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29th Jun 2023  00:00  by StewB

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

'Bagged' en-route to the Colsterdale trig having parked at Caldbergh...A fairly easy approach considering the scant moorland tracks though a much, much rougher one as the 'crow flies' to reach the Colsterdale trig from it. I most liked the location of the Witton Fell trig, out of the way & hidden somewhat amongst the plantation. Liked the cracks 'running' about the pillar, thought they were most aesthetic. Whilst a panoramic view from any trigpoint's just boss, non I don't think comparing to that from Ffridd Fawr on the Mold map, I much prefer a 'tucked-in', hidden, harder to find pillar, a pillar requiring a bit of searching for, a bit of 'digging-out' as with the 'hedge trigs'. There's something just so satisfying in locating a trig engrossed in a hedge, incorporated in a wall or tucked into a corner albeit a necessity to have a Garmin Etrex to supply that crucial 10 figure number...at the time of location it's like having the winning lottery numbers! Taking me onto the reverse side of the coin...I absolutely hate seeking permission to access a trig point on private land. First off it's not always deadly obvious on whose door you ought be knocking when several farms abound, secondly I always feel foolish & yet cheeky in asking & thirdly I dread rejection. Silly I know but I reckon fellow trigbaggers feel pretty much the same way! Wonder if like me fellow trigbaggers whilst loving the obsessive 'collectability' of trigs, don't particularly like them at all, thinking like me them to be downright ugly & much prefering a hill or mountain summit be adorned with a simple pile of rocks!

28th May 2023  12:20  by JRoche2018

Gridref: SE 13288 85059   FB Number: S7488  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Semi hidden on patch of heather at edge of plantation. walked in from minor road parking near reservoir, driveable as far as there. pillar with plastic centre cap but otherwise good condition

20th Sep 2022  13:10  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at SE 14521 85799. Walked up very steep tarmac'd road (Sowden Beck Road) to SE 14456 84888 and into forest, earlier gate had a 'private' sign. Still felt like we shouldn't be there so Mr TJR and the boys waited at the roadside bench. Track started to look like it might be the wrong height for the trig, so went up a track that seemed to be heading up hill at SE 14267 84961. This ended up on the main track to the trigpoint at SE 14226 84685. It was about here I saw a sign saying 'don't upset the ground nesting birds' so clearly a track used by walkers and also signs of mountain bikes, I think if you followed this from Sowden Beck Road you'd be find. Small track from this to the trigpoint at SE 13323 84980. Returned to Sowden Beck Road via main track to find gate open and padlock and chain on ground, so presume it is locked sometimes?

Witton Fell route ©thejackrustles
Witton Fell selfie ©thejackrustles
Witton Fell collage ©thejackrustles

1st Aug 2022  15:11  by Mark-UKUS

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked up in East Witton and took the track, Sowden Beck Road, up past the |reservoir and as it turned right at the end of the plantation, slipped under the wooden gates. Followed that track for about a mile until, again, at the western limit of the plantation passed into the heather and before too long spotted the Pillar. Nice views all the way up and along, and the setting was particularly nice this time of the year with the heather. Beer in the Cover Bridge Inn afterwards.

18th Dec 2021  13:50  by rupertal

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

8th Jun 2021  16:23  by blackboot29

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

Second one today, diverted from circular walk. Up track from East Wilton and turned right on third forest track. Trig on right in heather but fairly easy to see today

23rd May 2021  12:16  by graham65

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Slight cracking. Not much of a view .not sure on access the land looks private

23rd May 2021  12:16  by graham65

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Slight cracking. Not much of a view .not sure on access the land looks private

27th Dec 2020  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

From East Whitton to third gate then track to trig

3rd Sep 2020  14:51  by stan toon

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

Circular walk from East Witton.

©stan toon

10th Oct 2019  11:30  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up the minor road to the end of the tarmac. Followed the track onto the moorland / new plantation to the trig. Lot of game birds about so dogs must be kept on the lead else this gate may go the way of the other two on the way up, no entry signs and barbed wire across the top of them.

9th Mar 2019  15:05  by CJO

Gridref: SE 13295 85057   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plastic cap. Located just outside plantation. Now sunny but with a stiff breeze and winter showers.

Witton Fell

1st Mar 2019  18:40  by PaulthePlanner

Gridref: SE 13286 85062   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

24th Jul 2018  18:48  by Particle

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

Ran up from Ulshaw & did loop on path to south. Fantastic evening.

10th Nov 2017  11:35  by Hands

Gridref: SE 13284 85061   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

walked up Sowden Beck Rd to the third forest track ( where a sign advises to keep your dog on a lead and keep to the tracks ) and followed it to the Trig which is situated in an area of heather close to the woodlands edge, the trig is in good condition with a plastic cap and one open sight hole, the views stretch towards Penhill and Middleham Low Moor , the rest is obscured by the woodland Returned along the more northerly track to complete the circuit

©Hands

26th Aug 2017  08:42  by srichy20

Gridref: SE 13285 85065   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Take the highest of the forest paths, follow to the end of the trees and take a left.

20th Jan 2017  00:00  by beckroad

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Minor tarmac road to a dead end. Walk through forest road. The trig is nestled near to edge of plantation.

14th Nov 2016  15:00  by ger

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked outside farmhouse in E Witton. Track to S - 3rd turn off on R - not shown as ROW on map, but signs indicate that public can use track. Trig is just outside forest in rough heather/grass - looks quite lonley

22nd Jun 2015  11:25  by slateloose

Gridref: SE 13200 85000   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th Jun 2015  13:30  by chrisbombington

Gridref: SE 13286 85058   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A bit pushed for time so having read Rays (senraybyar) account I decided to go for it and drive up the minor Road to the east of the wood (Sowden Beck Road) despite a sign Unsuitable for Motor Vehicles I got up no problem, plenty of room to park at the top next to the third access track into the woods which I follow to the Trig Point, note the map shows this track going through the middle of the wood but all the trees to the south have been felled the land now covered in heather for grouse I suppose.

Trig Meg & Molly

20th Apr 2014  11:20  by Pritch227

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

little bit of a scramble up the hill from the main track in the plantation.noticed a lot of trees have been cleared,found the trig just past this area,noticed the private signs on the way out,not a sole out today,views not too bad,bit obscured in some places by the trees

©Pritch227

1st Mar 2014  12:43  by Alfred the great

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

23rd Feb 2014  10:46  by paulxtr

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very windy. Forest tracks very muddy.

Witton Fell ©paulxtr

7th Aug 2013  20:18  by clochandighter

Gridref: SE 13285 85057   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 18th August 1953 costing £17.19s.6d. Computed as secondary triangulation station SE38/20 within the Harrogate block during 1955. Levelled for height also in 1955. Last maintained by the OS in May 1975. SITE VISIT: Overall appraoch from northeast. Parked on south verge SE145857, East Witton. Followed mapped RoW to SE143845. Turned NW up forest track which leads all the way to summit. Short hop across rough ground to trig. Near edge of mapped woodland but not dense at top. Nice location. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre capped with grey plastic disc fitted by Jon Rouse, 22/06/2003. Flush bracket faces northwest, ~315°. Vented through SW sight hole. Open panorama extends 202° from SSE to north, the remainder is blocked by the neighbouring conifers.

S7438 - Witton Fell & GRP

12th Jul 2013  11:28  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked at bottom of Sowden Beck Road and walked up lane and along forest track. Trig easily found, not much of a view due to trees. Very hot day with swarms of flies everywhere.

©jamiekeighley

2nd Feb 2013  12:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 13286 85058   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Up track to woods then steep up to trig now out of tree cover

14th Oct 2012  12:43  by Paulus66

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from East Witton along the public access track which goes up and right around the back of the woodland. The Trig is more or less at the end of the track and is now just in open ground to the right, some of the woodland having been cleared. In good condition with pastic plug. Great views apart from those to the east/north which are still obscured by woodland, though good views north were obtained walking up and back. Was watching a good number of buzzards soaring as I walked up the track to the trig, perhaps attracted by the huge number of pheasants in the woodland.

30th Aug 2012  14:50  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Some white still on pillar which is surrounded by circle of stones amongst heather in flower. Approached from East Witton via Sowden Beck Road and heritage forest tracks - didn't see the private signs until exiting!

The pillar amongst heather

26th Aug 2012  09:51  by dmacbrew

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

25th Aug 2012  10:00  by ramblingbadgers

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

A lovely little stroll up to the trig which was set amongst the heather. Unfortunately the weather was overcast but a very enjoyable walk from East Witton

19th May 2012  09:45  by Lonewalker

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

Situated among the heather, rough approach and not much to see from here

5th May 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 13286 85059   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th May 2012  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SE 13200 85000   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Apr 2012  14:02  by bigtykedog

FB Number: S7488  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good views up Coverdale, across the dale to Forbidden Corner and Pen Hill. Trees felled around Trig.

7th Apr 2012  15:55  by painterman61

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up from village steepish hill followed fire break at end of trail.Trig in vgc plastic plug good views.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

29th Feb 2012  12:15  by Border Peat

Gridref: SE 13286 85058   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Heavy pull up road walked up to S.E. corner of wood then followed track up to remains of a fire as mentioned by previous trigger then a few yds to the right through the heather great view

S7438©Border Peat

28th Feb 2012  19:16  by PeteBoggs

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

Followed PROW from East Mitton - bit of a climb - then accessed forest road ignoring private sign.Trig at back of new plantings from this side

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

6th Sep 2011  15:39  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©stonestreaker
©stonestreaker

23rd Apr 2011  13:00  by redDragon

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Having walked along the edge of the access land from Sail Hill, I decided on a different approach from others on here. Entering the forest area at a gate on the southwest corner, rather then via the byway at the southeast. It was quite simple from there. Left at the fork and struck out north from the bend in the track. Today there was the remains of a bonfire as a guide from where to turn off. It was quite easy to spot from there. Im not sure what those rock circles surrounding it are for though. Views are great up Wensleydale.

6th Sep 2010  15:49  by wrose

Gridref: SE 13286 85062   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Like others I walked up the by-way from the village and went right up to the top of the woodland before turning west into into it. Even though the gate declares Private Land and Keep Out there is another sign on the ground declaring the area to be an area supported by Millenium Woodland. Either way just followed the forrest track all the way up and the pillar is just off to the north where the newly planted trees ends. Only about fifty yards of yomping necessary. Everything in good order and pillar is surrounded by a double circle of stones - from a bygone age? Views over the whole area magnificent today with wall to wall purple heather.

S7438 Witton Fell Pillar from a distance.
S7438 Witton Fell Pillar close up.
S7438 Witton Fell Flush Bracket.
S7438 Witton Fell Plug.

29th Aug 2010  18:17  by Theo D Lite

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

In from the W, out by the S. Also with a quick trip down into town and back. Bumped into a shooting party too but they did not seem to mind much that I was there. Saw a great display of wild hen harriers in the evening

21st Jun 2009  16:58  by senrabyar

Gridref: SE 13288 85060   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up byway from village, then into wood at first track. 2x steep inter-track climbs in lush vegetation over decaying tree stumps not recommended. Returned much longer route emerging from last track onto the byway at much higher point. Decided could have driven all the way up to here perfectly legally.

8th Mar 2009  13:55  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SE 13285 85060   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Witton Fell TP just outside plantation of young trees.
Witton Fell Plastic cap in situ.
Witton Fell The FB.

17th Oct 2007  16:15  by PHMB

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On private plantation. Accessed via bridleway from East Witton. Area where pillar stands has been felled though trees stand nearby. Some views to west. Ring of small stones surround pillar. Plug replaced with plastic disc. base.

2nd Jun 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, plastic cap, moorland just W of young pines, hazy view; good Tree Pipit habitat. Track heading SW out of East Witton OK for walkers, not for horses or dogs.

8th Oct 2005  12:20  by ted

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Via permissive path up Red Beck Gill then pathless through heather and over elec fence. Theres probably an easier route but at least the goml sign wasn't seen until leaving the plantation. Trig still has a good coat of white paint but plug replaced by plastic cover. No views - drizzle.

Witton Fell trig
Witton Fell trig
Witton Fell FB

22nd Sep 2000  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S7438  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Painted white, plug with heavily indented lettering.

2nd Apr 1995  15:26  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 13200 85000   FB Number: S7438  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10