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5th Nov 2023  16:12  by NJM

Gridref: SU 05545 05065   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

It's been a LONG time since I have walked across anything that can be accurately described as a 'heath'. Moors, fells and mountainsides are our usual stock in trade, but this visit to Southern England gave us an opportunity to broaden our Trig Pointing palete. A pleasant little saunter from the CP to the SW. A lovely sunset this evening - worth an extra point despite the gorse inflicted limitation of any views from the TP itself.

View North East Storm's OS Pillar #586
View South West

19th Aug 2023  13:22  by 360exploring

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Approached from the North, which was quite the challenge through the gorse. Followed the path west back to pick up the path without shredding my legs any further!

28th Mar 2023  12:20  by Loswalks

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

19th Feb 2023  14:00  by JonHouse

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©JonHouse

20th Nov 2022  15:47  by DeniseMc

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

Lovely heathland walk in low sun to obvious trig on path in gorse. Parking at edge of heath to Sw

20th Nov 2022  15:47  by RichardM

Gridref: SU 05547 05067   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Grassy track across the Common from Lower Row. Good path to pillar which is in grass surrounded by high gorse. Extensive heathland views.

21st Sep 2022  08:00  by Adeowen

Gridref: SU 05545 05066   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views on a lovely walk to it but trig is a little isolated surrounded by gorse which blocks any views.

©Adeowen

16th Sep 2022  11:05  by andyrandom

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A nice easy one - parked in the layby to the south west and followed the trails towards the hill where I (rightly) assumed the trig would be. Pillar is at the summit of a path that's lined by thick gorse on both sides. Some great views in multiple directions when the gorse isn't in the way.

6th Sep 2022  07:04  by Anne-marie Cotton

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

3rd Sep 2022  00:00  by WalkingwithNessa

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

Parked in the pub carpark intending to have a drink afterwards but it looked closed. Lovely walk up onto the heath and easy to see the trig which is surrounded on three sides by a hedge of gorse. The air show was on in Bournemouth so we got to see a B52 and the Red Arrows

28th Aug 2022  13:49  by Claraclucky

FB Number: 2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lovely walk out to this one our 3rd of the day.

©Claraclucky

20th Aug 2022  13:14  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pulled in next to cattle grid about 50 metres east of track running north from road towards high ground. Along track for a couple of hundred metres then follow path to left clearly visible route up onto hill top. At summit, pillar is visible at north end of ridge path. Good views across surrounding heathland. Another defaced FB. Stewart’s garden centre in nearby Broomhill great place for tea and cake stop.

Bull Barrow, Holt Heath Flush plate, defaced
Bull Barrow Ridge path to north
Bull Barrow, Holt Heath Looking south
Bull Barrow OS plaque above FB
Bull Barrow, Holt Heath Looking west from sheltered TP area

16th Jul 2022  11:19  by janineharris44

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

1/3 on way to visit family in Ferndown. Parked at lay-by to SW. Easy walk via well marked path to trig point. Sat in horse just beyond the cairn. Trig in good condition with spider, plug and FB intact.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44

29th Jun 2022  14:00  by Redroaming

Gridref: SU 05551 05086   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pleasant walk along an excellent track from the north while geocaching, and coming across this trigpoint was the highlight of my day as unfortunately my mapping doesnt show important items such as trigpoints! Views good all around, just beautiful Hampshire!

Bull Barrow trigpoint Trigpoint amongst low-lying gorse with an excellent flat track from the north with parking.

8th May 2022  00:00  by Woodleywalker

Gridref: SU 05548 05072   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Ample parking to south, gorse in full bloom, dartford warblers and the cuckoo on a beautiful sunny morning.

18th Apr 2022  11:08  by x333xxx

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

A surprise find on Holt Heath, surrounded today by colourful gorse in bloom.

Blooming gorse!

18th Feb 2022  12:12  by TrigTony

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

17th Feb 2022  14:08  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SU 05544 05068   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parking to the S on the road, then an easy stroll along the paths, Pillar is in good condition and located in a group of Gorse bushes.

Bull Barrow

25th Jul 2021  14:43  by KNS

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

15th Jul 2021  12:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SU 05500 05000   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk from South

17th May 2021  12:53  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

22nd Oct 2020  15:36  by g4wsb

Gridref: SU 05549 05072   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Holt Road cattle grid back to track then left up to trig.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

26th Jul 2020  14:18  by NeilRitson

Gridref: SU 05544 05065   FB Number: S2589?  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar looking North
Flush plate
Pillar from Bull Barrow View north from the actual Barrow

25th May 2020  11:07  by Enfieldrover

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

In very good condition and in a very lovely location (on a lovely day like today)

25th Jan 2020  11:22  by TrigJS

Gridref: SU 05545 05067   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar is still there. Bit boggy.

TP0740 The pillar.
TP0740 The spider.
TP0740 The flush bracket.

5th Mar 2019  15:00  by duncancourts

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Very boggy ground after rain, so I walked up the track by the pool, then a quick squelch up to the trig above. Reasonable views and in good condition.

27th Jan 2019  10:02  by zotwot

Gridref: SU 05542 05066   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I've thought about trigpointing for some time and I stumbled on this one went walking on Holt Heath so have signed up and logged it. In good condition with fantastic views.

20th Aug 2018  17:21  by Martinthebald

Gridref: SU 05540 05660   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy find from the road

10th Aug 2018  10:43  by asbown

Gridref: SU 05544 05069   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy walk up from the cattle grid, wet and windy.

10th Aug 2018  10:43  by The reluctant trigger

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

3rd Apr 2018  15:36  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Memo to self: best not to try and bag a trig sitting on a giant sponge after a very wet Easter; it was squelchy. But fine Dorset heathland, with extensive if flat all round views. Metal cap, deep letters, GPS plaque, all s/holes except NW open, vgc.

28th Oct 2017  14:20  by Boneychest

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pleasant walk up from the cattle grid. Almost stood on a grass snake but it moved off quickly through the heather. Good views all round.

Pillar & view
The pillar
The spider

15th Jul 2017  13:00  by Pete the Trig Hunter

FB Number: S2569  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Half a mile stroll from cattle grid with easy access and the heathland looking great with purple heather in flower. Good wide views from the top. Deserted heath, but a pub not far away

7th Jul 2017  08:05  by G1ANQ

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy cycle up tracks to get to this. Was stopped by bloke in 4x4 and daughter, on the way up, and asked if i had seen their escaped pony. I hadnt. When i got to the trig a boy was standing on the Trig looking for said pony as well. Good views all round.

Flush Bracket
TP with my bike

14th Jun 2017  17:08  by slateloose

Gridref: SU 05500 05000   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked near cattle grid and walked north along path/track turning left up onto hill and trig point.

22nd Feb 2017  13:55  by meandmymum

Gridref: SU 05500 05000   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Parked roadside to SW then easy walk along paths to pillar.

11th Oct 2015  15:50  by daffyd

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found it eventually by asking a local, nice views once at the top. Parking about a ten minute walk away.

Bullbarrow
Bullbarrow in the sunshine

22nd Aug 2015  09:50  by bwm

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

7th May 2015  10:30  by Sky Eye

Gridref: SU 05500 05000   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bull Barrow trig from above

7th May 2015  10:00  by lejogger

Gridref: SU 05500 05000   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

To a T

20th Jan 2015  14:13  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

third today of ' David Beckham birthday trig walk' flush bracket numbers.

©vegibagger

28th Apr 2014  12:45  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Wonderful heathland, although today visibility was poor with a general haziness and frequent torrential rainstorms. Approached from the south-west through the saturated heather. Just a few hundred yards from the pillar I was privileged and excited to spot a rare smooth snake (ages since I last saw one) - highlight of the day. Pillar fine, no changes since recent reports.

16th Apr 2014  12:30  by S+B

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

13th Feb 2014  12:36  by jonglew

Gridref: SU 05546 05064   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Drove a little too far along deeply rutted track before parking near entrance to anglers' car park and walking half-mile to pillar across rough pathless and boggy heathland. Pillar in prominent position and in good condition; original cap in place, deeply indented lettering; 3 sight holes open. Good 360deg heathland views. One of the 237(ish) passive network pillars thus displaying the OS info plate.

Pillar TP0740©jonglew
Spider TP0740©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0740©jonglew

18th Sep 2013  10:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Mrs Dusty & pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

15th Aug 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SU 05548 05071   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

22nd Apr 2013  16:00  by Trigger happy

Gridref: SU 05500 05000   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Good view

2nd Dec 2012  14:27  by bikeboyz

Gridref: SU 05541 05061   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy to locate, you can drive along the track in a car and walk to the trig.

The pillar
gps camera capture from the centre of the trig
top of the pillar
Ordnance Survey plate

9th Dec 2011  12:15  by cmb1953

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

23rd Oct 2011  13:22  by moonraker

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagged while on circular walk from Horton. Situated on Holt Heath. Good views (including Horton Tower). Barrow nearby.

19th Aug 2011  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

3rd Sep 2010  15:00  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

24th Jun 2010  12:57  by tom

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The pillar stands on a small hill in the Holt Heath National Nature Reserve to the north east of Wimborne Minster. It has a metal plug with deeply indented lettering, an OS GPS plaque and FB S2589. I parked to the south west where the bridleway crosses the road. On my circuit of the heath I was often accompanied by the sound of bird song and numerous butterflies flitting around the gorse and heather. The Bournemouth Balloon appeared a couple of times over the southern horizon during the course of my journey. The trig looks out over the surrounding flattish heath and farm land. Low wooded ridges could be seen on the distant horizon. A peacock could be heard squawking somewhere to the north. Horton Tower stands on a hill to the north west. The trig is close to a large bowl barrow and the site is part of the Holt and West Moors Heaths SSSI.

17th Feb 2009  11:29  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SU 05540 05060   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short walk from due S on ROW.Quiet location. Pillar in good condition surrounded by gorse.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

20th Aug 2008  14:45  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

5th May 2008  14:30  by cherrybear143

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walking across Holt Heath with Ben and Lucy and Sue and Sox, came across this one, unplanned!

9th Apr 2008  15:55  by raypool

Gridref: SU 05549 05071   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

15th Dec 2007  15:35  by Trigger

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th Oct 2007  10:00  by PHMB

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Located on Holt Heath a typical Dorset heathland. Views limited by bushes but there is a distant view of Horton Tower. Carries GPS plate. Retains plug.

3rd Mar 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap, deep letters, by track at gorsy summit. Fine heathland, decent view, in a New Forest kind of way. Caught by a heavy shower on the way back.

25th Aug 2005  08:00  by pineapple

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

6th Aug 2005  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SU 05545 05065   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy to locate and access. Visited on a nice sunny day when it was possible to appreciate the views and the nice countryside around the pillar.

3rd May 2004  11:42  by Frenziedfrog

Gridref: SU 05542 05074   FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Access easiest from south or south-west. Views should be good (but very overcast when I visited)

Bull Barrow trig point
Bull Barrow flush bracket
OS plate on Bull Barrow column Showing their concern to keep their passive stations in good condition

16th Dec 2003  11:14  by coordin8z

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

This is one of the largest heath areas in Dorset. It is an excellent place for walks. Looking south you can see the Bournemouth balloon if it is in the air.

24th Jun 2000  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2589  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

GPS plaque.