Logged Visits:

18th Jan 2024  11:45  by Makka

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found it

14th Jan 2024  12:50  by Humble Hiker

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

15th Dec 2023  15:40  by Bigmatty

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

29th May 2023  17:43  by Andy West

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

8th Feb 2023  12:30  by Velosaurus

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views in all directions.

The flush bracket
View to west

16th Aug 2022  21:57  by MuddyGreek

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

6th Dec 2021  09:40  by [email protected]

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

13th Nov 2021  12:30  by JamesA60

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Passed on a walk from Hassocks. Great views from up here!

25th Jul 2021  13:50  by [email protected]

FB Number: 3887  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

5th Jun 2021  20:25  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: TQ 28398 13837   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Parked on Next Way Lane. Took the PRoW which runs south from the lane, which provides a fantastic woodland walk. Then took the PRoW which runs in a semi circle around Wellcombe Bottom. From there, took the PRoW to the west, which presents you with a very steep climb to the summit of Wolstanbury Hill, and the pillar. Spectacular views all round at the summit, including of the Jack & Jill windmills to the east. 6 of 7 today in and around Brighton & Hove

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar
Scenery: The Jack & Jill Windmills Taken from the pillar

20th Mar 2021  10:30  by knightstemplar189

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

14th Dec 2020  07:01  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Number 30 of December trig challenge to collect flush plate numbers. Access from north side, just south of Hurstpierpoint. Very muddy footpath and very steep climb. Grateful for the rail. A sense of achievement on a December morning before daylight. Fairly clear morning, views of A23.

Wolstonbury Hill Flush plate
Wolstonbury Hill December morning, looking towards south east

8th Sep 2020  14:20  by Nekyram

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at entrance to the Warren, parking for two cars. Followed the footpath up to trig , becoming steep at the end. Good views.

5th Jul 2020  14:30  by DanTrig

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

3.3 mile circular from Pyecombe, busy little hill with far reaching views on this sunny/windy day. Fourth trig of the day earlier bagged Wilmington Hill, Alfriston FBM and Cliffe Hill. Later bagged Chanctonbury Ring.

2nd May 2020  18:35  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

28th Apr 2020  20:37  by bernieh

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

28th Apr 2020  10:30  by bernieh

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

22nd Oct 2019  11:15  by jedthehumanoid

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Above the clouds this morning. Lovely views with the clouds having burned off but very much still sitting in the lower lying areas.

29th Aug 2019  12:41  by RichardM

Gridref: TQ 28401 13839   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from Hassocks station, sweet Blackberries on the way. Good views.

29th Aug 2019  12:38  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

23rd Jun 2019  18:05  by Windywalker

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Concrete base is exposed over years of erosion.

©Windywalker

5th May 2019  15:00  by andyrandom

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Lots of steep inclines, narrow valleys, ditches and hollows up here. Amazing views to be had. It's all very beautiful, but a little vertigo-inducing in places, and it's easier to ascend than descend if you stray from the paths! Love this place, though.

©andyrandom

19th Sep 2018  12:25  by lackofluke

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Views up here limited today by the weather

15th Jul 2018  15:10  by travelnshit

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Jan 2018  17:26  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Final pillar of four today.A horrible deeply watery/muddy footpath from South into Pyecombe village but a very pleasant circular walk around and back over this hill. A pause to look around at the top before the bus back into Brighton.

5th Jun 2017  10:45  by robinhood

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

Day four of my SDW stroll, trig nine. Jack and Jill windmills seen along the way to Pyecombe, stopping off for a rest in its Norman church which has an 'open door' policy to visitors as it was once on a pilgrim's route; I was offered a drink and enjoyed a coffee. The trig is off the SDW, but the effort was well worth the stunning views. The ramparts of the Iron Age? hillfort are clearly visible.

8th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TQ 28400 13847   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Dec 2016  13:19  by Roger Peaple

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Solo walk 'Jack and Jill'

27th Aug 2016  11:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TQ 28398 13837   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Steep climb from NE Great hill in sunshine

25th Jul 2016  08:15  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

19th Jun 2016  15:46  by Griefmiester

Gridref: TQ 28402 13836   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Another visit to one of my local pillars a fathers day walk with Jane and Nattie :) still good if a tad eroded at the base. love the views from up here. I sometimes sit for ages here.

Pillar & FB

8th Jun 2016  11:12  by boblynoriho

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Fantastic views over Sussex and Brighton.

Wolstonbury Hill trigpoint ©boblynoriho

16th Mar 2016  10:06  by jonglew

Gridref: TQ 28400 13839   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parking for 2 cars at entrance to The Warren and neighbouring barn conversion on minor road to NE. RoW to trig, through field of disinterested cattle. Very lumpy and bumpy at top of hill. Pillar has exposed foundations and some wear and tear to top edges. Original top cap missing, asphalt plug in place; RHD side sight hole open. Lovely views E & W along northern escarpment of South Downs.

Pillar TP7022©jonglew
Spider TP7022©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP7022©jonglew

14th Jun 2015  13:18  by gez

Gridref: TQ 28398 13845   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited during a recce of a walk for the Norwich group walking weekend in Sussex

25th Oct 2014  12:45  by Dot924

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

If coming up from the corner of the road it is steep!! Best to walk back towards the pub 10 metres and walk up from there.

The Trig The Trigpoint with Clayton Windsmills in the distance

28th Aug 2014  13:10  by samtrev

FB Number: 3887  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

27th Aug 2013  00:00  by Sprog

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

30th Jun 2013  14:42  by Griefmiester

Gridref: TQ 28403 13848   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Latest of numerous visits to this pillar as it is the nearest to home - amazing views up here today - visited today to remember my Dad - James Francis Grieve DFC 11/08/1920 - 15/06/2013 RIP Dad.

Pillar and FB
GPS Data

4th Jun 2013  14:30  by JonT

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Visited on a long, convoluted circular walk from Hassocks also visiting the New Road (TP8221) and Chattri (TP8993) trig points. The base of the pillar is rather eroded, the plug is missing (filled in), and the spider has been scored. But otherwise in good condition. Wolstonbury Hill is a remarkable place. English Heritage’s PastScape site notes the top of the hill is occupied by ‘A Late Bronze Age Ram's Hill type enclosure situated on a clay-with-flints capped, chalk hill … The earthworks have been disturbed in places by late 18th century-early 19th century flint diggings, mainly excavated by the inmates of Hursterpierpoint workhouse’. (The term ‘Ram's Hill type’ derives from the type-site at Ram's Hill in Berkshire.) The hill is a fine place to look for orchids. I saw eight different species in bloom on a single day last year. And it has one of the best views from a Sussex trig point.

General view of the trig point Looking towards Truleigh Hill. ©JonT
The flush bracket ©JonT
The spider, cap missing ©JonT

25th Apr 2013  17:12  by runblue

Gridref: TQ 28400 13835   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©runblue

16th Aug 2012  15:36  by qmaster

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

excellent all round views

21st Apr 2012  11:45  by FfiLli

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

On a ten mile walk, geocaching.

29th Oct 2011  10:31  by panniers

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

9th Apr 2011  06:42  by Trigger

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP7022

9th Jan 2011  13:44  by hussyhill

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great 360 degree views. Parked in lane at the bottom of the hill in a layby and walked up through the woods, choosing to come down the very steep hill, rather than struggle up it. Trig in good condition, plug missing and filled with ashphelt.

On Our Spot ©hussyhill
The Trig ©hussyhill
The Flush Bracket ©hussyhill

21st Nov 2010  13:42  by trigangel

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Bagged this one on a circular wake from the Jack and Jill pub via the windmills. Pub grub excellent. Clear day, stunning views right across Sussex.

14th Sep 2010  20:38  by lost!

Gridref: TQ 28398 13843   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed up from the south. Great views on a lovely day.

Wolstonbury Hill Trig

7th Sep 2010  13:00  by J.H

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

we saw this a while ago in september last year when there was a huge cross on the top of the hill near the pillar, a few days later we found out there was an uproar about the cross as a local catholic community erected it without councel consent! and local walkers complained it spoilt the beautiful scenery. (which i must agree) al in all it was an exciting one as this was also my first trigpoint find!

10th Sep 2009  00:00  by Border Peat

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

track up through woods

early evening stroll S3887©Border Peat

22nd Sep 2007  12:31  by Teasel

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Jayne was busy revising, so David and I went to bag this one, after visiting the nearby windmills.

The flush bracket
David on the trigpoint ©Teasel
Jack and Jill Photo by David

4th Aug 2006  12:53  by Alan Grove

Gridref: TQ 28400 13845   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I picked a dull day to make this visit. It would have been 10 if the visibilty had been better. Took the path that runs straight up the north face of the hill, which is really steep. The pillar is in good condition and on this occassion was guarded by a herd of black cattle, complete with some serious looking horns. However, they left me alone during my visit.

TP7022 TP7022 - Wolstonbury Hill©Alan Grove
TP7022 FB TP7022's Flush Bracket©Alan Grove
TP7022 Cattle TP7022 with its "Guards"©Alan Grove
TP7220 - Then & Now Two views of TP7220 taken 17 years apart©Alan Grove

30th Jul 2006  12:02  by Dodders

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Took a very steep footpath to visit this trigpoint and was rewarded with superb views. Pillar in good condition.

©Dodders
©Dodders

30th Jul 2006  12:02  by AnnRACS

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

With Dodders, took the very steep path to this. Even more difficult getting down. Worth it for the glorious views.

22nd Apr 2006  19:34  by Ian Too

Gridref: TQ 28398 13843   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

11th Sep 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, asphalt plug, striking graffiti, nice view

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus

15th Aug 2005  14:00  by Orchards Finest

Gridref: TQ 28400 13837   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Tarmac plug. The ground around the base has been eroded away by 40cm. GPSr gave elevation 208m.

Wolstonbury Hill Trig Point
Wolstonbury Hill Flush Bracket

12th Aug 2005  19:25  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

This is on my door step (3 mile walk from front door) my favorite place on this part of the South Downs.

29th Jun 2005  17:00  by Morseman

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Did thies whilst getting to Geo Gnome 1. Will upload pictures later.

1st Jun 2005  07:29  by Toomtech

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

28th Feb 2005  13:03  by WackyRaces

Gridref: TQ 28401 13843   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great 360 degree view, including the sea.

16th Jan 2005  13:10  by Managra

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Tarmac plug. Easy access. Wonderful views.

Trig point
Flush bracket

24th Jul 2004  15:00  by Foggy & Crew

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Got whilst out geocaching

1st May 2004  01:31  by Volvo Man

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent Views from up here, and a cool puzzle geocache to do from this point too.

25th Apr 2004  13:33  by barryhunter

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig in good condition, quite a steep accent (from the north anyway which I did it), but worth it. Spider been filled with black tar.

trig and hazy view ©barryhunter
FB ©barryhunter
the trig it appears that the ground has worn somewhat since the trig was built!©barryhunter

4th Jan 2004  15:40  by Sussex_Rambler

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found after searching for Geocache lower down the hill. Great views and hill itself has interesting history

16th Aug 2003  16:30  by ABSAR I

Gridref: TQ 28402 13835   FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easily found and in reasonable condition. Popular area. Excellent views.

1st Jul 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3887  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Tarmac plug.