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31st Mar 2024  11:56  by lancslass75

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

Boggy, windy circular hike from Langden Brook, amazing views from the top, but a tough slog across the access land

©lancslass75
©lancslass75
©lancslass75

17th Feb 2024  12:09  by Boxmoor Lass

Gridref: SD 63400 48700   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked near Hareden Farm and took bridleway. Made the steep ascent of Broad Head in thick fog. The peat hags at the top looked distinctly eerie in the swirling mist. Returned by the same route.

24th Nov 2023  11:49  by chevyfire

Gridref: SD 63475 48734   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

walked up from layby near dunsop bridge. stunning views of surrounds, a walk up through moorland and ferns

22nd Jun 2023  13:05  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Second of 2 trigs on a 12.5 mile hike from Sykes to Fell Top and back via Totridge Fell trig. Beautiful clear sunny day but a bit of a slog over open moorland to both trigs. Great 360 degree views

Totridge Fell Trig ©sykesfamily
Totridge Fell Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

29th May 2023  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

Approached via Hareden Farm and somehow took my eye off the ball and made a navigational error and went off route by 300 metres onto Mellor Knoll. Why? A public holiday and after nobody yesterday on the fells, there was 7 people at Totridge. Totridge is about to topple. I never met Bill Smith, fell running legend and author of " Stud marks on the Summit". However, I do know that his body was found in a peat bog up here. A suspected heart attack I believe. I never feel sad when people die doing what they love, so memories of Bill's colourful life came flooding back and these hills are where he took his last breath.

2nd Jun 2022  13:11  by Ian Robinson

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

Started from Hareden Farm then walked up the north slope which was a slog. Came back down the bridleway which was enjoyable.

13th Jun 2021  17:00  by Come on boots, lets go

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Very undercut. Will topple before long.

30th Mar 2021  16:20  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Reading previous logs I couldn't see many, if any, approaches from the south; which is surprising because there are superlative views of the Hodder valley. This was my first new trig of 2021 thanks to lockdown, so it was fantastic to get out onto the fells in the sunshine. I started up the public bridleway past Tunstall Ing and up through Whitemore woods to reach the steep breast of Broad Head. The last bit was along a channel through the peat hags to the precariously balanced pillar.I met a couple at the top with very wet feet from their trudge from Langden Brook, whereas I was still dry shod. Returned the same way

7th Mar 2021  16:23  by Ribble valley walker

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

Bottom of base ground collapsing . Pillar itself in good condition

©Ribble valley walker

7th Nov 2020  15:35  by Heidi

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

7th Nov 2020  15:35  by Heidi

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

7th Nov 2020  15:33  by Heidi

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

13th Sep 2020  12:30  by Sean_Tither

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Peat hags and more peat hags

©Sean_Tither
©Sean_Tither
©Sean_Tither

31st Aug 2020  00:00  by Anthony

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

Bad erosion, could topple in the next few years if nothing is done to repair it.

5th Jul 2020  16:40  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

memorial plaque to Bill Smith RIP

14th Jun 2020  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

28th May 2020  16:00  by Wayne Mac

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

Along Langden Brook, past the ‘castle’ to Fiendsdale Head, took a left and followed fence to the cairn and continued with fence to Totridge. Glorious day and good to do it the 2nd time dryshod, as the first time I may have caught trenchfoot. Also think this trig may not last much longer given the erosion underneath getting worse

Trig Pillar Erosion quite bad
Spider View
Flush Bracket

24th Nov 2019  15:55  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Memorable for being an extremely squelchy trudge over from Fair Snape Fell with visibility well below 50 metres. Very dark before we eventually made it down to the road. An ok relaxed pace outing for a Sunday in November.

24th Nov 2019  15:55  by Do you Always Get Lost

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

Squelch across the moors from Fair Snape

25th Aug 2019  12:58  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

18th Jul 2019  12:52  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged on a 8 mile circular walk as part of my walk 2,109 miles challenge up via Hareden Farm and back via Bleadale Water and Langdon Brook

©Two Dogs and an Awning

9th Jul 2018  18:57  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 63400 48700   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked from road near Hareden Farm following Bridleway then permissive path along wall, into open access land. Steep climb most of the way to the top. The trig point look almost ready to collapse, but its been like this for quiet a while according to previous logs.

24th Feb 2018  15:32  by painterman61

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Revisit on a arctic cold day nearly seven years since my last visit and its still standing surprisingly.Sunny long range views plaque attached for Bill Smith fell Running legend also walked out to Mellor knott a tump summit this was an excellent viewpoint as well.

trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
Behind the trig showing the erosion of peat ©painterman61
Plaque ©painterman61
Mellor knott looking to Toteridge fell ©painterman61

24th Jun 2017  15:38  by ADT

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

With Stephen. From the Langden Brook car park. Track beside Hareden Brook, then along line of shooting butts, over David's Tomb and followed fence/wall to summit. Steep descent back to Hareden Brook.

4th May 2017  11:35  by Hands

Gridref: SD 63472 48736   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

From Langden along river to Hareden Farm then followed Bridleway and paths up the fell side to Trig which sits amongst eroded peat hags, the Trig is slighly damaged and its base is undercut , The cap is open along with two sight holes the FB faces ~160, Good 360 view includes Pendle Longridge and the Dales, Return via Bleadale and Langden Castle

©Hands

6th Apr 2017  15:00  by Wayne Mac

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

Parlick, Fair Snape Fell and Totridge

29th Nov 2016  13:56  by catman

Gridref: SD 63470 48734   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Back to Hareden for pleasant ascent on concessionary path on another gloriously sunny winter's day.Back down westerly pathless side to track by Hareden Brook.

4th Sep 2016  00:00  by Sprog

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

5th Jun 2016  13:01  by amblerbob

Gridref: SD 63473 48735   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

From Hareden via Mellor Knoll on a lovely warm, sunny day. Pity the views of distant fells were hazy.

23rd Apr 2016  13:00  by Loz&Bib

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

Circular walk from Dunsop Bridge, badly eroded base

19th Apr 2015  17:18  by greenbell

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Not sure how long the trig is going to stay upright which is a shame but a beautiful reward following a trudge from Fair Snape

Tottering on Totridge, views to the Yorkshire peaks very clear

11th Apr 2015  14:42  by CJO

Gridref: SD 63475 48732   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

cap missing. A steep climb upto top but then a decent non boggy path along edge of hill direct to pillar.

Totridge Fell

1st Mar 2015  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

19th Dec 2014  09:08  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at bridge at Hareden and accessed via bridleway and up very steep hill. A tough climb, but worth it. Great open spot, very windy on top today.

©jamiekeighley

8th Nov 2014  12:15  by tg1

Gridref: SD 63400 48700   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Returned to Totridge after nearly 30 years. Training exercise with Bowland Pennine MRT. Usual trough weather of rain, wind and cloud. Plaque placed in memory of Bill Smith, Fell Running Legend. (Says it all).

Trough 4 party; Alistair, Tim and Heapy.©tg1
Flush Bracket©tg1
Bill Smith©tg1
Bill Smith©tg1

25th Oct 2014  13:39  by pendlelill

Gridref: SD 63475 48725   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

from chipping up saddle fell and a bit of bog trotting to trig. slightly damaged. one side getting undermined. next stop fairsnape fell.

trig

28th Sep 2014  13:32  by IWC

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

Up from Langden Castle on a clear dry day, dry underfoot too which was a welcome bonus. Great views as expected.

23rd Aug 2014  12:33  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Good distant views of the Peak District, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

Totridge Fell ©paulxtr

7th Aug 2014  16:15  by redDragon

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Started at haredon, but couldnt find the start of the permissive path for some reason and ended up climbing up the steep east side as a farmer on a quad was in the area. Great views from the top though!

19th Oct 2013  15:45  by timdoggart

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

Good, if rather boggy walk up from the Trough of Bowland road near Hareden Farm. Good views for a late October day.

30th Jul 2013  14:19  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SD 63473 48736   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

From Hareden Bridge via Mellor Knott. Trig at side of peat hag, foundations getting eroded. Plaque on side dedicated to one "Bill Smith... fell-running legend".

Totridge Fell The trig among the peat hags.
Totridge Fell The FB.

7th Jul 2013  14:10  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

From Hareden Bridge ..

6th Jul 2013  13:59  by coinea

Gridref: SD 63473 48741   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

6th Jul 2013  13:53  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 63474 48734   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 24th July 1948, no record of cost. Computed as tertiary triangulation station SD74/T47 in 1948. Levelled for height also in 1948. Last maintained by the OS in April 1976. SITE VISIT: Approached from northeast. Make shift parking on SW side of road at SD644506. Up through Hareden Farm turning south onto bridleway and SW across Lane foot Brook valleyhead continuing to summit. Pillar has slight lean, foundation beginning to subside. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces SSE, ~163°. Vented through SE and NE sight holes. Full 360° panoramic outlook.

S4639 - Totridge Fell pillar & GRP

20th Apr 2013  14:43  by Paulus66

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Towards the end of a circular walk from nr Dunsop Bridge, up the Langden Valley and taking in Fair Snape Fell. Mostly rough and potentially wet walking though from Fair Snape to Totridge - thank goodness the ground was reasonably dry as it would have been impossible otherwise. Trig at Totridge slightly damaged and undermined at one corner. Good views on a sunny day into the Dales and over towards Pendle Hill.

31st Mar 2013  09:14  by blackboot29

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Circular walk from Dunsop Bridge

17th Feb 2013  16:00  by SNSE

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

7hr walk with little time to stop due to light. Started Langdon water works, via fiends dale head, then back of wolf and saddle fell. Totally mis judged the timings and terrain. Took far longer then guidebooks stated. Left the totridge trig til the end as reward. Fantastic clear day. Wonderful views. Worth the effort, mud, mud and more MUD!

23rd Dec 2012  14:55  by Trigger

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

TP6549

12th Sep 2012  00:00  by Curlew

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

Now has a memorial plate fixed to the pillar commemorating the life of the fellrunner mentioned in an earlier posting.

20th Jun 2012  10:53  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Trig

22nd May 2012  13:30  by manonabike

Gridref: SD 63472 48734   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Direct route from Hareden Farm, stiff pull up by the fence, base is exposed on two sides and breaking awy on another side

13th Apr 2012  11:30  by DanTrig

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

11 mile walk from Sykes car park, walked along river then up onto Totridge trig, then the boggiest ridge from hell ever all the way to Fair Snape Fell trig and summit cairn, then walk north across more near-impassable bogs to the newly improved path down Langden Brook to the car. Ok weather but nearly started snowing on Fair Snape summit.

17th Nov 2011  14:45  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: SD 63475 48737   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Used the footpath from Hareden Farm to near Mellor Knoll,then right up the very steep path to the pillar.Pillar base is breaking away and surrounding ground eroding,damage at one spider leg,no cap or plug.Pillar has fading white paint and 2 sight holes open.The 360 deg views are well worth the effort.On the way down,the farmer said a few weeks ago 2 walkers on Saddle Fell found a rucksack in one of the peat bogs,when they grabbed it,it was still attached to the owner,fully buried!The return bus ticket in his rucksack meant he had been there 3 weeks!!Watch your step folks.

Totridge Fell. Trig.
Totridge Fell. Trig.
Totridge Fell. Trig.
Totridge Fell. Flush bracket,yellowed.
Totridge Fell. Spider.
Totridge Fell. Its up there!
Totridge Fell. View.

5th Nov 2011  13:00  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked north of Hareden and used bridleway to collect Mellor Knoll, then continued SE on signed path to Totridge. Dry clear autumnal day. Top either trig or moorland 20-25 m SW of trig.

Trig + surrounds ©dugswell2
Trig + surrounds ©dugswell2
FLUSH BRACKET ©dugswell2

28th Sep 2011  21:20  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Indian summer. steep from the trough road.Yellowed fb.

©stonestreaker
©stonestreaker

22nd Sep 2011  15:00  by wanderer

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

From Beacon Fell via Wolfen Hall. The tracks on Burnslack Fell shown on the Explorer map have almost disappeared on the ground

25th Apr 2011  06:43  by Triggers

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

dne on circular walk from dunsop Dridge. Return via langdon beck

Totridge ©Triggers

20th Apr 2011  10:03  by wrose

Gridref: SD 63472 48734   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Out with my walking group - The Irregulars, LDWA - who were taking the valley route from Saddle End Farm to Mellor Knoll. So, the opportunity to dash up and down Totridge Fell was just too good not to miss. I approached by going up Saddle Fell and then followed the fence line north-east to the pillar. Remarkably dry for this location, only sank once! As others have said some slight damage to the top as well as missing plug. Otherwise pillar stands proudly surveying a desolate peat landscape with magnificent views. A wonderful decent back down to Hareden Farm. Could see my walking group progressing along the valley like ants as a I descended.

S4639 Totridge Fell Pillar.
S4639 Totridge Fell Flush Bracket.
S4639 Totridge Fell Plug.

27th Mar 2011  20:58  by AndyKeen

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

27th Mar 2011  16:55  by painterman61

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked up from hareden on consesionary path, steep ridge to top.Trig is located on erroded peat area, top concrete has cracked and corner chipped off crack on pillar plug stolen, fine views espeicaly on ascent and descent,saw a spring lamb being born on way back.

the trig ©painterman61
the trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
spring lamb ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

26th Mar 2011  13:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 63472 48733   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Dry walk but full of peat bogs,good views at start but clouded over 8 mile walk with steep desent

7th Mar 2011  15:19  by Morecambe Monkey

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

A lovely spring like day so decided to head up here while the weather was still ok. Walked up from Hareden on the concessionary path,nice & dry under foot apart from the odd easily negotiated boggy area. Spectacular views of the surrounding fells,especially on the ascent & descent. The summit is deeply eroded in places,typical Bowland peat hag terrain.

©Morecambe Monkey
©Morecambe Monkey

20th Nov 2010  11:02  by CURRY SCRIM

Gridref: SD 63474 48735   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Done on a 9 mile walk from Dunsop Bridge.Followed concessionary path and steepish ascent to the trig. Excellent all round views on a lovely November day. My 250th trig and celebrated with a sample of an excellent malt.

27th Apr 2010  11:18  by peebs

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©peebs

3rd Sep 2009  00:00  by rupertal

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

28th Aug 2009  10:37  by countrymatters

Gridref: SD 63400 48700   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Visited on part of a long walk for a guidebook

25th Jul 2009  00:00  by yt

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

20th Jul 2009  13:11  by PeteBoggs

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

Wet muddy trudge from Hareden,no views wet+windy

5th Jan 2009  13:20  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

TOTRIDGE FELL FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
TOTRIDGE FELL TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

12th Oct 2008  13:00  by Trig391

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

Trig slightly damaged steep walk up from Mellor Knowl.

Totridge Fell. ©Trig391

14th Jun 2008  12:50  by Historian

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Up from Hareden and down by Bleadale and Langden Castle. Beautifully dry underfoot on top.

22nd Mar 2008  00:00  by caroleengel

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

22nd Mar 2008  00:00  by yt

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

20th Jun 2007  00:00  by Curlew

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

8th Jul 2006  11:25  by ted

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Seems to be leaning v.slightly. Plug missing, chunk out of top. Base platform breaking up. 10p coin in sighting-hole. Views of Yorkshire 3 Peaks, Longridge Fell and the surrounding Bowland Fells. Straightforward path up from Hareden Fm.

Totridge Fell trig
Totridge Fell trig
Totridge Fell FB
Totridge Fell top

3rd May 2006  11:39  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from Hareden (50mins). Good views. Base of trig cracked and minor damage on one corner at top.

Totridge Fell trig point ©Bridgeman
Totridge Fell trig point FB ©Bridgeman

19th Feb 2006  11:30  by weekender

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

17th Sep 2005  14:00  by Foinavon

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

My little lad by Totridge Trig

26th Jun 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

vgc but screen broken, no cap or plug - fine hill & view

30th Dec 2003  14:30  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

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

Circular walk via Langden Castle and Bleadale. Soft snow on the top made for slow going, but excellent views.

©lonesome_cowboy_burt

13th Sep 2003  13:00  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

To Lancashire for my cousins' 40th wedding anniversary, so one day visiting Blackpool for the first time, and one day on a walk from Dunsop Bridge struggling up the very steep sides of Totridge Fell. Superb weather so worth the effort for the excellent views, especially the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

1st Jan 2002  12:00  by langden

Gridref: SD 63460 48725   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

5th May 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4639  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug with indented lettering.

29th Jun 1985  00:00  by tg1

Gridref: SD 63400 48700   FB Number: S4639  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team.