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18th Apr 2024  10:44  by Moacky

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I knew the centre was closed today, but decided to drive in anyhow. Result, there was a course on, so yes, I could walk up to the pillar. Gave a donation to the charity. Unusually for these parts, the pillar actually felt like it was on top of something (however small) All the horses are indoors at present, not surprising given the general state of prevailing sogginess.

©Moacky

22nd Nov 2023  13:31  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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Visited Penny Farm Horse Rescue Centre. Need to book your visit on line. A very nice lady showed us around - all very interesting. Nice cafe. Pillar is behind the buildings and easy to access. By Richard for HCU3A

Under-The-Hill pillar

30th Sep 2023  12:00  by timdoggart

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

Bagged whilst visiting interesting horse sanctuary. Enjoyed drinks and cake at the café as a bonus!

Trigpoint The trigpoint

13th Sep 2023  11:52  by Boxmoor Lass

Gridref: SD 35700 32500   FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Enjoyed a visit to the Penny Farm Horse Rescue Centre ( pre booked ). Friendly staff.

2nd Jul 2023  13:45  by Team Stringbean

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2nd Jul 2023  12:36  by Stringbeans

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This was an unexpected nice day with horses and a cafe

24th Jun 2023  14:00  by Kevlar

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

Visited on a beautiful sunny day during a trip to Blackpool. Free entry to the Horse Welfare centre (pre booking required). I didn't need to mention to anyone my primary reason for the visit. The trig location is actually marked on a plan of the farm which is located outside near the picnic area. It is very easy to find and part of a lovely walk around the fields.

14th Jun 2023  00:00  by Anthony

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

8th Apr 2023  15:00  by dharris

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8th Jan 2023  18:12  by StewB

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Parked at Penny Farm Horse Sanctuary...Truthful on entry that whilst I had no real interest in horses, I would make a donation & did intend to luncheon there, the most pleasent lady said there was no problem whatsoever in accessing the trig & that a donation wasn't necessary. Having accessed the trig, we did take a look at all the animals in all of the bays & did have lunch there & have to admit that the whole experience was a delight. The animals were all lovely & the food nice & reasonably priced. I don't think access of the trig would have been possible outside accessing the farm buildings complex.

8th Jan 2023  12:10  by Turftalkin

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Nov 2022  11:37  by Foxy

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

One of four trigs bagged the morning after an overnight stay in Lytham - I had been there to see the mighty Wishbone Ash at the pavilion. This was the fourth. It is sited within the grounds of the Penny Farm Horse Sanctuary. Unfortunately it was closed at the time of my visit but the staff kindly allowed me access to the pillar. It is in generally good condition but the original centre for the spider has been replaced with a plain disc. It has views accross the paddocks.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar ©Foxy
View from the pillar ©Foxy
Me & the trig ©Foxy

26th Oct 2022  11:30  by Romanaround

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

26th Oct 2022  11:30  by swampysean

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

26th Oct 2022  11:30  by craftinessa

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

Booked in to visit World Horse Welfare, it's currently open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, free to book online. We visited the horses and visited the trig on a walk round the paddock it's on the route and in the map. There's a great cafe, bonus if your trigging in a wet day.

5th Jun 2022  10:02  by Ian Robinson

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

Viewed from the field west of the stables. Could not get access to the trig itself

©Ian Robinson

11th Dec 2019  11:38  by srichy20

Gridref: SD 35777 32564   FB Number: S5376  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Horse Sanctuary. Nice Ladie

21st Jul 2018  10:58  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited after alighting the 09.45 61 Stagecoach bus from Preston,greeted by friendly staff & shown the way to the pillar.

Trig
Sign

4th Mar 2018  15:45  by Thomas David Whitaker

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Had to show some interest in the rescue horses to get my wife to show interest in this trig point. Turned out to be a very well run centre with lots of appreciative ponies who liked being fussed over. My luck ran out as I bent down to read the notes of a big black Shire. " ...can be bolshy.." it said ; as I was clouted with its massive head. PS to ted, the horse rescue centre was originally called Underhill Farm.

4th Nov 2017  13:15  by ted

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Friendly staff pointed out the route to the trig pillar. Location just outside paddock, view towards Winter Hill. Wet but not muddy field. Plastic cap, flaking white paint. Unclear where the OS took the name from; on the map, its Peel Hill.

Under-The-Hill trig
Under-The-Hill trig
Under-The-Hill FB
Under-The-Hill top

15th Oct 2017  15:15  by Hands

Gridref: SD 35778 32569   FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

parked in penny farms car park had a brew in the café had a look around the stables etc , the trig is marked on the info board and is situated on one of Dales Trails just past the isolation section, the trig is in good condition with faded paint a plastic cap and one open sight hole pleasant view, The Centre is only open on Weds and weekends

©Hands

18th Feb 2017  12:08  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Under-the-Hill ©Topofthemoor
Under-the-Hill ©Topofthemoor

20th Nov 2016  12:27  by greenbell

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A find via this website, really friendly at the centre, even rerouted the path and added the trig to the map board for visitors, nice soup too...and of course horses (poor things)

Great place doing some great work

2nd Jul 2016  11:27  by Portia142

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

31st Oct 2015  12:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in World Horse Welfare car park at Penny Farm then quickly directed to trig by a young helper. No boots required as trig on short grass outside horse paddock. Then back to cafe for a coffee and carrot cake.

17th Aug 2015  18:41  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

As Horse Centre not open, I had to content myself with a view through the hedge from the neighbouring land, having accessed from lane to West. Hopefully, I will get the chance to return and visit properly.

28th Jul 2015  12:57  by Arran Trigman

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Stopped to chat to the rescue horses then took first turning on the right to the trig, was raining today so didn't stop to admire the views then back to the rescue centre for a cup of tea and cake.

Great day for the Ducks ©Arran Trigman
under the hill
Scarecrow in the corner

28th Feb 2015  13:15  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Asked permission to visit the trig in the cafe and told no problem. One of the volunteers hadn't been to the pillar before and wanted to know what all the fuss was about, so came with us. Enjoyed a good slice of carrot cake and a pot of tea in the cafe afterwards. Highly recommended!

Under-The-Hill ©paulxtr

18th Jan 2014  14:02  by CJO

Gridref: SD 35778 32565   FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plastic cap. Very boggy. Escorted by a very friendly member of the shop staff. Had a cuppa and cake in cafe. Were offered a horse but we didn't have room in the car! Open Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays would be the best days to tackle this one when the visitor centre is open. They are happy to see Triggers.

Under-The-Hill wet

10th Jan 2014  08:50  by wrose

Gridref: SD 35781 32566   FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A joint visit with Carole. Parked in the Horse Sanctuary Stables car park and located Security Guard and his took. Were taken to the Manager who readily agreed to our request to go touch the pillar. He even showed us the best way to reach it warning that it was very wet. Pillar is in excellent condition but has a replacement plastic type plug. Had a nice long chat and learned a lot about the charity that runs the sanctuary. Have accommodation for just over 50 horses, currently looking after over seventy and still have a waiting list. We left a donation to support this worth cause and hope that it will grease the entry for future visitors.

S5376 Under-The-Hill Flush Bracket.
S5376 Under-The-Hill Pillar.
S5376 Under-The-Hill Plug.

10th Jan 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SD 35782 32565   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Nov 2013  10:54  by jamiekeighley

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Parked in Visitor Centre car park. Went up to reception, from where I was guided through the stables and up to the trig by a nice woman. Nice spot, horses are worth a look at.

©jamiekeighley

3rd Jun 2013  15:08  by vegibagger

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Given previous comments I went in to the farm to ask permission but given it was a Monday and farm only open wed to Saturday, the woman said no and also because couldn't go up through the farmyard as there was an isolation unit. She said to come back on Wednesday. I was only in Blackpool for an hour. Decided to take a look from the field to the west and walked up through long grass to see if I would be able to see it over the hedge. Sure enough there it was only 20-30 feet away in the sunshine and open mown grass. I photographed it from there but didn't however climb over the two barbed wire fences to go right up to it out of respect for the refusal of permission.

19th Jan 2013  12:54  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 35700 32500   FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Best time to visit is on Saturday & Sunday when there are lots of staff about.We asked permission to go to the trig and were given direction through the building and around to the Trig ,no problems.There is also a very good cafe on site.

10th Jul 2012  08:11  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: SD 35782 32565   FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Called in on the off chance,glad I did. Spoke to a chap at the stables about access,no problem, even drove me to the pillar in a buggy because of the wet ground!!We had a good chat about the pillar and it's use,and about the horse centre.He also said,the fencing has been moved so the pillar is no longer in the paddock area due to legal reasons, access has to be granted to the pillar.Really enjoyed my stop here.Anyhow!,pillar in good nick,remnants of white paint,1 sight hole open & plastic replacement plug.Good 360° views hampered by trees.As I live local,will return for a tour of centre,well worth it.

Under-The-Hill. Pillar and Brum the buggy!!
Under-The-Hill. Pillar.
Under-The-Hill. Flush bracket.
Under-The-Hill. Top.

3rd Nov 2011  15:02  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Drove up and parked in visitors car park, fully prepared to visit the coffee shop and/or make a donation. Notice on looked shop door said go through gate and look for member of staff. I did so, without encounting anyone other than horses, bagging the pillar in a quick up and down rush. Back to the car, and not a penny spent. Pillar was ok, views modest

Under-The-Hill pillar

13th Aug 2011  20:27  by painterman61

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Managed to get to this one with a bit of trespass parked on main road between lytham and M55 jumped 2 gates followed wiewranger GPS had to climb 2 barbed wire fences with hawthorn bushes inbetween!Trig in vgc with plastic plug views restricted with trees pleased with new camera tonight TZ 18 panasonic especially in the fading light.

Trig ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
Nearby landmark ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

5th Jun 2011  00:00  by rupertal

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

17th Oct 2010  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 35779 32564   FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Penny Farm, ILPH Rescue center for horses. Easy access if you do the tour first. At the end of the 30mins tour they let you wonder. Trig is on the right above the farm, follow electric fence straight to the trig

19th Sep 2010  14:30  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 2/10

Second attempt but still can't find good access to the trig

26th Mar 2010  00:00  by pete37038

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

This is a nightmare to get to, I got to within 50ft, got a decent pic so thst will do, not worth ripping your pants for !

©pete37038

9th Jan 2010  11:15  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 2/10

Part of round of trigs with T'Riggers - defeated by barbed wire and brambles and desire to avoid trespass

9th Jan 2010  09:17  by Triggers

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

the obvious trespass, barb wire and thick hedges defeated us without us getting it in site. Doubt I'll ever be back

7th Jun 2008  14:45  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

UNDER-THE-HILL FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
UNDER-THE-HILL TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

19th May 2007  10:00  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This was well protected. I had to climb two barbed wire fences, and then roll comando style under an electric fence to reach tis one!

Trig Pillar ©PhilPamAndRob
Trig Plaque ©PhilPamAndRob

12th Nov 2006  14:12  by bonatti

Gridref: SD 35781 32568   FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Penny Farm, ILPH Rescue center for horses. Well worth a look round the farm whilst you're there. We were given a guided tour. Put a dear lady's mind at rest, she thought there was someone buried underneath the pillar.

Pillar

9th Nov 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

vgc, plastic cap, near NW cnr of saturated paddock

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

20th Feb 2005  15:30  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Called at sanctuary to ask if we could visit the trig. and the farm manager appeared reticent at first - until we proffered a donation. He then took us to show where it was and became very chatty. We feel there may be a problem with future visits, especially if the animals are in the field, so tread carefully if you intend to bag this one.

1st Jan 2005  12:40  by Trigger

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Oct 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Called at horse/donkey sanctuary and no problem about visiting trig.

S5376
S5376
S5376

30th Apr 2004  12:00  by Seasider

FB Number: S5376  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18/29 for the day. No footpaths around here so watch out for the electric horse fences! The nearest trig to my house in Lytham!