Logged Visits:

3rd Mar 2024  16:07  by Downfaller

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

Re-visit almost 10 yrs on. Walked down the Dale from parking on Mires Lane (Litton Rd). Passed Peter Rock. Not the best under foot - mud bath. Better once out of the dale for sure. Approach trig from SW - Excellent 360 views and really good visibility on the day. MJ. bagging Ethels

11th Jan 2024  22:43  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SK 17979 73887   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

15th Oct 2023  10:32  by fitzydan

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A cool walk up to this one, only a short walk but extensive views today

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar

23rd Sep 2023  12:35  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Foiled from the SE.. no gates through the walls anywhere and thick hawthorn jungle behind. Moved round to the east but that proved a bit hard work too with no gates. Eventually climbed carefully over a wall worry low bramble the other side and me only in shorts. Then a barbie..got there eventually... . Phew. +ADCC

Trig ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger

18th Sep 2023  15:50  by John H

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Visited (along with Sough Top and High Rake trigs) in a 19 mile loop hike from Monsal Head. Great 360 degree views.

Pillar
Flush Bracket ©John H
Spider
View - William Hill comms mast in background
Pillar

6th Sep 2023  18:52  by meltdiceburg

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

I had an evening walk from Wardlow to Wardlow Hay Cop trig and then over to Longstone Moor. Both were nice summits and views and both new places for me.

Wardlow trig ©meltdiceburg
Flushbracket ©meltdiceburg
Dottie ©meltdiceburg

6th Sep 2023  16:55  by MPD

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

3rd Sep 2023  08:40  by Nottspanther

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

1st Sep 2023  10:50  by TrigPointTrotter

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

Number 72/88 on the PD trig point challenge. @trig_point_trotter on Instagram.

The trig point. ©TrigPointTrotter

29th Jul 2023  16:14  by CatT1

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

13th Jul 2023  16:54  by Beau T

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

12th Jul 2023  14:15  by beckroad

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Small layby sufficient for 3 cars at sk180734. Permissive footpath through Cressbrook Dale nature reserve northward all the way to the pillar. Spider plug is missing, and flush bracket faces east.

Pillar at Wardlow Pillar looking west

7th Apr 2023  00:00  by ThePowells

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on Long Lane and was surprised to see quite a few other cars parked roadside. We didnt see anyone on the way to the trig…then on way back down we could hear a Brass Band….little further on and we could see them all gathered on a neighbouring hill. Our first musical trig. 3rd of 3 today.

19th Mar 2023  09:15  by Dan Baddeley

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

11th Mar 2023  13:00  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Visited on a walk with a walking group. Tough walk up due to the drifting snow but fantastic views all around.

The Trig
Spider
The Flush Bracket
The Trig ©Steve Pennock

11th Mar 2023  12:43  by Foxy

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

I last visited this pillar in Aug 2022 when the conditions were extremely different. On that occasion I was alone and temperatures were expected to exceed 30°C. On this occasion there was deep snow, in places it had drifted and was around knee deep. I was also leading a group for Dearne Valley Walking Group. The views were just as spectacular, possibly more so because of the snow. No change to the pillar since my last visit.

Me, the walking group & the trig ©Foxy

3rd Dec 2022  11:57  by Timwat1

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

25th Sep 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Wardlow Hay Cop [Wardlow S4192] from GR: SK 18015 73325

13th Aug 2022  08:28  by Foxy

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Temperatures were expected to exceed 30°C during the latest heatwave and so I made a 7am start for a 7.8 mile hike out of Monsal Head to avoid the highest of the days temperatures. It was a cool 10°C when I started and had reached 24°C by the time I had finished the hike around 11am and it continued to rise quickly. The hike provided great views throughout including those from the site of the pillar. It seemed like I had the world to myself with the peace broken only by traffic noise in the distance. The site is a Peak District 'Ethel' and included a bronze age bowl barrow (burial ground). The pillar was generally in good condition but was missing the original centre for the spider.

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

27th Jul 2022  13:22  by evsbaggsy

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Spotted on the hill top whilst out walking and had to bag it. Picture of route up taken on os map here.

Route up
To infinity and beyond...

22nd Jun 2022  00:00  by gasman

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

15th Jun 2022  00:00  by Shazmb2710

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked on a circular from Cressbrook Dale. We also visited Fin Cop from Monsal Head whilst in the area. Great views from the trig. It was in good condition

11th Jun 2022  10:18  by Kitty Hawk

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

Windy but fine today. Views were great, it was really clear this morning, so I have marked it well.. Its a short walk from the road, althoiugh there are a variety of routes to take that could lengthen the walk, I was there and back in less than an hour. Access is easy. No Bull in the fields today.

5th Jun 2022  12:35  by bwm

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

30th Apr 2022  12:00  by mattfallen

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

22nd Mar 2022  14:02  by jeffcymru

Gridref: SK 17851 73970   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked from Longstone Moor and back to Wardlow via Cressbrook Dale. Lovely sunny and warm day.

10th Feb 2022  16:44  by MickSan

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©MickSan

10th Feb 2022  13:00  by peakwalker18

Gridref: SK 17800 73900   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Part of a circular walk from Longstone Moor

1st Feb 2022  13:05  by [email protected]

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st Feb 2022  11:22  by blackboot29

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

Easy parking in lay by to the east and Is a good path all the way to the trigpoint.

21st Nov 2020  12:50  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 17851 73972   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

The pillar can be seen for miles around perched on top of the Wardlow Hey Cop, and is yet another peak district gem!! Parked near the entrance to the Cressbrook Dale National Nature Reserve. I then walked through 4 fields along the path through the Reserve. At the end of the path, I then headed north east up a very steep hill to the pillar. Beware however when taking this route that there is sign at the entrance to the Nature Reserve which states: "....this part of the....Reserve is being grazed by Cattle. This includes a bull and cows with calves...If the cattle charge you and your dog, let your dog loose." As the area is very hilly, there are sections of the route where you won't know whether there is any cattle about on the other side or not, until you are halfway into the field! However, fortunately for me, there was no cattle.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar
Sign The sign at the entrance to the Cressbrook Dale National Nature Reserve

8th Nov 2020  14:33  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

fabulous walk from Litton to the trig, such shame the fog is all around. With Pritch227

©WuzzerL

5th Nov 2020  20:52  by Triggerhappy84

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

Nice short stroll we did in the dark it's on a small hill so good views available

24th Oct 2020  16:39  by Rickywood82

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

In the rain

19th Jul 2020  18:21  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Spider©The Trudges
Parking spot©The Trudges

21st Jun 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

To log this trig pillar and not visit Tansley and Cressbrook Dale would be missing one of the finest dales in the Peak District. An obvious path rises SE from the footbridge at the bottom of Tansley. It is an out and back to the trig before continuing N up Cressbrook to pass Peter's Stone. Here the last gibbet in the county and last gibbeting took place. A gibbet was a gallows to display the bodies of criminals after execution. The last gibbeting was 1832. Locally it is called Gibbet Rock. Once you reach the A623 take the path W that climbs out of the dale and proceed above Cressbrook on a sweeping permissive path to the beginning of open access in Tansley Dale and onwards to Litton (tea shop and pub). This lovely trig is gifted to Spain for opening its doors to the UK. Hopefully, the "pond life" that have visited and trashed our local beauty spots the last few weeks, will clear off back to Majorca etc.

27th May 2020  16:00  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

very pleasing conical hill, path , grassy summit, great views, perfect place for birthday cake and tea

14th Mar 2020  17:48  by Chris Ellis

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

13th Jul 2019  11:06  by Triggers

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

up permissive path

11th Apr 2019  11:00  by chrism

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

1st Apr 2019  12:18  by Andy West

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

22nd Oct 2018  14:00  by pjr

Gridref: SK 17851 73975   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Up from Dale steep ascent inspired as pillar comes into view. Brilliant day sunshine although windy.Trig freshly painted great views ,off to Taddington.

14th Sep 2018  18:38  by FrankR

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

Good views.

27th Aug 2018  15:08  by andypad

Gridref: SK 17854 73973   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©andypad

17th May 2018  13:30  by eddyr

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Walked up from the road, via the permissive footpath. Far/steep enough to not be a quick in and out bag, a nice walk in pleasant surroundings. Superb views from the top, far better than you would imagine, lots of wildflowers surrounding the trig.

©eddyr

11th Apr 2018  17:14  by Malcolmm

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

Foggy day.

7th Jan 2018  14:50  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4192   Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Cool and sunny. Parked to the SW the field route, double barb wire fence to negotiate to gain very scenic Tump and trig.

22nd Dec 2017  13:52  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Outstanding hill and trig viewpoint. Onward walk to Litton Hill through Tansley Dale really was something quite special.

2nd Oct 2017  12:03  by Moira293

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagged during a walk from Litton via Tansley Dale and Cressbrook Dale.Typically, the weather closed in as soon as we reached the trig, and the sun came out as soon as we got down off the hill!

A blowy day for trig bagging!
Batten down the hatches....

11th Aug 2017  11:00  by victron1987

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Not easy accessible. Came off the road put of Warldow right at crossroad over 1st gate on right towards nature reserve and head for the opening in the trees, still 2 barbed walls to get over, good views at top, plug missing on pillar, fairly good cond. Back down headed over fields north, 3 wall to hop over, farmer to avoid, sheep, cows, dog that wants to round em up, lots happening, met footpath east to wardlow or west towards woods towards ravenscar, nice walk through woods. Got back noticed (ora,ge) path on map south of reserve further along road than where we wall jumped maybe access easier there??? Good fun, short walk never the less.

17th Jun 2017  21:59  by steverowland

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

25th May 2017  15:35  by Chris9870

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked to the south at start of path to nature reserve. Hottest day of the year so far but nice walk up to trig, which is still looking good in its white paint. Views for miles all round.

26th Feb 2017  10:30  by rupertal

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

Nice walk from minor road to south

19th Feb 2017  12:45  by catman

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

Very enjoyable,but often very muddy,walk via Tansley Dale and Cressbrook Dale.Good views from top

29th Jan 2017  12:01  by RichardM

Gridref: SK 17852 73975   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great view point. Access Land

29th Dec 2016  12:14  by Fremington

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

looking south past the trig. low midwinter midday sun behind

15th Nov 2016  11:03  by sjr

FB Number: 4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

cracking little walk around Cressbrookdale from Litton.

24th Sep 2016  10:20  by CJO

Gridref: SK 17852 73984   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cap missing. Recently refurbished with coat of paint.

Wardlow

11th Sep 2016  13:30  by redDragon

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great viewpoint, walked on path west of Wardlow, to the top of Cressbrook Dale, then followed wall south to a gate into access land. easy enough.

6th Jul 2016  10:13  by Ted Rodgers

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

13th Dec 2015  12:30  by Tideswellman

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

10th Oct 2015  13:33  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked by the gate at the start of the concessionary path in Hay Dale. Extensive view.

Wardlow ©paulxtr

8th Oct 2015  11:07  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked from Ashford in the Water via Upperdale then proceeding onto Cressbrook Dale. There is a gate at NW corner of open access field where trig point is located and path leading north into Cressbrook Dale

Wardlow Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Wardlow Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

15th Aug 2015  17:00  by Jamiecooper1975

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

11th Jul 2015  15:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 17851 73972   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From east only one fence

5th Apr 2015  14:20  by painterman61

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

Followed aye jimmys log to this fine views trig in vgc no plug

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

1st Mar 2015  09:30  by Pritch227

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

superb walk from eyam through cressbrook dale and up onto the steep ridge,pillar approached via gate and up the slope.very windy up here,struggled to pour my drink! views terrific.revisited on the 8/11/20 from Litton,no views today!!

©Pritch227
©Pritch227

18th Feb 2015  12:30  by Crazy

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

Bright chilly day with patches of snow still clinging to the hills which enabled Extra Shorty to build a small snowman on the Cressbrook Dale edge. Walked from Ravenstor, through the rail tunnels then up the dale doubling back along the wall to the access gate on the NW corner of the Wardlow Hay Cop enclosure. Nice views on an airy perch and having climbed from the dale felt well earned.

29th Oct 2014  13:20  by Ben Fogerty

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

Parked like most at 180 733. Cracking views from this trig, particularly over towards the Dark peak. Lovely spot

Wardlow

20th Sep 2014  13:44  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SK 17854 73972   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From SE, parking at layby with boulders. Fields with one fence in hedge to climb. Nice spot.

Wardlow The trig.
Wardlow The FB.

14th Jul 2014  16:50  by nozzer

Gridref: SK 17854 73978   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

14th Jul 2014  16:50  by Downfaller

Gridref: SK 17854 73978   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

16th Jun 2014  11:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: SK 17800 73900   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pride of the Peak Walk

16th May 2014  14:47  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 17800 73900   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in Hey Dale at start of permissive footpath to Nature Reserve. This is a lovely location very peaceful just the birds singing.

28th Dec 2013  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th Dec 2013  12:00  by robinhood

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

Walk with my mate Tracker Dog on round trip from Longstone, the trig, Cressbrook and Monsal Dales. Foggy day which was clrearing but great 360 degree views all round from the trig. Had sarny lunch but cold wind made it nippy.

9th Sep 2013  07:29  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SK 17852 73975   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

As others I parked to the south at the gate to the nature reserve, followed path up quite easy to follow to start, then seems to disappear (or maybe it was just me) Pillar is in good condition and there are some great views, looked great this morning with the mist sitting in the valley.

Pillar & FB
GPS Data

8th Jun 2013  17:20  by yt

Gridref: SK 17849 73979   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st May 2013  11:03  by trig-man

Gridref: SK 17851 73971   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st May 2013  15:30  by Ron Plasma

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

It's going so well this wonderful May Day, that I can fit in another. Drove past,(not easy to do!), and down where the voyeurs were supping at Monsal Head, and then up through Hay Dale. It's obvious where to park. (The Nature Reserve seems much more extensive than on my map.) The best Trig of the day by virtue of the field of Wood Anenome with a smattering of Yellow Archangel at the last thrutch to the summit. Deserve this. On to Litton and the Red Lion of that parish. Great pub. Great May Day.

7th Mar 2013  16:05  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Old Man's birthday trig - probably stupendous views if it hadn't been so foggy! Good parking and straightforward route up from SK180733 through Cressbrook Dale NNR - access land, on a path which also goes through to join the ROW at SK176745 and allow access from the N. N and W s/holes open, E also has a small hole in it. Metal cap (v scratched) shallow letters, otherwise vgc.

9th Jan 2013  11:58  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 17840 73970   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Blue sky. Some mist in the valleys. Walked from The Waterloo on the A6 via Litton Mill and Cressbrook Dale. I jumped the gate to the north marked no trespassing and continued south along the wall then over a couple of walls to the pillar. On the way down I was intending to head for the permissive path described by others but I got spooked by a farmer feeding sheep so ended up by the crossroads. Would have been better to have headed south west from the pillar to get to the access land and Hay Dale. Continued onto Sough Top via Monsal Dale. Logged with android app.

Wardlow

4th Oct 2012  20:55  by PeteBoggs

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

Nipped up from minor road to SE

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

9th Sep 2012  16:48  by Lizbxx

Gridref: SK 18459 73895   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

spied this one on route. didn't get close but logged anyway

9th Sep 2012  16:41  by iangoose

Gridref: SK 18468 73895   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unknown  Score: 5/10

seen from road if that counts :-)

11th Aug 2012  11:49  by Barney Rubble

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Access via permisive footpath over open access farmland brisk climb to prominent headland great view

18th Jul 2012  15:22  by wrose

Gridref: SK 17852 73975   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited with Melch whilst out walking in the area. We approached from the cross roads to the east which involved to crossing of a double barbed wire fence. Returned to the south on the much easier permissive path route. Pillar has quite a commanding position with all round views.

S4192 Wardlow Pillar.
S4192 Wardlow Flush Bracket.
S4192 Wardlow Plug.

18th Jul 2012  11:31  by melch

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

14th Jul 2012  12:00  by ramblingbadgers

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

A nice clear day meant we had good views all around and we enjoyed our lunch soaking them up

24th Jun 2012  16:00  by DanTrig

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

Had to bag this hill/trig after a 13 mile walk along the Monsal Trail. Nice little hill and view. Drove to and bagged Alport Height trig later that day.

14th Dec 2011  15:08  by Lost Lad

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Came across from High Rake via Coombs Dale. Trig was clearly visible from quite a distance. Headed down into Hay Dale and picked up the permissive path on to Wardlow Hay Cop. Lovely views in the fading winter sun. Back to Great Longstone via footpath west of Longstone Moor then down the hill along a walled lane.

Wardlow ©Lost Lad

12th Oct 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 17851 73977   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Acess from SK 183738 but not on any permissive path!

20th Sep 2011  13:42  by pajames

Gridref: SK 17852 73973   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Had set off in lovely Derbyshire mizzle but thankfully had lifted shortly before setting off on climb to trig.

Wardlow Trig

31st May 2011  14:16  by Terry L

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Metal plug [indented letters]. Public. Access Land [Wardlow Hay Cop]. Peak District National Park. Very prominent hill & trig. Approach up Monsal Dale & Hay Dale, from where there is permissive access across farmland. Then it's a short steep ascent over grass to the top.

Wardlow pillar

7th May 2011  12:30  by Martin Griffiths - DPFR

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

Bagged this one after the Cressbrook Crawl

22nd Mar 2011  13:55  by mrs moo cow

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

Parked on verge in Hay Dale, over 1 field & on to access land via fallen wall (avoiding the brambles). Good views today

Wardlow ©mrs moo cow

8th Mar 2011  14:30  by wanderer

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked from Abney Moor via Silly Dale and Cressbrook Dale. Down by the permissive path to the road in Hay Dale

7th Mar 2010  11:30  by HeliosESU

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

Visited on day hike, along with Sir William Hill trig point. Accessed from Cressbrook Dale after having lunch atop Peter's Stone.

19th Dec 2009  15:00  by AndyKeen

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

22nd Aug 2009  13:54  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th Mar 2009  12:05  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 17849 73977   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Done on a walk from Monsal Head on a glorious Spring day. I went over a small (padlocked) gate at the top of Cressbrook Dale at a junction with a bridlepath which heads due east towards Wardlow. At this point, the trig is not visible,but ascending south easterly up a short steady rise it appears quite spectacularly giving superb all round views. For the next 5 or so miles, we could see it upon the skyline. A well earned pint at the Monsal Head Hotel was the perfect ending to a cracking day.

17th Feb 2008  15:55  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in gateway on road to east.Over gate and across two fields to trig with excellent views.

12th Feb 2008  10:00  by Theo D Lite

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Tansley Dale so looked quite pointy. Dales and Peaks all around. Ahh!

25th Aug 2007  20:05  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 17851 73973   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar in good condition, complete with all metalwork. Pillar prominently visible from miles around; approached from Cressbrook Dale; nice sunset colours developing

31st Jul 2007  10:45  by Father Ted

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

There is access via a pedestrian gate at SK 18015 73309. It is difficult to park just there without causing obstruction so best to go 100 meters futher down the lane where there is a place for one car. Follow the track uphill until you get to a gate, though the gate and tuen right towards the ruin. Walk left of the ruin and slightly downhill to another pedestian gate. Through the gate and head right and up through trees to the top.

14th May 2007  21:17  by barryhunter

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Excellent location, not the easiest of accesses, but well worth the trip. Just catching the final light...

5th May 2007  12:34  by ted

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug intact, two sighting-holes open. Prominent hill, flowery field.

Wardlow trig
Wardlow trig
Wardlow FB

10th Mar 2007  09:35  by asbown

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked on minor road to the south, not to difficult just a gate and small fence, good views all round.

1st Jan 2007  09:39  by John + Carol

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views on the first day of the new year

11th Nov 2006  17:26  by sky high boys

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Down the Peak on a bouldering mission this time. Managed Crescent Arete first go in 40mph winds! Cold but grippy!

26th Mar 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, metal cap, shallow letters, lovely hill & view, scrubby limestone pasture

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

14th Feb 2005  15:55  by alanlodge

Gridref: SK 17800 73900   FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Cold today or what!!, blasting northern gale, so put on a pace, to keep warm. Had started out from Monsal Head, and along Monsal Dale, walking out west first of all, along the River Wye. Then returned on the other bank, back to the viaduct. Then Struck north to Wardlow village. You can see this trig for miles all around.

Hill above Wardlow ©alanlodge
Hill above Wardlow ©alanlodge
Hill above Wardlow ©alanlodge
Hill above Wardlow ©alanlodge
Hill above Wardlow ©alanlodge

8th Sep 2004  00:00  by Managra

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This is on land owned by English Nature. We approached it around the back to avoid being seen from the road. Metal plug with lightly indented lettering.

13th Mar 2004  12:00  by Deego

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On the way from Peters stone to Monsal dale. Very high can be seen from all around

6th Nov 2003  11:17  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On top of rather nice hill with excellent views

7th Jun 2003  15:00  by Teasel

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fantastic views, especially in the final 10m as the panorama unfolds with every step. Combined with a trip to the two Petrus caches. Took David, who enjoyed the sunshine.

31st Aug 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

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

lovely hill & view

27th Oct 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4192  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug with indented lettering.