Logged Visits:

13th Sep 2023  11:24  by Boxmoor Lass

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

Parked on the motorway bridge. Didn’t fancy the padlocked gate. Could view the trig from further up the road and the reservoir compound was swarming with ground staff so made do with a distant shot!

2nd Jul 2023  13:44  by Team Stringbean

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2nd Jul 2023  12:37  by Stringbeans

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Couldn't get close due to the locked gates and security, we had to make do with taking a picture from across a field 😕

17th Jan 2023  13:37  by jonglew

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 6/10

Main gates locked so no-one on site. Moved car to NE of the site, parking by M55 bridge (SD 4000 3470). Farm track initially, then across pastures to closest point possible (approx 20m) outwith the impressive security fencing. Pillar can be clearly viewed and the FB photographed with a reasonable zoom, although at an angle making it difficult to discern the numbers; obviously no view of the spider of sight holes from here. Had to be satisfied with this... for today.

Pillar TP0699©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0699©jonglew

8th Jan 2023  11:42  by Turftalkin

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©Turftalkin

8th Jan 2023  00:00  by StewB

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Good lay-by parking on the reservoir access road south of the M55...Gateway to the steps leading upwards onto the elevated area being open consequence of workmen I asked at the 'hut' for permission to access the trig. Permission granted, I left with a big smile on my face, like a child having just seen Father Christmas...A massive big thank you to Chris, a nice man making possible a memorable 'trig bagging" at Whitprick Hill.

31st Dec 2022  13:40  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SD 39734 34372   FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on Bradshaw Lane, just slightly to the south east of the M55. Then climbed over gate and then a barbed wire fence, and then walked up a bank to the point where I was just outside the reservoir compound with a clear view of the pillar behind the fence.

Pillar
Pillar
Reservoir Compound

31st Dec 2021  14:30  by Ian Robinson

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Feel I cheated a little by viewing with binoculars from lay-by on Bradshaw Lane. Surrounded by a high fence it looks more like Ministry of Defence than water board.

22nd May 2021  17:00  by Thomas David Whitaker

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Parked close to the bridge over the M55 and followed the field boundaries to reach the reservoir perimeter fence.I had a cunning plan to outsmart the cctv cameras by disguising myself as a farmer. So complete with body warmer and wellies, I checked the ploughing in a thoughtful pose and moved some big stones to the headland. I have no idea if anybody was watching but I didn't get challenged as a security risk and I did get as close to the pillar as I could without being electrocuted, so I'll call that a result.

4th Dec 2020  10:00  by mjwjones

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

seen from the road. it is within the reservoir compound so not possible to reach.

6th May 2020  10:10  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

High security fence and multiple cameras at this reservoir. Trig inside the fence on the upper level

18th Oct 2019  12:15  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Only seen from the road to the south, main gates to resr locked.

18th Oct 2019  12:15  by The reluctant trigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

9th Dec 2018  12:29  by greenbell

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 4/10

Bit of a slog to say you can see it from the road if you get the angle right. The track is now securely gated so it's a walk in damp brambly field edges. Some pleasant surviving stands of trees harbouring fieldfares.

15th Aug 2018  14:05  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: S1953  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Weeton Reservoir
Weeton Reservoir

4th Aug 2018  00:41  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Visited after arriving Kirkham on the 09.45 61 Stagecoach Blackpool bus from Preston. I spoke to farmer at field entrance asked if I could follow crop field boundaries to pillar,no probs so I followed boundaries straight to top & the trig. £6.70 Lancashire Day Ticket got me from Earby to Preston on the M1 & 152 Hotline buses,£8 Lancashire Day Rider got me from Preston to Kirkham,another bargain day out.

Trig
Approach
Way up at SD 39523 33900

15th Oct 2017  16:30  by Hands

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 2/10

a well guarded trig!!!!!

©Hands

13th Nov 2016  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SD 39736 34373   FB Number: S1593  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

viewed from afar

17th Aug 2015  18:46  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Easy to ride/drive up concrete access road. Follow round perimeter in fields to view from closest possible point. The third reservoir top pillar today, all heavily defended with electrified fences and multiple CCTV

31st Mar 2015  18:00  by descarte1

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 6/10

Atop a reservoir with considerable security. Walked in from the west. Pillar looks in good nick. Expansive views to the south.

28th Feb 2015  14:27  by paulxtr

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Parked at the beginning of the track to the W then followed the track to the reservoir compound. The pillar has more security than the nearby Kirkham Prison!

Weeton Reservoir ©paulxtr

30th Oct 2014  10:17  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: SD 39740 34372   FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Passing by and gate was open,down track to compound where contractors were on site,access given,no problem.Pillar looks a bit weathered,but in good nick,tarmac plug,one sight hole open.Cloudy 360° views.

Weeton Reservoir. Pillar.
Weeton Reservoir. Pillar.
Weeton Reservoir. Flush bracket.
Weeton Reservoir. Top.

18th Jan 2014  09:10  by CJO

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Very secure compound. Doesn't look like your bog standard reservoir! Very wet under foot. Pillar is visible from road to the south if you want to save yourself a walk! At least its stopped raining now!

Weeton Reservoir

10th Jan 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Seen only

2nd Nov 2013  10:28  by jamiekeighley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 6/10

Parked by bridge over motorway. I went along track and round edge of huge fence. Decent views.

©jamiekeighley

26th Aug 2013  16:45  by dugswell2

FB Number: NSEEN  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 2/10

Enough said. Local day bagging churches and Geograph squares.

20th Jun 2013  16:45  by timdoggart

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

As other comments!

3rd Jun 2013  16:51  by vegibagger

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Looks good but as said before only visible from the bottom of the bank through the fence. Delightful walk to it though from the road to the west. Gorgeous Hawthorn blossom, beautiful purple vetch and glorious field of golden buttercups. And all the while to contrasty the peaceful ambience of the visual scene there was the incongruous loud traffic rumble as the M55 to Blackpool is immediately behind the hedge to ones left as I walked to the reservoir.

7th Jun 2012  00:00  by rupertal

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3rd Nov 2011  15:55  by Keith Stevens

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

Well defended, with cameras and electric fence. I contemplated donning a rubber suit and using nylon rope ladders to scale the 4 metre fence, but decided to get my picture through the narrow mesh of the fencing instead. I approached from the lane to the east. Technically, it is unreachable, but I was close enough to claim a close encounter, I'd say.

Weeton Reservoir pillar

13th Aug 2011  18:55  by painterman61

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First trig of evening parked at gate at enterence jumped over gate and walked to compound trig is gaurded like a nuclear bunker! surprizingly good views of distant fells from here .

Trig ©painterman61
Trig behind bars ©painterman61
view to fells ©painterman61
View to fells 2 ©painterman61

10th Jul 2011  11:39  by tigger4242

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Trig easily seen in the compound

©tigger4242

19th Sep 2010  14:55  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 3/10

Walked along the service road and around the fence

3rd Sep 2010  13:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 39734 34372   FB Number: S1593  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 2/10

Viewed from afar

26th Apr 2010  14:55  by ocean soul

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

As per previous logs.Huge security for a resevoir

26th Mar 2010  00:00  by pete37038

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As close as you can get with all the cameras and huge fences ! got as close as you can and got a pic, thats good enough for me.

That\'s yer lot !©pete37038

9th Jan 2010  11:37  by Triggers

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the fence is now about 8 feet high with 4 feet of electric fence on top. Plus cctv every 20feet. Are we sure its a reservoir that its protecting and not a secret military installation

Trig point through fence ©Triggers

9th Jan 2010  11:08  by PeteBoggs

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Part of round of trigs with T'Riggers - security cameras panned round watching us - very strange

10th Apr 2009  16:00  by Bourne

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Couldn't quite get over the 6ft fence to reach the Trig. Feet got very wet whilst walking around the perimeter.

26th Dec 2008  15:00  by Monkeycopter

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

7th Jun 2008  15:20  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

WEETON RESR TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

19th May 2007  10:45  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

I got a close as I could but didn't fancy scalling the 6ft high steel fence

Trig from the nearest point on the steel fencing ©PhilPamAndRob

12th Nov 2006  15:49  by bonatti

Gridref: SD 39737 34379   FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Well timed with official visit

Pillar

19th Mar 2006  00:00  by m0sgb

FB Number: 1593  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

nice spot for watching the cars

20th Mar 2005  16:15  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We approached this one from the East and parked on the little yellow road just before it goes over the motorway. You can see the trig from here and it is a fairly straight forward walk across the fields. The reservoir has got a 6 feet high wire mesh type fence around it but there is a pedestrian gate which can be climbed over without too much difficulty (no barbed wire on top). Not a very impressive trig considering it's a primary. GPS plaque, tarmac plug.

20th Feb 2005  15:05  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Apart from barrel vaulted covers nothing impressive.

24th Oct 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S1593
S1593
S1593

10th Jun 2004  17:55  by Trigger

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Apr 2004  12:00  by Seasider

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

19/29 for the day. In a reservoir compound but easy to get to.

13th Nov 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1593  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

top of resr bk, vgc, gps