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S/3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; no cap or plug; edge of wood just outside mast compound

8th Oct 2003  11:00  by maurice

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

3rd Jan 1995  00:00  by widget

Gridref: ST 75200 77700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Stopped on way home fm Mother-in-law's. Access "Strictly Private" but easy & next to Cotswold Way. Long view to West.

11th Aug 1991  14:30  by arranc

Gridref: ST 75200 77700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

13th Jun 1981  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S3218  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

White pillar in long grass next to wood at Dodington Ash.