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TP0828 - Alphin Pike
 
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Grid reference :
SE 00296 02817 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S2803
OSGB36 Station :
SD80/1
Current use :
none
Historic use :
Secondary
T:UK waypoint :
TP0828
County :
Greater Manchester
Nearest town :
OLDHAM

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Alphin PikeSD80/1SD80S001400296.00402817.08468.9222PILLAR01/06/1945101/04/1950N0

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There are 132 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 801st with 17 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.90/10 (from 154 logged visits)
Was First logged: 4th Apr 1993
Was Last logged: 19th Feb 2024

Of the 154 logged visits,
35 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 100001m
The average error was 2874m
3 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Alphin Pike
By LizzyCrawford1

©vanburen
The Trig Pillar
By fitzydan
The Flush Bracket
By fitzydan
Shelter behind Trig
©Heidi
Manchester City Centre (View From The Summit)
By Wheresthatpenguin

©Foxy
Alpine pike
©lauralj84
See 124 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 19th Feb 2024  11:05  by crammy47

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good location, Good views. Walked up from Greenfield. Good path but not shown on OS maps.


Good condition 3rd Feb 2024  12:00  by LizzyCrawford1

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

1st trig on our weekend away in the high peaks

Alphin Pike Instagram: LizzyCrawford1


Good condition 27th Jan 2024  14:25  by fm1906

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

In the area on a Geocaching walk and stopped at the Trig as we passed. My first of 2024.


Not Logged 12th Jan 2024  09:29  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SE 00292 02824   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 4th Jan 2024  20:12  by LeonhardTuring

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


Good condition 10th Dec 2023  08:11  by Craig

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 21st Sep 2023  13:45  by vanburen

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

Good view of Manchester from here today...

©vanburen


Not Logged 10th Sep 2023  09:15  by kirsty1052000

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


Good condition 19th Aug 2023  12:30  by fitzydan

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walking a couple of Ethels off and this was the second, cracking views from here but windy

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar


Not Logged 16th Jul 2023  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Alphin Pike from GR: SD 99512 03989


Good condition 23rd Jun 2023  11:33  by Heidi

Gridref: SE 00200 02800   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Trig looked amazing surrounded by grit stones. Also a cairn and shelter. Views across to Dove Stone Reservoir.

Shelter behind Trig ©Heidi
©Heidi


Good condition 21st Jun 2023  14:25  by John H

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Bagged in an 18 mile loop hike around Saddleworth Moor, starting/ending at Road Side Car park on A635 (https://goo.gl/maps/ggf9y2q8jM2joPfe6). Route – Car Park, Black Hill, Featherbed Moss, Alphin Pike, Saddleworth, Car Park.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Panorama


Good condition 11th Jun 2023  13:41  by Alisoncau

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Did as part of the saddleworth 3 peaks


Good condition 9th Apr 2023  12:02  by Cockney_Hiker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10


Good condition 21st Mar 2023  12:30  by toms

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

This was the first of two Trig Points found on a long run from Dovestone Reservoir. The pillar is in great condition - with a cairn built adjacent to it - with beautiful views of the surrounds.

Bracket ©toms
Pillar ©toms
Spider ©toms


Good condition 29th Dec 2022  16:07  by Kominiko

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


Good condition 24th Dec 2022  09:55  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SE 00296 02817   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked on Intake Lane. Took the public right of way / footpaths from there up to the pillar. The climb to the top involves a 270 metre ascent from Intake Lane. The pillar is hard against the cairn, and partially buried by it. Spectacular views all around, and Manchester City Centre can be seen from the summit of Alphin Pike

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Pillar
The View From The Pillar
Manchester City Centre (View From The Summit)


Good condition 8th Dec 2022  14:30  by MickSan

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©MickSan
©MickSan


Good condition 4th Oct 2022  09:48  by TrigPointTrotter

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

Bagged as part of the Saddleworth 5 trigs hike

©TrigPointTrotter


Good condition 27th Aug 2022  09:52  by Earby Rambler

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

Arrived Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with Son in Law, he is on placement here today 7-7 shift. I then boarded the 07.25 Manchester Piccadilli Transpennine express train to Mossley, I walked up from Intake Lane cracking weather excellent views, next stop Featherbed Moss

Approach
Pillar


Good condition 3rd Aug 2022  12:09  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Circular walk from Arnfield Reservoir via Pennine Bridleway and Tameside Way. Onto Black Chew Head and Featherbed Moss on return.

Alphin Pike Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Alphin Pike Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman


Good condition 24th Jul 2022  17:00  by Foinavon

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

I expect this is usually quite a busy trig. Well not today, absolutely lashing to down.


Not Logged 21st Jun 2022  21:21  by meltdiceburg

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

Summer solstice walk to the trigpoint with a group of geocachers. Revisit but finally logging. Beautiful evening.

Event group with trig ©meltdiceburg
Dottie ©meltdiceburg


Good condition 17th Apr 2022  10:47  by Foxy

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

One of two pillars visited during a 14.3 mile hike of the Saddleworth Moor area. Setting off from the Binn Green car park, this was the first. Amazing views at various points of the hike including the site of the pillar. Someone has built a drystone shelter around the pillar leaving the flush bracket visible. The pillar looks good painted white but someone has spoilt it with graffiti. It is in generally good condition but the original centre for the spider has been replaced.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar ©Foxy
The shelter©Foxy
View towards Dove Stones Reservoir ©Foxy
Me & the trig ©Foxy


Good condition 17th Apr 2022  10:45  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited on a long walk over Saddleworth Moors.

Flush Bracket
The Trig
The Spider


Good condition 15th Apr 2022  15:18  by Multiterrainer

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

Last of three trigs today, saving the longest and toughest walk until last. Great views all around. Out and back walk up from where the Oldham Way crosses Huddersfield Road between Greenfield and Mossley.


Good condition 8th Apr 2022  19:52  by Hands

Gridref: SE 00296 02819   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From Dovestones Car Park via Chew Reservoir and along the edges , which gave super views, the trig is painted white with a face drawn on the cap.

©Hands
©Hands


Not Logged 2nd Apr 2022  10:10  by Dan Baddeley

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


Good condition 27th Mar 2022  14:00  by [email protected]

Gridref: SE 00297 02817   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Part of 11.5 mile walk.


Good condition 27th Mar 2022  13:15  by jerryhatrick

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely Sunday ramble, ascended from Carrbrook up the path via Buckton quarry. Found the trig behind the cairn which it is melding into. Lovely spot with great views the across the North West.


Good condition 21st Oct 2021  15:47  by lauralj84

Gridref: SE 00298 02819   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Alpine pike Same the cairn stinks of piss would have been a nice pick nik spot x ©lauralj84


Good condition 25th Sep 2021  15:45  by Kevlar

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Situated next to a Shepherd's Windbreak. A fantastic landmark and exceptional views of nearby Dovestone reservoir amongst other places. I've been a frequent visitor since.


Not Logged 24th Sep 2021  10:44  by Lesley1471

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


Good condition 30th Aug 2021  13:53  by Paula & Rob Worthington

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


©Paula & Rob Worthington
©Paula & Rob Worthington
©Paula & Rob Worthington


Good condition 13th Aug 2021  11:21  by Chris Ellis

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th Jun 2021  16:19  by AndyS

Gridref: SE 00296 02817   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Pilliar is half buried by a wall/cairn. Some great 360 views


Good condition 4th Jun 2021  16:42  by kikikickin

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 27th Mar 2021  14:50  by TallyBird

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


Good condition 22nd Mar 2021  22:39  by Lexydiva

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

Bright, clear day. Very busy as people are trying to avoid Dovestone with the Covid restrictions.


Not Logged 1st Jan 2021  10:55  by Mick’s Wanderings

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 21st Dec 2020  22:30  by Peaktrig

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


Good condition 20th Dec 2020  12:50  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Did on a circular walk from Binn Green car park, Trig in good condition with great views, looks like someone's tried make a shelter at the back of the trig point

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


Good condition 24th Nov 2020  20:21  by Triggerhappy84

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Nite hands an feet scramble as the crow flys ,really enjoyed it in the dark the veiw is fantastic, but some one with no respect for trigs has built a rock wind shelter an piled then up against the trig loads of um !


Not Logged 11th Oct 2020  11:46  by soozefletcher

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

©soozefletcher


Good condition 13th Aug 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

Walking the Peak District Boundary Walk again and Old Glossop to Greenfield gives you a route choice, I did the lower level route last time, so opted for the moorland route via Ogden Valley, Wilderness and Chew Hurdles. No visibility above 400m and talk about wafty, it was a different world up there. Heather is coming into bloom, so I gift Alphin.


Good condition 20th Jul 2020  17:31  by cathy trickett

Gridref: SE 00295 02816   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10




Good condition 20th Jul 2020  17:31  by cathy trickett

Gridref: SE 00295 02816   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Not Logged 14th Jul 2020  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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


Not Logged 14th Jul 2020  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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


Good condition 21st Jun 2020  10:51  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

An outlier but perhaps my most frequently visited one in recent times pre Covid.


Good condition 21st Jun 2020  10:51  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

An outlier but perhaps my most frequently visited one in recent times pre Covid.


Good condition 13th Jun 2020  16:29  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

nice steep walk to the pillar from intake lane

©Pritch227


Good condition 13th Jun 2020  16:29  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

2nd one of the day first being Saddleworth, amazing views location great and a good walk up from path off intake lane

©WuzzerL


Not Logged 11th Jun 2020  23:19  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 00300 02816   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Walked up at 11pm in the dark and rain and strong wind... For strategic reasons. Usually a stunning view. Not tonight.


Good condition 6th Jun 2020  19:23  by TonyOD

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

Walked from A635 via Black Hill and Chew Reservoir. Glorious evening, what a location, fantastic views in all directions, especially towards Manchester and beyond.


Good condition 4th Dec 2019  13:44  by jonglew

Gridref: SE 00297 02822   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From the Dove Stone Resr car park via Black Chew Head, Featherbed Moss and Hoarstone Edge. Pillar has a shelter cairn built hard against it and also sports a fresh and bright coat of white paint. Centre cap gone, composite disc replacement; front and LHS sight holes sealed, other 2 not determined. Extensive views.

Pillar TP0828©jonglew
Spider TP0828©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0828©jonglew


Good condition 1st Dec 2019  14:40  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 00299 02819   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10



Good condition 15th Oct 2019  14:30  by Onspar

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Out with the walking group starting at Dovestones Reservoir then going along the ridge overlooking the reservoir. A rather murky day.


Not Logged 7th Aug 2019  14:00  by vanburen

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

new coat of paint. Lousy weather for August got wet through walking from Featherbed Moss...

©vanburen


Good condition 3rd Aug 2019  18:09  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 00294 02816   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

New coat of paint since my last visit.


Good condition 20th Apr 2019  17:35  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 00299 02818   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from intake lane up the steep incline!. Sunny day but limited visibility due to the pollution. Manchester city cente could just be seen in the haze.


Towards Manchester city centre. Pollution haze.


Good condition 19th Apr 2019  11:37  by bettyb

Gridref: SE 00200 02800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th Feb 2019  13:07  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 00295 02816   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Surrounded by a cairn and covering most of the back and left. White painted but fading. Spider intact with plastic cap. Great views towards Manchester and beyond.


Not Logged 17th Nov 2018  00:00  by steverowland

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


Good condition 8th Nov 2018  10:47  by andypad

Gridref: SE 00295 02821   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

©andypad


Good condition 11th Aug 2018  11:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 00296 02817   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From lane at side of PC to first gate then straight up side of forest to top corner then right along faint path to old mountain bike path up steep to top


Good condition 7th Jun 2018  14:40  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 00302 02821   FB Number: 2803  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

White painted surrounded by a large protective cairn. Extensive views. Dick Hill, Moss Moor, Holme moss, Featherbed Moss, Saddleworth, Standedge, Brown Edge, Wild Bank, Tandle Hill, Slack Hall, Bishops Park, Crow Knowl, Broadcarr monument (Hartshead Pike) and Hey Edge Trig points all visible from here. Probably lots more over Derbyshire such as cock Hill. Walked up the steep hill from intake lane. Continued along to Featherbed Moss Trig. Spider and cap in place undamaged.

Towards Greenfield and Oldham
Towards Manchester
Towards Derbyshire
Face on towards Holme Moss
Flush Bracket


Not Logged 14th May 2018  13:06  by KentheWalker

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Excellent condition. 319 NW Oldham 53° 31’ 20” N 1° 59’ 0” W 470m Elevation Alphin Pike

The Wonder Of Them Greenfield - Mossley - Chew Reservoir - Dove Stone - Yeoman Hey Reservoir - Greenfield Circular Walk. (5 Hours 24 Kilometres)


Good condition 8th Apr 2018  17:03  by greenbell

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Sure I'd already logged this...but evidently not. So many trigs to do round here I should have done by now. This is a beautiful place, from Dovestone through the conifer wood and then a clamber up access land. South Pennine umbeliferous with grey with pale blue skies coming in from the west just in time for a golden finish to the walk.




Good condition 1st May 2017  17:07  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 00295 02822   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

HISTORY: This monument to map making was built during May 1940. It was completed on 12th May 1940 for a total cost of £4.2s.9d. In 1945, this triangulation station was computed during the reconnaissance of Secondary Block SD80 (Manchester) as tertiary triangulation station SD80/T10. In 1958 the bench mark on this pillar was valued for height to Class 1 precision at tertiary levelling standards. This marker was last maintained by the Ordnance Survey in February 1980. SITE VISIT: Open parkland with adjacent monument. Pillar in good condition. Spider centre has broken open asphalt. Flush bracket faces NW, compass measurement 330°. Vented through NE sight hole. Full 360° panoramic view. Part of a 24 trig stint around the northern outskirts of Manchester. Part of a 24 trig stint around the northern outskirts of Manchester.

S2803 - Alphin Pike pillar & FB


Good condition 24th Feb 2017  15:00  by Andy West

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


Good condition 25th Sep 2016  17:25  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc gleaming white, plastic cap. 3rd visit, en route to Tameside CoU top

Looking N


Good condition 4th Sep 2016  12:00  by robinhood

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

Second of two trigs, first one at Wild Bank. What slog up the slope through the heather to get to the trig, but it was well worth it for the views of the Cheshire Plain and the moors on the other side. Had a pleasant chat with what seemed like a mum with two late-teenage daughters sitting next to the trig, they had recently taken up hill walking and were enjoying the view too. Cooked lunch there in the adjacent curved shelter, trying out my son's gas stove, hot spicy Mexican rice which made Manchester look almost acceptable. Never seen so much Himalayan Balsam on the way back to Hollingworth.


Good condition 27th May 2016  11:40  by rupertal

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

Nice and freshly painted


Good condition 27th Mar 2016  09:00  by SJW1960

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


Good condition 27th Feb 2016  00:00  by Roxytammy

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


Good condition 29th Nov 2015  00:00  by dogwalking

Gridref: SE 00297 02820   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

parked at SE 01347 03430 £1.30 all day up to chew reservoir then west along ridge to pillar


Not Logged 17th Oct 2015  11:13  by PB

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

©PB


Not Logged 8th Aug 2015  13:53  by PB

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

©PB


Good condition 1st Aug 2015  09:50  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked on intake lane at farms, along track and straight up wet steep hill following wall. Very direct route but tough, parking at farms not really approved by residents. Great views from the top.

©jamiekeighley


Good condition 18th Jun 2015  18:16  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Forth pillar of day, completing all on the OS1:25000 Dark Peak Explorer map. Saddleworth, Black Hill, and Featherbed Moss ticked on a circular walk from Greenfield.


Good condition 3rd Jun 2015  15:30  by arranc

Gridref: SE 00297 02820   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

on way back from Hoarstone Edge


Not Logged 25th Mar 2015  14:45  by Woodford Walkers

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


Good condition 1st Nov 2014  15:45  by Andy D

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

Walked up to Ashway Moss from car park on Alderman's Brow and then negotiated scarp via Chew reservoir and Wimberry ("Indian's Head") on well-defined path before descending steep path to Intake Lane and then back to Dovestones. This is a great moorland walk with stunning views.

©Andy D


Good condition 17th Sep 2014  12:47  by tigger4242

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pillar OK. Nothing to see today because of too much mist

©tigger4242


Good condition 23rd Aug 2014  16:03  by SebastienCale

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

Great views all round. Came up a rather scratchy direct route up from the Oldham Way (would not recommend!), then a lovely ridge walk and back via Dove stone reservoir.

©SebastienCale


Not Logged 23rd Aug 2014  16:03  by kme

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


Good condition 16th Aug 2014  18:00  by Tomaszewski

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from the car park at dove stone reservoir up to intake and up steep ground to get onto Moor found trig hiding behind stones piled up like a shelter . Walked down a longer easier path back to reservoir cutting through a forest with lots of many fallen trees .


Good condition 7th Aug 2014  13:42  by amblerbob

Gridref: SE 00294 02820   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Dove Stone Reservoir over Hoarstone Edge on an overcast day.


Good condition 27th May 2014  12:17  by slateloose

Gridref: SE 00200 02800   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked from Dove Stone up Chew Head Res then along edge to trig point.Lovely day even though the weather man forecast rain all day.


Good condition 14th Mar 2014  13:18  by Downfaller

Gridref: SE 00295 02821   FB Number: S2308  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

2nd visit to the trig, first visit on 2/5/2011 and the view a spectacular panoramic out over Manchester, North Derbyshire, Cheshire and even Liverpool cathedral through the bins on that occasion. Not so fortunate on this visit, very poor visibility and required GPS navigation back across to Swineshaw moor. Trig Point looked to have been visited by somebody with a can of pink paint, its a pity it wasn't a large tin of white !! (score based on previous visit and memories of the view)

Alphin trig FB with additional info ! ©Downfaller


Good condition 28th Sep 2013  15:18  by Lost Lad

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From Featherbed Moss directly across the moor to Chew Reservoir then along the road that descends the spectacular Chew Valley. At Charnal Clough I took the Oldham Way around to Intake Lane. Along Intake Lane to a fingerpost directing you across the open access land at the foot of Alphin Pike. Instead of taking this PROW I instead took the obvious but unmapped trod that climbs up the hillside in a SW direction before turning SE higher up. It was then a case of following this trod all the way to the pillar. Not having read previous logs it was fortunate that I'd approached from this direction as the pillar is partially buried in a stone built shelter obscuring it from view if approached from the opposite direction. Exposed faces are in good condtion but the cap has been replaced with a plastic disc. Thankfully the FB is on one of the two outward facing surfaces. Fantastic views NE towards Aldermans Hill / Dick Hill monument and Saddleworth Moor. Urban views W towards Manchester / Oldham and rural views S towards Hollingworth were somewhat hazy otherwise I may well have awarded this an 8/10. Views E are limited due to the rising ground. Returned to Crowden by following the edge of the escarpment all the way back to Chew Reservoir then taking the PROW across to Laddow Rocks. This path becomes rather faint and picks its way through the grains. I eventually got fed up with trying to find a dry way through and therefore climbed onto one of the peat hags before following the higher ground in a generally westerly direction until I reached a fence. Finally followed the fence line roughly SW to rejoin the PROW at a convenient stile from where I could clearly see the pillar atop Featherbed Moss. Rejoining the Pennine Way I eventually arrived back in Crowden some 7.5hours after first setting out. This was a great walk with fantastic scenic variety which challenged my opinions of the Dark Peak as being little more than dreary moorlands.


Good condition 9th Sep 2013  11:00  by alistairpooler

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 21st Mar 2013  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With Vic & Bob


Good condition 2nd Feb 2013  11:00  by davey and emsy

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©davey and emsy
©davey and emsy


Good condition 9th Oct 2012  14:40  by Steve&Gill

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 2nd Aug 2012  14:39  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SE 00297 02819   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The last of four trigpoints on a long trip north with CURRYSCRIM. Must be one of the most difficult pillars in the Peak District – certainly by our route from Dove Stone Reservoir straight up through the woods from Hey Top. No paths up here through the near vertical heather by the broken wall. The weather had been great all day put it started to rain as we approached the trigpoint and shelter. Not wanting to return down the now wet route through the heather we continued along the ridge towards Wemberry Stones expecting to find a path back down to the car park. A lady with local knowledge said there was no easy route down and advised us to walk onto Chew reservoir and back down the track. This route is about 5 miles from the trigpoint to the car park. We ignored this advice and headed down the steep gully to the west of Wemberry Stones. This nearly required a call to the air ambulance. It was still raining and I slipped on the wet rock – luckily I just ended up with deep grazes on the arm and thigh and ripped trousers. Try a different approach – possibly up from White Lee as suggested by Bridgeman. A great trigpoint but not seen at its best due to the rain.

Alphin Pike


Good condition 2nd Aug 2012  14:39  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SE 00296 02819   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

4/4 Last one today with What's the Point and one I won't forget in a hurry. He has written a very accurate description but I will add one or two bits. Although there is a path heading eastward from the pillar it does not appear on my 0L 1 map. On the positive(?) side, a kind lady gave me her car park ticket which saved us £1.30, I found a torch at the pillar, and WtP found a pack of cds on the descent soon after his near mishap. A cup of tea and a pint later was my thanks to WtP for an "intersting days trigging.




Good condition 26th May 2012  11:45  by Ben Fogerty

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

Three of five today. It's probably now my fave in the Dark Peak area. Awesome views over to Manchester one way, and over the Dove Stone Res the other. Highly recommended on a clear day!

Alphin Pike trig


Good condition 2nd Apr 2012  14:00  by tommo

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

(56) walked across from featherbed moss along ridgeline ,pillar located in a sheepfold wall,distant views to Oldham+Manchester, very dry but snow expected in next few days after a glorious March


Good condition 3rd Mar 2012  13:57  by Streakboy

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From Dovestone reservoir car park took the most direct route to the top which was fairly steep in places. Trig was around a km along the ridge next to a stone built wind break


Good condition 29th Feb 2012  12:50  by tim747

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 26th Feb 2012  12:06  by IWC

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

If only the cloud base had been a little higher it might have been possible too see further than the hand at the end of my arm. Perhaps, next time ...


Good condition 14th Jan 2012  11:37  by ramblingbadgers

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

A fabulous clear day in freezing conditions as we walked from Dovestone Reservoir to Chew Reservoir and across to the trig. Wonderful Scenery!


Good condition 30th Oct 2011  13:48  by painterman61

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Done on way back from wild bank parked on main road nearby start of oldham way i approached this walk from the west,a good track/path skirts around noonsun hill then a main path breaks out to the top.Trig in vgc surrounded by a large shelter exellent 360 views here a special spot.

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


Good condition 22nd Oct 2011  11:36  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A lovely place. On a walk up from Greenfield Station, along the edge of the Chew Valley, across a very wet permissive path over to Arnfield Reservoir and finally Hadfield Station. A lovely walk despite a one leg calf deep wet peak wade! Me 469m

Me, the trig and the stone shelter


Good condition 22nd Sep 2011  12:35  by redDragon

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Straight up the north side from dovestone reservoir is steep, following a broken wall. But it is the quickest route. Views hazy today, but still good. I found a notepad journal within the shelter, going back to 2006.


Good condition 24th Jul 2011  14:53  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Alphin Pike ©paulxtr


Not Logged 23rd Apr 2011  00:00  by Applepye

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

Visited today whilst walking in the area


Slightly damaged 4th Mar 2011  11:30  by fell-finder

Gridref: SE 00200 02800   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Tricky hill to scale due to the amount of barbed wire fences that adorn the Pike!

Trig Point Alphin Pike A tricky one to get to, if you\'ve seemingly gone the wrong way????


Good condition 7th Jan 2011  14:00  by NorthernPioneers

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged the trig on a difficult tab to Alphin from Dove Stones via Chew. Weather was poor at best. Nearly missed the trig as a small drystone cairn hides it from immediate view if approaching from the East.

©castrigteam 2011 ©NorthernPioneers


Not Logged 10th Nov 2010  18:29  by melch

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


Not Logged 10th Nov 2010  11:58  by knoutberry

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

Visited as Part of the Saddlesworth 5 Trigs Walk


Good condition 25th Sep 2010  14:35  by Terry L

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Plastic plug. Public. Access Land. Peak District National Park [right on the boundary]. Ascent from Chew Reservoir, up a rough, but distinct, path, passing various rock formations that are rather more interesting than the summit itself [sadly, some litter scattered around]. Pillar incongruously wedged into the outside of the huge summit cairn [FB fortunately facing outwards].

Alphin Pike pillar


Good condition 12th Sep 2010  13:30  by DanTrig

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

16 mile circular from Crowden to Alphin trig, I remember the path heading south-west of Chew reservoir across Ormes Moor was the boggiest path from hell.


Good condition 7th Sep 2010  12:11  by PeteBoggs

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

Up from Intake Lane following prow.Nice little trig,cracking views

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs


Good condition 18th Aug 2010  19:37  by pajames

Gridref: SE 00298 02818   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked from Chew Reservoir along the edge to reach this one. Gets an extra point for the views along the way and for having a shelter right beside it. More than makes up for lack of paint.


Good condition 15th May 2010  14:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Done from West over Noonsun Hill.easy paths to summit.Pillar hidden partialy by shelter.Excellent views on bright sunny day.


Good condition 10th May 2010  14:00  by Ron Plasma

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

An extra point for playing hide'n'seek with me. A great locality, but the real views are just that much closer to the edge. Approached from Carrbrook. You may wonder why


Good condition 18th Apr 2010  15:40  by leakster

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The trig is in good condition aswell as being built into the shelter cairn. A great spot :)

Leakster ©leakster


Good condition 7th Mar 2010  14:14  by John Riley

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited on Chew Valley Skyline Fell Race. Just like Featherbed Moss I finally brought my camera after many years of visits. Still miles behind weekender (see below).

Alphin Pike The trig with some rubbish old fell runner. I\'m so far down the field that stopping to pose won\'t make much difference.
Alphin Pike Flush bracket.


Good condition 1st Jan 2010  16:02  by Triggers

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

done from featherbed moss. Tried to follow direct route along county boundary but gave up due to deep snow. Dropped back to chew reservoir and followed path along edge.

Alphin Pike ©Triggers
Me at Alphin Pike ©Triggers


Good condition 28th Dec 2009  16:30  by splash

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Fantastic place to put a trig. Views of the Peak and Pennines and of the city lights below and above of planes coming in and out of Manchester. Made even better by the covering o snow.


Not Logged 10th Dec 2009  13:00  by AndyKeen

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


Good condition 15th Oct 2009  15:16  by smiley dog

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

walked from binn green car park via dovestones resevoir and wimberry rocks.good views. the areas great on a quiet week day .avoid at weekends.nice summit shelter a rarity for the dark peak.

pillar/shelter/2 dogs and wife©smiley dog


Good condition 5th Oct 2009  15:05  by wanderer

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 19th Aug 2009  12:03  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 00291 02819   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Circular from Dovestones via Featherbed Moss and along old County boundary to Alphin. Direct route down hill to Dovestones is wild boggy heathery bracken and tussock grass, lots of falling over and cursing


Good condition 21st Jul 2009  10:45  by asbown

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

Horrible slog up from Dovestone resr through the woods and straight on to the trig,then Hoarstone edge and back via Chew resr.


Good condition 21st Mar 2009  13:09  by Bikechad

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

Almost buried under rocks


Good condition 15th Mar 2009  13:58  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SE 00294 02822   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Hordes in Chew and nowhere to park officially, resulted in £35 parking ticket.

Alphin Pike The TP.
Alphin Pike The FB.


Good condition 1st Mar 2009  10:00  by weekender

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

RW & GW; New Chew Fell Race


Not Logged 18th Aug 2008  00:00  by Curlew

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


Good condition 20th Feb 2008  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 00200 02800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 17th Oct 2007  12:00  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Took the path through a gate just NE of Noonsun Hill that looks to be heading nowhere (there are 2, I took the more NE one) and followed a trail taking me uphill through fields just south of Greave. Once over the final fence (at a wood boarded section) and on to the open moor the path is obvious as it rises to the trig. Trig on a small plateau but view a few yards away from it are terrific. I continued along Wimberry Moss along a very obvious path to Chew Res, did a tour of Dovestone Res and finally visited the War Memorial on Board Hill before returning to the railway station. Absolutely lovely area in todays good weather. I wonder why any of the footpaths aren't shown on the OS maps, they're very evident (I do know they're not ROW's). No cars, on foot.


Good condition 16th Sep 2007  12:28  by stevemarlor

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


Good condition 29th Jun 2007  20:21  by Ben Jammin

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

I only gave this a 7 for the view, massive pain to get to!


Good condition 28th Jun 2007  21:10  by Josho

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

mad, funny, stupid to get to, climbed the hill from the woods on the north side

Alphin Pike hairy hill


Good condition 12th May 2007  12:17  by Historian

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Arnfield via Ogden Clough. Sunny with good views at the trig.

©Historian


Good condition 7th Jan 2007  11:30  by gansonwheels

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Alphin is a totem in my world as I was brought up in Greenfield in the valley bottom. It was the first "mountain" I climbed as a small boy with friends. We knew it was a mountain because it had a trig point on the top. An image search after my last visit led me to the T:UK site. Today was grim with driving mist on the summit and heavy rain on the way back down to the village, but there were still a few hardy souls to be seen on their way to the top.


Good condition 15th Jul 2006  11:06  by Lonewalker

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Glorious days walking, superb weather, just heading down after skyline perimeter as most people were heading up. Trig partially hidden by shelter/cairn, gives great views across the plain and down to the resvr,


Good condition 24th Apr 2006  11:30  by mtb mick

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Trig is hidden by stone shelter when approaching from the east. Good views over Greenfield and Oldham. White plastic plug. Would have got a 7 had it not been on Manchester Airport's flight path.

Alphin Pike, Greenfield View NE towards Pots and Pans obelisk


Good condition 28th Jan 2006  14:35  by ted

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Tedious 2-hour slog across from the Featherbed Moss trig; saw three mountain hares or maybe the same one three times. A well-marked path down to Mossley. Good views N and W. Trig next to cairn.

Alphin Pike trig
Alphin Pike trig
Alphin Pike FB


Good condition 4th Jul 2005  19:59  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

came straight up from dovestones reservoir cp 40p for 3 hours. left the rubbernecks behind, and struck up the hillside in a right sweat! constant flybys from manchester bound planes.


Not Logged 5th Apr 2005  08:48  by Phil Spence

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


Good condition 9th Dec 2004  12:41  by Bridgeman

Gridref: SE 00300 02800   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Access from Oldham Way. From white house SD995034, take track SW 150m up to metal gate then immediately before it turn left up faint path keeping fence on right and follow this path which becomes better defined, to summit.

Alphin Pike trig point©Bridgeman
Alphin Pike trig point flush bracket©Bridgeman
Alphin Pike - view to Dovestone Reservoir©Bridgeman


Good condition 16th Jun 2004  15:30  by langden

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Just popped over from Wimberry Rocks after finding Mongoose's cache. Excellent views to be had.


Good condition 14th Jun 2004  15:30  by mongoose39uk

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

Just popped over from Wimberry Rocks after seting a cache. first visit to this trig since 1976.


Good condition 27th Sep 2003  11:00  by ds

Gridref: SE 00299 02821   FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Stone shelter built up against the east side of the trig. Easy access from Chew Reservoir via an undulating but fair track.

Alphin Pike trig looking to NW


Good condition 8th Jun 2003  13:00  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Hidden behind a cairn, almost buried. Public

Leaning on the cairn Alphin Pike Trig


Good condition 22nd Feb 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; plastic plug; FB nums untidily laid out with last digit sloping fwd


Slightly damaged 8th Feb 1997  11:00  by gemini man

Gridref: SE 00290 02820   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Visited wilst on a walk around the Saddleworth Skyline


Good condition 26th Oct 1996  12:00  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Up from Greenfield via Noonsun Hill - one fence to cross. On our way to Chew Reservoir and on to Hadfield


Good condition 2nd Mar 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2803  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Next to a large cairn. Plug missing.


Good condition 4th Apr 1993  11:00  by Particle

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


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