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TP0679 - Duncryne
 
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Grid reference :
NS 43557 85935 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S5039
Passive Station :
T1NS4385
OSGB36 Station :
NS29/26
Current use :
Passive station
Historic use :
Secondary
T:UK waypoint :
TP0679
County :
Strathclyde Region
Nearest town :
HELENSBURGH

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
DuncryneNS29/26NS29S026243557.13685934.72142.0092PILLAR01/06/1952101/06/1969N0

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There are 56 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 300th with 1 other trig (more).
Has a mean score of 7.32/10 (from 57 logged visits)
Was First logged: 1st Jan 1970
Was Last logged: 13th Apr 2024

Of the 57 logged visits,
14 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 66m
The average error was 14m
1 was exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


©Pritch227

By Maggs

©Ang_argyll

©Ang_argyll

©Ang_argyll
Permissive sign
By fergie
Duncryne selfie
©thejackrustles
See 49 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 13th Apr 2024  12:35  by Pritch227

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

good parking to the sw,up the permissive path to the summit,lovely views for little effort.

©Pritch227


Good condition 13th Apr 2024  12:35  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice walk up from road on a lovely path up, beautiful views fabulous pillar location


Slightly damaged 1st Apr 2024  00:00  by Maggs

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

A super easy wander up a wee hill. There is a small amount of parking outside the marked gate to go up this hill. If not, you can park in Gartocharn and take a small walk up Duncryne Road.


Good condition 10th Feb 2024  14:00  by nine_milesperhour

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the widened section of road at the bottom of Duncryne Dumpling Trail and followed the path up. Fairly easy trail, with great views over Loch Lomond for relatively little effort. Quite a grey day, so unfortunately wasn't able to see Ben Lomond in all it's glory.

Duncryne Pillar


Good condition 10th Feb 2024  13:55  by Ang_argyll

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in the large lay-by at the start of the dumpling trail which leads all the way to the trigpoint. Bit muddy today in February but an easy short walk albeit quite steep in places. 40 mins there and back. Great views over Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond top was covered in cloud today but would be amazing views on a clear day.

©Ang_argyll
©Ang_argyll
©Ang_argyll
©Ang_argyll


Not Logged 4th Mar 2023  23:52  by gs64vu

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

Half mile easy walk from the road.


Not Logged 28th Jan 2023  10:40  by RoslynClimbsHills

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


Not Logged 23rd Dec 2022  14:56  by Katrinaandrea89

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


Not Logged 6th Feb 2022  21:50  by Katrinaandrea89

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


Good condition 26th Nov 2021  20:13  by fergie

Gridref: NS 43557 85932   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at East Cambusmoon farm and up a well maintained path to the summit, Great viewpoint, Pillar in good condition apart from no cap or plug in spider

Permissive sign
Duncryne Hill
S5039


Not Logged 26th Aug 2021  13:24  by SeaChange

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


Good condition 26th Mar 2021  15:25  by Machyde23

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

The Dumpling
The Dumpling ©Machyde23


Good condition 3rd Oct 2020  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NS 43562 85927   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Permissive path from NS 4328 8559 - "well-behaved visitors welcome"


Good condition 31st Aug 2020  14:37  by Scouser

Gridref: NS 43500 85900   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Duncryne, known locally as the Dumpling, is a tiny hill of only 465 feet above sea level. However, the very short ascent gives a reward out of all proportion to the effort, revealing a fantastic view of Loch Lomond, dotted with its many islands and backed by the great mountains of the Southern Highlands. The top cap is missing but overall the trig is in good condition.

The trig
Flush Bracket
Spider, missing plug


Good condition 25th Jul 2020  14:18  by wrose

Gridref: NS 43562 85932   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Still there and remains in the condition previously described.

S5039 Duncryne Pillar.
S5039 Duncryne Flush Bracket.
S5039 Duncryne Plug. Or rather lack of it.


Not Logged 26th Feb 2020  17:39  by pricklyangelduo

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

Sunny day for a visit

©pricklyangelduo


Good condition 10th Sep 2019  17:11  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Same log as Jon Glew. 30 minute round trip and that included looking for a geocache I couldn't find. Permissive path from minor road to SW. Pillar sits atop a lovely wee hill with exceptional views to Loch Lomond, the islands, Ben Lomond etc. Top cap has been lost, no plug; LHS sight hole open; passive station plate on front face.

Duncryne selfie ©thejackrustles
Duncryne Poke Stop ©thejackrustles
Duncryne footpath sign ©thejackrustles
Duncryne the view ©thejackrustles
Duncryne collage


Good condition 8th Jul 2019  12:40  by 1473

Gridref: NS 43549 85947   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Up the hill following permissive path to the top, excellent view of Loch Lomond and surrounding hills.


Good condition 24th Aug 2018  08:15  by widget

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

I was staying at the nearby caravan site in the hired motorhome so nipped up this via bike and foot before brekkers. I had not read earlier logs but suspected a half-decent view of the Loch. More than impressed. Made my day which was otherwise spent driving South.

Blustery, showery, sunny morning!


Not Logged 25th Jul 2017  19:00  by Lippymac81

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


Good condition 26th Jun 2017  14:00  by NormanW

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


Good condition 2nd Jun 2017  16:58  by jonglew

Gridref: NS 43559 85935   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Permissive path from minor road to SW. Pillar sits atop a lovely wee hill with exceptional views to Loch Lomond, the islands, Ben Lomond etc. Top cap has been lost, no plug; LHS sight hole open; passive station plate on front face.

Pillar TP0679©jonglew
Pillar TP0679©jonglew
Spider TP0679©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0679©jonglew


Good condition 15th Apr 2017  10:11  by Cootking

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Return visit after 48 years. This time I stupidly went straight up the steep, brambly front via bog and barbed wire, will use path next time. Great views down Loch Lomond



Good condition 8th Apr 2017  13:19  by Aqueously90

Gridref: NS 43560 85935   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Log #421. Substantial roadside parking available opposite Cambusmoon, then short but steep walk up to the passive trigpoint. Good views over Loch Lomond, and a busy wee hill. [ExP-291/MiP-34/Rev-6/BM-28/IS-43/Other-19]

FB
Pillar
Cap missing.


Not Logged 23rd Jul 2016  21:39  by Angus Lothian

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


Slightly damaged 17th Apr 2015  11:00  by Cheeseplant

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

GORGEOUS view of Loch Lomond and the Jelly Baby island. Would definitely come back up here another day.


Good condition 2nd Apr 2015  09:47  by geezagoal

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Rather muddy walk from forest to base of hill. Smashing views of Loch Lomond at trig.


©geezagoal


Good condition 30th Jan 2015  08:14  by Robert Phillips

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


Good condition 19th Oct 2014  16:43  by vegibagger

FB Number: A5039  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

great view wind easing FB facing42 degrees north east


Slightly damaged 21st May 2014  05:28  by South Oxon Stone

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

My first recorded trig point, and one of the best views in Britain! Came here with my wife when on holiday for the geocache, which after 30 minutes did not find. We may never come back, but the visit was worth it for the fantastic view.

Wow!


Good condition 10th Nov 2013  14:10  by Nellydean

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


Good condition 29th Dec 2010  14:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NS 43557 85935   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice walk on a low cloud day Very little view of the loch but still a nice place to visit


Good condition 20th Feb 2010  14:00  by craftinessa

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fantastic views over Loch Lomond. Easy climb up the hill through the wood to wards the hill. There is limited roadside parking just before the path starts.


Good condition 20th Feb 2010  14:00  by swampysean

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 29th Jul 2009  15:27  by SlainteJimmy

Gridref: NS 43560 85929   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

The cap is missing with only the south sight open. Humourous warning signs lead thro woodland, open pasture and steepening hill - a pocket-sized version of its nearby Northern Big Brother :D The beautiful view reveals itself quite suddenly... this could and should be everyones first view of the grandeur of Loch Lomond! :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCj8GBHMguk

Duncryne ...the Warning signs :D
Duncryne Welcome to Loch Lomond.


Good condition 9th Jul 2009  15:30  by descarte1

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

Whitewashed pillar with OS plaque denoting use as part of GPS network above FB. Spider intact, but cap missing with some rubbish stuffed into the hole. South-facing sighthole still open, but other three closed. Utterly phenomenal 360 degree views especially north to Loch Lomond. Hill is easy to climb from RoW at layby to the south-west of the hill.

View north to Loch Lomond View north to Loch Lomond from Duncryne trig pillar©descarte1


Good condition 9th Jul 2009  15:29  by pog

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Good condition 11th Apr 2009  11:10  by Fester

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

Fantastic views for such a small hill.


Not Logged 26th Nov 2008  14:44  by campagvelocet

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

Obviously a splendid viewpoint in good weather, but alas the rain was closing in quickly so the only break in the cloud I could see was at the eastern end of the Campsies. Quite airy for such a low high point.


Good condition 6th Nov 2008  21:15  by Chalky

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Cap missing 1999 Plate


Good condition 13th Apr 2008  12:22  by arranc

Gridref: NS 43500 85900   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Tom Weir's hill. A beautiful spot.


Good condition 30th Aug 2007  07:46  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Excellent views of Loch Lomond. Cracking little hill, lovely paths up and down, known locally as "The Dumpling" because of its distinctive shape.


Good condition 9th Aug 2007  12:02  by Chalky723

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

First logged visit to a trigpoint - superb views across the loch!!


Good condition 2nd Jun 2007  18:31  by coinea

Gridref: NS 43561 85928   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

S5039 Duncryne


Good condition 2nd Jun 2007  18:30  by clochandighter

Gridref: NS 43562 85927   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Second visit. For photographs and GPS reading. Pillar in good condition. Spider cap stolen, and GPS plate fitted since my last visit. One (LHS) sight hole open. FB faces NE ~54°. Spectacular views over Loch Lomond and to the surrounding hills.

S5039 - Duncryne pillar & FB


Good condition 31st Dec 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, no cap or plug, GPS plaque. Nice hill & view.


Good condition 3rd Dec 2006  20:14  by agentmancuso

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Could see enough through the clag to guess there must be a good view north on occasion.


Good condition 10th Nov 2006  14:09  by andyc

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Excellent views even on a very wet day. Haven't seen the official OS notice on a pillar before.

Duncryne
Duncryne Plaque
Duncryne FB
View to Loch Lomond


Not Logged 23rd Sep 2006  15:00  by Sandman

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


Not Logged 20th Apr 2006  20:46  by star-fangled-nut

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10


Good condition 19th Sep 2005  18:45  by itschopper

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views even with some low cloud


Good condition 29th May 2005  16:07  by Shunter

Gridref: NS 43559 85933   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

S5039 ©Shunter
S5039 ©Shunter
S5039 ©Shunter


Good condition 21st May 2005  12:20  by fasgadh

Gridref: NS 43561 85929   FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Hill made famous by Tom Weir, and with a big view of Loch Lomond and the basalt ranges north of Glasgow. Pillar OK except no plug.

Duncryne ©fasgadh
Duncryne Metal©fasgadh


Good condition 6th Feb 2005  13:00  by Firth of Forth

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fantastic view of Loch Lomond.

Beautiful Loch Lomond ©Firth of Forth
Flush bracket ©Firth of Forth


Good condition 12th Sep 2003  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Superb views of Loch Lomond.

S5039


Good condition 10th Jul 1996  13:58  by clochandighter

FB Number: S5039  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First visit. To record FB number. HISTORY: Pillar completed around December 1948, cost unknown. Computed as secondary triangulation station NS29/26 within the Greenock block during 1952. Levelled for height in 1969. Was last to be maintained by the OS in 1982 but has since become part of the GPS passive station network. SITE VISIT: Pillar in good condition. Spider retained OS centre plug with stamped lettering. Flush bracket faces northeast.

S5039 FB Flush Bracket.


Good condition 1st Jan 1970  21:34  by skay87

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

Last visited last summer, but visited several times. Beautiful scenery, especially during bluebell season. Very short but fairly steep ascent. More than worth it for the view.


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