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TP6819 - West Nab
 
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Grid reference :
SE 07644 08792 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S1756
OSGB36 Station :
SE02/T53
Current use :
none
Historic use :
3rd order
T:UK waypoint :
TP6819
County :
West Yorkshire
Nearest town :
HOLMFIRTH

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
West NabSE02/T53SE02T053407643.55408792.10500.5023PILLAR01/06/1947101/06/1966N0

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There are 145 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 893rd with 25 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.84/10 (from 191 logged visits)
Was First logged: 31st Dec 1985
Was Last found intact: 18th Feb 2024
Was Last logged: 17th Mar 2024

Of the 191 logged visits,
42 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 1624m
The average error was 86m
4 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

West Nab
By LizzyCrawford1

©Gough1996

By Dirtymiller

By Dirtymiller

By Dirtymiller

By Dirtymiller

By Dirtymiller
The approach
By BasilDowl
Spider
By John H

©Pritch227
See 135 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Not Logged 17th Mar 2024  03:45  by Fran41

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


Good condition 18th Feb 2024  13:42  by Craig

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

3rd of 3 today. Fantastic views all around


Good condition 3rd Feb 2024  16:45  by LizzyCrawford1

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

Trig 3 on weekend away in high peaks

West Nab Instagram: LizzyCrawford1


Not Logged 15th Jan 2024  00:20  by wardy19

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


Good condition 14th Jan 2024  11:50  by Gough1996

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Gough1996


Not Logged 12th Jan 2024  09:28  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SE 07648 08789   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 22nd Oct 2023  14:05  by Dirtymiller

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent views from the top






Good condition 20th Oct 2023  18:05  by BasilDowl

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

(348) We parked on Wessenden Head Road in the middle of Storm Babet, with visibility down to about 10ft, lashing wind and soaking rain, in jeans, and just went for it. Not a particularly sensible idea, as the ground was saturated and incredibly muddy, and the pillar seemed further than the map suggested, away across several dips and rises in the moorland. We finally reached it and bailed as fast as our wellies could manage it and sought refuge by the smoky fire in The Nook, Holmfirth. The pillar was in good nick but had a replacement cap and a bit of graffiti on it - and I can't say a word on the views...

The approach
The pillar (1)
The pillar (2)
The flush bracket
The top of the pillar


Not Logged 7th Aug 2023  08:31  by TrackingTrigs

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


Good condition 4th Aug 2023  19:55  by CatT1

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


Not Logged 13th Jul 2023  20:19  by Fran42

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


Good condition 2nd Jul 2023  14:09  by nickandjaney

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very very windy!


Good condition 14th Jun 2023  10:10  by John H

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged in a 14 mile loop around Wessenden/Marsden Moors from Wessenden Head.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Panorama


Good condition 15th Apr 2023  17:19  by Kevlar

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

2nd of Todays circular walk from Meltham. I'd made my way from Wolfstones via various paths including Harden Moss Road (past the Huntsman) and along Royd Edge Clough before ascending to Wessenden Head Road and this magnificent Trig. I love everything about it from the location around the boulders, to the amazing 360 views. I'd like to revisit on a fine summers evening.


Not Logged 19th Feb 2023  23:58  by Trigherhappy

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


Not Logged 3rd Dec 2022  11:55  by Timwat1

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


Good condition 9th Oct 2022  08:15  by Phil2997

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed up from Wessenden Head via Raven Rocks. Great views all round from the top. Pillar in great condition


Good condition 4th Oct 2022  12:54  by TrigPointTrotter

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

Bagged as part of the Saddleworth 5 trigs hike

©TrigPointTrotter


Good condition 2nd Aug 2022  20:55  by M7BXR

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

Great place, great views and a few contacts on UHF to boot. Parked at road side and walked the 500m or so from Wessenden Head Road. Just a warning for others, No dogs due to ground nesting birds.


Good condition 10th Jul 2022  16:51  by jerryhatrick

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Second of a scorching day, bit cooler now at this prime spot. Bit of a palava finding best way up. Parked on Wessenden Head Rd close to start of path about 065 degrees ENE of the pillar. About a 15 mins ascent up a decent path. Pillar in great nick, gleaming white. Plastic cap.


Good condition 12th Jun 2022  14:38  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited after a group walk from Dovestones Reservoir. Parked on Wessenden Head Road and walked just over half a mile up to the trig.

The Trig
Spider
Flush Bracket


Good condition 12th Jun 2022  14:38  by Foxy

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Return visit after a hike to The Trinnacle from Dove Stone Reservoir. Parked nearby for a 1 mile return hike.


Good condition 8th May 2022  17:34  by Yorkshireman80

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

Good today as its our anniversary. 3 years since we visited the first time. The trig is in good order and the new coat of paint does it proud Stiff breeze but quite bright.


Good condition 21st Apr 2022  00:00  by Shazmb2710

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Loved exploring this one. It’s easily reached from the road near the Cock Crowing Stone. We visited after walking from Wessenden Head to Black Hill. Great views from here but it was very windy


Good condition 16th Apr 2022  13:00  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SE 07644 08792   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on Wessenden Head Road. Took the footpath from there up to the summit of West Nab and the pillar. Path was very boggy

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar


Good condition 15th Apr 2022  18:58  by jammwhal

Gridref: SE 07644 08792   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 15th Apr 2022  13:56  by Multiterrainer

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

Second of three trigs today - all with great views. Accessed from the road via the permissive path to the south of the trig.


Slightly damaged 26th Mar 2022  11:44  by NorthernPioneers

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

©NorthernPioneers


Not Logged 25th Mar 2022  13:00  by gezaddictive

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10


Good condition 17th Mar 2022  13:30  by MickSan

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©MickSan
©MickSan


Good condition 1st Jan 2022  16:05  by Trig.Nat

FB Number: S1256  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views. Accessed from the road via the permissive path to the south of the trig.


Not Logged 22nd Dec 2021  10:30  by dharris

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


Not Logged 21st Dec 2021  10:30  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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


Good condition 8th Oct 2021  17:45  by Foxy

Gridref: SE 07600 08700   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

One of three pillars visited during a trip to Holmfirth. This one canbe easily accessed by a short but steep walk from one of several lay-bys on the roadside. Judging by the views there is some excellent walking on offer in this area. I visited just as the sun was setting and the views were fantastic. The pillar is in good condition though the original spider is missing.

©Foxy
©Foxy
©Foxy
Spider ©Foxy
©Foxy


Good condition 29th Aug 2021  19:49  by Lesley1471

FB Number: S1796  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 13th Aug 2021  13:08  by Chris Ellis

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 13th Aug 2021  10:24  by nickbarber

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


Not Logged 3rd Aug 2021  18:45  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

There is a good path up from the road, which I didn't see on the way up. Loved the summit area which was like Stonehenge after a giant had thrown the stones around.


Good condition 21st Jun 2021  13:02  by Yorkshireman80

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

Nice eary find with a well worn track to the pillar


Good condition 30th May 2021  11:48  by Barry Parr

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

easy find on a sunny but cool windy day Plug missing and plastic one fitted. A nice one to ease the lock down legs. A few walkers about.1600 feet above sea level and very good for me to contact stations on my Ham radio i


Good condition 9th May 2021  10:24  by AndyS

Gridref: SE 08436 08065   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 7th May 2021  15:00  by vanburen

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

©vanburen


Not Logged 11th Apr 2021  10:51  by Runhappyally

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


Not Logged 20th Mar 2021  16:42  by Lexydiva

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

Very misty and windy visibility down to a few feet.


Good condition 24th Jan 2021  12:30  by Explorer Scout

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Circular 6.5 Km walk from Meltham

West Nab West Nab in the snow


Good condition 6th Jan 2021  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

Circular walk from Digley Reservoir visiting Wolfstones Heights first. Approached from Wessenden Head Road and then continued W to drop onto the Pennine Way. Lots of snow and fantastic views in all directions. Not a soul up here. Trigpointers on this site are gifted both pillars today. Let's stay positive and keep focused in the next few months. My first two pillars of 2021.


Good condition 30th Dec 2020  12:00  by iang

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Meltham as part of 9 mile walk. Cold and snowy on top, no views due to low cloud.

Trig point ©iang
©iang


Not Logged 22nd Dec 2020  02:27  by Peaktrig

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


Not Logged 24th Nov 2020  20:34  by Triggerhappy84

FB Number: S1770  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Easy bag can see it from the car 200 meter dash before the rain hit


Good condition 2nd Oct 2020  14:27  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 07643 08790   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Stunning views. Extremely windy. Paint decayed.


Good condition 25th Jul 2020  16:38  by The Trudges

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Managed to find small off road pull in for car, walked back up hill to trig Great views over the open moors

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Trig
Spider©The Trudges


Not Logged 29th May 2020  16:30  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 07643 08794   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

360° views for tens of miles. Stunning.

©DrAllsopp


Not Logged 18th Dec 2019  11:47  by Barry Parr

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


Good condition 2nd Oct 2019  18:02  by Border Peat

Gridref: SE 08795 07645   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©Border Peat


Good condition 17th Sep 2019  12:15  by crammy47

Gridref: SE 07645 08795   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy access (minor bog hopping), wide ranging views


Good condition 16th Sep 2019  18:28  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 07644 08794   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Stunning views. Spider intact. Plastic cap. White paint very much peeled.



Good condition 3rd Aug 2019  15:39  by CJO

Gridref: SE 07650 08795   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plastic cap. Nice breeze at summit. Humid. Nice view. Occupied by picnickers.

West Nab


Good condition 10th Jul 2019  16:17  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 07641 08793   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Spider intact, metal cap. 360° views.





Good condition 6th Jul 2019  12:16  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked from boat tied at Diggle. Partly along Pennine Way. Changed a bit since I walked it in 1975. Mostly flagged now and largely a different route round Wessenden instead of over the moor. Kids these days don’t know as they’re born!! Brilliant walk none the less. Walked back along road then original PW route back to Standedge. 16 miles round trip. Hot day - the Diggle Hotel was most welcome when I got back!


Not Logged 21st Jun 2019  00:00  by steverowland

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


Good condition 15th Jun 2019  15:31  by Pritch227

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

not far from the road,just as well really!!!

©Pritch227


Good condition 15th Jun 2019  15:31  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Amazing location, nice walk up path from road, spectacular views

©WuzzerL


Good condition 5th May 2019  09:30  by robinhood

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

1 of 2 On solo walk W of Holmfirth. Easy to find trig up short steep slope. Good views especially N & E. On to Lingards Wood trig.


Not Logged 2nd Mar 2019  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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


Good condition 14th Feb 2019  13:38  by Downfaller

Gridref: SE 07646 08794   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in the Wessenden head road CPk. Walked along the road and dropped off onto the open moor and short pull up to West Nab - neat little cluster of Millstone Grit rocks. Lovely sunny day, could easily get a customed to a warm southerly wind in the middle of February. Good views and a nice spot for lunch. Trig. Plug removed and what looked like a metal disc fitted. Return back down the hill via a reasonably well worn path to the road.


Not Logged 1st Feb 2019  20:33  by vanburen

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

©vanburen


Good condition 6th Jan 2019  21:55  by vegibagger

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

delightful tramp up through the heather in the dark to the wonderful rocky top and looking down on the lights of Meltham and more distant Huddersfield.Good to have it clear as it clagged in overnight


Good condition 23rd Sep 2018  13:35  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 07646 08791   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

White painted a long time ago. Very weathered. Spider and cap intact. Uninterrupted 360° views. 50+ miles. Clear day.






Good condition 14th Jul 2018  19:00  by dewdrop

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Wonderful setting, perched amongst boulders on hill top with amazing all round views. Easy walk from road along permissive path, warm clear evening, could see for miles. Good condition, plug replaced. Loved it.


Not Logged 3rd Jul 2018  17:06  by siketribe

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


Good condition 3rd Jul 2018  11:09  by siketribe

Gridref: SE 07652 08789   FB Number: S1765  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©siketribe


Not Logged 18th May 2018  19:40  by Two Dogs and an Awning

Gridref: SE 07600 08700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10

Bagged as part of a circular walk from Wessenden Head to Marsden. Cracking spot with stunning views.


Good condition 18th Feb 2018  15:30  by happycyclist

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

Easy kill from the road. We carried on over the moor to look for the Flying Fortress plane wreck on Meltham Moor, which is worth a look if you don't mind traipsing around for hours searching for it!


Good condition 31st Dec 2017  13:16  by bettyb

Gridref: SE 07600 08700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 27th Dec 2017  12:18  by jonglew

Gridref: SE 07646 08797   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice rocky tor. Parked roadside due E on the Wessenden Head Rd (not ideal but little traffic today), and walked rough ground to the top. Pillar has a composite top cap replacement; rear sight hole open. There's a grand vista. High point is a humungous boulder and there's an old benchmark on a nearby rock. Great place.

Pillar TP6819©jonglew
Spider TP6819©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6819©jonglew


Good condition 28th Oct 2017  19:14  by Chalky

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Resin plug.


Good condition 14th Oct 2017  14:33  by Brunshaw

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

Exellent trig and location.

Flush bracket ©Brunshaw
The trig ©Brunshaw


Good condition 14th Oct 2017  14:23  by painterman61

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

Great viewpoint today revisit no views last time found the carved compass and mate found a new rivet cbm on a large bolder as well

Trig ©painterman61
Trig n bm ©painterman61
Rivet cbm ©painterman61
Panoramic ©painterman61


Good condition 18th Jun 2017  16:22  by Crazy

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

A worthy hill top especially when dry underfoot like today and with the cotton grass in full tuft. Good views though the Wessenden Valley is hidden from the summit. Watch out for large holes by the roadside parking and follow the clear track up.


Good condition 11th Jun 2017  12:55  by Ross Wilson

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

lovely views across Wessenden Moor and Black Hill. Easy access from all directions, many small paths on open access land

west nab trig


Good condition 27th Sep 2016  12:17  by Jamiecooper1975

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


Good condition 11th Sep 2016  08:31  by Peterwth

Gridref: SE 07639 08793   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views, an easy bag.


Good condition 12th Apr 2016  15:29  by FrankR

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


Good condition 27th Mar 2016  14:00  by SJW1960

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


Good condition 25th Oct 2015  11:35  by alistairpooler

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From the Wessenden valley on a walk from Marsden to Hadfield.


Not Logged 20th Aug 2015  14:20  by Olin

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


Good condition 18th Jul 2015  02:24  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Late night visit on a Sheffield to Stockport 24hr walk with a summer gale blowing. Youtube video of the trip is now online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ8SkjE6Ev0 .

West Nab seen in the wee hours


Not Logged 30th Jun 2015  03:44  by Phil Spence

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


Good condition 28th May 2015  11:47  by amblerbob

Gridref: SE 07647 08788   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Wessenden Head on a damp, windy day.


Good condition 25th May 2015  13:15  by greenbell

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walk from "Snoopys" to Deer Hill and Wessenden, cold grey day

Not a day for shorts! A bit of gritstone


Good condition 22nd Apr 2015  19:10  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Away for a last minute break at Mankinholes YHA. Out via Littleborough, Denshaw, Delph and Uppermill and then the long climb Eastward on to Saddleworth Moor. A lovely sunny day. Warm in the valley but cooler with a fresh breeze on the top. Walked up well used path from road. A long pause at the top to enjoy the prospect.


Good condition 13th Apr 2015  15:27  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SE 07646 08797   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parking to the east then along to Pillar, good condition, sunny day with some great views.

Pillar & FB


Not Logged 4th Jan 2015  16:54  by Baxter

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


Good condition 4th Jan 2015  12:47  by Baxter

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

Fantastic views, a grand day out Wallace. went with dog on a lead and a 6 and 8 year old, easily do-able. parked on Wessenden head road at the unmade layby near the Cock Crowing Stone.

plate

carved compass A compass carved into a rock adjacent to the trig point.


Good condition 2nd Nov 2014  11:24  by Bourne

Gridref: SE 07646 08796   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in parking area NE of trig by ROW


Not Logged 11th Oct 2014  09:31  by melch

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


Not Logged 21st Sep 2014  18:54  by chrisbrearley

Gridref: SE 07643 08794   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 5th Sep 2014  15:39  by catman

Gridref: SE 07652 08800   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Circular walk from Meltham on hot late summer day.Too hazy to see long distance views including(allegedly)Penyghent and Great Whernside.Pleasant spot,though.


Good condition 15th May 2014  11:44  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Walked up from Honley Station on day off,then on to Holme Moss fantastic days walk with amazing views hence the 10.

Trig
Panoramic towards Huddersfield
Panoramic towards Saddleworth
Panoramic towards Holmfirth


Good condition 22nd Feb 2014  12:29  by Lost Lad

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

An oasis of gritstone amongst the desert of peat. The adjacent cairn is no more.


Good condition 1st Dec 2013  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th Sep 2013  15:07  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 25th Sep 2013  10:30  by Young Thropp

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Nice little stroll from Cock Crowing stone. Too misty.


Good condition 3rd Nov 2012  11:30  by ramblingbadgers

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

A simple climb from Wessenden Head Road and we found a geocache at the trig :-)


Good condition 19th Sep 2012  14:53  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SE 07640 08790   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk from parking space to the west. Lovely views. Pillar good condition.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 16th Sep 2012  13:59  by [email protected]

Gridref: SE 07600 08700   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

wet day


Good condition 22nd Jul 2012  17:17  by alison1967murphy

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easiest walk so far 1.5 miles round trip, Weather fantastic really sunny but very windy on top 500 Metres.


Good condition 14th Jun 2012  20:00  by gansonwheels

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Having little time on a family visit to Saddleworth this seemed like a easy tick. Unfortunately I was forced to choose one of the many filthy evenings this summer and so cannot rate my visit very highly.


Good condition 27th May 2012  15:34  by slateloose

Gridref: SE 07600 08700   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views on a lovely sunny day.


Good condition 26th May 2012  15:40  by Ben Fogerty

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

Fifth one of the day. Good views over to Emley Moor and Holme Moss transmitters, and back over the moors.

West Nab trig


Good condition 23rd May 2012  15:52  by haighr01

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

Day 3 Ackworth to West Nab walk. A worthy target too as the aim had been to walk from my front door to this trig, the high point of West Yorkshire. Approached from Meltham along the N side of Royd Edge. Bit of road walking then the permissive path from the E. On a glorious day the only spoiler was the heat haze which restricted the views from most excellent to just, well excellent. This trig has been on my hit list for so long, and it didn't disappoint. All I have to do now is turn around and walk home again!


Good condition 15th Apr 2012  14:08  by Grandma and Grandad Bald

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Spectacular views.


Good condition 9th Apr 2012  16:00  by fell-finder

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged this one on a circular walk from Marsden Station to Slaithwaite Station. Heavy rain, and cold high winds order of the day, and still some snow on the ground surrounding this moorland high point. A well made cairn lies next to the Trig Point. Also a good view of a snowy Black Hill too. Tap Fell Finder into Google to see a detailed blog on this walk.

West Nab Trig Point, with Black Hill behind.


Good condition 19th Feb 2012  13:05  by tim747

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 18th Feb 2012  15:28  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SE 07644 08796   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

There had been blue sky as I drove up from Holmfirth but as I left the A635 black clouds brought snow and high winds covering the ground – luckily this passed over as I parked in the small layby next to the path to the east. A great trigpoint with fantastic views but very high cold wind – could hardly stand up.

West Nab


Good condition 21st Jan 2012  12:20  by mtb mick

Gridref: SE 07600 08700   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagged on a very windy day. Could hardly keep my feet at the summit. Walked up the concessionary path from the road.

West Nab 500m


Good condition 14th Jan 2012  13:51  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A short walk up the permissive path from the road to the East on a wonderfully cold bright day. Great views, quiet and crisp! Me 500m

Easy to walk to and feels like the top of the world


Good condition 3rd Sep 2011  17:26  by painterman61

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

last trig of day got soaked through on way up and back nice cairn at trig good views considering conditions trig in vgc plastic plug.

rain soaked me at trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61


Good condition 1st Sep 2011  11:36  by trig-man

Gridref: SE 07645 08796   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Nice clear day with great views. I noticed Stonestreaker thought that the rocking stone had recently been unseated. Found this on the web... It could be found high up in the middle of the moors above Brow Grains by the Wicken Stones, nearly 1400 feet above sea level, heading towards West Nab, and had lived here, safely, for untold thousands of years. But then, on Whitsun Monday morning in either 1827 or 1828, there came, wrote Joseph Hughes (1866), “some half-dozen masons (who) planned and executed the work of destruction for a frolic. They first endeavoured to accomplish it by blasting it with gunpowder and, on the failure of this scheme, they fetched tools from Deer Hill, with which they drilled a hole and then wedged it, when the stone fell with a tremendous crash, hardly allowing the man on its summit who was drawing in the wedge to escape without injury.” ""PITY SHOULD HAVE CRUSHED HIM"


Good condition 27th Aug 2011  16:20  by wanderer

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 9th Aug 2011  13:37  by redDragon

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

2nd visit. Very clear today, could see up into the Dales. Pillar is in good condition surrounded by rocks to scramble on. Theres a good path straight from the road on the east side


Good condition 9th Aug 2011  08:40  by jamiekeighley

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

Walked up from Meltham on a gloriously sunny morning. Trig is easy to find along footpath and what a view. Views across to Black Hill and Huddersfield and beyond were stunning. Perfect spot.

©jamiekeighley


Good condition 9th Jul 2011  13:50  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

WEST NAB FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
WEST NAB TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO


Good condition 24th Jun 2011  13:20  by tommo

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

(5)easy to find, pillar is amongst the boulders,excellent all round views.


Good condition 13th May 2011  14:01  by Ron Plasma

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

Initially OK, (along the Pennine Way!!!!!), but then a bit of a boggy wilderness until quite an interesting boldery top. Hold on. Is this the photograph in the Moira Hindley thingy? (*) Very wet, so no real views, but at least we got out. (*) No.


Good condition 6th May 2011  16:18  by tigger4242

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

Trig at the top of the hill. Great view from this location

©tigger4242


Good condition 9th Apr 2011  12:04  by paulxtr

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 9th Apr 2011  10:30  by bargee

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Up here to grab the nearby cache west Nab. sunny morning and fine views


Good condition 6th Mar 2011  13:49  by Terry L

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Plastic plug. Public. Access Land. Northernmost part of Peak District National Park. Super moorland location for trigpoint so close to a road, from where footpath climbs up to pillar, which is almost dwarfed by huge cairn alongside. Excellent descent off to SW, down Leyzing Clough to Pennine Way-Kirklees Way-reservoir country.

West Nab pillar


Good condition 3rd Mar 2011  11:40  by dugswell2

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Used small parking space to east on frosty misty morning after TB testing some Longhorn cattle near Saddleworth Moor. Rocking Stone on pile of rocks is highest point at 500m will the Tamperer demote it soon?


Not Logged 15th Oct 2010  10:31  by [email protected]

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


Good condition 25th Sep 2010  14:01  by THE SNAPPERS

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

walked from Honley station as we were geocaching in the area,luckily one close by so picked up this one,great views on a blustery day,but well worth the walk!

trig + view

trig + cairn


Good condition 21st Aug 2010  15:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 07644 08792   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Park down hill on right walked back up to access point bit wet under foot but dry on climb Nice rocky perch


Good condition 8th Aug 2010  12:40  by bluewhitereg

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Wonderful views for miles around.


Good condition 31st Jul 2010  00:00  by rupertal

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


Good condition 24th Jul 2010  09:50  by asbown

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

nice little walk from the lay-by on the road,good views and very nice 10 minute chat on the way to a ex fell runner turned power walker.


Good condition 22nd Jun 2010  18:37  by pajames

Gridref: SE 07644 08794   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

An easy spot off road with fine views all around. Second of 3 on the day on walk from Slaithwaite to Hadfield.(Didn't fancy Bleaklow as well)


Good condition 18th Jun 2010  16:08  by Triggers

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

Parked on layby just below stile which gives access to fell side. Good views all round

West Nab ©Triggers


Not Logged 15th May 2010  18:07  by berticusdan

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


Good condition 4th May 2010  13:58  by PeteBoggs

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

Easy from road - great location + views

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Not Logged 28th Jan 2010  15:02  by AndyKeen

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


Good condition 12th Oct 2009  13:00  by drumbeg

Gridref: SE 07600 08700   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very prominent coming down from the Isle of Skye! Locals may know what I mean. Resplendent in its new coat, delivered last year I think. On a clear day exellent, otherwise just very good!


Good condition 31st Aug 2009  15:44  by craftinessa

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Clear path, good views in all directions


Good condition 31st Aug 2009  15:44  by swampysean

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 31st Aug 2009  15:00  by ocean soul

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked car in small lay-by at SE08010876 then short walk up permissive path to pillar.Painted bright white with excellent views all around.


Good condition 3rd Aug 2009  16:00  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Looks very smart with its new coat of paint. Great viewpoint.

West Nab S1756
West Nab


Good condition 27th Jun 2009  14:31  by wrose

Gridref: SE 07647 08797   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easily accessible via permissive path and highly visible, newly painted white. Extensive view point.


Good condition 5th Jun 2009  12:30  by smiley dog

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

walked up the concessionary path from the road to meltham .an easy 5 minute walk.pillar has recently been given a fresh lick of paint lovely rocky summit.cottongrass and plovers.


Good condition 26th May 2009  13:49  by delarever

Gridref: SE 07644 08792   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great Place
delarever


Good condition 15th Mar 2009  17:36  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SE 07644 08797   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

There is also a rivet on a nearby boulder.

West Nab Summit.
West Nab Nearby rivet.


Good condition 1st Feb 2009  13:00  by Trig391

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

Trig in vgc, Quite cool up here today, There was a bit of sleet/snow in the air.

West Nab. ©Trig391


Good condition 24th Jan 2009  08:50  by barnsley skip

Gridref: SE 07643 08798   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in road side car park Grid Ref SE 07744 07651 walked up road turned N/W over muddy wet path up hill to trig cold and misty day no view.



Good condition 9th Nov 2008  10:00  by Keefley

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 10th Aug 2008  17:55  by splash

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

Very windy with a threat of rain


Good condition 28th Jul 2008  00:00  by yt

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


Good condition 25th May 2008  10:00  by Bramley

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


Good condition 1st Apr 2008  12:00  by sweeners

Gridref: SE 07642 08797   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views, very windy.


Good condition 20th Feb 2008  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 07600 08700   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 5th Jan 2008  12:00  by Sarah_Clough

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


Good condition 20th Oct 2007  08:30  by Lodgebarn

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

Good views


Good condition 8th Sep 2007  10:14  by astra-nomical

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Found while Geocaching. Excellent 360 degree views.


Good condition 1st Sep 2007  11:55  by MikeG

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

Up here again for the nearby West Nab Cache GC15GX7..Set off up the concessionary path in misty and windy weather and arrived at 11.55am but the weather was clagged in and the views were nil today


Good condition 30th Aug 2007  20:00  by stonefielders

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

visited whilst I put out a new geocache nearby


Good condition 4th Aug 2007  17:00  by davey and emsy

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 4th Aug 2007  17:00  by davey

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


Good condition 20th Jul 2007  16:30  by Andy West

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


Good condition 26th Jun 2007  17:00  by DanTrig

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

Popped up from road after a longer walk in the area. Nice little summit.


Good condition 13th Aug 2006  14:35  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 07640 08790   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lots of new fencing and DEFFRA notices about restricted grazing, stiles provided at permitted access paths both from the east and from the north west


Good condition 23rd Apr 2006  17:30  by Andy D

FB Number: S175   Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Had been here before several years earlier, but had not logged it. It was such just a beautiful afternoon I had to take a detour off the M62 to visit it. There are really magnificent views from this trig point from the Clwydian Hills (and the Cheshire Plain) to the west and the Vale of York to the east

Looking north from West Nab ©Andy D
Looking south from West Nab ©Andy D
Evening shadow on top of pillar ©Andy D
©Andy D
Flush bracket ©Andy D


Good condition 22nd Mar 2006  16:24  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On rocky summit over looking Meltham. Nice site, with dethroned 'Rocking Stone' lying near the pillar. Great shame. Plastic plug, pillar good. Public

West Nab pillar ©Keith Stevens


Good condition 11th Feb 2006  10:00  by weekender

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

RW & Corrie Dog


Good condition 9th Jul 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, plastic cap, interesting outcrops & fine view NE, 1st visited summit 20/12/1997, revisited for details,

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus


Good condition 4th Jul 2005  20:19  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

little did i know i'd finish the day on a depressing note. The situation is lovely for this kind of dreary moor, however some nobheads have rocked the rocking stone off its plinth and it now lies amongst broken remains. It looks very recent, by the cleanliness of the scratches and rock dust. evidence of a barbq all points to some solstice stupidity.10 000 years it's probably been perched there since the last ice age, and it takes half a hour of dumb thuggery to wreck it. perhaps they were p#ssed off because they were outwitted by a sheep and had to take out their frustration on something. just down from the trig is a friendly bit of graffitti daubed on a rock. Oh well, and i was so enjoying my discovery of a rich vein of trigs on LR sheet 110- never bothered with it much b4 as it's a right trek accross bradford and hudds after work. father ted might like to know there's tons for me to do here now!


rocking stone
keep out


Good condition 26th Apr 2005  12:15  by TeamKME

Gridref: SE 07645 08795   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Gets an 8 for the usually splendid views but worth only a 3 today due to claggyness.

Where did the world go?


Not Logged 20th Mar 2005  21:16  by SUE-C

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


Good condition 20th Mar 2005  16:00  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited loads of times. Today this was on a bit of a ramble (in the true sense of the word) from Marsden across Pule Hill and Broadhead Moss to turn left at the road to reach the embarrasingly cheap refreshment caravan at Wessenden Head (tea, hot choc and x2 great parkin all for £1.60!! Open weekends & Bank Holidays). Unfortunately what started out as a sunny spring day turned into wicked mist halfway across Broadhead Moss and on reaching the trig visibilty was about 50 yards at best. Finished the walk across the open moor to reach the top route heading back down the Wessenden Valley into Marsden. Update 21/06/2009 - there is now a huge section of the moor from Shooters Nab on Deer Hill Moss across to Horsley Head Moss & Scope Moss that has been fenced off and marked as being part of the rifle range - apparently the Ramblers Association are disputing this. NCOF!


Good condition 14th Mar 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

S1756
S1756
S1756


Good condition 9th Feb 2005  11:45  by steviep

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

found after visiting a wincow in time,low cloud & very windy today

seasider at the trig point ©steviep


Good condition 30th Jan 2005  13:51  by John Riley

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice and wild up here. Fantastic views if you can remain standing. There is the remains of some kind of stone built shelter nearby. I approached from the East on the concessionary footpath.

West Nab The approach from the concessionary footpath.
West Nab Looking East with Emley Moor mast in the distance.
West Nab View NNW towards Deer Hill Moss.
West Nab Flush bracket S1756.
West Nab Looking South over Wessenden Head Road towards Black Hill.
West Nab Looking North to West Nab from Wessenden Head Road.
West Nab Sign at start of concessionary footpath.


Good condition 23rd Dec 2004  08:00  by mongoose39uk

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

Very Windy but in good condition


Good condition 13th Nov 2004  10:30  by rutson

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

Fantastic views on a crisp Autumn day, grabbed while caching.


Good condition 9th Oct 2004  11:00  by ted

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plastic plug. Good location; accessed via the Wessenden valley.

West Nab Trig - views over Meltham towards Huddersfield.
West Nab FB
West Nab Benchmark on an adjacent boulder.
West Nab Here be GOMLs - view towards Pule Hill


Good condition 27th Sep 2004  11:50  by MikeG

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited today doing Window to My Time Cache. Score today is 5 as it was clagged in with no views but nonetheless great. On a clear day the views are worth a 8 or 9 perhaps


Good condition 12th Jun 2004  22:25  by Trigger

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 12th May 2004  22:29  by kingofgeography

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

Concessionary footpath off main road - drab looking trig close to Black Hill.


Good condition 6th Jul 2003  10:00  by langden

Gridref: SE 07644 08795   FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Plate
Trig Point Holme Moss is in the background.


Not Logged 20th Dec 1997  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - Thick mist, fine summit


Good condition 23rd Mar 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug missing.


Good condition 25th Jul 1989  09:30  by Bridgeman

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

Circular walk covering part of Pennine Way. Re-visited 18/07/21 on walk from Meltham via Wessenden Head, Digley Reservoir, Upperthong and Meltham Mills.

West Nab Trig Point (2021) ©Bridgeman
West Nab Trig Point FB (2021) ©Bridgeman


Good condition 3rd Jul 1988  00:00  by Historian

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

A great place for children. Came up here many times when my kids were young. A short but challenging ascent, with lots of griststone around the trig for all but the youngest to play in safety. Great views for the adults.

©Historian


Good condition 31st Dec 1985  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S1756  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar on Meltham Moor. Views over Meltham, Blackmoorfoot Reservoir, Castle Hill (Huddersfield).


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