Logged Visits:

9th Mar 2024  11:43  by Dav1d0212

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Steep climb from the car park at the disused toilet blocks. Spectacular views even with the overcast weather. Trig missing centre plug and slightly damaged but what a fantastic location

White Meldon
White Meldon Spider
Flush Bracket
White Meldon Selfie

10th Dec 2023  12:10  by descarte1

Gridref: NT 21936 42844   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Good condition pillar apart from some minor spalling on the top screed. Cap missing. All sightholes open but internally blocked. FB faces east-ish. Nice views (despite grubby weather). Accessed from the disused toilet block.

25th Jun 2023  09:55  by rupertal

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

25th May 2023  20:40  by painterman61

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Super views in the evening light trig is in good condition, good steep walk up.

Trig ©painterman61
Closer ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Flush Bracket ©painterman61

3rd Apr 2023  11:37  by ruari2022

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

2nd of the day. Parked at old toilet block like other baggers and followed track up through bracken and Heather to the top firstly to the burial cairn and them the Trig. Not a bad day to spend the first day of Easter Holidays. The daughters second trig!

©ruari2022
©ruari2022

26th Feb 2023  11:45  by rococo1805

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

If ever there was a trig that made you realise how unfit you actually are it was this. What should be a simple climb straight up the hill turned into an test of lungs and legs. Worth it though. Time to lay off the booze and takeaways.

23rd Dec 2022  15:39  by Katrinaandrea89

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

10th Dec 2022  13:15  by jonglew

Gridref: NT 21936 42845   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked up from disused toilet block to west. Pillar sits at summit of hill of same name. Some chipping, more than minor, to top edges. Centre cap missing, no plug; all sight holes open. Extensive panoramic views.

Pillar TP6895©jonglew
Spider TP6895©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6895©jonglew

6th Oct 2022  13:35  by G4VFL

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

SOTA activation of GM/SS-208

SOTA activation A windy day bending the antenna mast fixed to the pillar©G4VFL

20th Mar 2022  18:30  by Poppy60

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

6th Feb 2022  21:52  by Katrinaandrea89

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

25th Nov 2021  11:31  by Oldhortus

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

Walked out from Pebbles. Carried on to bag Black Meldon

29th May 2021  14:00  by Alan63

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

with Lewis

16th May 2021  10:38  by Fife Walking

Gridref: NT 21930 42843   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Some grafitti and cap missing.

©Fife Walking
©Fife Walking

21st Apr 2021  11:02  by sarm1975

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Slight cracking on top and missing cap.

White Meldon

17th Sep 2020  18:10  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: NT 21936 42839   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at NT210417. Short scramble through ferns followed by nice track/path to summit. Lovely late afternoon walk.

2nd Aug 2019  12:11  by trigging on an island

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Fine hill and view, with the weather improving right through the course of the day.

19th Jul 2019  11:15  by beckroad

Gridref: NT 21900 42800   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked next to plantation entrance of Nether Stewart. Straight forward approach to summit albeit covered in heather and bracken. Trig point is located within the iron age settlement. Once up here you can appreciate the reason for this ancient construction. Spider plug is filled in and some fracturing on the surface top.

Spider Some fracturing of surface top.©beckroad

7th Jul 2019  18:02  by vegibagger

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

USA women footballers have just won the World Cup 2;0 against the Dutch

Trig ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Selfie ©vegibagger

5th Jul 2019  20:13  by CJO

Gridref: NT 21954 42845   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

cap missing

21st Apr 2019  12:44  by Seabungee

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

21st Apr 2019  12:30  by Seabungee

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

A lovely peaceful spot not far from Peebles not a soul around on such a beautiful day.

White Meldon

24th Feb 2019  16:00  by Lannie&Andy

Gridref: NT 21934 42843   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Our 11th Trigpoint found! A delightful walk up the hill in a near enough straight direction from where we parked the car at the old toilet block. Climbed the fence after crossing the stream and started to follow the feint pathway up. Weather was gorgeous for February, warm and hardly any wind - until we got further up. A steep incline at points making it tough on the legs but well worth it. Probably the most grueling physical slog we have had to find a trig. Kept on ascending and just when we thought we were getting to the top we noticed there was yet another incline. Finally reaching the last section after a few stops on the way up we saw in clear sight the Trig at the top. What a feeling of achievement to finally see it! Another wee walk and we were up on the peak of the hill next to the Trig. Fantastic views all round. The trig is certainly on the very peak of the hill! Great day!

White Meldon Bottom of the hill - pathways clear in sight but seem to disappear further up
Map of the Meldons
Andy Signature Pose!
Finally reached the Trig! ©Lannie&Andy
The Trig
Fantastic views!

Lannie On Top Of The World!
Lannie a bit Windstruck
Happy with our find!

22nd Apr 2017  12:30  by Moira293

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in one of the picnic areas, climbed the fence and forded the burn and headed up to the summit - found it a tough climb but very rewarding for the stunning views. Headed on to bag the Edston trig via South Hill Head.

Tsk graffiti on the trig...although it did raise a laugh ;)
View of the trig looking across to the cairn

24th Jan 2017  13:20  by mntainman

Gridref: NT 21934 42840   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Missing plug otherwise good condition

White Meldon

3rd Jan 2017  15:06  by BigJ

Gridref: NT 21934 42847   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I used to cycle out from Peebles to do this one in the 60's. This was the first time logging it. Very windy but still a great view point. There's supposedly a large cross on the ground on it's north side which only shows up in snowy conditions. No snow today so no cross.

6th Oct 2016  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NT 21937 42838   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bridge over stream @ NT212422. Left to old gate at NT213422 and continue in same direction (along fence) turning right @ NT 2133 4229. Path becomes more distinct @ NT214423. Also a Marilyn

6th Jul 2016  15:07  by NormanW

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

14th Feb 2016  14:10  by pricklyangelduo

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

11th Sep 2015  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

23rd Aug 2015  17:54  by AFWFCL16

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

22nd May 2015  19:15  by Borderer

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Sixth pillar of the day and by far the best. What a place and well worth the stiff walk from the picnic area below.

©Borderer

10th Jan 2015  19:18  by Robert Phillips

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

31st Jul 2014  16:25  by timdoggart

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

Lovely all-round view - quite a steep climb up from the roadside car park to the west

Trigpoint Ellie on trig
Trigpoint from distance Trigpoint from distance

11th Jun 2014  08:30  by DanTrig

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

Had to bag White Meldon (trig) and Black Meldon after camping in the valley between them that night, nice little hills, we moved onto Tinto next, the day before we bagged Ben Nevis.

8th Sep 2013  10:15  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 21935 42841   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Third visit. For GPS reading and updated photographs. SITE VISIT: Approached from west. Parked in free roadside car park, west side of road at NT212428. Crossed burn and took direct route to summit. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre open. Flush bracket faces ESE, ~116°. All sight holes open, innards blocked with debris. Full 360° panoramic view from top. Continued to Edston Hill.

10235 - White Meldon & GRP

8th Mar 2013  11:55  by ocean soul

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Up path from car park to South West .. Easy walk up to pillar ... Good views ...

12th Feb 2013  14:21  by RichTea

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

14th Oct 2012  16:05  by tim747

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

27th Aug 2012  06:48  by g4wsb

Gridref: NT 21936 42844   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

GM/SS-208

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

29th Apr 2012  13:46  by peebs

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

29th Apr 2012  13:46  by peebs

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

©peebs

9th Apr 2012  10:03  by Chirpy Chaffinch

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

2nd Apr 2011  10:42  by coinea

Gridref: NT 21936 42836   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

10235White Meldon.

2nd Sep 2010  15:45  by Border Peat

Gridref: NT 21223 42916   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

up path from car park with old toilet block very steep path through heather and bracken but well worth it for the views all round,this must have been the best day of the year,also climbed Black Meldon.

the wife 10235©Border Peat
well worth a ten today 10235©Border Peat

7th Jul 2010  11:47  by Fester

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pleasant wander in the sunshine..

23rd Nov 2009  13:53  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NT 21939 42836   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Downpour arrived on reaching the top.

White Meldon Near the summit.
White Meldon Location and no cap.
White Meldon The FB.

8th Jul 2009  17:13  by BeccaKate

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Jul 2009  17:12  by ZanderH

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Feb 2009  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc except top slightly chipped, white, no cap or plug. Nice grassy summit, earthworks, fine view.

3rd Jan 2009  10:25  by Boys from the Dyes

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Handy car park on west side of hill with track to the top.

White Meldon pillar and flush bracket.

31st Dec 2008  10:20  by Haggis Hunter

Gridref: NT 21937 42839   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A new cache was placed up here so it was an attempt for a FTF. As I arrived in the car park Interloper was just about to set off, so we joined forces and hit the hill with all pistons charging, well Interloper did I think I blew a few of mine! Anyway it was a lovely frosty day and the views weren't great, but what a way to finish off the year. HH

Myself at the trig ©Haggis Hunter
Interloper ©Haggis Hunter
Flush Bracket

14th Nov 2008  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Some slight damage to top.

10235
10235
10235

30th Aug 2008  00:00  by Sprog

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

26th Aug 2008  15:30  by daveyboy

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A lovely hill to venture on with fine views across the Manor Hills and Moffat Hills in the south. There are fine views across the Moorfoot and Lammermuir Hills in the east with the Pentland Hills in the north east. This is a fine little hill and well worth the quick walk to its summit.

The lovely White Meldon. Well worth the quick walk to get here.©daveyboy

11th Aug 2008  07:15  by Eclipse

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Early morning run, nice views.

5th May 2007  20:05  by stonestreaker

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Mar 2006  10:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Straight up from road on good and clear morning.

13th Feb 2006  13:30  by Sh4p3r

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Site of an ancient burial cairn

29th Jan 2006  00:00  by Peripatetic

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very pleasant indeed! Archaeology and a wonderful view... The condition looked good to me, perhaps because this has been repaired, so I'll upload the photos shortly.

19th Jun 2004  16:30  by ipeattie

Gridref: NT 21935 42828   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Easy access from the unclassified road to the west, where there are a couple of parking/picnic areas with paths leading on to the hill. In addition to the trig, the summit has a cairn and the remains of an Iron Age hill fort. Excellent views in all directions from the top. Forget the trig, this hill is worth doing just for the view. A wee cracker!

White Meldon - 10235 Approaching the summit. Trig and cairn.
White Meldon - 10235 The pillar.
White Meldon - 10235 The flush bracket.

14th Jun 2003  14:01  by clochandighter

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Second visit. For updated photographs. Pillar in good condition. Has previously been re-faced. This repair work is now breaking up giving the pillar a chipped appearance around the top edges. The spider (open) has lost its OS plug. All four sighting portholes are open, but it is not possible to view the stud because of all the stones dropped down the vertical centre tube. 360° panorama to surrounding hills. Open grazing land.

The trig pillar. Starting to look a bit worse for wear.
The View North. Almost aligned with Allermuir Hill, Pentland Hills.
Flush Bracket 10235. This was the result of a repaint since 1984, but some years ago now.

2nd Jun 2003  15:58  by Sandman

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

28th Jul 2002  00:00  by agentmancuso

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Camping at Rosetta.

White Meldon third visit, Sept 2012

22nd Sep 2001  13:08  by arranc

Gridref: NT 21900 42800   FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th May 2000  07:01  by Chalky

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

11th Sep 1999  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - easy grassy ascent, no access probs encountered, fine hillfort summit, 'official' route is from WCs & FB to W @ 212428

27th Jun 1998  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

10235

28th Sep 1997  11:00  by Particle

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

11th Jun 1996  16:49  by fasgadh

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

Out marilyn bagging, and this one is a good one. Easy ascent from the very busy picnicers to a good view from the hillfort. Black Meldon is worth a visit too.

6th May 1984  15:00  by clochandighter

FB Number: 10235  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

First visit. To record FB number. HISTORY: Pillar completed 16th July 1958 costing £35.18s.½d. Computed as secondary triangulation station NT33/1 within the Peebles block during 1959. Levelled for height also in 1959. Last maintained by the OS in July 1981. SITE VISIT: This was the first ever five digit FB I noted. There is no preceeding S. My dad (sadly since deceased) joined me for this one. GRP 12/05/1984.

10235 GRP in 1984