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29th Mar 2024  11:00  by Geffers

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

A lovely wander up to the TP on a sunny Good Friday morning. No sign of the “black bull” thankfully. 3 out of the “Hawick 7” done.

29th Jun 2023  16:55  by NJM

Gridref: NT 47442 15128   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Third and sadly last pillar of the day, would have stayed in the Borders longer on a fine afternoon except for some very poor planning. At least we kept the best pillar till last. Superb views and would be easily accessed if not for the huge black bull in the first field you enter through the gate at the 90deg bend in the road. Huge and pretty intimidating, he was accompanied by a frisky harem. Found an alternative route - accessed the field to the S by a gate near the 189 height mark and walked W towards the pylon and the ancient homestead. In the top W corner of this field is a gate into the Trig field. Worth the minor detour to enjoy the terrific panoramic views from the pillar.

View East Storm's OS Pillar #553
View South

2nd Apr 2023  12:55  by Poppy60

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

15th Mar 2022  12:27  by BigJ

Gridref: NT 47442 15122   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Plenty of parking at the village hall at the bottom of Whitehaugh Road. Pleasant walk up the road before going through the gate at the 90 degree bend. Followed the trough between the hills which leads to a wooden gate, thus avoiding any walls. A short pull landed us on top. Great views all round. Even nabbed a few BMs on the dry stane dykes. With CJ.

12th Mar 2022  14:43  by Rainbow Cupcake

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Jan 2022  08:01  by [email protected]

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

30th Dec 2021  11:46  by jonglew

Gridref: NT 47439 15133   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at 90deg bend in road by Whitehaugh Cottages (NT 4824 1546). Pillar sits on a prominent hill giving extensive views. Evidence of a significant mortar repair to top; original centre cap retained, raised lettering; all sight holes open.

Pillar TP6956©jonglew
Spider TP6956©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6956©jonglew

24th Aug 2021  10:50  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at spot height 189. Had to go in a round about way due to mummy and baby moo in the fields which offered the most direct route.

4th Jun 2021  16:30  by Analoguesat

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Safe parking in a large pull in near the 221 spotheight north of Whitehaugh. Anywhere else is sketchy and risks getting sideswiped by farm vehicles. Accessed via the track to the east. Go through the first gate you come to and follow the wall up to the top corner. There is a gate in this corner which allows access to the grazing top From here is a short walk to the pillar. Fabulous views in all directions from here with numerous tops visible all around.:)

25th May 2021  14:10  by beckroad

Gridref: NT 47400 15100   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on minor road nt479158. Indicated on map near spot height221. Large roadside space that overlooks the pillar to the sw. Walked on road to Whitehaugh Cottages entered a field at nt480153 and walked north side of wall to corner at nt477153 where a gate allows access onto the pasture land. Spider top intact.Great views.

Pillar at Wiltonburn Hill Looking ENE to Hawick

12th Mar 2021  10:10  by KJ

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

One of my favourite runs from the house so my most visited trig. On this occasion walked up after parking at back of Wilton Lodge Park NT491142 and headed along minor road up past Wiltonburn farm. At the end of the track went over the burn and climbed directly up the hillside to the trig with great views of the town and surrounding area. Descended west to the minor road going back into town and along to the car.

©KJ

20th Feb 2021  13:52  by Mwhite

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

16th Jan 2021  16:00  by Laura262

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

30th Oct 2020  10:29  by Oldhortus

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

Parked northside of Whitehaugh walked back down through the small hamlet and took the track into the field. Worked my way up the field and over a dyke wall to TP. Found a better route coming back. Good 360 view.

12th Jul 2020  11:57  by rococo1805

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked in passing place just down the hill. Through gate then follow track in the wee valley to the new wooden gate then up hill. Good views.

19th Jun 2020  00:00  by Schmuppets

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

Our first official visit to a trig when we meant to do so - and not just found by accident. On a walk near Wiltonburn and a friend asked if we were visiting the trig - Hadn't even known it was there - It certainly triggered off a series of events!

Wiltonburn ©Schmuppets

23rd Mar 2019  11:47  by trigrat

Gridref: NT 47436 15122   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th Jan 2018  15:15  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Several other walkers out and about. Parked at road corner west of Whitehaugh cottages then up track: best to go through gate and up hill on NW side of wall. Found out the hard way that there's a tricky cross-wall and electric fence to climb if you go up the SE side . Last of 7 pillars today, but enough daylight left to do the nearby FBM/rivet/berntsen trio before January darkeness falls.

18th Nov 2017  09:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NT 47440 15126   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From east up field over little gate in corner

26th Sep 2017  11:48  by coinea

Gridref: NT 47441 15124   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Route and parking as Borderer.

S7582 Wiltonburn Hill

5th Feb 2017  14:20  by Moira293

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the lay-by down the minor road a bit from Whitehaugh and headed up the track. Was trying to work out which side of the dyke to go up, when the hubby rather unhelpfully decided to doubt my map reading skills and announce we were heading in the wrong direction!! After an unnecessary climb of the hill opposite, I took great pleasure in telling him he was wrong and we turned tail back up to the trig, by which time the rain had come on, grrr. Fab views from the trig even though it was rather mizzly. Shame the trig isn't looking so white nowadays though...and och we forgot to look for the wee cross :o

Moi posing at the trig :)
Decent views despite the drizzle!

10th Oct 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NT 47442 15124   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th May 2015  15:30  by Borderer

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in a passing place on the minor road to the east and a short walk along the made track starting at the bend in the road then following the dry stone wall and straight to the summit. Another cared for white Hawick pillar.

©Borderer

28th Jul 2013  20:00  by vegibagger

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

Lovely evening sun, ending my birthday diamond of walks, south east north and west of Hawick. Excellentee

10th Feb 2011  13:37  by Border Peat

Gridref: NT 47439 15124   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Handy gates in walls great day and views

Great views S7582©Border Peat

19th Mar 2010  14:30  by bluebeard

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

13th Jun 2008  11:15  by PHMB

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked near Whitehaugh. Rough sheep pasture. A small memorial cross in front of pillar presumably marks grave of former farmer. Good views. Pillar still has some white paint, and retains plug (small raised lettering).

6th Mar 2008  16:30  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 47443 15122   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Small cross is still there. Very good condition. A grassy hill with complex contour detail in places. Usual Hawick pattern of lots of parallel rocky ridges.

Wiltonburn Hill ©fasgadh
Wiltonburn Hill Metal©fasgadh

23rd Sep 2006  11:59  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 47441 15125   FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Second visit. For photographs or GPS visit. SITE VISIT: Open grazing top. Walls with electric fences easily negotiated. Pillar in good condition. Spider retains replacement OS cap with small raised lettering. Flush bracket faces southeast. All four sighting holes open pillar bolt visible. A small brass memorial inscribed "J.B.Henderson, Farmer, Wiltonburn 22.1.1912 to 31.7.1995" has been placed in the ground a few feet in front of the pillar. Beautiful views in perfect weather include Eildon Mid Hill, Minto Hill, Rubers Law, Southdean Law, Carter Bar, Penchrise Pen and Skelfhill Pen.

S7582 - Wiltonburn Hill pillar/FB montage
S7582 - Wiltonburn Hill pillar bolt
S7582 - Wiltonburn Hill spider
view to Minto Hill
view to Rubers Law
view to Southdean Law, over Hawick
memorial to JB Henderson, Farmer of Wiltonburn
S7582 - Wiltonburn Hill GRP takes a stand.

1st Aug 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap, small raised letters, nice pasture summit, nice view

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus

1st Mar 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Watch out for small cross in ground near trig commemorating local farmer.

S7582
S7582 cross in foreground
S7582
S7582

14th Aug 1991  12:02  by clochandighter

FB Number: S7582  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First visit. To find out FB number, and enjoy a circular walk from Hawick. The pillar was completed 10th July 1953 costing £12.15s.0d. In 1956, flush bracket S7582 was levelled for height. This marker was computed for triangulation as tertiary station NT72/T113 in the Jedburgh secondary block in 1957 and was last maintained by the OS in July 1977.