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TP0989 - Ballard Down
 
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Grid reference :
SZ 04418 81340 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S2518
OSGB36 Station :
SU31/T43
Current use :
none
Historic use :
3rd order
T:UK waypoint :
TP0989
County :
Dorset
Nearest town :
SWANAGE

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Ballard DownSU31/T43SU31T043404417.9081339.65116.9023PILLAR01/06/1942101/11/1951N0

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There are 95 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 856th with 15 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.87/10 (from 173 logged visits)
Was First logged: 26th Oct 1993
Was Last found intact: 24th Sep 2023
Was Last logged: 30th Mar 2024

Of the 173 logged visits,
42 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 10000m
The average error was 254m
4 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Ballard Down
By Trigger monster
Ballard Down
By Trigger monster
Ballard Down
By Trigger monster
Ballard Down
By Trigger monster
Ballard Down Pillar towards Sandbanks
By nine_milesperhour
@rona.cockerpoo bags another trig
By x333xxx
Swanage Bay
By Felix.Rogers

©Benjamin Hunt
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Logged Visits:

Not Logged 30th Mar 2024  08:02  by Megan

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


Good condition 24th Sep 2023  14:50  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bus to Studland, walked back on an extremely windy but sunny afternoon. Great all round views from the ridge, if not the trig itself. Condition unchanged.


Good condition 7th Aug 2023  15:13  by DaveD

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

1/5 on coast hike with the Infamous Bears.


Good condition 30th Jul 2023  14:25  by MorrisD45

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 17th Jun 2023  10:03  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Rode down private road heading south from Studland, squeezed onto verge behind wall at end of lane . A lady walked by who I thought was going to challenge me but just exchanged pleasantries. Through gate onto NT reserve. Took a line south, almost directly uphill. At the ridge along the top beside path was a marker stone , from there headed east, losing height. Through a gate then another four hundred metres or so, pillar came into view, easily accessible but nearby vegetation obscures all round views. Good views on the approach and beyond the clump of bushes. Cap plugged with tarmac. FB etched, sadly. Faded whitewash.

Ballard Down Flush plate
Ballard Down West
Ballard Down North towards Studland
Ballard Down South west towards Swanage
Ballard Down East showing plugged cap
Ballard Down Approached from the west


Good condition 17th May 2023  12:24  by MylesM

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Desperate for some sea air, I travelled down to Bournemouth then by bus to Studland. I took the direct route to the pillar, returning via the Southwest path to Old Harry Rocks then along the shoreline to Shell Bay. Great location pillar - wonderful sea views.

Ballard Down Lovely location. Great views out to sea.


Good condition 6th Mar 2023  14:27  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bus to Studland and walk back on a raw, windy March day. Grey but very clear views. Condition unchanged.


Not Logged 29th Dec 2022  12:00  by robmills372

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


Good condition 20th Nov 2022  11:14  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bus to Studland, walked back on a lovely sunny morning, very quiet as ferry out of action yet again, so no easy way to get here. A few walkers, birdwatchers and the RNLI out in the bay on exercises. The only noise being a tremendous racket from the cows at Whitecliff Farm. Condition of pillar unchanged.


Good condition 16th Nov 2022  09:40  by Adeowen

Gridref: SZ 04418 91340   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

One of my favourites this one for location. Amazing views..

What a view
The Trig Pillar
What a view


Good condition 25th Sep 2022  09:33  by TrigTony

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


Good condition 21st Sep 2022  11:48  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Glorious September day for a walk from Studland back to Swanage. Condition unchanged, good. Afterwards to a Jurassic coast tour on the Waverley paddle steamer. A wonderful vessel. Trigpoint collecting from the sea as we worked out the sites of South Barn, St Albans Head, Swyre Head, Whiteway, Hambury Tout and Chaldon Down.


Good condition 21st Sep 2022  10:50  by nine_milesperhour

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy to find as the pillar is right on the Purbeck Way at the end of Ballard Down. Gloriously sunny day with cracking views over to Sandbanks and down towards Swanage.

Ballard Down Pillar towards Sandbanks
Looking back up the Purbeck Way


Good condition 15th Jul 2022  11:33  by MKP

Gridref: SZ 04418 81340   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 6th Jul 2022  11:31  by Susie B

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Beautiful day for a walk from Studland via Old Harry Rocks and the Agglestone.

©Susie B


Good condition 30th Jun 2022  15:30  by Anthony V

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

2nd pillar of the day. It’s not very often that I get2 in a day. Took a look at the burial mounds near by.


Good condition 21st Jun 2022  13:30  by slateloose

Gridref: SZ 04400 81300   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in Manor Road, New Swanage. Walking north on footpath then bridleway up onto Ballard Down, lovely sunny day, clear sky. Spotted Adder on path on way up sunning itself. Fantastic views from Downs.


Good condition 11th Jun 2022  11:40  by Loswalks

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Good condition 22nd May 2022  12:17  by Andy West

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


Not Logged 24th Apr 2022  21:28  by Mr Calum B Thornton

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


Good condition 23rd Apr 2022  10:18  by travelnshit

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 3rd Mar 2022  11:05  by gladstone8

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

Cloudy walk along Ballard Down. Cleared by Old Harry. Unchanged


Good condition 2nd Jan 2022  10:57  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Hazy and very warm (warmest New Year’s Day on record in Swanage). Lovely but very muddy walk and rather adventurous return route along beach due to a very high tide. Feet stayed dry, however! Condition unchanged.


Good condition 5th Dec 2021  12:07  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely walk, very clear views but a bitingly cold and fierce nor westerly! Condition unchanged.


Good condition 13th Oct 2021  15:37  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 11th Oct 2021  13:05  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

circular walk from Swanage via Anvil Point, Durlston Head, & returning via Godlingston Manor.

Ballard Down Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Ballard Down Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman


Good condition 1st Aug 2021  11:11  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely walk up to my favourite trig. Sadly the annoying Mr John Roy Ward 1963 has visited and stamped his name into the spider, but otherwise condition unchanged.


Good condition 31st Jul 2021  15:44  by triggering

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

Walk with R


Good condition 17th Jul 2021  10:44  by Sifromgosport

Gridref: SZ 04419 81327   FB Number: S2581  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Epic views over Poole harbour and bay.


Good condition 13th Jul 2021  10:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SZ 04400 81300   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at CP and had a lovely circular walk


Good condition 2nd May 2021  15:17  by NeilRitson

Gridref: SZ 04420 81347   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

revisit


Good condition 2nd May 2021  10:36  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Finally back again at my favourite trig! Great views but quite chilly for May. Condition unchanged.


Good condition 15th Apr 2021  13:02  by F12005

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Beautiful views from here


Good condition 15th Apr 2021  13:02  by awesomedino20

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 15th Apr 2021  13:02  by MrKingPenguin

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 6th Oct 2020  14:00  by AndyS

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 12th Sep 2020  10:45  by x333xxx

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

Only two cruise liners now remaining from four earlier in the week. Not P&O, Fred Olsen I think!

@rona.cockerpoo bags another trig If there was a little less undergrowth I could have seen further!


Good condition 1st Sep 2020  13:32  by Felix.Rogers

Gridref: SZ 04418 81331   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Just off the main path and slightly hidden from the from the coastal path itself

Swanage Bay View down towards Swanage Bay and the Lifeboat Station
Studland & Sandbanks View across towards Studland Bay and Sandbanks/Poole in the distance
Flush Bracket


Good condition 2nd Aug 2020  11:30  by JennyG

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 15th Jul 2020  12:00  by RedKite85

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 6th Jul 2020  16:24  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

At last we are able to return to Swanage and one of our favourite walks on a lovely afternoon. Spectacular view of four very large cruise ships parked up in Poole Bay. Condition unchanged.


Good condition 9th Jun 2020  12:00  by Enfieldrover

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

lovely. Easy to find and smashing views.


Good condition 14th Mar 2020  12:03  by Mr Rant

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very good panoramic views across the Purbecks and most of Dorset in fact.


Good condition 14th Mar 2020  12:03  by SurveyorCat

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A great viewpoint from here and stopped by to visit Old Harry Rocks.


Good condition 25th Jan 2020  13:14  by NeilRitson

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Cloudy February


Good condition 3rd Jan 2020  15:38  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Our favourite walk on a wonderfully sunny afternoon. Far reaching views up the Solent from higher up on the Downs. Condition unchanged - still very good.

Shadows!


Not Logged 25th Nov 2019  15:18  by Margaret the trig

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


Good condition 14th Nov 2019  08:16  by iannotts

Gridref: SZ 04400 81300   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

part of coastal walk from swanage to studland bay


Good condition 26th Jun 2019  13:30  by Tonyht

Gridref: SZ 04400 81350   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy to find and access. On SWCP. The sort of trig point that makes up for all the thick and thorny hedges. Previously visited 5 Sep 2010.


Good condition 23rd Jun 2019  10:05  by Boid

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Ballard Down Trig
Ballard Down Trig (2)


Good condition 29th May 2019  00:00  by Woodleywalker

Gridref: SZ 04423 81347   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked along SWCP from Studland, it got wetter and more windy as the walk progressed. Visibility was very poor by the time we reached the pillar. Ah well there is always another day for the views.


Good condition 3rd May 2019  15:07  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Annual walking weekend visit for four of us. Very clear with great visibility. Condition unchanged.


Not Logged 21st Apr 2019  15:38  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 21st Apr 2019  14:50  by geodruth

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A tiny detour off SWCP. Wonderful views.


Good condition 24th Mar 2019  09:04  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Not long after the start of an 18 mile walk from Swanage via Studland, Wytch Farm, Norden and Corfe Castle. Wonderful peaceful, sunny morning, with great views from further along Ballard Down beyond the ever growing gorse.


Good condition 8th Jan 2019  16:19  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Start of 2019 Moonwalk training. Good job London is flatter! Clear evening, good sunset, but biting northerlies. Trig condition unchanged.


Good condition 3rd Dec 2018  14:30  by duncancourts

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

Parked in Ballard Way and followed the coast path up the hill. Excellent views from Poole Harbour round to Swanage.


Good condition 24th Oct 2018  14:07  by mountainwanderer

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked for free on local road (Ballard Way BH19 1QX) easy 3 mile walk, well sign posted. Went onto Old Harry while I was in the area. Lovely day, the sea was like a mill pond

©mountainwanderer


Good condition 2nd Oct 2018  17:21  by Sharon Merchant

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©Sharon Merchant


Good condition 1st Oct 2018  12:11  by Peter Astle

Gridref: SZ 04418 81340   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 15th Aug 2018  01:30  by Ultra Jim

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

First one for me


Good condition 30th Jul 2018  15:00  by widget

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

The first trig on the SW Coast Path coming from South Haven Point in Poole, which is where we yomped from on Stage 2 of our attempt to do all 630 miles in stages. In glorious weather we dropped the car at Worth Matravers, legged it to catch two buses to the Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, averted our eyes traversing Studland Bay nudist beach, stopped off for a very expensive drink at The Pig, gazed in awe at Old Harry Rocks, bagged the trig, then descended into Swanage where we spent the night at a lovely B&B (Taunton House) which did a cracking breakfast. A great day.

Kim and Echo by trig overlooking Swanage
Encouraging signage!


Good condition 4th Jul 2018  16:40  by Nekyram

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in Hill Road in the 'new swanage ' area . Took the footpath marked Studland . Followed the paths passing Whitecliffe farm to trig. Lovely views until the mist came across on the way back!


Good condition 21st May 2018  11:50  by samwise

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


Good condition 4th May 2018  15:15  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Three minutes earlier this year on our annual outing. Beautiful sunshine with great views of the IoW. Both tea shops in Studland closed - what trade you have lost!


Good condition 17th Apr 2018  12:44  by JohRvs

Gridref: SZ 04417 81340   FB Number: S2518   Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 3rd Apr 2018  15:19  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With Anthony Everett and Stephanie Smith made clay impression of FB. This year's 43rd birthday on David Beckham's Trig Walk of Life.

Ant n Stephen n trig ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Top ©vegibagger


Good condition 1st Mar 2018  16:03  by Shopbobby

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 13th Nov 2017  15:20  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My new favourite short circular walk from Swanage, up via Whitecliff Farm, down Ballard Down to this trig and back down the SWCP. Exceptionally clear day due to arctic northerlies - spectacular views of the lighthouse on St Catherine's Point, the Needles, Fawley Chimney and the Spinnaker Tower. Trig condition unchanged.


Not Logged 15th Oct 2017  12:23  by TrigTony

Gridref: SZ 04419 81341   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 4th Oct 2017  10:19  by blackboot29

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


Good condition 2nd Sep 2017  12:30  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nearest trig to our new home, so hopefully the destination of many future walks. Today enlivened by the Red Arrows from the Bournemouth Air Show. Condition unchanged from May visit.


Not Logged 1st Aug 2017  16:11  by BizBoff

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


Good condition 15th Jul 2017  14:48  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SZ 04418 81339   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked from the NT car park in Studland past Old Harry Rocks. Pillar good condition. great views today.Marilyn, Hump, Tump.


Good condition 22nd May 2017  16:39  by grianaig

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Ballard Down trig ©grianaig
Ballard Down flush ©grianaig


Good condition 19th May 2017  11:04  by onemanandhisboywalking

Gridref: SZ 04420 81321   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 28th Apr 2017  15:18  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Exact repeat of last year, apart from seven minutes time difference, and a warmer southerly wind. Condition also unchanged, although the gorse is growing up to the E and gradually obscuring the views in this direction.


Good condition 26th Mar 2017  11:30  by brummie_o

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

My First (logged) Trig Point! Stunning, stunning, STUNNING views.


Not Logged 21st Feb 2017  12:14  by meandmymum

Gridref: SZ 04400 81300   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

On circular walk from Studland.


Good condition 30th Oct 2016  09:22  by dugswell2

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Misty morning. Parked on minor road to NW around SZ 01957 81622 then up bridleway to obelisk then summit then along to Ballard Down trig. The ridge has a good few bench marks to bag.


Good condition 9th Oct 2016  12:25  by Icarus.

Gridref: SZ 04421 81337   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views from here today - The needles on the IOW were very clear.


Good condition 9th Oct 2016  12:25  by Skerryvore

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views from here.


Not Logged 12th Sep 2016  00:00  by gasman

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


Good condition 30th Aug 2016  22:38  by pauldo40

Gridref: SZ 04419 81340   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 1st Aug 2016  12:40  by Pete the Trig Hunter

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Climbed by via the Obelisk and walked along the ridge with great views either side. Sadly, however, despite it being mid summer the rain arrived at the trig at the same time we did. If it had not, the score would have been higher!


Good condition 27th Jul 2016  14:15  by Lost Lad

Gridref: SZ 04420 81346   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 24th Jul 2016  09:30  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: SZ 04415 81341   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 13th Jul 2016  15:00  by beckroad

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Walked the South West Coast path to Harry's Rock from Shell Bay. On toward Ballard Point and the Purbeck Way. Hot, sunny day with fantastic views. A smashing trig point.The return journey via Studland provided many interesting features.


Good condition 29th Apr 2016  15:23  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Here we are again on our annual walking weekend on the Isle of Purbeck. Sunny but very cold walk from Swanage to Studland (stiff northerly breeze) with great views of the IoW and the south coast to Hengistbury Head and beyond. Condition unchanged (W s/hole open, asphalt cap, otherwise vgc).


Good condition 28th Mar 2016  13:20  by lejogger

Gridref: SZ 04400 81300   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig at Bay


Good condition 17th Mar 2016  13:45  by Hartryggers

Gridref: SZ 04400 81300   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at SZ 02053 80992 in a layby, short walk up onto the ridge by an Obelisk followed the ridge out to Ballard Down Trig Point then retraced my steps back to the actual summit of Balled Down. Summit is by the corner of a hedge and gate. Then back down to the road and followed the footpath to the radio mast, difficult to find summit of Coringdon now the Trig Pillar is missing




Good condition 29th Feb 2016  08:48  by g4wsb

Gridref: SZ 04421 81342   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good morning cycle wx great.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Good condition 18th Jul 2015  17:36  by RichardM

Gridref: SZ 04420 81339   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy access at E. end of Ballard Down beside ditch and mound structure.


Good condition 4th Jul 2015  14:31  by Alfred the great

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

The Trigpoint ©Alfred the great


Good condition 21st May 2015  11:15  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Always so good to return to the Isle Of Purbeck, as ever enhanced by the sight, sound, and smell of those wonderful old steam engines. Approached this from New Swanage, up the coastal path to find that the pillar remains in good condition, asphalt cap, and one s/h open. Been up here many times over the years, and today was a perfect day to at last record this trigpoint.


Good condition 1st May 2015  14:47  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Groundhog Day - apart from the time, an exact replica of our visit one year ago: weather, company, views, condition of trig!


Good condition 4th Feb 2015  09:50  by bluebeard

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


Good condition 10th Sep 2014  11:13  by postie grum

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found on a lovely sunny morning while walking to catch the ferry to Poole.

Ballard down ©postie grum


Not Logged 23rd Jul 2014  00:00  by Curlew

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


Good condition 2nd May 2014  15:19  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walking from Swanage to Studland, rather overcast but with a shaft of sunlight picking out the Needles lighthouse. Condition unchanged from last year.


Good condition 24th Apr 2014  14:49  by CJO

Gridref: SZ 04421 81339   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Asphalt cap. Popular spot today. Good views down to Weymouth and Sandbanks, with Haven Hotel, Brownsea Castle and the Weymouth lighthouses all visible on this very clear day.

Ballard Down


Good condition 16th Apr 2014  07:41  by Trigger happy

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Good condition 22nd Mar 2014  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst walking the SW Coastal Path from Swanage to Studland. Great views from TP.

TP0989 ©explorer_olway
TP0989 ©explorer_olway


Good condition 10th Mar 2014  14:54  by philandsam

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent views, excellent condition. Easy to find.

©philandsam


Good condition 7th Mar 2014  12:00  by S+B

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Beautiful views


Not Logged 22nd Oct 2013  14:12  by Teamfizz

Gridref: SZ 04311 81328   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 24th Sep 2013  10:20  by Dusty

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Circular walk which started in mist but ended in bright sunshine as we got close to Old Harry.

Mrs Dusty & pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket


Good condition 5th Aug 2013  07:13  by evsbaggsy

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 3rd May 2013  14:35  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walking from Swanage to Studland with Putney walking friends on a lovely sunny afternoon. Tea shops at both ends but even I drew the line at having two ice creams! W sight hole open, concrete cap, otherwise vgc and great views of IoW


Not Logged 19th Mar 2013  13:56  by pat29

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Easy while walking the coast path©pat29
©pat29


Good condition 30th Dec 2012  10:47  by Benjamin Hunt

Gridref: SZ 04418 81340   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

with daddy

©Benjamin Hunt


Good condition 30th Dec 2012  10:34  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: SZ 04418 81338   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 29th Jul 2012  21:01  by nhr

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


Good condition 23rd Jul 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SZ 04422 81345   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th Jun 2012  10:15  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A misty day while walking the South West Coast Path

Ballard Down S2518
Ballard Down


Not Logged 28th Mar 2012  02:33  by tomytucker

Gridref: SZ 04400 81300   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

first trig point Iever did on a walking holliday to bournemouth; we stopped for a coffee brake one of our party named curryscrim a trig man imself started me off. still one or two to log


Good condition 28th Mar 2012  00:00  by rams

Gridref: SZ 04400 81300   FB Number: 2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

first trig i ever did on a walking holliday to bournrmouth one of the party named curryscrim a trig man imself started me off


Not Logged 27th Mar 2012  19:34  by harperp

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

WlakingWorld route #365


Good condition 4th Mar 2012  15:55  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Impromptu visit to Dorset - after rain and snow, a sunny breezy afternoon good for a circular walk from Studland (except for the biting hailstones at Old Harry!). Great cloudscapes and views over Poole Harbour, Bournemouth and the IoW. Trig has W s/hole open, concrete plug and some damage to render, but considering its highly public location is otherwise in vgc.


Good condition 12th Feb 2012  09:58  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

on a walk with jamie and 11 others from Swanage over to Studland via Old Harry rocks chalk cliff coastline


Good condition 5th Nov 2011  12:05  by gowrie

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From Studland


Good condition 2nd Aug 2011  16:37  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SZ 04423 81344   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely Walk from Studland past old harry rocks. Pillar in good condition. Tarmac Plug.


Good condition 11th Jul 2011  12:30  by Griggsy

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

From Studland

©Griggsy


Good condition 18th Jun 2011  13:25  by asbown

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

lovely walk from nine barrow down.


Good condition 29th May 2011  14:48  by gary&den

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely walk from Studland


Good condition 1st May 2011  10:20  by dave-harris

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10



Good condition 31st Mar 2011  17:30  by splash

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

Had no visability. Swanage was out there somewhere. Lol


Good condition 14th Mar 2011  13:36  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SZ 04410 81340   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Pleasant walk fo the west, great views. Pillar vgc.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn


Good condition 6th Nov 2010  12:31  by g4wsb

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Good condition 10th Jul 2010  14:02  by jonglew

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Good views from here across Poole Harbour etc. We parked at Studland and walked east through the Isle of Purbeck golf course up onto Nine Barrow Down (a Marilyn) then along Ballard Down past the trig to the Old Harry rocks to do some goat impressions across the rock stacks... not very clever, but fun! Trig pillar is in good condition.


Good condition 1st May 2010  15:40  by Shamus

Gridref: SZ 04420 81344   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice spot with good views


Good condition 26th Apr 2010  13:00  by Lathama

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Wonderful day! I used to bring Sixth Form Geography fieldtrips here in the 1970's/80's and haven't been back for 25 years, so it was good to return! The pillar si quite white, with concrete base exposed all round. Sightholes closed. Great views all round. Great spot! Saw a golden oriole here on a Spring day in 1978!!!


Good condition 31st Jan 2010  16:20  by aprenrut

Gridref: SZ 04414 81345   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Not as cold as it looks, honest! ©aprenrut


Good condition 9th Sep 2009  14:25  by Orchards Finest

Gridref: SZ 04419 81340   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

GPSr gave elevation 139m.

Ballard Down TP


Not Logged 15th Aug 2009  14:21  by sniffadogz

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

Excellent walk & views.


Good condition 14th Aug 2009  12:28  by Dodders

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trigpoint is an easy find as it is situated on the Purbeck Way footpath. Nice views of the coast and surrounding area can be enjoyed from here.

©Dodders
©Dodders


Toppled 14th Aug 2009  09:46  by RAH

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

Stunning views on a warm sunny day.

Ballard Down - Toppled Toppled when I visited in August 2010 and the bracket was missing. Photographs from September show it as standing.


Good condition 27th Dec 2008  13:00  by pawsnus

Gridref: SZ 04418 81340   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 15th Sep 2008  12:23  by Malpas Wanderer

FB Number: 2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plug replaced with ashphalt


Good condition 24th Aug 2008  23:15  by Trigger

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Revisit 2 Mar 2013 02:10 (photos)

TP0989
TP0989


Good condition 31st Jul 2008  16:20  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SZ 04421 81345   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in good condition, except Plug replaced by concrete. Slap bang in the middle of the ridge path. Good views all round


Good condition 16th Jul 2008  11:00  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SZ 04400 81300   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found whilst walking along the Purbeck Way. The pillar is white and in very good condition. Very good views. Carried on to the obelisk and then to Coringdon before returning to Swanage. An excellent walking day.


Good condition 29th Oct 2007  12:00  by PHMB

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good views to west and towards Poole/Bournemouth. Plug missing, hole filled with asphalt.


Good condition 21st Oct 2007  12:38  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked along the ridge from the first road crossing. Initially intending just to visit the obelisk, but deciding to walk on to the Trig. Wonderful views. No time to carry on to see Old Harry Rocks. Me, Nat

Wonderful views from here..... and you just get to see me and the trig!!!


Good condition 23rd Sep 2007  13:16  by rob godrer coed

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Another good dorset viewpoint.

Ballard Down Trig Point and Swanage
Ballard Down Trig Point flush bracket


Good condition 27th Aug 2007  15:25  by raypool

Gridref: SZ 04420 81349   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10



Good condition 4th Aug 2007  16:33  by Andrew hunt

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

out cycling with a friend no planing when we came across this one. Painted in white

stunning views ©Andrew hunt


Good condition 14th Jul 2007  10:50  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Found whilst Geocaching in the area. Wonderful views over Swanage Bay, Studland Bay and Poole Harbour.

Ballard Down Trig ©The Moor We Hunt...
Flush Bracket ©The Moor We Hunt...


Good condition 14th Apr 2007  14:50  by pineapple

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


Good condition 13th Apr 2007  11:40  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Continuing along the ridge from Corfe Castle - getting busier.


Good condition 17th Feb 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, asphalt plug, beside earthworks, headland with fine views. Grassland scattered with flints, many of which have been formed into a spiral pattern just W of trig.


Good condition 21st Oct 2006  14:36  by Only Joking

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Had just started the South West Coastal Path. Blowing a Gale.

Ballard Down FB Ballard Down FB
Windy Day on SWCP Windy Day on SWCP - Shortly after starting to walk SWCP. 1% completed!


Good condition 16th Oct 2006  15:53  by IgnoredAmbience

Gridref: SZ 04422 81347   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Alt on GPS: 117m Good condition, spider in place, asphalt-like plug. Good views from the top, visited whilst on geography fieldtrip to Swanage.

The fieldtrippers find the trig Not me holding the GPS, but a friend who wanted to see it count to 0m.
FB
Looking along Ballard Down


Good condition 23rd Sep 2006  11:10  by Tikal

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 3rd Aug 2006  13:00  by DanTrig

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

Bagged as part of a 10.5 mile walk from Corfe Castle to Swanage, stumbled across the disturbing sight of Coringdon toppled trig on the way.


Good condition 19th Jul 2006  06:56  by wrighty

Gridref: SZ 04419 81346   FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

was in swanage for the day with the wife but had to bag a trig and a couple of caches,was well worth it for the stunning views over poole harbour.


Good condition 13th Jul 2006  11:50  by chris127v8

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Nice view, did this as part of a caching walk


Good condition 16th Apr 2006  19:38  by KiwiGary

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

Visited this trig as part of a hunt for cache. Stunning views of Swanage from here. Trig is doing well but very exposed.

KiwiGary and Trig Point ©KiwiGary


Good condition 24th Feb 2006  14:00  by sarowe

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


Good condition 17th Aug 2005  20:15  by pieces_of_8

FB Number: 2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

great view


Not Logged 16th Aug 2005  12:00  by Leoness

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10


Good condition 10th Aug 2005  16:00  by Simply B

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

Visited on a caching walk in a loop around the Studland area, this stretch along Ballard Down from Old Harry to the Obelisk. Wonderful views first of seabirds on the Pinnacles and breathtaking scenery of the white cliffs and out to sea, and then down either side to Poole Harbour on the right and Swanage Bay on the left. What better way can there be to spend such a glorious summer's afternoon?


Good condition 14th Mar 2005  11:00  by nobby.nobbs

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

worth it for the views


Not Logged 20th Jan 2005  17:12  by forestfeckler

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


Good condition 28th Dec 2004  11:00  by brighd

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited this one while on a family walk. Nice coat of white paint on trig point. Good views to the north of Poole harbour and Swanage to the south, but very windy!


Good condition 26th Dec 2004  15:39  by Frenziedfrog

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Grand walk up from Old Harry - this area never fails!

Ballard Down flush bracket
Now this is what pillars are really for! ©Frenziedfrog


Good condition 3rd Feb 2004  13:30  by Managra

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 5th Jan 2002  12:00  by weekender

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


Good condition 4th Nov 2001  12:30  by kevjtrig

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

Is a Dorset trig ever a let down? Photos taken way before I'd heard of this website therefore not much detail.


View East to Poole.
View West to Swanageb with my mode of transport.


Good condition 6th Jun 2001  11:55  by fasgadh

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

A day on the SW path, followed by looping back over Nine Barrow and the heathland.


Good condition 29th Apr 2000  00:00  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

The one year we didn't do our traditional Studland to Corfe walk on Bank Holiday Saturday. For whatever reason, this year we completed only a short circular walk round here and Old Harry, from Studland, but at least I was able to log the trig for the first time.


Good condition 8th Mar 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2518  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 26th Oct 1993  00:00  by Historian

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


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