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TP6888 - White Horse Hill
 
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Grid reference :
SU 30084 86375 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
2987
Passive Station :
T1SU3086
OSGB36 Station :
PP34
Current use :
Passive station
Historic use :
Primary
T:UK waypoint :
TP6888
County :
Oxfordshire
Nearest town :
WANTAGE

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
White Horse HillPP34PP034430083.68186375.19261.1431PILLAR01/06/1936101/06/1967N0

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There are 128 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 522nd with 9 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 7.09/10 (from 186 logged visits)
Was First logged: 4th Apr 1963
Was Last logged: 23rd Mar 2024

Of the 186 logged visits,
44 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 150m
The average error was 22m
5 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Kissed by the dog
©Charbellafox

©trignerd

©JamesA60

©JamesA60
TP6888
By TrigJS
Pir8s @White Horse Hill
By Pir8sOld&New
View North
By NJM
trig n Sophia
©vegibagger
See 120 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 23rd Mar 2024  12:30  by Charbellafox

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

Found it through the Hail!

Kissed by the dog ©Charbellafox


Good condition 9th Oct 2023  09:38  by trignerd

Gridref: SU 30084 86381   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I've been here many, many times but this is the first visit as a trig bagger. A favourite place.

©trignerd


Good condition 23rd Sep 2023  15:17  by JamesA60

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Passed as part of a larger walk. Great views from here. I had the White Horse on my list of places to visit for a while.

©JamesA60
©JamesA60
©JamesA60


Good condition 27th Aug 2023  12:00  by Dawnrun

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Visited with my very good friend Jon Glew. Beautiful views.


Good condition 27th Aug 2023  09:51  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

Easy to find pillar. Parked in NT car park and followed PROW to the trig. Excellent views all round.

White Horse Hill


Not Logged 17th Jul 2023  18:40  by Megan

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


Good condition 30th Jun 2023  13:30  by itchy-trigger-finder

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

Bagged at the end of a 14km circular walk from the white horse. Itchy.

©itchy-trigger-finder


Good condition 26th May 2023  08:30  by TrigJS

Gridref: SU 30084 86376   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar in good condition. Great views. Parked to northwest in small car park and walked up to the pillar.

TP6888 The pillar.
TP6888 The flush bracket.
TP6888 The spider.


Good condition 22nd Apr 2023  12:11  by Sazzelle

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


Good condition 22nd Apr 2023  12:11  by Sazzelle

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


Good condition 10th Apr 2023  10:24  by explorer_olway

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst walking The Ridgeway Trail with my son. Wet and blowy conditions but a helpful NT Ranger chatted to us.

TP6888 ©explorer_olway
TP6888 ©explorer_olway


Good condition 25th Feb 2023  12:51  by Trigger monster

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked uphill from the west onto ramparts of Uffington Castle. Pillar painted white stands out on east side of the Castle, but on the outer ramparts, so down the trench and up the other side. Well maintained and with attractive paving around the base. Stunning views all round. Unusual FB number without S prefix. Has OS plaque in place. Quite a busy spot, walkers coming and going from all directions. Noted as Oxfordshire county top, having read other logs. Also a passive Station. To west of Castle on lower ground is a topograph which indicates places to north of the hill. The White Horse is difficult to see from the ground although its legs and general shape are visible on the north west of the hill on the descent by road.

White Horse Hill Flush plate
White Horse Hill South
White Horse Hill North
White Horse Hill North west
White Horse Hill East


Not Logged 5th Nov 2022  14:30  by Fraggle69

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 10/10


Good condition 30th Jul 2022  20:28  by Ande1865

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 14th Jun 2022  15:47  by johnfwoolley

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

Great views



Good condition 3rd Jun 2022  11:40  by triggering

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

The highest point on the ridgeway (and Oxfordshire) but not very prominent so the view is poor.


Not Logged 30th May 2022  11:30  by Twomers

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 22nd May 2022  17:36  by Dubvine

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


Good condition 1st Jan 2022  09:00  by midlife hiking

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

First trig of 2022. Lovely circular walk and lots of historical features. Easy parking on hill.

©midlife hiking


Not Logged 26th Oct 2021  20:49  by HiyaHillers

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


Good condition 25th Sep 2021  12:31  by JoeNTMY

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

©JoeNTMY


Good condition 17th Aug 2021  16:30  by Norfolk Munro Bagger

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

I've been coming here every few years for the last 40. A truly magical place. I love the fact that it is one end of the 1930s retriangulation base line. You can see the other end quite easily but what a job to measure "for real" with fantastic accuracy.

The White Horse


Good condition 13th Aug 2021  13:10  by MylesM

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A terrific walk out of Lambourn passing the horse gallops en route to find this excellent location pillar next to an ancient hill fort.

White Horse Hill Superb condition pillar.
White Horse Hill Myles M at White Horse Hill.


Not Logged 4th Aug 2021  14:54  by Fremington

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


Good condition 11th Jul 2021  08:50  by Skypaddler

Gridref: SU 30084 86375   FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Painted pillar in excellent condition with a superb view over the Downs. Just off the Ridgeway

White Horse Hill pillar Pillar with a view over the Downs©Skypaddler
White Horse Hill bracket ©Skypaddler
White Horse Hill spider ©Skypaddler


Good condition 11th Jul 2021  08:50  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

Gridref: SU 30084 86375   FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

See my entry as Skypaddler


Good condition 30th May 2021  11:40  by MPD

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


Good condition 6th May 2021  18:51  by Pir8sOld&New

Gridref: SU 30083 86379   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On way back from JR Hospital in Oxford, decided to detour to here on way home and tick off another county highest point. Parked at NT car park and walked up via the White Horse to Trig Point, which could do with a touch up of white paint but cap filled in but general condition. Gathered information and pictures, enjoyed the afternoon/evening sun.

Pir8s @White Horse Hill
Good Conditions with view


Good condition 1st May 2021  11:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SU 30000 86300   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice walk up from Blue badge CP Great views


Good condition 6th Apr 2021  13:15  by pljg

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited before a lunch sheltering from the wind and then a snow storm.


Good condition 6th Apr 2021  11:00  by Angela Thomas

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pillar ©Angela Thomas
Flush Bracket ©Angela Thomas
Spider ©Angela Thomas


Not Logged 7th Mar 2021  19:41  by MGT67

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


Not Logged 21st Oct 2020  00:00  by RichBiker

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


Good condition 18th Oct 2020  14:30  by duncancourts

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

Short walk from NT car park to NW


Good condition 21st Sep 2020  13:57  by matthew

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©matthew


Good condition 17th Sep 2020  16:54  by NJM

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

With Francesca on walk along the ridgeway from road junction just east of Hill Barn, carried on to Wayland’s Smithy and return by same route. Superb weather, superb views and fascinating history.

View East From Uffington Castle
View North Storm's TP #113, My TP #445
View South Storm & Francesca
View West


Good condition 6th Sep 2020  12:08  by Geo-Myck

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely views, history and interest here. Could always spend longer

Me at the Pillar


Good condition 24th Aug 2020  16:01  by TrigTony

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 10th Aug 2020  08:45  by mattfallen

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


Good condition 1st Aug 2020  15:15  by ajtaylor

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

©ajtaylor


Good condition 30th Jul 2020  11:45  by zsummers87

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


Good condition 17th Jul 2020  13:55  by The White Family

Gridref: SU 30086 86382   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

---(2020-07-17, 13:55:00)--- SU 30086 86382 2987 Today was Day 5 of my walk along the Ridgeway National Trail from Overton Hill to Ivinghoe Beacon, this time between Ridgeway Farm above Bishopstone and beyond Uffington Castle. Much of this section was new to me and I enjoyed a pleasant walk along an often busy path. Not for the first time on this trail, I was surprised at how busy the path was: I don't know if that's because of the present circumstances - many people not being at work - or if it's just the nature of the Ridgeway. Either way, I wish others would make some attempt at social distancing. I've visited this trig previously but it was a long time ago before I knew about GPS, trigpointing, and caching, and before I knew how pleasurable walking in the countryside is. For the second time, then, I explored this historic area and enjoyed the great views.


Good condition 24th Jun 2020  19:00  by michael_hume6

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

Local trig point for the three of use this evening. Great sunset


Good condition 8th Feb 2020  11:47  by Andy West

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


Good condition 19th Sep 2019  15:00  by Oakwarden

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

Whilst Walking the Ridgeway


Good condition 6th Sep 2019  12:17  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: SU 30086 86377   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited while doing the Ridgeway.


Good condition 30th Aug 2019  15:50  by bwm

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 6th Jul 2019  11:39  by The Spanners

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Has been painted quite recently from its looks, it is very white and stands out.

Trig 6/7/2019


Not Logged 2nd Jun 2019  19:51  by hobtoadfoot

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


Good condition 6th May 2019  09:25  by widget

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

Up early on a lovely BH Monday to bag Oxfordshire's County Top. This was the 12th trig of a lovely long weekend break in Ronnie the Motorhome, bagged on the way home to Exeter, and what a corker, with stupendous views! I'd been here before, sometime in 1994 when working at The Defence Academy (then the Royal Military College of Science), but could find no notes. It was my 29th trig this year, marking the 2nd best start to a year's trig-bagging since I started this hobby - retirement is going well!

Kim and Echo at the top of Oxfordshire


Good condition 2nd Apr 2019  10:28  by WanderingSal

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


Good condition 31st Mar 2019  13:15  by Huxley

Gridref: SU 30078 86382   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Good views from the top of the hill, even better when the sun came out.

Flush Bracket
White Horse Hill TP


Good condition 16th Feb 2019  13:15  by andyrandom

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Really does feel like the top of the world up here - the view stretches for miles and miles. Drive up to the car park gave me a touch of vertigo, as it's straight down on the right hand edge, with only a small grass verge between the road and the drop! Lots of sheep here today, too.



Not Logged 1st Oct 2018  11:04  by Margaret the trig

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


Good condition 27th Sep 2018  12:18  by AHD

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 22nd Aug 2018  15:34  by meandmymum

Gridref: SU 30000 86300   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Walked up from NT trust car park. Fabulous views and red kites flying overhead.


Good condition 28th Jul 2018  11:15  by EmmieBean

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


Good condition 5th Jul 2018  15:46  by tim747

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 30th Jun 2018  11:10  by _HT_

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Dropped by while geocaching in the area. Interesting place given that the trig pillar is on the defences of a hill fort / Uffington Castle.

TP6888 - White Horse Hill Last Day Of June 2018. ©_HT_


Good condition 29th May 2018  15:00  by Dot924

Gridref: SU 30084 86375   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

As I was staying near by I couldn't let this one go and I have always liked it here as the history of the White Horse is interesting as well.

The Point In good condition. It was a bit overcast but the view was still quite good.


Not Logged 10th May 2018  20:49  by angelasindyreid

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


Good condition 14th Apr 2018  16:30  by 1473

Gridref: SU 30086 86382   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 7th Nov 2017  10:03  by AndyJ

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


Not Logged 5th Jun 2017  10:56  by Rob the Rambler

Gridref: SU 30089 86377   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Slightly damaged 5th May 2017  12:25  by South Oxon Stone

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great views today, not that I could see anything when this photo was taken!

I blinked at the wrong moment!


Good condition 30th Mar 2017  15:19  by RichardM

Gridref: SU 30086 86375   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On outer ring mound of the superb grassy hill fort. Skylarks singing, Red Kite flying low over grass to the SE. Hazy sunshine, warm.


Not Logged 26th Dec 2016  17:25  by yodellingbear

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


Good condition 2nd Nov 2016  14:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A lovely stroll on a cool sunny autumn afternoon from the National Trust car park.


Good condition 5th Sep 2016  12:50  by G1ANQ

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Last of the 4 TPs off the Ridgeway that I bagged today. Nice views, and saw a transport plane fly over.

TP with Bike
Flush Bracket
TP I think i can see some blue sky.


Good condition 18th Jul 2016  11:52  by descarte1

Gridref: SU 30084 86378   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Good condition pillar atop the outer rampart of Uffington Castle earthwork. Superb views today to the north. FB faces northwest-ish with all sightholes open except northeast-ish. Cap missing but asphalt plug present.


Good condition 18th Jun 2016  16:51  by Monki

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Geocaching in the area. Nice to bag a trig

©Monki
©Monki


Good condition 14th Jun 2016  10:00  by chrism

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 25th Apr 2016  19:00  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SU 30085 86381   FB Number: 2978  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A lovely hill


Good condition 6th Apr 2016  00:00  by sailormads

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

Fabulous view from here over Oxfordshire. Great kite flying spot. When we went there were several paragliders(?) taking off from around the White Horse


Not Logged 26th Mar 2016  00:00  by ytfckent

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

There is probably a fine view in good weather but our visit on a stormy day was overcast.


Good condition 28th Oct 2015  12:22  by vegibagger

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

glorious morning, glorious viewpoint

trig n Sophia ©vegibagger
top ©vegibagger
fb ©vegibagger


Good condition 30th Aug 2015  11:36  by btco

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On the hill today helping chalk the white horse a combined National Trust and CITO event.


Not Logged 1st Aug 2015  18:38  by ManuelPereda

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


Good condition 1st Aug 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 30087 86378   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also a county top


Good condition 10th Jun 2015  10:01  by Border Peat

Gridref: SU 30100 86400   FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 18th May 2015  13:52  by SebastienCale

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

Lovely trig. Sun coming through. Trig 3 of Ridgeway day 2.


Good condition 16th May 2015  14:40  by Tony J

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

While camping at Britchcombe Farm


Good condition 4th May 2015  14:35  by dadu 13

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Beautiful day, great views and lots of history too!!!

©dadu 13


Slightly damaged 5th Apr 2015  13:06  by Teasel

Gridref: SU 30113 86386   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Visited with friends the day after Colin and Alexia's wedding. A fine hangover cure!


©Teasel
©Teasel
©Teasel


Good condition 6th Mar 2015  09:40  by tadley trailblazers

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found whilst geocaching near the Ridgeway. Amazing views in all directions


Good condition 6th Mar 2015  09:40  by TadleyTrailblazers

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found whilst Geocaching near the Ridgeway. Amazing views in all directions


Good condition 14th Dec 2014  09:08  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged whilst Geocaching along the Ridgeway.

Mr K at Trig. Usual Trig pose.©BRISTOLIAN


Good condition 14th Dec 2014  09:07  by CornishGazza

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

Visited whilst geocaching in the area. Stunning location. Straightforward walk up along the ridgeway then across the fort.


Good condition 9th Nov 2014  11:43  by catman

Gridref: SU 30078 86376   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From National Trust car park and then on to Wayland's Smithy.Good views throughout on cool,clear day.


Not Logged 20th Oct 2014  00:00  by weirdbeard

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


Not Logged 31st Aug 2014  14:30  by dianarama

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


Good condition 19th Aug 2014  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 17th Aug 2014  14:35  by Merthyr_boy

Gridref: SU 30078 86377   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 13th Aug 2014  12:20  by simplysup

Gridref: SU 30088 86380   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easily accessed directly from the nearby footpath. Situated as it is on the edge on an Ancient Monument, and just before the Uffington White Horse, for a change the trig is not the object of attention in the area. Good views in several directions.

trig and FB
View from the trig


Good condition 26th Jul 2014  16:10  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Parked at the (pay & display) National Trust car park to the WNW of the trig station. £1.50 for 2 hours parking. It was an extremely hot day for walking outside. Ice cream van at the car park was selling ice lollies for £1.50 each (extortionate!) Excellent views from the trig station, the highest point in Oxfordshire. 10 out of 10. Trig in good condition, concrete / asphalt top plug, flaking white paint. As a side note: I was surprised that this National Trust venue with such high visitor numbers did not have any toilet facilities. Tips for future visitors: bring some coins for parking & ice creams (if you're getting any). The car park on Dragon Hill Road is for blue badge holders only (free parking). Another side note: this remote part of Oxfordshire had more mobile phone signal (full 4 bars) than where I live! (none to 1 bar at best) * * * Revisited 13 April 2018, see pic. * * * Revisited 9 May 2019. Parking is now £2 for 2 hours.

Mrs 21qazxsw "Lady Kelly" at White Horse Hill trig station


Good condition 10th Jul 2014  18:33  by Bridgeman

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A fine sunny evening walk from the nearest car park. (Also visited 28/09/2003)

White Horse Hill Trig Point ©Bridgeman
White Horse Hill Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman


Good condition 11th Jun 2014  16:27  by amblerbob

Gridref: SU 30086 86378   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Whilst walking The Ridgeway on a lovely sunny day.


Good condition 15th May 2014  14:00  by von-horst

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst caching nearby.

'Get out of the blooming way of the trig!' ©von-horst


Good condition 1st Apr 2014  14:20  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

A fitting pillar for no. 500. Walking western half of Ridgeway, Avebury - Goring. Walked eastern half in 1977 so thought I'd better come and finish it off!


Good condition 18th Mar 2014  16:48  by sven

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Exceptional! Parked in the NT car park and walked up via the Horse view point. Lots of interest for the geographer and historian. Looked round the fort, Horse, & The Manger combe and returned via part of the Ridgeway. You can also tick of the Oxfordshire Top as White Horse Hill has taken over from Bald Hill near the M40 cutting through the Chilterns as the highest point in Oxon.


Good condition 7th Mar 2014  16:41  by pkbathrooms

Gridref: SU 30084 86375   FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

surprisingly busy for the time of day. nice quick walk up to the trig. some fantastic views after being a glorious day

©pkbathrooms



Good condition 16th Nov 2013  14:06  by beemerboxer1

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Finally logged a visit to this one. Been here many times, before trigging & caching though. Unfortunately, today it was misty and drizzly, but I know from previous visits the location and views are fantastic.


Good condition 24th Sep 2013  15:31  by amblerbob

Gridref: SU 30080 86376   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From car park to the west on a lovely sunny afternoon.


Good condition 17th Sep 2013  13:45  by lejogger

Gridref: SU 30000 86500   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Looking sheepish


Good condition 9th Jul 2013  18:41  by edfielden

Gridref: SU 30083 86376   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I parked in the NT car park but in hindsight I could have parked closer - alongside the lane running W-E past the fort. This is the 'other end' of the Ridgeway Baseline from Liddington Castle (TP0743). Another pillar with a very grand outlook over the eastern Wiltshire and West Oxfordshire countryside. Further details and photos to follow...


Not Logged 6th Jul 2013  12:49  by Loz&Bib

Gridref: SU 30086 86374   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 29th Jun 2013  13:01  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 30084 86380   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Good condition 17th May 2013  18:00  by CandS37

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Near the end of a walk around Kingston Lisle, so we came up to the White Horse. Parked at the NT car park and walked up to the top. Lovely evening.

The White Horse ©CandS37
S on the trig ©CandS37


Good condition 5th May 2013  14:20  by moonraker

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged while on circular walk from Bishopstone. Situated on edge of Uffington Castle (fort). Great views in all directions.


Good condition 11th Apr 2013  13:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: SU 30000 86300   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ridgeway Walk


Good condition 29th Sep 2012  11:09  by Captainbob542

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

On first 3 days of Ridgeway walk.

Gang at Trig. ©Captainbob542


Good condition 28th Sep 2012  11:00  by crazyhedgehogs

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

Fantastic views, pillar in good condition, centre hole filled with concrete, pic to follow!


Good condition 11th Sep 2012  13:30  by pjr

Gridref: SU 30086 86382   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A lovelyday.Camping at Foxlynch in Ogbourne St George and cycling sections of the Ridgeway.Pillar sits on concrete steps,views fantastic.


Good condition 7th Sep 2012  14:01  by barnsley skip

Gridref: SU 30086 86375   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in National trust car park and a nice easy walk to trig, Warm sunny day with great all round views.

Looking towards Didcot power station
GPS reading


Good condition 12th May 2012  12:51  by longmyndhiker

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Got to give it a 9 really, when it's such a nice day. Top spot and half-way through the Ridgeway 40 (aside from planned diversion...)


Good condition 12th May 2012  07:47  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Rode down yesterday to Wantage ready for tonight's 300,000 Mile Club 50th Annual Dinner. A beautiful, if cold, sunny morning. Views out from here and Court Hill Hostel are stunning.


Not Logged 17th Apr 2012  00:00  by gasman

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


Good condition 15th Feb 2012  21:56  by wrighty

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged whilst on a geocache hunt.Super views and other points of interest nearby.


Good condition 26th Aug 2011  13:23  by blackboot29

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trig stands on large plinth base. Circular walk of 7m from car park


Good condition 21st Aug 2011  18:12  by DaveD

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


Good condition 15th Jul 2011  15:00  by Dusty

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket


Not Logged 15th May 2011  14:54  by BreadRoll

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


Good condition 29th Apr 2011  16:11  by Crazy

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Glorious sunny day to play soldiers in Uffington Castle. Can never work out where hill top forts got their water from. Lovely location with all the historical interest of nearby White Horse and Waylands Smithy. Shorty and Extra Shorty summiting Oxfordshire.


Good condition 5th Feb 2011  15:30  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 1st Nov 2010  13:33  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SU 30085 86384   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The Uffington White Horse. Recent dating methods say it originated in the Bronze Age, but has been tidied-up since then. Curiously, it can only be seen properly from the air... shades of von Daniken and all that!

White Horse TP on platform.
White Horse FB of the 'S-less' type.
White Horse Part of the Horse.
White Horse From the air - what it really looks like!


Good condition 16th Oct 2010  16:22  by Delta68

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The trig point was very popular today, had to wait our turn to photograph it :)


Good condition 16th Oct 2010  16:22  by Delta68

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The trig point was very popular today, had to wait our turn to photograph it :)

Delta68 ©Delta68


Good condition 18th Sep 2010  11:48  by Lonewalker

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From the Ridgeway, day 2 of 7. Great spot on the embankment of Uffington hill fort with lots of folk milling about enjoying the balmy September afternoon. The White Horse is rubbish unless you bring a microlite or fancy dropping several hundred feet down the hill. Fine white pillar on concrete base, S is missing from the BM and plug is now tarmac.


Good condition 12th Sep 2010  15:02  by Boid

Gridref: SU 30089 86378   FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 1st May 2010  19:59  by adsandco

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

Visited whilst out caching, great place to visit


Good condition 3rd Feb 2010  09:19  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Asphalt plug and flaking paint but otherwise good condition. Excellent views.


Good condition 29th Jan 2010  13:42  by M0ZGB

FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great winter walk up on the hill. Sheep were very friendly and some lovely views.

White Horse Hill Trig & sheep


Good condition 2nd Oct 2009  13:00  by asbown

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

parked in the car park and had a hour's stroll up to the trig and round the hill fort, great views.


Good condition 26th Sep 2009  22:04  by baggy_blackhams

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Great weather, great views, found trigpoint while visiting the White Horse, Uffington Castle, Wayland's Smithy and two geocaches!


Good condition 4th Jul 2009  10:55  by Father Ted

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Busy up here today. I was glad of a break having cycled along part of the Rigdeway to get here. I can see why its called the Ridgeway as it is full of ridges.


Good condition 17th Jun 2009  16:01  by Griefmiester

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I Parked to the East and walked along the Ridgeway for about 2 miles to this one past its neighbour (Hill Barn)Great location, with great views, even with the wind and rain.


Good condition 17th Feb 2009  15:21  by Hartryggers

Gridref: SU 30084 86375   FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the NT car park easy walk across open pasture upto Uffington Castle, still small amounts of snow lying in the ditch. Previous 25/4/1992

Me and my two Gransdsons


Good condition 15th Feb 2009  11:00  by DanTrig

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

Bagged on a 12 mile walk along with Hill Barn (Wixen Bush) trig.


Good condition 20th Sep 2008  11:00  by weekender

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

RW, GW & Isobel T


Slightly damaged 10th Sep 2008  11:54  by beemerboxer1

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Found whilst out geocaching. Fantastic views from here, plus interest with the fort and White Horse of course.

Nearby White Horse


Good condition 13th Jun 2008  23:00  by Trigger

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 31st May 2008  16:45  by oggysprinks

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Dry weather but view rather hazy.

©oggysprinks


Good condition 3rd May 2008  13:13  by Phil Kay

Gridref: SU 30084 86381   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Parked at nearby National Trust car park, walked about ¾ mile up to the Trigpoint. Sunny clear day. (Why is the 'S' missing from the flush bracket?)

Phil & White Horse Trig ©Phil Kay
White Horse Trigpoint ©Phil Kay


Good condition 12th Apr 2008  13:00  by vw_keychain

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

Visited with Madame Mazda whilst geocaching in this beautiful ancient landscape. Great views.


Good condition 27th Feb 2008  12:30  by bluebeard

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

when the OS were choosing TPs for their GPS Network, why didn't they choose more that they could drive to?


Good condition 9th Feb 2008  11:45  by cavinguk

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

Excellent location next to Uffington Castle and the White Horse, superb views, well worth the climb!


Slightly damaged 29th Oct 2007  16:00  by jochta

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Plug filled with tarmac. Popular hill with day trippers.

Pillar and FB


Good condition 12th Jul 2007  20:00  by baskerville bogtrotters

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 11th Feb 2007  13:59  by jonglew

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice part of the country considering there're no mountains! The 3000+ year old white horse, Wayland's Smithy... all that history's enough to give one goose bumps. ***Revisited 23 Jan 2014. Photos are from today. Vestiges of white paint job still in evidence. Cap missing, asphalt plug; 2 sight holes open. Extensive 360deg views. ***Re-visited 27 Aug 2023 with Gail Fawcett. NT were conducting a work party renewing the chalk.

Pillar TP6888©jonglew
Spider TP6888©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6888©jonglew


Good condition 24th Dec 2006  13:50  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 30080 86370   FB Number: S2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Busy location for Christmas Eve.Misty lots of people interested in the pillar so took ages to get photo!

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 10th Oct 2006  15:30  by martin

Gridref: SU 30100 86300   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig bagged with my dear wife on my 60th birthday enjoying overnight stay in Lambourn. Just off Ridgeway with lovely views. In good condition with OS GPS plaque. No S prefix.


Good condition 24th Sep 2006  12:11  by TreeHouse

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

White, horsey.

An udder mountain to climb. Edwin sits atop the pillar, awaiting the order to launch.


Good condition 23rd Jun 2006  19:40  by theblack

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

In very good condition with OS GPS plaque

White Horse Trig ©theblack


Good condition 18th Apr 2006  11:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A long walk along the Ridgeway today and what better place to take a break but here? And just as I was leaving the horse, I heard my first cuckoo of the year.


Good condition 17th Apr 2006  12:13  by dpeberdy

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Wonderful day. Quite blustery but really clear. Lots of people out and about. Me, Simon, Justine, Caspar, Mary and Elizabeth.

My co-visitors at the trig
and to prove I was with them


Good condition 16th Apr 2006  13:00  by matthew

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

A days walking at Uffington


Good condition 19th Mar 2006  11:30  by Paul and Max

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely Sunday morning with visibility of 25 miles +, visited in conjunction with the 2 nearby Geocaches

View towards Didcot Power Station


Good condition 2nd Mar 2006  17:00  by macroderma

Gridref: SU 30085 86375   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visiting the nearby geocache Great views Nothing to add to previous logs

View across the castle
Scenic view!


Good condition 16th Feb 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: _2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, white, GPS plaque, asphalt plug. Fine earthworks, nice view. FB num unprefixed


Good condition 14th Jan 2006  12:20  by lackofluke

Gridref: SU 30083 86379   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

It was a bit misty so the views weren't all they could be. Had a bit of an audience whilst I visited this one - plenty of bleating sheep! A couple of horse riders and a runner were the only humans I saw out there. Nothing more to add to previous logs.


Good condition 11th Dec 2005  11:05  by dal

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great day, delightful spot.


Good condition 28th Jul 2005  11:45  by Bekandian

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Plug filled with concrete but otherwise in very good condition, especially concidering how popular this area is. Great views all around and a lovely setting too.

Bekie by the TP ©Bekandian


Good condition 4th Jul 2005  00:00  by JimJinks

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

Even though it was raining hard, there were several school parties at the fort.


Good condition 14th Jun 2005  00:00  by Bear and Ragged

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Slightly damaged 28th Mar 2005  12:00  by scafell3210

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Plug filled with concrete or the like. Almost a summers day and a hill submerged with Bank Holiday trippers but you can understand why this is a wonderful location. Another hill like my own Hunsbury Hill with the trig built onto the hill fort's defensive earthwork - probably would not be allowed now. Anybody know how many others are like this ?


Good condition 17th Jan 2005  14:50  by NeverLost

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Wet and blustery but never too wild for a trip to one of my favourite hills. One of the two ends, with Liddington Castle, of the Ridge Way baseline from which all other triangulations were made. One of the oldest trigs and still in use today as part of the passive GPS network (White Horse Hill T1SU3086). A great walk around the Iron Age hill fort and the abstract Roman Uffington White Horse.

Flush bracket ©NeverLost
Spider and plate
The trig
The Uffington White Horse (dodgy angle) Abstract representation of a horse carved out of the chalk hill during the Roman conquest. I was once asked by an American tourist "Does the horse live in the fort with the sheep?". "Sure..." I replied :-)


Good condition 28th Dec 2004  15:00  by rad

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views, lots of good walking around here!


Good condition 28th Dec 2004  13:40  by Managra

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

GPS plaque. Painted white. Good condition, on the edge of the ancient hillfort with loads of sheep running about. Tarmac plug.

Flush bracket
The trigpoint


Good condition 28th Dec 2004  12:10  by r.j.ogle

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

Great views, lots of good walking around here!


Good condition 19th Nov 2004  11:00  by WheresThePath.com

Gridref: SU 30083 86375   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

don whilst county top bagging - trig in good condition but painted white - for the full story please visit: http://www.wheresthepath.com/county_tops/ct_oxfordshire.htm

White horse hill


Good condition 17th Oct 2004  18:56  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Very muddy bike ride along the ridgeway via waylands smithy in fading light


Good condition 8th Sep 2004  15:00  by Leoness

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Unusually, no "S" before the number


Good condition 3rd Sep 2004  13:35  by walkergeoff

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Had an interesting plate on it - saying it was part of the Ordnance Survey National GPS Network. Beautiful views from the White Horse Hill.

©walkergeoff
©walkergeoff


Good condition 21st Feb 2004  12:15  by mickandshane

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The Oxfordshire County Top, according to Paddy Dillon. (it used to be Shirburn Hill in the Chilterns). Painted white with a GPS plaque. Concrete plug. Nice hill fort.


Good condition 21st Feb 2004  12:15  by HEATHENS

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Who said we would get pleasure from this? ©HEATHENS


Good condition 4th Jul 2003  15:09  by Nr

Gridref: SU 30085 86381   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Passed by whilst walking the Ridgeway. The last time I came here it was snowing and failed to show my children the white horse! Came back to revisit August 2006, take photos and log position

The White Horse


Good condition 26th May 2003  11:00  by ocean soul

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged whilst returning from England-Barbarians game at Twickenham.Too many people about but excellent views.


Not Logged 15th Dec 2001  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - fine hillfort, excellent all-round views, popular site


Good condition 17th Jul 2000  12:27  by jimmy

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 21st Jun 1998  12:00  by Dick Holman

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

My home-trig! Excellent views.


Good condition 7th May 1998  11:36  by senrabyar

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


Good condition 18th Oct 1997  15:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: SU 30000 86300   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The ascent of Whitehorse Hill from the visitors’ car park at Woolstone Hill is a simple 20 - 30 minute walk. A wide path leads gently uphill over easy grassland, past a topograph to reach a second car park reserved for elderly and disabled visitors. Cross the road here, and continue up the path opposite. The path skirts Uffington Castle (the earthworks and ditch) on the right to reach the trig point. A 5-minute walk across the field opposite leads to the White Horse.


Good condition 14th Sep 1992  10:40  by arranc

Gridref: SU 30000 86300   FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 21st Jun 1988  05:00  by Sprog

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


Good condition 5th Oct 1980  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: 2987  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

White pillar on stepped plinth on earthwork embankment of Stone Age Uffington Castle. Didcot Power Station on the horizon.


Not Logged 4th Apr 1963  12:00  by gowrie

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

on a training run


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