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TP0760 - Ditchling
 
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Type :
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S3701
Passive Station :
OSGB36 Station :
PP32
Current use :
Historic use :
T:UK waypoint :
TP0760
County :
East Sussex
Nearest town :
BURGESS HILL

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
DitchlingPP32PP032533162.82113063.04248.1651PILLAR01/06/1938101/06/1967N0

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There are 144 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 1902nd with 29 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.45/10 (from 207 logged visits)
Was First logged: 4th Apr 1977
Was Last logged: 27th Jan 2024

Of the 207 logged visits,
50 recorded a location and of these....

All were within 89m
The average error was 18m
7 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

View South
By NJM
View West
By NJM
View North East
By NJM
View South West
By NJM

By BennMcIntyre

©Pritch227
Spider/Theodolite Mount
By Wheresthatpenguin
Flush Bracket
By Wheresthatpenguin
Near trig
©JamesA60
See 135 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 27th Jan 2024  10:00  by Mick Worsfold

Gridref: TQ 33100 13000   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 14th Jan 2024  13:40  by Humble Hiker

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 11th Dec 2023  16:30  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Originally passed close by here in September 2008 walking the South Downs Way so great now to at last finally get this one bagged properly with a very enjoyable wander up to the trig beneath stunning winter skies and a fantastic twilight glow backdrop out to the west.


Good condition 7th Nov 2023  14:44  by NJM

Gridref: TQ 33164 13065   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I lived in Brighton from 1988 to 1991 and never once came out here onto the South Downs. In my defence I spent the free time I had back then in the Battle of Trafalgar pub on Guildford Road drinking Harveys Sussex Best, so wasn't a complete waste of 3 years...This marks my first Trig bag in East Sussex and means I've bagged in 54 different counties, the dog is up to 49. Six new counties in 5 days, which was the set objective of this week's little 'holiday' in South England. Not sure if I'll remember this trip more for the beauty of the South Downs or the hideous, congested traffic on the south coast roads?

View North East Storm's OS Pillar #593
View South
View South West
View West


Good condition 5th Nov 2023  14:30  by G4VFL

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

SOTA activation of G/SE-006 via QO-100

SOTA activation from the trig A good anchor in the wind. Despite being a Sunday afternoon very few visitors to the trig. Most just walked the path.©G4VFL


Good condition 24th Oct 2023  13:30  by NewickChris

Gridref: TQ 33163 13063   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Combined with visit to Blackcap and Balmer Down trigs. Great views from the South Downs Way

Ditchling Beacon Short walk from National Trust car park


Good condition 15th Oct 2023  12:36  by MadLizzieTrig

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 15th Oct 2023  12:36  by MadLizzieTrig

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 3rd Oct 2023  11:10  by mattfallen

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


Good condition 3rd Sep 2023  10:02  by Dmorgan2508

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Not Logged 10th Aug 2023  14:40  by scarletwoman

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


Not Logged 16th Apr 2023  11:48  by Locslocation

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


Slightly damaged 16th Apr 2023  00:00  by arrans

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10


Not Logged 5th Apr 2023  10:16  by BennMcIntyre

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

Amazing views. Walked from Clayton Windmills and Back. Lovely walk, would recommend!


Good condition 11th Feb 2023  10:35  by Foooxxxxx

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


Not Logged 23rd Jan 2023  20:42  by ady650b

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


Good condition 3rd Dec 2022  10:30  by AardMark

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

Climbed Ditchling Beacon with my son


Good condition 29th Oct 2022  09:54  by Angie Steers

Gridref: TQ 33163 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Nice walk from Jack and Jill windmills along the South Downs on a lovely mills day


Good condition 11th Sep 2022  09:25  by Trig Runner

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Run from Devils Dyke. Trig easily Accessible from road on top on Ditchling Beacon

©Trig Runner
©Trig Runner
©Trig Runner


Not Logged 3rd Sep 2022  17:45  by Dubvine

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


Good condition 11th Aug 2022  16:07  by Pritch227

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

fantastic views for such little effort!!scorching today!!

©Pritch227


Good condition 11th Aug 2022  16:07  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

parked in NT carpark and a short walk along path. Amazing views


Good condition 21st May 2022  20:40  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: TQ 33163 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in the National Trust car park, just off Ditchling Road. Took the public right of way from there up to the pillar, which is close to the base/remains of the earlier pillar it replaced

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar Base/remains of earlier pillar in foreground


Good condition 5th Apr 2022  11:04  by amblerbob

Gridref: TQ 33165 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From the National Trust car park.

Ditchling Nice views


Good condition 19th Aug 2021  15:09  by travelnshit

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 6th Apr 2021  17:08  by Andy West

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


Good condition 27th Mar 2021  10:30  by knightstemplar189

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

11.87 run from Pyecombe to Black Cap and back.


Good condition 17th Mar 2021  10:39  by Triggalore

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 29th Jan 2021  16:16  by Chickenlicken7

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


Good condition 24th Nov 2020  12:45  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent views to the north across Sussex. Easy find, just west of car park at top of Beacon road. Just a few yards off the South Downs Way.

Ditchling flush plate November early afternoon
Ditchling Beacon trig point Sunny November afternoon view looking west


Not Logged 4th Oct 2020  13:00  by Trailrunner

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Wet and wild day. Still glorious 😀


Good condition 20th Sep 2020  12:59  by slateloose

Gridref: TQ 33100 13000   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Managed to get parked in N.Trust car park (£3 all day) second attempt today. Only there for about 20 mins. The trigpoint is a short walk away but great views.


Good condition 8th Sep 2020  12:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A short walk from N T car park . Good views all round.


Good condition 16th Aug 2020  07:16  by 7leagueboots

Gridref: TQ 33163 13062   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Logged after 20 min ride from blackcap. Couldn’t see views misty & murky.

©7leagueboots


Good condition 23rd May 2020  15:29  by dal

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely spot. After weeks of wall-to-wall sunshine, we ended up on a day of heavy thundery showers. Great views in directions away from the showers.


Not Logged 4th May 2020  18:20  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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


Good condition 14th Feb 2020  16:00  by andyrandom

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged this one en route to a gig in Brighton. Someone had left a pair of roses on the trig. I've never known a pillar have an admirer before! Well, it was Valentine's Day... Trig in very good nick, despite being surrounded by sheep, and easily accessed via a car park right next to it.

©andyrandom


Good condition 1st Feb 2020  11:42  by TrigJS

Gridref: TQ 33161 13067   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very windy but great views. Pillar in good condition.

TP0760 The pillar.
TP0760 The spider.
TP0760 The flush bracket.


Not Logged 10th Oct 2019  14:58  by Chickenlicken7

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


Good condition 2nd Aug 2019  17:12  by Windywalker

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

Excellent views over the Weald.

©Windywalker


Good condition 4th Jul 2019  12:48  by T-Bagger

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


Good condition 19th Apr 2019  13:27  by pendlelill

Gridref: TQ 33163 13056   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

fab views, orig plug. passed on sdw

trig ©pendlelill


Good condition 23rd Mar 2019  14:54  by peel_acres

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

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Good condition 14th Feb 2019  11:22  by NormanW

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


Good condition 1st Jan 2019  13:23  by JohRvs

Gridref: TQ 33163 13062   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 10th Oct 2018  11:18  by JamesA60

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

Have passed many times on walks from the University and only just got round to logging! Lovely views from here, as always!

The trigpoint ©JamesA60
South Downs Way (near trig) ©JamesA60
Near trig ©JamesA60


Not Logged 22nd Sep 2018  12:50  by Two Dogs and an Awning

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

Bagged whilst walking the South Downs Way as part of my Walk 2,018 Miles challenge.

©Two Dogs and an Awning


Not Logged 5th Aug 2018  11:14  by NightCrawler

Gridref: TQ 33166 13067   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Walking the South Downs Way

©NightCrawler


Not Logged 16th Jul 2018  17:26  by mikeandjenny

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


Good condition 2nd Jun 2018  10:45  by SebastienCale

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

Trig 2 on day three cycle of SDW, great place.

Bikes and trig ©SebastienCale


Good condition 30th May 2018  13:00  by jedthehumanoid

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


Good condition 4th May 2018  17:34  by RichardM

Gridref: TQ 33164 13062   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Short ascent from the car park, visit while cycling the South Downs Way


Good condition 14th Apr 2018  14:00  by Come on boots, lets go

FB Number: 3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 1st Nov 2017  18:01  by Hartryggers

Gridref: TQ 33200 13100   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the Ditchling Beacon NT CP (TQ 334 129) (Pay machine Broken) easy walk 250m W to the summit Trig




SPIDER


Good condition 30th Sep 2017  10:33  by Arrfur

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


Good condition 30th Sep 2017  10:31  by Captainbob542

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

Lovely spot, met some other ramblers here


Good condition 24th Aug 2017  10:26  by Sharon Merchant

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 19th Aug 2017  09:56  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bagged as YSM0049 Ditchling. Another one Mr U2 already had in the bag and luckily he didn't have to wait long in the car as it's just a short trip from the carpark to the pillar. If you are also a trig bagger don't forget to look for the remains of 'TP10124 - Ditchling' which is close by. #4 day#2 - on the road again Total day#1 #13

Ditchling and Mrs TJR ©thejackrustles
Ditchling collage


Not Logged 18th Jun 2017  12:41  by Limitless

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


Good condition 15th Jun 2017  00:00  by ngthack

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


Good condition 4th Jun 2017  12:40  by robinhood

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

Trig eight, day three of my SDW stroll. Lots of people about enjoying the stunning views from this beauty spot. Great place to have lunch before heading N down to Hassocks and stayed with son-in-law's sister, husband and delightful baby for the night. Bliss, a comfortable bed and warm hospitality. The following morning I was given a lift back up to the ridge to continue on my way. Monday was to end up a stormy day, little did I know. On to Pyecombe.


Not Logged 27th May 2017  00:00  by RichBiker

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


Good condition 18th Apr 2017  11:20  by RuthFT

Gridref: TQ 33164 13064   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 8th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: TQ 33165 13071   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also a Marilyn and a County Top - good value for money! Nearby CP is P&D and nowhere else to park. Free access from CP to NW and a much nicer walk although very slippery in parts at this time of year


Not Logged 21st Feb 2017  18:46  by G4CFS

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


Not Logged 21st Feb 2017  18:45  by G4CFS

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


Good condition 7th Jan 2017  14:00  by bwm

Gridref: TQ 33170 13067   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very foggy. From NT car park


Not Logged 27th Dec 2016  00:00  by Roger Peaple

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

Solo walk start/finish Claydon


Good condition 8th Oct 2016  12:12  by Morecambe Monkey

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

Short stroll from the car park after catching the bus from Brighton.


Good condition 20th Sep 2016  19:01  by sixtyplus

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just a short walk from the car park at the end of a four hill, 3 trig, bag. The pillar is in really good condition but easy to walk past if you are not paying attention.


Good condition 4th Sep 2016  13:14  by Westlandwessex

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


Good condition 29th Aug 2016  10:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: TQ 33163 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Busy place but nice view


Good condition 23rd Aug 2016  11:54  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Made a quick visit to this one so no parking charges. Easy and quick to bag. Decent views.

Mr K visits Ditchling. ©BRISTOLIAN


Good condition 25th Jul 2016  09:30  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©mountainwanderer


Good condition 5th Jul 2016  14:35  by lackofluke

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 26th Jun 2016  15:19  by pfoagain

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Beautiful day


Good condition 14th Jun 2016  11:17  by welleaj

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Ditchling Beacon ©welleaj


Good condition 4th Jun 2016  21:17  by boblynoriho

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Ditchling Beacon trigpoint ©boblynoriho


Good condition 28th May 2016  15:56  by The Slaughter Family

FB Number: S370  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Short walk up to here, lovely views.

Boys on Top trig point with 3 of The Slaughter Family©The Slaughter Family


Good condition 24th May 2016  10:09  by gerryu2

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

P122. Quick walk up from car park and found this in front of remains of the old one. Cheers.




Good condition 15th Apr 2016  11:25  by Chris9870

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy walk from Beacon car park. Toppled old trig a few feet away almost buried now. Very misty so no views, other than you could just see the new football stadium.


Good condition 4th Apr 2016  16:57  by Cas-gwent

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy access to trig from nearby car park. Super views.


Good condition 19th Mar 2016  10:10  by coldrum

Gridref: TQ 33167 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Passing by while walking the PUCK series, geocaching with jj, TheAdamss and bramblewalkers. Great spot here...bracing too!


Good condition 16th Mar 2016  16:59  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at nearby car park and a very short walk to the pillar. Pillar in good condition. Great views from here in particular to the north.

Ditchling Pillar FB ©Thejenkies
Ditchling Pillar view ©Thejenkies


Good condition 7th Feb 2016  11:25  by VinceTP

Gridref: TQ 33171 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

A quick dash up from the car park, clear sunny day but very windy, storm Imogen !!

Ditchling Beacon Trig point flush bracket
Ditchling Beacon Trig pillar


Not Logged 23rd Jan 2016  12:30  by meandmymum

Gridref: TQ 33100 13000   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Driving some relatives over to Lewes so seemed too good an opportunity to miss - sadly thick fog meant no views at all!


Good condition 16th Oct 2015  15:38  by gez

Gridref: TQ 33165 13070   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited on a circular walk from the car park Leading the Norwich group at the Sussex walking weekend A good day out


Good condition 4th Oct 2015  11:30  by [email protected]

Gridref: TQ 33100 13000   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

South Downs Way


Good condition 3rd Sep 2015  14:09  by ukandystreet

Gridref: TQ 33164 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Collected whilst walking the South Downs Way. Good 360 degree views.


Not Logged 4th Aug 2015  19:57  by G4CFS

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


Good condition 18th Jul 2015  15:12  by RichardL

Gridref: TQ 33164 13071   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Riding past on a full traverse of the SDW; it would have been rude not to stop and get a 5th for the day.


Not Logged 4th Jul 2015  14:00  by ManuelPereda

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


Good condition 24th Mar 2015  12:15  by G4TSQ

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

Easy walk up from NT car park. Not many walkers seen but car park fairly busy. Activated trig on Worked All Britain amateur radio net.


Good condition 7th Mar 2015  14:00  by Velosaurus

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On a bright sunny but windy and cold day my wife and I stopped off to have a picnic and walk the dog at the Beacon. After watching the cyclists huffing and puffing up the hill we walked over to the trig pillar which is in very good order. Great views all the way around.


Good condition 3rd Jan 2015  15:52  by mntainman

Gridref: TQ 33165 13064   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 2nd Jan 2015  13:00  by Tomaszewski

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar is in good condition . Great views north . My first of 2015 .


Good condition 7th Dec 2014  11:45  by orlando rat

Gridref: TQ 33163 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great location with terrific views.

Great views, although slightly inclement


Good condition 11th Nov 2014  11:00  by tim747

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 31st Aug 2014  10:45  by nozzer

Gridref: TQ 33100 13000   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Good views to the north and south walk up from car park


Good condition 28th Aug 2014  11:15  by samtrev

FB Number: 3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 23rd Aug 2014  09:30  by Trigglets

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Trigglets


Good condition 29th Jul 2014  21:20  by S+B

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Fabulous views


Good condition 29th Jun 2014  21:28  by dave-harris

Gridref: TQ 33164 13071   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

A good trig in very good condition




Good condition 14th Jun 2014  19:34  by Eclipse

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

First trig of the night, whilst supporting a couple of mates while they run the South downs way 100m


Good condition 12th Nov 2013  11:00  by catman

Gridref: TQ 33166 13064   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Up from car park in mist. No views today.P.S.-probably cleared up 15 minutes after my visit!


Good condition 26th Oct 2013  17:50  by Dot924

Gridref: TQ 33163 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Just before the horizontal Rain came in!!

The bracket
Ditchling Beacon


Good condition 23rd Sep 2013  12:48  by stignest

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

fine view point shame its so close to car park - too easy! - huge field mushrooms found nearby today!


Not Logged 17th Aug 2013  10:05  by ADT

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

South Downs Way w/- Gill.


Good condition 15th Aug 2013  14:30  by The Brat Pack

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The Pillar
Top of the pillar
Flush Bracket


Good condition 26th Jul 2013  17:00  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Latest of numerous visits to this pillar, first one I would estimate to be in the 1970's :) - Cycled up here today - amazing views all around including my house :)

Pillar & FB


Good condition 26th Jul 2013  00:00  by rupertal

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


Not Logged 2nd Jun 2013  13:31  by Cottonlegs

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

Ditchling ©Cottonlegs


Good condition 21st May 2013  10:00  by Dumfriesmike

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


Good condition 14th May 2013  17:23  by runblue

Gridref: TQ 33161 13061   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©runblue


Good condition 4th May 2013  12:28  by Tikal

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 30th Apr 2013  08:35  by micks trigs

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

passed this many a time on london to brighton bike ride now a chance to bag it with stunning views all round

©micks trigs
©micks trigs


Good condition 4th Apr 2013  00:00  by Bramley

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

short walk from car park


Good condition 6th Jan 2013  12:05  by Trigger

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

TP0760
TP0760


Good condition 3rd Oct 2012  13:00  by magirob

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


Good condition 11th Sep 2012  12:17  by jonglew

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Marilyn, HuMP & County Top of East Sussex. Car Park very near by (200m distant) made this one a quickie. VG views. Pillar in good condition.

Pillar TP0760©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0760©jonglew


Not Logged 18th Aug 2012  18:00  by GrowlerOutdoor

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


Good condition 23rd Jun 2012  18:46  by trigangel

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Not Logged 21st Apr 2012  10:30  by FfiLli

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Start of a ten mile walk


Good condition 11th Apr 2012  17:22  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: TQ 33165 13069   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from the car park. Fine views. Visited for geocache YSM049.


Not Logged 10th Apr 2012  16:05  by WhiteFriar

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


Good condition 31st Dec 2011  11:25  by Cipollini

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Not the way to visit the highest point in E Sussex. Thick mist, with absolutely no views. Quick sprint from car park to TP - in vgc, with deep lettering and OS plaque - but I could have been anywhere. Return visit needed on a better day.

Ditchling TP No views !©Cipollini
Ditchling TP FB ©Cipollini


Good condition 27th Dec 2011  08:00  by lejogger

Gridref: TQ 33100 13000   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

It has just dawned on me


Good condition 20th Oct 2011  15:45  by panniers

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10





Not Logged 31st Jul 2011  00:00  by Curlew

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


Good condition 14th May 2011  14:30  by J.H

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

went on a beautiful walk catching up with my mum and testing out my new camera. thoroughly enjoyed my and was delighted to find this trigpoint along the way!

©J.H
©J.H


Good condition 29th Apr 2011  09:48  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cycled up easier side from Brighton after visit to pillar at Hollonbury Castle.


Good condition 26th Apr 2011  15:20  by DesG

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also logged as YSM049

Trig Point ©DesG
Flush Bracket ©DesG


Good condition 23rd Apr 2011  12:53  by martinc

Gridref: TQ 33165 13068   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very hot day so the ice cream van was welcome. Trig in good condition, plug in place with raised letters. Good views to the N.


Not Logged 13th Apr 2011  00:00  by gasman

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


Good condition 9th Apr 2011  17:00  by Crazy

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

Corner of fenced open area. Good views N as Shorty and Extra Shorty played with their tennis ball as the highest people in East Sussex.


Good condition 9th Apr 2011  10:15  by Barney Rubble

Gridref: TQ 33100 13000   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Presented Three Girls with their DofE Bronze certificate. Before they set of on their Silver Practice Expedition


Not Logged 13th Mar 2011  11:41  by sniffadogz

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

A wet day - no views to speak of.


Good condition 15th Jan 2011  16:00  by Tony J

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Blackberry Wood campsite, returned via the Half Moon Inn.


Good condition 20th Nov 2010  09:17  by gazooks

Gridref: TQ 33164 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I'm sure its a nice view if it wasn't covered in fog.

Flush bracket
Pillar with foggy view


Good condition 2nd Nov 2010  14:22  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: TQ 33164 13071   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ditchling Location and OS cap, raised letters.
Ditchling The TP.
Ditchling The FB.


Good condition 26th Sep 2010  15:45  by bowlesy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 2/10


Good condition 13th Jul 2010  13:40  by Biffin

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


Good condition 9th Jul 2010  14:00  by rowleybirkin

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Finished work at half one, drove straight up to the car park and dutifully paid my £2 - it's for a good cause. Pillar is a short stroll up from the road. Lovely warm day and a little hazy in the distance. Beautiful extensive views all round. I am reliably informed that Ditchling Beacon, at 248 metres, has a higher altitude than 5 American states. (Jeremy Paxman, University Challenge).

Flush bracket


The view east
The view west


Good condition 7th Jul 2010  14:00  by Was OSMan

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

Visited trig with friends as part of long distance cycle tour of the south coast. The ascent to Ditchling Beacon is a heck of a climb by bike from the north! We did it from the south and all the way from Brighton, which is long but gradual. A splendid view so well worth it.


Good condition 20th Jun 2010  10:50  by nifta

Gridref: TQ 33164 13059   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I visited this one as YSM049 when cycling the L2B -- it was a welcome break after reaching the summit! I'm re-using my censored GC photo, as I can't find my original. Some fine views from here! nifta [#4] 2010-06-20_10:50

TP0760 - S3701 Ditchling, June 2010 TP0760 - S3701 Ditchling, June 2010. Pillar©nifta


Good condition 16th Apr 2010  16:29  by qmaster

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 3rd Apr 2010  15:33  by g4wsb

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Good condition 22nd Mar 2010  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found as part of the YOSM series - pillar was good. 29-06-13 Re-visit whilst walking SDW

TP0760 (29/06/13) ©explorer_olway
TP0760 (29/06/13) ©explorer_olway


Good condition 31st Jan 2010  16:02  by lost!

Gridref: TQ 33163 13067   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great location to take the family

Ditchling Beacon Trig


Good condition 19th Oct 2009  08:42  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good condition. Misty and drizzly this morning but great potential views.


Good condition 18th Feb 2009  12:00  by DanTrig

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

Bagged on a 9 mile walk along with Blackcap trig and Balmer Down trig.


Good condition 14th Feb 2009  11:10  by JimJinks

Gridref: TQ 33164 13072   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at the bottom of the hill and walked all the way up and continued on to Jack & Jill


Good condition 30th Nov 2008  11:30  by asbown

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

1st of 3 on a half days circular walk using the SDW and good local footpaths, plenty about here and hazy but good views.


Good condition 15th Oct 2008  17:44  by browni

Gridref: TQ 33164 13069   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Giving this an eight as the views were good but a cold and windy day up here. Trig in good condition.

The trig ©browni


Good condition 20th Sep 2008  09:20  by Proper Cheddar

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

Visited while doing SDW. Bit hazy but pretty good views really.


Good condition 4th Sep 2008  13:11  by Pharisee

Gridref: TQ 33164 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The highest of the 13 T/Ps that I’ve visited over the last 2 days and a short walk up from the NT car park. Good guys pay…. Not so good guys don’t. The summit is a bit ordinary but on a clear day I guess you can see for miles. Today, however was overcast, wet and the visibility was poor. The pillar is in good condition with all the metalwork in place. For those that are interested, this is YSM049.

The pillar ©Pharisee


Good condition 16th Aug 2008  15:12  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walking part of South Downs Way. Trig is just off path.

Ditchling Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Ditchling Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman


Good condition 5th Aug 2008  17:38  by GeoRams

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Logging visit previously recorded in GSAK

Ditchling FB ©GeoRams
Ditchling Trig ©GeoRams
Ditchling view ©GeoRams


Good condition 5th Aug 2008  13:31  by vegibagger

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

visit on a sweep up of marilyn summits of Kent and east sussex after staying with friends Frances and Earnie in Eastbourne...heading west for Chactonbury Ring


Good condition 31st May 2008  19:15  by mikelevett

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 24th Mar 2008  00:00  by Border Peat

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

visiting friends walked along downs even had sleet


Not Logged 23rd Dec 2007  00:00  by Sprog

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


Good condition 16th Aug 2007  11:04  by dugswell2

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Easy ascent from a £2 car park, sunny. First of 6 marilyns on a rest day from FMD duties at Guildford LDCC.


Good condition 1st Aug 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Revisited to photograph.

S3701
S3701
S3701


Good condition 21st Apr 2007  12:19  by Midnight

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Superb views


Good condition 13th Apr 2007  15:20  by Shamus

Gridref: TQ 33165 13070   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I have cycled up here twice now on the London to Brighton bike ride (June time)from Ditchling village. This was the first time that I have been here on foot and not out of breath.The pillar is very easy to find and the views are great. Lot of people up here today as it was so hot.

©Shamus


Good condition 1st Apr 2007  16:00  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Wonderful views and plenty of Geocaches in the area too.

Ditchling Trigpoint ©The Moor We Hunt...
Flush Bracket ©The Moor We Hunt...


Good condition 30th Jul 2006  12:56  by Dodders

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trigpoint is just a short walk from nearby National Trust car park. Excellent views all around. Pillar in good condition.

©Dodders
©Dodders


Good condition 30th Jul 2006  12:56  by AnnRACS

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views, brilliant spot. If you are a member of National Trust you can park for free in the carpark below, otherwise this is great walk. I passed this place last year on the London to Brighton Cycle ride so it was so good to be driven this time.


Good condition 18th Jul 2006  15:00  by Father Ted

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Car park now £2. There was a guy listening to music sat against the trig so took a pic with him hidden sround the other side.


Good condition 12th Jun 2006  21:01  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: TQ 33165 13065   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good Condition, metal Plug. GPS Plague Good views of the area

©Clanfield Rambler
©Clanfield Rambler


Good condition 30th Apr 2006  12:54  by MarcoXono

Gridref: TQ 33164 13065   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found while caching

Ditchling Trig Point ©MarcoXono
Flush Bracket ©MarcoXono


Not Logged 17th Jan 2006  11:00  by gisaclue

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


Good condition 30th Dec 2005  22:02  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

easy trot up from the car park


Not Logged 29th Dec 2005  14:00  by MickM3MCV

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


Good condition 29th Dec 2005  13:08  by Orchards Finest

Gridref: TQ 33164 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A dusting of snow up on the Downs. Hazy views. GPSr gave elevation 244m.

Ditchling Beacon Flush Bracket
Ditchling Beacon Trig Point


Good condition 11th Sep 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, metal cap, small raised letters, nice view, v busy 50p car park

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus


Good condition 14th Aug 2005  10:45  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On my door step this one, great place, on a clear day North Downs visible


Good condition 22nd May 2005  10:30  by pogue mahone

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 14th May 2005  11:00  by WheresThePath.com

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

done whilst county top bagging (East Sussex) standard trig in a field - good views - for the full story please visit - http://www.wheresthepath.com/county_tops/ct_east_sussex.htm

Ditchling Beacon Trig ©WheresThePath.com


Good condition 15th Apr 2005  10:00  by Ivanhoe

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 27th Mar 2005  15:30  by bonatti

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good views normally, but not today. There was a heavy mist. A very nice walk with Mr and Mrs Griffiths.

The Column ©bonatti


Good condition 16th Jan 2005  12:10  by Managra

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Metal plug with raised lettering. GPS plaque. It was very foggy that day!

Trigpointers and the trig ©Managra
Flush bracket


Not Logged 1st Jan 2005  00:00  by jackaylward

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


Good condition 18th Dec 2004  19:26  by thedoc58

FB Number: S3071  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

simple cache near

misty wet day©thedoc58


Good condition 23rd Jul 2004  10:45  by Tigerfeet

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in National Trust Car Park and visited near start of a 7 mile walk to Clayton Windmills.


Not Logged 26th May 2004  16:00  by Foggy & Crew

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

While caching


Good condition 3rd May 2004  13:08  by Sussex_Rambler

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

An easy one to tick off with GREAT views all around.


Good condition 5th Apr 2004  10:32  by WackyRaces

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

A nice place to start a walk from, or combine for a longer walk with other trigpoints along the top of the South Downs.

A windy start to the Easter holiday ©WackyRaces


Good condition 6th Mar 2004  11:15  by discjirm

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

Visited on a walk to Newhaven.


Good condition 14th Dec 2003  15:10  by ABSAR I

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

North from Ditchling Beacon
East along South Downs


Not Logged 7th Sep 2003  12:00  by barryhunter

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

ive made two visits to this trig. Although i couldnt tell you the date of either! Date above is around the date of the second, first being around '94. Excellent spot, probably the first trig outsides Wales I visited.


Good condition 17th Jun 2003  13:05  by Alan Grove

Gridref: TQ 33162 13070   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

The pillar is located on top of Ditchling Beacon. Great views of the South Downs and surrounding countryside

TP0760 TP0760 at Ditchling Beacon©Alan Grove
TP0760 FB TP0760's Flush Bracket©Alan Grove
TP0760 View View from TP0760 to the east along the South Downs©Alan Grove
TP0760 Then & Now Two photos of TP0760 taken 19 years apart. The pillar has hardly changed, but the observation table in the background has been demolished.©Alan Grove


Not Logged 24th Feb 2002  15:11  by Chalky

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


Good condition 15th Nov 2000  11:36  by jimmy

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 23rd Jul 1999  10:45  by jamesleesaunders

Gridref: TQ 33163 13063   FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited as Part of the South Downs Challenge with Joe Barnes. (33 of 38)

Ditchling Trig ©jamesleesaunders


Not Logged 20th Jun 1999  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - summit a bit ordinary but fine views W N & E


Good condition 1st May 1998  12:44  by senrabyar

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


Good condition 2nd Aug 1997  12:00  by [email protected]

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

©[email protected]


Good condition 24th May 1997  12:00  by gemini man

Gridref: TQ 33100 13000   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visited whilst on the Downsman 100


Good condition 10th Feb 1997  13:46  by fasgadh

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

Yet another South Downs trig with an intact plug. A drive up marilyn.


Good condition 4th Aug 1996  12:00  by iainmac

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



Good condition 3rd Sep 1994  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

East Sussex County Top. Plug with raised lettering.


Good condition 23rd Aug 1994  12:30  by smiley dog

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

nice long range views.


Good condition 20th Sep 1986  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plain pillar in path on grassy summit a few yards from a toposcope.


Good condition 30th Dec 1983  16:00  by arranc

FB Number: S3701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 4th Apr 1977  12:00  by desperate dan

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

Great ridge walking along South Downs Way.



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