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14th Feb 2023  15:00  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

From Surrender Bridge, a superb circular walk taking in the left overs of the lead mining industry. Sunny, mild, dry ground and good views; not bad for mid Feb. Shame the pillar is so close up to the wall. Accompanied by youngest son James. He did this walk barefoot followed by a dip under the waterfall near Scar Houses, Thwaite. Me, I'm old fashioned, I like wearing boots and keeping dry.

5th Feb 2023  17:56  by MickSan

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©MickSan
©MickSan

5th Feb 2023  14:38  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Did on a circular walk from surrender bridge followed easy track passing through the ruins of the Old gang lead smelting mines then up to the cairn on the summit, The pillar sits on the other side of the wall, great views off in all directions replacement centre cap fitted

Flush Bracket©The Trudges
Spider with replacement centre cap fitted©The Trudges
Trig
View from spider ©The Trudges

1st Sep 2022  10:01  by jonglew

Gridref: NY 97007 02693   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Roadside verge parking to SE (NY 9936 0148). Good track to the disused tip whence followed the wall up. Pillar sits at the summit of Great Pinseat. Centre cap missing, asphalt plug replaces; rear and RHD side sight holes open

Pillar TP6859©jonglew
Spider TP6859©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6859©jonglew

27th Aug 2022  12:15  by lauralj84

Gridref: NY 97009 02692   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

27th Aug 2022  11:07  by lauralj84

Gridref: NY 97009 02692   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

16th Jul 2022  16:02  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The last one I could do from home. Cycled, with much difficulty, to Surrender Bridge, locked bike up and followed the FP through the abandoned mine workings round to the summit of Great Pinseat, last bit was through heather bogs which were mercifully dry. Pillar is on the north side of the wall but it is quite easy to clamber over. Back through the heather to follow the FP round and back to the road. Diverted at the end to follow the old flue back down. Horrible bike ride back, and, schoolboy error, forgot my money so had to get my wife to meet me at the King's Head in Gunnerside, where I undid all the good work by downing a few Old Peculiars. Just about managed the three mile bike ride back to Muker.

©Mark-UKUS

30th May 2022  11:20  by TrevSym

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Situated on the summit of Gt Pinseat on the North side of the wall. There is good access to this trig from Whaw village. There is good parking at the road junction just west of the village.

©TrevSym

28th May 2022  16:08  by pendlelill

Gridref: NY 97008 02693   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

walked over from water crag

28th May 2022  10:22  by Jim.Fothergill

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

8th Aug 2021  13:30  by Bill Milbourne

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Name is a bit misleading as it is actually on Great Pinseat

20th Jun 2021  13:06  by Ross Wilson

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

walked up through the mines from Surrender Bridge

trig ©Ross Wilson

22nd May 2021  12:16  by RichardM

Gridref: NY 97009 02692   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Surrender Bridge through the fascinating mine workings. However, probably best approached from the N as it's on the N side of the wall!

22nd May 2021  12:14  by DeniseMc

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

24th Apr 2021  11:40  by graham65

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Had to climb wall

15th Apr 2021  10:30  by Postie

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Hardly a breath of wind on my run from Surrender Bridge. Visibility fantastic in all directions.

©Postie
Brandy Bottle incline ©Postie

21st Jul 2020  16:25  by greenbell

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

So another two hills I've wanted to walk on today - the glorious High Seat gives astonishing views and the wild lands of High Pinseat does the same all be it with the hills lapping on the horizon to west, Rogans Seat and North Pennine dominate beautifully. A66 a remote line. Dark clouds from the NW and W whilst the east basks in sun. Teeside with a glimpse of the North Sea, Guisborough Moor, NY Moors and Howardian Hills in the distance. The lead mines and spoil heaps are a thrilling wild unnerving stop on the way up.

15th Jul 2020  12:15  by madaddo

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

With Jamie. Set off from CB inn, down to Langthwaite, over bridge, down the E side of the beck with the aim to cross at the footbridge. Unfortunately it had been wiped out by a flood so we had to wade across at the shallowest point. Made our way up over the road and up the various tracks, through the mine workings, and up the shallow Bleaberry Gill to eventually reach the trig at the summit

30th Jun 2020  11:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NY 97000 02600   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice 3hr circular walk

9th Oct 2019  16:15  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on the minor road and walked up the shooting track to the spoil ground adjacent to where the trig is located. Found a good spot to climb the wall and get to the trig.

13th Sep 2019  13:10  by Boid

Gridref: NY 97008 02691   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Whaw Moor trig

9th May 2019  13:56  by JRoche2018

Gridref: NY 97008 02687   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Just the other side of the wall line that can be seen from the track. Section of broken wall 25m back to gain access. Damp may day, beating cabin fever

9th May 2019  13:56  by JRoche2018

Gridref: NY 97008 02687   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Just the other side of the wall line that can be seen from the track. Section of broken wall 25m back to gain access. Damp may day, beating cabin fever

5th Apr 2019  07:58  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bright sunny morning bit of icy wind 2 degrees..

Trig ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Top 'face' ©vegibagger

3rd Mar 2019  12:40  by mikeandjenny

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

29th Dec 2018  15:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Didn't fancy climbing the wall or pole vaulting it. Touched the trig with my walking pole.

Whaw Moor from over the wall. ©ngthack

26th May 2018  16:21  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged as part of a thirteen mile walk from Reeth on my "Walk 2,018 Miles" challenge.

©Two Dogs and an Awning

24th May 2018  14:10  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4419   Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on minor road to the SE then up track to under 250 metres from the summit. Then pole vaulted over the wall to bag the trig, on a lovely sunny afternoon.

1st Apr 2018  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

1st Jan 2018  11:57  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NY 97008 02696   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Altitude 587m Great start to the year - 20km walk on the moors without a soul in sight.

©We TRye hard
©We TRye hard

26th Sep 2017  17:57  by Chalky

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Spider centre has resin plug asphalt plug.

9th Sep 2017  11:00  by rupertal

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

8th Aug 2017  14:10  by Hands

Gridref: NY 97006 02691   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Surrender Bridge along the old Miners track passing abandoned mine workings and spoil heaps reached wall close to a boundary stone inscribed with the letter S over wall to Trig which is in good condition with some flaking on its NW corner, the cap is filled with concrete and two sight holes are open, the FB faces 356m, 360 views obscured by low cloud and rain, returned via the shooters track, easy walking all the way

©Hands

23rd Apr 2017  12:30  by weekender

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

31st Dec 2016  13:45  by ger

Gridref: NY 97013 02691   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Set off from Langthwaite. Quite amazing topography en route - old tips, etc. Pillar in reasonable condition (looks like there has been a little 'patching up' in a couple of places, also some very minor damage. Nice 360deg views. Very windy on moors today.

16th Nov 2016  13:45  by beckroad

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

An easy ramble exploring the hushes and mine workings on approach to this trig point from Arkengarthdale side. The pillar is very close to a stone wall. Spoilt for choice in Reeth to finish the day with a hot drink.

23rd Sep 2016  13:01  by Chixverbil

Gridref: NY 97007 02693   FB Number: S4418  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

25th Jun 2016  10:16  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked near Whaw turnoff. Good track up, nice warm morning. Decent views.

©jamiekeighley

20th Dec 2015  11:18  by Historian

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

aka Great Pinseat.

11th Oct 2015  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: NY 97008 02691   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked car at NY 98916 99835 then nice 6 miles circular walk with short detour to pillar next to a wall

5th Jul 2015  12:51  by slateloose

Gridref: NY 97000 02600   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up to trig from Surrender Bridge, a 6 mile round trip. Nice clear day with good views.

2nd May 2015  13:30  by DanTrig

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

Nice 14 mile circular from Gunnerside bagging Rogans Seat, Water Crag trig and Great Pinseat trig. High overcast with one hideous rain shower mid day. Not as boggy as I expected.

5th Apr 2015  14:36  by Crazygirafe

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

4th Mar 2015  12:55  by The RockKnocker

Gridref: NY 97008 02691   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A Circular walk very similar to that of the log bellow by "Chrisbombington" ! Me, my wife Marie and Rocky had a nice wintery walk.

Me at the Trig Nice wintery walk to Whaw Moor Trig.

27th Feb 2015  13:43  by chrisbombington

Gridref: NY 97006 02696   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

A circular walk from Surrender Bridge following the beck up through the old mine workings then onto the summit via Forefield Rake a desolate scene up here a somewhat lunar-like landscape scarred by hundreds of years of lead mining, located the Trig hiding behind the stone wall then down along the shooters track besides which an abandoned early version of the Moon Buggy can be seen NASA obviously thought the area an ideal testing ground, a short trek along the road brings us to the car, a good six mile outing in the sunshine.

Whaw Moor Trig Column
Abandoned Moon Buggy !

20th Aug 2014  12:30  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pleasant walk on tracks, apart from the last 50 yards. Long views in all directions and some nice heather today.

18th Jun 2014  13:11  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

C2C#12: (Great Pinseat) minor diversion from the main route taking a near-direct line from Blakethwaite ruins across the mine workings. What a great day to be up here with fine all round views and an excellent lunch spot. Asphalt cap, S and W s/holes open, otherwise vgc.

17th Dec 2013  13:06  by catman

Gridref: NY 97006 02696   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Up from Surrender Bridge on cool clear day.

22nd May 2013  12:55  by asbown

Gridref: NY 97006 02696   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

plenty of parking at the ford, lovely walk.

7th May 2013  12:14  by painterman61

Gridref: NY 97017 02683   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked in on good track with free car park at NY 99133 00547 Mill Bottom then cut across E through old quarry workings to collapsed wall then left to trig.Sunny moorland views trig in vgc tarmac plug with fading white paint

me at the trig ©painterman61
Looking to booze moor ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

20th Apr 2013  10:35  by PeteBoggs

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

Enjoyable walk up from east through abandoned quarry

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

17th Feb 2013  13:30  by RitaPlatt

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Gunnerside Gill - Flincher Gill and back over Melbecks Moor on a beautiful February day with Mandy in attendance. Stepped/fell over wall from one snowbank to the other

Rita et sa chapeau ©RitaPlatt

11th Feb 2013  14:51  by stignest

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

a wild walk with significant snow drifts, trig on opposite side of wall which meant a tricky clamber over, drifts waist deep. trig in good nick. nice walk out along barney beck - mine relics.

12th Jan 2013  12:44  by ArthurH

Gridref: NY 97008 02692   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Freezing fog - 10 to 50 yds visibility - can't really rate it! Plug filled with concrete

8th Sep 2012  19:36  by coinea

Gridref: NY 97008 02692   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

8th Sep 2012  19:23  by clochandighter

Gridref: NY 97012 02693   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 12th April 1948, cost not on record. Computed as tertiary triangulation station NZ42/T74 in 1955. Levelled for height also in 1955. Last maintained by the OS in July 1983. SITE VISIT: Appraoched from northeast. Safe parking on NE verge of public road at NY980042. Followed mapped RoW network to nearest point (NY970029) then due south up to summit. Great Pinseat. Open moor, north side of boundary wall. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre plugged with tar. Flush bracket faces north ~355°. Vented through south and west sight holes. 360° open outlook.

S4419 - Whaw Moor & GRP

4th Aug 2012  12:31  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Whaw Moor ©paulxtr

20th Jun 2012  12:30  by Managra

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Once white. Approached on N side of wall. Air full of the sound of curlews, lapwings and skylarks. Fabulous views. Tarmac plug

©Managra

28th Mar 2012  12:35  by Border Peat

Gridref: NY 97008 02691   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up track to spoil heaps then followed sheep tracks to wall no easy access over wall just got to be carful

S4419©Border Peat

15th Jan 2012  13:00  by CJO

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

walked over from water crag returning to Gunnerside.

4th Sep 2011  13:20  by redDragon

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Quite a nice spot. Its probably quieter here as its not on the main foottrack. North side of wall, had to climb over wall to reach it.

28th Jul 2011  10:00  by knoutberry

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

4th Jul 2011  14:44  by amblerbob

Gridref: NY 97004 02694   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Revisit, from Surrender Bridge past the Smelting Mills. An interesting walk.

14th Jun 2011  14:06  by amblerbob

Gridref: NY 97004 02694   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Low Moor over Standard, returning past Surrender Bridge.

1st Jun 2011  13:10  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Approached from Arkengarthdale past the mines on Whaw Edge. Lots of birdlife, Curlew, lapwings, oyster catchers, goolden plover and woodcock. Minimal views due to low cloud and blowing a gales hence low score.

21st Aug 2010  09:39  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Walked in from Gunnerside using Friarfold Rake and then Forefield Rake, very windy for August, but warm and sunny. The wall beside the trig has recently been rebuilt, possibly because folk climb the wall to visit the trig, which makes me wonder why they didn't build a step stile into it! Several places to climb across easily, one by the old boundary stone. Some slight damage to top of pillar which has been repaired.

17th Jul 2010  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NY 97010 02690   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Jul 2010  00:00  by yt

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

1st Jun 2010  17:00  by Andy West

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

11th Nov 2009  17:24  by peebs

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

©peebs

5th Jul 2009  12:52  by smiley dog

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

from surrender bridge to summit of GREAT PINSEAT not an attractive hill although views are good.

14th Jun 2009  14:09  by bigtykedog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

hard to find next to wall close to slag heaps from lead mines

Great views ©bigtykedog

26th May 2009  15:05  by gowrie

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

Circular walk from Surrender Bridge in sunny weather with excellent views from TP.

7th Jun 2008  14:55  by Peter Astle

Gridref: NY 97008 02691   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

6th Apr 2008  13:04  by senrabyar

Gridref: NY 97006 02692   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The promised snow showers started as we arrived at the sheep fold 500m to SE. It was difficult to see anything with a few minutes, but located trig OK. Return to car was quite tricky - the track disappearing quickly under drifting snow.

29th Mar 2008  11:00  by wrose

Gridref: NY 97009 02680   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

An after the event logging from a visit prior to finding this site.

15th Oct 2007  10:15  by PHMB

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Did a approx 6 mile round wak from Surrender Bridge (SD989999). Moorland location close to boundry wall. Views to N. Plug missing. Summit shown on map as Great Pinseat.

27th Jul 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, asphalt plug, concrete base eroded but pillar intact. Boggy moorland, N side of wall, late evening, heavy shower on the way up, jogged down in last remnants of daylight. Good track then short bogtrot. Revisited for the trig.

16th Oct 2006  13:00  by yorkshirenige

Gridref: NY 97000 02600   FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Found whilst on a circular walk from Surrender Bridge to Great Pinseat and back. Requires a quick detour off the path to find the trig lurking behind the wall. Extensive remains of lead mining on the walk including probably the best preserved remains at Old Gang Smelting Mills.

©yorkshirenige

18th Jun 2006  12:40  by Shacklesborough

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Another trig built next to a dry stone wall. Nice moorland views. Pillar in good condition but spider centre has been replaced with tarmac plug.

17th Jun 2006  11:45  by ted

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Interesting approach from Langthwaite past old mine workings. Trig is on N side of wall, tarmac plug, 2 sighting-holes open. Hazy views towards the A66. Curlews adding a sense of remoteness.

Whaw Moor trig
Whaw Moor trig
Whaw Moor FB

13th May 2004  12:10  by dws771

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

27th Apr 2003  12:25  by Fellwanderer

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

26th Mar 2002  15:45  by jimmy

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

9th Jul 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug missing.

7th Jul 1995  14:20  by manonabike

FB Number: 4419  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

6th May 1990  14:00  by Aye Jimmy

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

With a visit to the Old Gang Mines first. Then went looking for 420' deep shafts on top; none found - filled in?

10th Sep 1981  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S4419  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

White pillar beside dry stone wall at summit of Great Pinseat. Approached from minor road near Whaw through old mine workings - young newts found beside small resrvoir associated with the mining operations.