Logged Visits:

12th Nov 2023  11:00  by weekender

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

9th Sep 2023  17:46  by Robert Phillips

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

9th Jun 2023  11:50  by Evey

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

3rd Trig of the day (Bollihope six trigs challenge)very remote spot with views of Cross Fell in high Pennines.lovely .

23rd May 2023  00:00  by carolje

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

26th Apr 2023  16:00  by Foinavon

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

Walked here from Fendrith Hill. Boardwalk is going the same way as the trig!

20th Oct 2021  12:59  by matty1971b

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

5th Jun 2021  10:58  by NJM

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

First visit, parked up by the cattle grid on the minor road between Westgate and Newbiggin-in-Teesdale. Much easier going than thought it would be, a week of baking hot weather had dried out the going underfoot and the ATV track across the moor meant no real issues with the terrain. Fantastic weather and excellent views. Pillar in a bit of a sorry state, in as bad shape as the nearby Killhope Law - were they both constructed with same batch of concrete mix?!

View South West Storm's OS Pillar #199

4th Apr 2021  14:32  by JRoche2018

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Took the long way round, walked up from Hudeshope Beck, and then slogged cross country. Very exposed pillar, seems a hell of a lot further away than what it is! Significant damage to Pillar, crumbling from the top with spider bracket non existent. Flush bracket still in place. Sunny but very wild day when visited, struggled to stay upright to take photos. Slogged cross country to Outberry Plain (Coldberry Gutter) as my route back.

4th Apr 2021  14:32  by JRoche2018

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Took the long way round, walked up from Hudeshope Beck, and then slogged cross country. Very exposed pillar, seems a hell of a lot further away than what it is! Significant damage to Pillar, crumbling from the top with spider bracket non existent. Flush bracket still in place. Sunny but very wild day when visited, struggled to stay upright to take photos. Slogged cross country to Outberry Plain (Coldberry Gutter) as my route back.

15th Mar 2021  12:45  by 2510chris

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Walked up from black hill. Lovely sunny day Trig damaged on top

19th Feb 2021  12:04  by 2510chris

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Wet and muddy along the fence line Walked up from Bollihope Carrs Top of trig damaged Plate number S6752

27th Dec 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

Walked over from Fendrith pillar (both Nuttalls). It would be a long slog any other time, but in proper winter conditions it seemed to go on for ever. I stepping into several deep boggy areas therefore I didnt waste too much time before retreating. Swore like a trooper. MRTs are gifted the 3 trigs visited, they are volunteers who tirelessly go out on days like today. An organisation to be very proud of.

20th Jun 2020  14:48  by slateloose

Gridref: NY 92300 32500   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Second trig point today just bagged Black Hill and continued across moor to follow the fence line southeast to this one. A little boggy in places but not too bad. Lovely and sunny , clear views. Great day out after recent lockdown.

2nd Sep 2019  08:55  by jonglew

Gridref: NY 92310 32564   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

From the W after parking at Swinhope Head cattle grid. A track of sorts leads across the moor, but quite tenuous. Pillar is in a sad state with spider missing and central tube open to elements. Concrete lower down is rotting away also. LHS sight hole is sealed, other 3 open. Distant hazy views through lowering cloud base.

Pillar TP6838©jonglew
Top - missing spider TP6838©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6838©jonglew

10th Jul 2019  13:28  by WillTriggins

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

Ran up from Middleton in Teesdale

30th Jun 2018  11:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NY 92313 32559   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Great day out in hot sun. Parked at cattle grid and followed fences

12th May 2018  11:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: S6752   Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Sunny. Parked at Swinhope Head then bagged Black Hill, Westernhope Moor and a soggy Outberry Plain.

7th May 2018  15:18  by Sprog

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

29th Sep 2017  16:40  by madaddo

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Ran up from road. Well weathered trig!

8th Jul 2017  19:01  by painterman61

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Last of day from the top of the pass longish walk out over rough moorland.Fine view today could see both coasts trig has some damage no plug the small knoll nearby is the nuttall 2000 summit.

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

25th Jun 2017  00:00  by rupertal

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

From Swinhope Head. Great views on a lovely day.

2nd Apr 2017  16:12  by ger

Gridref: NY 92312 32558   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Top badly eroded(to below spokes of spider). Near/at base, every side corner & two side faces has chunks missing - spider is open. Good views - from Hunt Cliff (Saltburn) to Cross Fell - The Sea (E Coast) is also visible - The Cheviot can also be seen.

31st Mar 2017  00:00  by beckroad

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Lots of surface erosion around the spider and large chunks chipped off around the base. A challenging walk over peat bogs from Bollihope Carrs. Plenty of snow in the furrows.

Westernhope Moor Weathering around the spider.©beckroad

26th Aug 2016  10:55  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NY 92312 32563   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Third of the day - approached from Black hill (no too easy until I hit the fence line. OK from there.

©We TRye hard

10th Aug 2016  10:45  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Followed a quad bike track from the parking spot at Swinhope Head, this faded but easily picked up a track next to the fence which was followed almost right up to the trig point. Only a couple of wet patches but far better than expected from some of the previous logs. There is a bigger track across the top which appears to drop down into the valley below Swinhope Head. A super viewpoint and enjoyed more than expected. Off to Black Hill next then on to Fendrith Hill.

1st Apr 2016  12:15  by Boz North

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

11th May 2015  15:10  by stignest

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

from road out west. wild west today..blimey its windy.. a moorland trudge which feels further than it is on the map and given all the wet weather we have lately it was rather moist underfoot. the trig is a bit sick.. there a couple of chunks missing near the fb but its the exposed spider that is most grisly. its still very secure but now that the frost can get in it wont be too long now before king trig loses his crown. views pretty widespread though muted today.

18th May 2014  15:10  by redDragon

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Followed fenceline from road at swinhope head. It was quite dry today. Views were worth the effort Pillar damaged to top

26th Apr 2014  14:02  by ArthurH

Gridref: NY 92313 32555   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Better approach this time from Swinhope Head but despite the dry weather you still needed to negotiate lots of bog and water. As everyone else has said, the spider is exposed …… hate to say it but not a place I will rush back to!

2nd Feb 2014  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

7th Aug 2013  17:08  by paulxtr

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Westernhope Moor ©paulxtr

5th Jul 2013  11:19  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NY 92312 32561   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

On way to Outberry Plain from Black Hill. Trig in a sorry state, spider stands above concrete.

Westernhope Moor Approaching the trig.
Westernhope Moor Spider.
Westernhope Moor The TP.
Westernhope Moor The FB.

1st Jul 2013  14:30  by PeteBoggs

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

On from trig on Black Hill

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

2nd Mar 2012  14:02  by ArthurH

Gridref: NY 92304 32702   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Real slog from Hardberry Hill, very, very wet over last 1 km - not ideal route - reminded me of approach to Kinder Scout!

19th Feb 2012  13:00  by Andy West

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

16th Nov 2011  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

3rd Aug 2011  16:55  by wanderer

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

From Black Hill. Slow going up to the ridge then just follow the fence. Poor score due to haze. Probably good views on a clear day

2nd Jul 2011  13:15  by Father Ted

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

Up from the cattle grid to the west. I was glad it has been such a dry summer. Some boggy bits to make the going challenging. Nearby summit had grouse food tray on it.

7th Jul 2010  13:08  by coinea

Gridref: NY 92312 32557   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

7th Jul 2010  13:07  by clochandighter

Gridref: NY 92315 32567   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 10th December 1951 costing £56.17s.2d. Computed as secondary triangulation station NY86/15 within the Hexham block during 1953. Levelled for height also in 1953. Last maintained by the OS in August 1983. SITE VISIT: Approached from WNW. Parked on west side of unclassified road at Swinhope Head, NY898331. Two trig route, east to junction of fences at NY906334 then north to Black Hill and back first. Then SE from junction of fences to summit. Pillar worse for wear and somebody tried for the whole spider long ago. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces 255° WSW. Three sight holes open, innards blocked with debris, NW sight plugged. On our return, GOML waited in his 4x4 beside my parked car for a word. Something about out of date prohibitation notices for access land which had not been heeded. Having followed boundary fences at all times no 'local rules' were broken.

S6752 - Westernhope Moor & self
S6752 - Westernhope Moor pillar & FB

18th Jun 2010  14:00  by Marshsand

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

A long walk out with nothing to see at the end. Done on the Nuttall circuit which included Fendrith Hill and Chapel Fell Top.

19th May 2010  13:56  by mntainman

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

12th Sep 2009  14:20  by ted

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 4/10

Spider exposed although firmly attached; plug missing and minor damage to base of pillar. Three sighting holes open. Tedious pathless approach alongside fence. Hazy views of Cross Fell range.

Westernhope Moor trig
Westernhope Moor FB
Westernhope Moor top

25th Jul 2009  11:45  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Poor views from the actual trig point due to plateau nature of the summit. Worth a vist to Carr Craggs almost due south of trip point. Northen end of the craggs have examples of cup marks which some think are bronze age rock art, further south are a collection of large millstones left insitu for some reason by the stonemasons. Much better views from the craggs of upper teesdale, crossfell, great and little dunn fells.

Cup Marks Carr Craggs

18th Apr 2009  00:00  by Bramley

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

14th Jun 2008  00:00  by yt

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

20th Oct 2007  00:00  by caroleengel

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

11th Sep 2007  13:58  by amblerbob

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

After visiting Fendrith on a lovely warm, sunny day.

15th Jul 2007  14:56  by peebs

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

26th Feb 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

spider exposed, no cap or plug, damage also around FB. Rough boggy moorland, wide view. Chance meeting at summit with 2 fellow Peterborough natives! Cold snowy day

9th Nov 2005  13:14  by senrabyar

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

5th Nov 2005  10:36  by Chalky

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

30th Oct 2005  00:00  by Peripatetic

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

I think that this now deserves a 'damaged' rating: the spider is totally exposed. All in all, a rather disappointing view: we expected better after nearby Hardberry Hill. (It was a good job that I had my little bog troll with me; it was hard going.)

TP from Afar ©Peripatetic
The Damage ©Peripatetic
Flush Bracket ©Peripatetic
Ninja? An excellent place to perform a kata...©Peripatetic
A Beautiful View On the way home, the sun set over the carrs...©Peripatetic

30th Jan 2005  10:45  by Shacklesborough

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Flaking badly at top of trig. The theodolite plate is almost completely exposed and the centre portion is missing.

28th Jan 2005  13:23  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Concrete round top broken away exposing plate. Above date latest of three ascents to this broad, boggy top which will suit fans of peat and grouse. A day when the view strtched from the pillar to the fence !

1st Dec 2003  00:00  by CJO

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

Nuttall

24th Aug 2000  14:17  by rhayader_wanderer

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

12th Mar 2000  07:25  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Approached from Swinhope Head following the fence posts across the moor.

25th Jan 1998  12:32  by jimmy

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

14th Sep 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S6752  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Follow the fence line.

7th May 1990  13:15  by arranc

Gridref: NY 92300 32500   FB Number: S6752  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

wee cairn on tussock 10 yards away was slightly higher than column. Also known as James' Hill