Logged Visits:

17th Apr 2023  16:22  by asbown

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on mast entrance.

17th Apr 2023  16:22  by The reluctant trigger

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Apr 2023  13:18  by BigNick

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

With Rosaidh and Luna. Watch out for the GOML! She drove past on her tractor as we were leaving, and having been open about where we had been she started on about trespass and bio security. Empty field, no livestock, stuck to the boundary - I shrugged my shoulders and said she could call it trespass if she liked. Briefly touched on the benefits of Scottish land access rights vs English, then wished her a good day and departed. A memorable outing for the wrong reasons, it's an outstanding view across Exeter to the sea.

14th Feb 2022  16:22  by Susie B

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Looks like someone has done a bit of clearing on this one as nicely exposed in hedge at present.

©Susie B

5th Sep 2021  11:20  by Triggy Stardust

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Jun 2021  14:17  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Snuck small hire car in at a piece of ground near entrance to comms mast, tarmac'd but steep. Then over gate and up the edge of the field to the trig which was well hidden in the hedge.

Waddles Down selfie ©thejackrustles
Waddles Down collage ©thejackrustles

3rd May 2021  16:10  by je448

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

Found on the opposite side of the hedge to the radio tower. Field entered by gate on the right.

21st Jan 2021  13:30  by Milangoc1

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Not the most beautiful setting with the mast at the back, but the views are nice.

©Milangoc1

19th Jun 2020  18:10  by Skypaddler

Gridref: SX 86556 94694   FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Steep climb by road to the field. Not exactly at stated coords and largely covered by ivy and hedging. Excellent view over Exeter and the estuary.

Waddles Down bracket ©Skypaddler
Waddles Down pillar Set in a hedge next to radio/mobile masts©Skypaddler
Waddles Down view View over Exeter and the Exe estuary©Skypaddler

19th Jun 2020  18:10  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

See my entry as Skypaddler

13th May 2020  15:00  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

Very well hidden in a hedge. Pillar covered in ivy, bramble and nettles. Difficult to spot from the adjacent field. Impossible to see from the radio tower side. Wonderful views to East, North and South. Rob H

29th Mar 2019  15:30  by rupertal

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

20th May 2018  15:42  by RFCColin

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Covered in ivy, in hedge

Trig pillar

29th Dec 2017  00:00  by Bolventor

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

©Bolventor
©Bolventor
©Bolventor
©Bolventor

24th Apr 2017  12:27  by Yukonhuskies

FB Number: 3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A quick nip up through the field to the pillar

TP6693 - Waddles Down

27th Mar 2016  11:53  by RichardM

Gridref: SX 86558 94698   FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In hedge, good views. Passing farmer on tractor stopped to say there was a bull in the field and if he was us he'd get out quickly. We saw no sign of the bull.

27th Mar 2016  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

21st Sep 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SX 86562 94701   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Aug 2015  14:04  by GoldenHaystack

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

In the area on a quest and seeing the mast at the top of the hill decided that there must be a pillar here. Trespassed into the cow field and was soon rewarded with not only the pillar but a tremendous view. Plug has been removed and filled with concrete.

The Pillar and Tower. The Pillar and Tower.©GoldenHaystack

23rd Mar 2015  11:45  by m6kvj

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

right beside a large mast look out for cattle in the filed tho

trig and bracket

21st Dec 2014  17:10  by Redroaming

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 3/10

Spotted this trig point on my OS map and decided to visit it prior to meeting friends to tackle a nearby night geocache. Walked beside high fence protecting high aerial and buildings, but came to another fence blocking me 30' from GZ which I couldnt see by torchlight. Took photo of "things" within another fence where my GPS was pointing in the hope that it would show the trig but alas no. I have now read previous logs which imply either access is now denied by the new fence I came up to [broken wooden gate thrown in hedge nearby] OR it is possible to get to the trig by entering the adjacent field. From the twinkling house and Christmas lights when facing N I surmise there could be a lovely rural view in daylight!

2nd Dec 2013  11:03  by jonglew

Gridref: SX 86563 94700   FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parking at entrance to comms compound; over field gate and 50m along field boundary to trig. Found buried in beech hedgerow and becoming brambled; 2 strands b/w directly in front of it. No secateurs or coping saw, so no clearance done. Pillar seems to be in good condition, but unable to see sides or rear; cap missing, asphalt plug; front sight hole sealed, others inaccessible. Friendly cows in field. Good views.

Pillar TP6693©jonglew
Pillar TP6693©jonglew
Spider TP6693©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6693©jonglew

15th Oct 2013  11:00  by Chalky

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Asphalt plug.

18th Mar 2012  16:40  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy trig to bag...then thro gap to look at old water container behind mast

15th Feb 2012  14:40  by Father Ted

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

Came up to bag the HuMP but got a geocache and a trig into the bargin. Had a simialr experience in the approach to Cowboy Burt but hd a much better view than he did. Left to collect son from an open day interview at Exeter Uni.

12th Feb 2012  16:46  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: SX 86562 94698   FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in entrance to compound then over RH gate and up field. New double strand barbed wire fence about a metre before the trig, protecting some fodder. Dull dusk with none of the promised views.

15th Sep 2011  11:30  by myacheinbones

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

got the trig but did'nt take much notice of the other side so missed the bunker, i did however notice the views what a picture.

14th May 2011  17:32  by geodruth

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

An easy find with interesting looking bunker other side of the hedge.

Waddles Down Trig ©geodruth

14th May 2011  14:53  by BreadRoll

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

29th Apr 2011  12:44  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SX 86550 94690   FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

1st Apr 2011  14:20  by arranc

Gridref: SX 86561 94700   FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

in hedge. highest point of hill inside mast compound

16th Feb 2011  12:40  by Dusty

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket

3rd Sep 2009  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10

S3716
S3716
S3716
S3716

18th Aug 2008  18:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at entrance to mast compound.Hopped over gate.Pillar is in hedge.Nice views

12th Aug 2008  15:31  by lozzi47

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

27th Jul 2008  19:25  by wheelybarrow

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views

25th Nov 2007  11:20  by bluebeard

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nearly a full house of man made objects on this hill top.

23rd Apr 2006  09:20  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

We parked at the entrance to the mast site, and climbed the fence to the right to gain access to the field to the east of the mast (the only fence climbing necessary). The trig is in the hedge, FB facing east, at the top of the hill. The 'reservoir' behind it is an ROC nuclear bunker, (see Mellor, TP4768). Good views. Tarmac plug.

25th Sep 2005  18:15  by widget

Gridref: SX 86600 94700   FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

This TP provides a magnificant panorama, from Exmouth to Taunton (or thereabaouts). It's a must, although the necessary fence-climbing is a trifle difficult. We were blessed, though, with a beautiful Indian summer's evening! "The Beer Engine" is not the nearest pub, but it's worth a visit, as it's a cracking location (in Newton St Cyres, to the NE, by the railway station) and serves its own beer (I had a pint of 'Piston'...mmmm!).

The TP, tucked into the hedge, with Widget on the move
The FB
The Beer Engine

17th May 2004  09:30  by Snells Pace

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Not saying it isn't there. But it's probably inside the wire fence which surrounds the early warning radar station. I would have walked around the parameter and took some photo's, but there were a few workmen about and they were watching me quite suspiciously. Will try again on a weekend.

7th Jun 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3716  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc; resin plug; hedgebank E of resr - pleasantish summit