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2nd Jan 2024  15:28  by rupertal

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

Misty so no views but good to get another historic county top in the bag.

2nd Dec 2023  09:39  by Sarah_Clough

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Solo

On it ©Sarah_Clough

27th Oct 2023  12:30  by ADT

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With DC, MGT & RHP. Started at Knossington and did a circular walk via Cold Overton.

©ADT

2nd Oct 2023  00:00  by gasman

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11th Aug 2023  13:34  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pulled over on north side of road, about a mile east of Oakham. Could have ridden down lane to south as far as the reservoir compound. South into open field through gate, then turned south west. Over gate to west into Top Field. Aimed for field boundary to south west. Pillar slightly hidden by vegetation but came into view in next field over a gate from about fifty meters. A wooden post is next to it, used for hooking the gate open. Views across open fields. Spider and cap in place.

Wood Close Flush plate
Wood Close East showing spider and cap
Wood Close South
Wood Close North
Wood Close West

22nd Jul 2023  15:52  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drove up track and parked in front of gate marked Top field, go trough gate pillar in far field boundary beside a gate. Sadly post placed just in front of Flush bracket, Trig in good condition with all its metal work

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Trig
View from spider ©The Trudges
Spider with original centre cap©The Trudges

22nd Jul 2023  15:50  by Motor mic

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Did with TrudgeTracey

22nd Jul 2023  14:46  by MickSan

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Done with trudge Tracey

6th Aug 2022  14:46  by painterman61

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy flat walk out to the trig county top of Rutland

Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61

6th Feb 2022  12:34  by Dubvine

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1st Jan 2022  13:02  by Catredgym

Gridref: SK 82708 08527   FB Number: 82091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Second trig of the New Year. Parked on road and walked up past the reservoir. Don’t take the footpath straight ahead but go to the right to the gate marked “top field” and pillar is straight across the field by the gate, impossible to miss! As previously stated a shame about the wooden stake right in front of it. Nice views but not as good today as at Egleton

13th Sep 2021  00:00  by steverowland

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13th Sep 2021  00:00  by steverowland

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16th Apr 2021  11:35  by eon

Gridref: SK 82709 08531   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

(2043) Drove up the - rough - access road to the reservoir, and parked by the gates. Got the OK from the workers at the site. Poor internet connection meant this one initially took some finding. Doubling back on myself I spotted a couple also seemingly searching for something - turns out they was looking for the pillar as well. More county top baggers than trig baggers but nice to have some company for a change. Only the 2nd time in 5 years! Eventually the pillar was spotted and we all made our way to it. In very good condition, though somebody has plonked a wooden post right next to the FB, which kind of spoils the aesthetic somewhat. Pillar history: Built on the 22nd of May 1938, at a cost of £4 14s 2d. Last maintained by the OS in May of 1984.

Pillar. ©eon
FB S2091 ©eon
Top. ©eon

5th Nov 2020  11:00  by Joanne

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Joanne

24th Oct 2020  11:20  by mattfallen

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

1st Dec 2019  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SK 82700 08500   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked on track near the house along prow with detour to the pillar

23rd Nov 2019  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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22nd Sep 2019  16:20  by Andy West

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25th Jul 2019  07:30  by Thomas David Whitaker

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The good people of Rutland don't seem too proud of the highest pinnacle of their county. Someone has knocked a fairly stout post in front of the pillar, presumably to do with the cross country horse jumping course the field seems to be part of. A nod to Jonny Muir who has inspired me to ascend all the old county tops without the hard work of cycling between them

9th Jul 2019  09:55  by greenbell

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

County top of Rutland. Glorious countryside, rich meadows and old trees, quite halcyon. Sweltering greys mixed with pale blue skies. Got to hand it to Rutland a latin motto on it's signs none of this first in this or similar rubbish of other Counties - Leics doesn't even bother marking the border - just notice the bins change. To the charming Oakham and glorious church afterwards. Then this year's southern trip heads to Norfolk...

4th Jan 2019  14:54  by jonglew

Gridref: SK 82710 08532   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From road junc to NE. Where the RoW changes direction near the reservoir, took a direct line across a pasture. Pillar retains an original centre cap, lightly indented lettering; rear sight hole open. Extensive views of mainly flat farmland.

Pillar TP7029©jonglew
Spider TP7029©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP7029©jonglew

19th Nov 2018  14:21  by Margaret the trig

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26th Aug 2018  13:00  by jedthehumanoid

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

25th Aug 2018  14:35  by bwm

Gridref: SK 82705 08532   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

2nd Jun 2018  16:53  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Just off row,pillar in great condition.

©Pritch227

2nd Jun 2018  16:53  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©WuzzerL

16th Jul 2017  12:40  by Tony J

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th May 2017  10:52  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SK 82710 08531   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Hill also called Cold Overton Park.

Wood Close The TP.
Wood Close The FB.
Wood Close OS cap, with seemingly unevenly indented letters.

16th Apr 2017  15:58  by Geordie

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15th Apr 2017  00:00  by carolje

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

17th Mar 2017  10:12  by ManuelPereda

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27th Sep 2016  16:38  by blackboot29

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

30th Aug 2016  10:30  by dugswell2

Gridref: SK 82708 08532   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagging Cold Overton Park, Rutland historic county top and Rutland current county/UA top. Field full of sheep.

11th Jun 2016  14:37  by CJO

Gridref: SK 82709 08527   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact.

Wood Close

6th Jun 2016  14:07  by theposhbloke

Gridref: SK 82707 08523   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

10th Feb 2016  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cold Overton Park. Rutland county top, historic & current.

7th Jan 2016  05:43  by Beau T

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

24th Oct 2015  12:20  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 82708 08527   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at resr up path and only one fence

28th Sep 2015  15:06  by RogerTempleman

Gridref: SK 82708 08531   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

4th Sep 2015  12:00  by Moacky

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

Historic county topping - Rutlandshire.

23rd Apr 2015  18:21  by stignest

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

lovely evening in a lovely area. nice views to rutland water. yrig is in good nick. had a chat with farmer who had driven over to see what we were up to.

8th Feb 2015  13:30  by Boneychest

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nothing to add to previous logs or photos. TP in good condition, views ok but nothing special, easy access without hopping over any fences.

14th Dec 2014  14:10  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked beside transmitter and followed row`s to close by then hopped a fence to pillar .. County top of Rutland ..

21st Nov 2014  12:13  by mntainman

Gridref: SK 82710 08528   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

14th Oct 2014  17:39  by GrowlerOutdoor

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

15th Jun 2014  21:12  by Biffin

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

27th May 2014  16:21  by sven

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in access lane to mast but discovered that you can drive up to the Reservoir gates and save 100m. Follow the bridle path over a cattle grazed field to hedge/fence junction, hop over wooden slated fence and pillar is 50m in a sheep grazed field. I found this out on the return journey having crossed a wet, unglazed field and got soaking feet. The Oakham hunt passes this way judging by the fence X-country type poles that provide access over hedges. Tally Ho! The County Top of Rutland. Don't care that it's not a spectacular peak, it's another top ticked off with a drive through the county town - Oakham - to follow.

18th May 2014  16:00  by Tomaszewski

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy find only a short walk from mast in field beside fence .

5th Sep 2013  12:10  by lejogger

Gridref: SK 82700 08500   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Big skies - little county

8th Dec 2012  00:00  by Bramley

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

parked by transmitter, on track past caravan, across field to hurdle and trig

3rd Apr 2012  09:00  by Crazy

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Cold Overton Hill and the summit of Rutland is conquered along with Shorty & Extra Shorty. Gate to field from BW is easy to open so no need to climb a fence, but make sure you close it or the calves could escape. A sad looking collie looked at us out of the caravan nearby wanting to get outside before the rain due later arrives. Overcast and view (best to SE) slightly misted.

23rd Feb 2012  14:03  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 82709 08530   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Out with CURRYSCRIM following a collection of trigpoints logged by wrose on Jan 10th. Got into the same trouble with the road closure – was expecting this o have cleared by now. Had to take the diversion going through the outskirts of Oakham. Parked up the track outside the mast entrance. The caravan dwellers were not in today so no guided tour. Views all round.

Wood Close with Oakham church
Wood Close

23rd Feb 2012  14:03  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 82709 08532   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

11/20 Parked by the mast and over a field and one fence. No one in at the caravan today. The pillar is in very good condition and very good views today. Yet another mast and reservoir.

Wood Close
Wood Close

10th Jan 2012  12:50  by wrose

Gridref: SK 82710 08532   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A joint visit with Carole. In a day when we visit twenty trigs this was the most difficult to locate. This was because the road through Knossington was closed and a diversionary route was not signed (initially). Anyway after a circular tour of the area we made it and parked at the road junction to the north-east and then used the track passed the mast. We too met the gentleman caravan dweller and had a nice chat with him. In fact his dog showed us the way to the pillar and back. Although not quite on the public right of way it is still very easy to reach. In excellent condition and still retains an original indented letter plug. Nice views of the surrounding countryside.

S2091 Wood Close Pillar.
S2091 Wood Close Flush Bracket.
S2091 Wood Close Plug.

10th Jan 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 82710 08532   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

9th Aug 2011  15:40  by KevP

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lovely sunny day. Trig easy to get to from footpath. Met a local chap living in a caravan at the end of the lane who told me where to find the trig.

21st Jul 2011  10:45  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 82700 08500   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

11th May 2010  21:28  by heavyhorses

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Nice views of Rutland Water :-) http://www.heavyhorses.co.uk/humps

25th Apr 2010  15:30  by DanTrig

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

Bagged this trig Rutland's county top after bagging Bardon Hill Leicestershires county top earlier that day.

15th Nov 2009  12:29  by Crafty Foxes

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

31st May 2009  14:45  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 82707 08534   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar in good condition, complete with all metalwork. FB well polished by sheep! Easy access not far off footpath from lane by mast. Unexciting views from TP itself as the area is nearly flat, but excellent views from close by over Rutland Water. Note that triangulation observations to and from this station were made using a 103 ft. Steel Tower.

30th May 2009  15:00  by Dart More

Gridref: SK 82711 08532   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Same access route as Father Ted. Agree with comments about flatness etc. This was a hot day with good vis, but still not inspiring. Trig remains in good nick

29th Nov 2008  15:45  by Cipollini

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Across the fields from the Bridleway. Thick clammy freezing fog so no views at all and quite eerie. TP in very good nick, and Charlie and I enjoyed our 20 mins adventure.

The summit of Rutland ©Cipollini

20th May 2008  14:42  by gowrie

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

6th Apr 2008  11:33  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Mar 2008  17:25  by birder1951

Gridref: SK 82707 08537   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent views over Rutland Water although it was a bit breezy today

16th Feb 2008  13:25  by Bergfuehrer

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Rutland County Top. A bright and sunny but cold day. Good views all round. Plug with indented lettering.

22nd Dec 2007  11:30  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Here we go then - the main aim of coming out today - to bag this rather flat County Top. In fact I think the County Top is probably a meter or two away from the trig point as the trig itself appears to sit in a little hollow. Parked at the end of the lane that leads to the mast and walked over the fields from there.

22nd Oct 2007  12:47  by scooby scrappy and mp

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S2091 ©scooby scrappy and mp

6th Aug 2007  18:50  by Bear and Ragged

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Having been at the waters edge at Rutland Water earlier, now viewing from afar!

©Bear and Ragged
©Bear and Ragged
©Bear and Ragged
©Bear and Ragged

8th Apr 2006  11:00  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

2nd Oct 2005  13:05  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A bit of a feeble county summit. Easy access from bridlepath. To south of hedge in pasture. Plug with indented lettering.

5th May 2004  15:51  by jimmy

Gridref: SK 82708 08535   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

this is the summit of Rutlandshire

2nd Nov 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

by hedge in pasture, VGC, metal cap, wide unexciting view; Rutland Highpt - flat-topped pasture, view to E

30th Jun 2002  08:40  by discjirm

FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Despite this trig point being at the highest point in Rutland the views are not masively good as the hill is quite low and flat.

Wood Close trig point flush bracket. Wood Close trig point flush bracket.©discjirm
Wood Close trig point. Wood Close trig point.©discjirm
Wood Close trig point. Wood Close trig point.©discjirm

11th Nov 1998  14:14  by senrabyar

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

25th Jun 1998  15:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: SK 82700 08500   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3km W. of Oakham, at a road junction, close to a radio transmitter, a private road to the transmitter site on the left provides a parking space, and is the start point for the short walk to the high top in Rutland. The route starts along the metalled road passing the (BT) transmitter site on the left, and then the Severn-Trent covered Parkwood Reservoir. The waymarked bridleway passes through a gate, them through a second gate into a field, and follows the hedge on the right to the SW. Follow the bridlepath along the hedge for 400m to a point where a hedge junction is reached to the R. Just after this point a crossing point is reached on the R. This is private land, so with permission from the landowner, a brief 150m walk to the R., following the hedge on the R. reaches the trig point.

3rd Mar 1988  10:01  by arranc

Gridref: SK 82700 08500   FB Number: S2091  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Rutland county top. Views of Rutland Water.