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TP1096 - Beacon Fell
 
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Grid reference :
SD 56813 42835 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Slightly damaged Slightly damaged
Flush Bracket :
S4701
OSGB36 Station :
SD74/1
Current use :
none
Historic use :
Secondary
T:UK waypoint :
TP1096
County :
Lancashire
Nearest town :
LONGRIDGE

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Beacon FellSD74/1SD74S001356812.78442834.66266.3982PILLAR01/06/1948101/05/1961N0

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There are 136 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 2150th with 26 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 6.37/10 (from 203 logged visits)
Was First logged: 2nd Jan 1987
Was Last logged: 11th Apr 2024

Of the 203 logged visits,
44 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 20020m
The average error was 466m
4 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


By bemorebiscuit

By bemorebiscuit

©TrigWithHig

©TrigWithHig
Scenic
By jedmac
Spider with missing cap and plug
By Scouser
Flush Bracket
By Scouser

©Pritch227
Beacon Fell selfie
©thejackrustles
See 127 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Slightly damaged 11th Apr 2024  12:04  by ArthurH

Gridref: SD 56786 42886   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Found by chance on family day out (rather than specific trig-trip), so guessed ref from satnav when home! Good views, nice short walks, very cheap to park but centre only offers very basic facilities and food - likely very busy on Bank hols. Wrong side of Pennines for my comfort!!!!!


Slightly damaged 25th Feb 2024  12:22  by bemorebiscuit

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Beautiful views on a sunny crisp winter Sunday!! Blue skies and amazing views of Fair Snape and Parlick as the backdrop!



Good condition 15th Feb 2024  12:45  by TrigWithHig

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

Park at the visitors centre and explored a few different f the coloured routes while bagging this trig.

©TrigWithHig
©TrigWithHig
©TrigWithHig


Good condition 9th Jan 2024  14:10  by Boxmoor Lass

Gridref: SD 56800 42800   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in main car park and took the red route to the summit. Good views on a bright, windy day.


Slightly damaged 7th Jan 2024  11:59  by sturzy178

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great views from the top short hike from the main car park. £1 to park or some smaller free car parks dotted around. Avoid at weekends as gets very very busy especially in a nice day


Good condition 1st Jan 2024  12:32  by AndyS

Gridref: SD 56803 42822   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 19th Nov 2023  15:25  by graham65

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

If the weather was better I would probably mark it higher for interest. Couldn't see a thing


Good condition 16th Nov 2023  18:49  by Moacky

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy walk up from Quarry car park

©Moacky


Good condition 6th Aug 2023  15:45  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on single track side road and follow path through forest, Trig in good condition with great views off in all directions. Centre cap missing and an unusual toposcope spider

Trig
Toposcope Spider©The Trudges
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
View from spider ©The Trudges


Good condition 6th Aug 2023  15:25  by MickSan

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10



Not Logged 3rd Jul 2023  14:24  by [email protected]

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Harris at the Trig Pillar©[email protected]


Not Logged 13th Feb 2023  16:34  by Stringbeans

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


Not Logged 13th Feb 2023  13:31  by Team Stringbean

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


Slightly damaged 2nd Jan 2023  10:39  by MarkC

Gridref: SD 59256 22964   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 1st Jan 2023  13:26  by Turftalkin

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


Good condition 25th Dec 2022  13:50  by jedmac

Gridref: SD 56813 42836   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig needs a lick of paint, but otherwise in good condition. Good views

Scenic Scenic


Not Logged 17th Oct 2022  08:03  by filthyrichard

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


Slightly damaged 9th Oct 2022  10:30  by DanTrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Easy walk up from car park to west. Nice views to the west and south. Not too busy at this time in the morning. Bagged Longridge Fell pillar later that day.


Slightly damaged 12th Jul 2022  10:00  by Multiterrainer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A 'double-bag' on a figure of 8 walk around the country park from main car park - great views but a little hazy today.


Good condition 26th Apr 2022  11:11  by Onspar

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely spring weather conditions when out for a walk with Bury HF Walking Group. Great views.


Good condition 15th Apr 2022  11:30  by Slartibartfast

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


Good condition 19th Mar 2022  15:00  by Dawn56

Gridref: SD 56800 42800   FB Number: S470  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Slightly damaged 19th Feb 2022  00:00  by Axe Edge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Visited before moving over to Bleasdale for a fell race. An easy trig to visit since in a country park and comes with all the trimmings. Where the bloody hell did all that snow come from!!......Jesus it came thick and fast. Gifted to lovely Lancashire, smashing county that often gets overlooked.


Good condition 31st Dec 2021  11:00  by SharonT

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 28th Dec 2021  12:08  by Ian Robinson

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


Good condition 28th Nov 2021  12:57  by Scouser

Gridref: SD 56800 42800   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Easy hike up from the café at Beacon Fell Country Park. It was very pretty with the little snow about. This trig is logged as slightly damaged, but I didn't see any damage apart from the plug is missing. Base and trig looked very good IMHO.

The trig
Flush Bracket
Spider with missing cap and plug


Good condition 21st Nov 2021  11:35  by Jordanelouise

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 17th Nov 2021  13:44  by chevyfire

Gridref: SD 56810 42834   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

walked aa bottom and top walk. nice views north, west and east. trig has a worn out marker plate showing direction of nearby hills.

trig


Good condition 15th Nov 2021  11:33  by Tring38

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

Trig Point ©Tring38


Not Logged 15th Nov 2021  11:33  by Tring38

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


Good condition 7th Nov 2021  11:53  by Pritch227

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice walk from the cp to the east.

©Pritch227


Good condition 7th Nov 2021  11:53  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

beautiful walk to this one from the many carparks lovely location


Slightly damaged 10th Oct 2021  12:45  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

On my regular 500 mile drive from south to north I lingered awhile here in the country park walking for an hour to shake off the stresses of prolonged motorway driving. And it worked; reviving lungfuls of fresh air and the enjoyment of finding a trigpoint pillar, plus coffee & comestibles, set me up nicely for getting back in the car and continuing on my way. The pillar was a popular attraction today with people actually waiting their turn for photo opportunities.


Not Logged 25th Sep 2021  12:00  by dharris

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


Not Logged 25th Sep 2021  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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


Not Logged 22nd Sep 2021  00:00  by gasman

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


Good condition 17th Sep 2021  09:04  by MC4334

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


Slightly damaged 5th Aug 2021  14:23  by Andy West

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10


Slightly damaged 23rd Jul 2021  14:12  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Lovely easy walk from car park up marked tracks to trigpoint. Didn't expect the view at the top, brilliant.

Beacon Fell selfie ©thejackrustles
Beacon Fell collage


Slightly damaged 7th Jun 2021  11:30  by Lizzles84

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10


Slightly damaged 5th Jun 2021  12:35  by jedmac

Gridref: SD 56813 42835   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Nice views. Easy walk up from the cafe

Trig and View
Flush Bracket


Slightly damaged 30th May 2021  09:40  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SD 56813 42835   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Parked in the car park on Carwags Lane. Took the path from there up to summit and the pillar. Chunks missing from the base, the plaque that used to be there has been ripped out and left a scar, and the cap is missing. Has a toposcope on top, which doubles as a spider, instead of a conventional spider.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Toposcope
Pillar


Good condition 29th Apr 2021  12:20  by JackS

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely views, easy acces within the country park

Jack enjoying the view with the obligatory pose! ©JackS


Good condition 22nd Apr 2021  20:02  by Ribble valley walker

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

Stunning views towards the lakes , Coukd pick out 100s of wind turbines in the middle of the sea 30+miles away

©Ribble valley walker
©Ribble valley walker


Not Logged 11th Apr 2021  11:14  by TrigbaggerTru

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10


Good condition 11th Apr 2021  10:10  by 1sthoghtonscouts

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


Slightly damaged 1st Jan 2021  22:16  by jonglew

Gridref: SD 56813 42838   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Battered pillar in popular location. Several coats of paint peeling away; screed, at least, has become detatched all round the base. The spider is very unconventional being in the form of a toposcope, whether OS or not unknown, but suspect not. A plate of some description above the FB had been inset but now ripped away leaving a wound. Rear sight hole open.

Pillar TP1096©jonglew
Spider TP1096©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP1096©jonglew


Slightly damaged 1st Jan 2021  15:10  by John DCC

Gridref: SD 56815 42841   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10



Good condition 5th Dec 2020  19:57  by painterman61

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Third visit for location of new summit cool morning clear views

Trig ©painterman61
New summit in the woods ©painterman61


Not Logged 2nd Nov 2020  12:45  by AWolfe

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


Good condition 1st Nov 2020  11:51  by Delta68

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wet walk on Beacon Fell.

©Delta68


Good condition 5th Sep 2020  15:26  by pendlelill

Gridref: SD 56810 42830   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

trig in good condition, plenty of people about


Good condition 14th Jun 2020  10:35  by Adybaby72

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


Not Logged 6th Jun 2020  09:19  by PixieDork

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


Good condition 25th Apr 2020  11:10  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

Wonderful views of the Bowland Fells


Not Logged 1st Mar 2020  12:28  by Heidi

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


Good condition 27th Feb 2020  12:16  by G3mm4.B

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


Not Logged 2nd Jan 2020  15:31  by calreddo

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


Good condition 7th Jul 2019  14:12  by jwearden

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


Good condition 5th May 2019  13:33  by jedmac

Gridref: SD 56822 42844   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

in good condition, needs a lick of paint.Great views.

©jedmac

©jedmac


Good condition 10th Sep 2018  13:25  by bwm

Gridref: SD 56807 42844   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 3rd Aug 2018  11:28  by Sean_Tither

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 2nd Jul 2018  12:10  by cycleman

Gridref: SD 56813 42837   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Trigpoint has plate on to giving landmark names and distances Great all round view


©cycleman


Good condition 28th Jun 2018  13:00  by Wayne Mac

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Started from Higher Brock Bridge on a circular 6.5 mile walk. Great view today from trig.

Trig Pillar
Flush Bracket


Good condition 7th Jun 2018  18:15  by SJW1960

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


Not Logged 6th Jun 2018  10:50  by wee_peem

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 29th May 2018  16:48  by drempels

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 19th Apr 2018  15:03  by Downfaller

Gridref: SD 56815 42839   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in one of the carparks on the East side of the hill. Wandered up to the pillar using one of the many paths. Like the topo on the pillar looks to have been integrated into the spider cleverly. Flush bracket well polished as is the topo plate, obviously spends a lot of time being a seat. Views limited for tree growth.

Trig pillar Pillar on a blue sky day.©Downfaller


Good condition 6th Jan 2018  17:48  by RichardM

Gridref: SD 56815 42837   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visit in darkness. Topograph incoporated into top spider has an original look about it.


Not Logged 6th Jan 2018  17:45  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Brass topograph embedded in top. £1 to park by visitor centre before 5 pm. Cobbled path to top.


Good condition 29th Dec 2017  13:38  by greenbell

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Another hill which for some reason we've driven right past before, road conditions initially not great - but not as bad as to east and north. Grey presages squally wet weather later - but magical and white to start - Parlick and the 007 conifer plantation highlights - looks like trig used to be blue.





Good condition 10th Nov 2017  23:43  by Sarahjames2080

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

Logging a previous visit


Good condition 28th Oct 2017  13:18  by g4wsb

Gridref: SD 56813 42836   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb


Not Logged 22nd Oct 2017  13:47  by cathy trickett

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


Good condition 22nd Oct 2017  13:45  by cathy trickett

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10




Good condition 5th Aug 2017  10:16  by joebee98

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at the visitors centre and followed the footpath up. Views of Morcambe bay, Lakeland fells and Bowland fells to the North.


Flush Bracket


Good condition 21st Jul 2017  11:45  by Tigerfeet

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

Visited on a wet a dull day after easy short walk from Beacon Fell Country Park

Beacon Fell Trig


Good condition 17th Jun 2017  18:32  by BroccoliBeanz

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 2nd Jun 2017  12:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked in the car park to the south and followed the decent tracks to the pillar. At the top were a couple of lads laying paths and a plinth around the pillar apparently been at it for 3 months. Limited views but pleasant country park which I'll explore when I have more time. Anyway back to the M6 jams.

©Borderer


Good condition 20th May 2017  00:00  by Anthony

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


Good condition 25th Mar 2017  12:45  by Hands

Gridref: SD 56812 42836   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

From Car Park in woods just prior to the visitor centre, followed path to Trig which is situated in a clearing populated by families having picnics , It sits on a cobbled base is in good condition , paintwork fading, Cap is open and surrounded by a topograph, one Sight hole open FB faces 120 view mainly to west but Parlick and Fair Snape peep over the trees, returned via Cafe

©Hands


Good condition 22nd Feb 2017  14:24  by painterman61

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Revisit wasn't going to bother with this one but was glad i did as there was a cafe and toilets which enabled me to wash my hands which were dirty after all the blocks.Gladly paid a £ 1 to park up with the good paths it felt like walking on air after the mudbath of longridge fell! The trig was in vgc and good views again had a brew and a cake in the cafe on my return.

trig ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61


Good condition 2nd Jan 2017  12:06  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Beacon Fell ©Topofthemoor


Good condition 19th Dec 2016  10:12  by srichy20

Gridref: SD 56804 42838   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the visitors centre. no drama. I can imagine the views are great in summer, just not today. Spider replaced with "viewing dial" not sure I approve l.





Good condition 9th Dec 2016  14:00  by Ben-Dawson

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

Extremely foggy, disappointed to not be able to see Fair Snape and Parlick from summit. Will revisit in better weather.

Beacon Fell ©Ben-Dawson


Not Logged 2nd Oct 2016  17:52  by rachs dad

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


Slightly damaged 11th Sep 2016  13:24  by senrabyar

Gridref: SD 56814 42835   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 10th Aug 2016  14:41  by Gibbo

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


Good condition 31st Jul 2016  14:30  by Chris9870

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked just before visitor centre and walked up through the forest. Good views from the trig over Blackpool and Nicky Nook.


Slightly damaged 21st Jul 2016  16:27  by vegibagger

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

on the way to Heysham for night ferry to IOM

fb ©vegibagger
top unusual indicator spider©vegibagger


Not Logged 14th Jun 2016  17:00  by Speedy

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


Slightly damaged 12th May 2016  15:29  by catman

Gridref: SD 56816 42833   FB Number: S4701   Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Sauntered up from Quarry car park Still views of Bowland fells if little else.


Not Logged 8th May 2016  20:45  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Revisited a favourite of my youth and not disappointed. Walked up from Quarry car park, to see the sunset. I'm dedicating this log to Bob Parkinson RIP , who drove a heavily laden Mini up to this pillar some 30 years ago


Good condition 30th Mar 2016  11:40  by arranc

Gridref: SD 56816 42838   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

nice hill


Good condition 11th Mar 2016  09:53  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A not too hurried ascent by bike up from Preston station. Honoured to grab the 100th log for this fine Lancastrian pillar.

Beacon Fell and bike and bits and pieces


Good condition 23rd Jan 2016  13:00  by Cactus_Chris

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Located at the centre of Beacon Fell Country Park. Very busy on the day I visited, despite it being the end of January.

Beacon Fell Trig Point [TP1096/S4701] Beacon Fell Trig Point [TP1096/S4701]©Cactus_Chris


Good condition 25th Oct 2015  17:16  by stignest

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

not much of a view for all the trees.. very accessible though.


Slightly damaged 25th Oct 2015  16:21  by stignest

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

what could be a super view blocked out at least two thirds by conifers. trig has had so much paint on it it now looks messy. theres been a topo added at expense of the spider and some sort of plaque added above the fb. plaque has been removed and now looks worse for it. trig is cracked around the base. easy stroll up from free parking but its a bit of a let down really. longridge fell comands a far better view for little more effort.


Good condition 21st Sep 2015  11:23  by meltdiceburg

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

A nice walk around Beacon Fell.

meltdiceburg @ Beacon Fell ©meltdiceburg


Not Logged 25th Aug 2015  13:40  by ADT

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

W/- Gill, John, Preston & Logan.


Good condition 9th Jun 2015  19:02  by descarte1

Gridref: SD 56813 42836   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely spot. Easy wander up from the visitor centre car park. Nice views west-ish towards the Wyre and over to the south Lakes. FB faces E-ish with W-ish sighthole open only. Topographic rose with spider incorporated.


Good condition 12th Mar 2015  11:50  by amblerbob

Gridref: SD 56814 42836   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From visitor centre on an overcast day.


Not Logged 21st Feb 2015  09:00  by Portia142

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


Not Logged 13th Jan 2015  10:07  by dunc3905

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


Good condition 11th Jan 2015  14:00  by Trigglets

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Trigglets


Good condition 6th Dec 2014  12:31  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached via a very boggy path from the top car park E of the trig.

Beacon Fell ©paulxtr


Good condition 7th Sep 2014  14:26  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SD 56816 42838   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Cobbled area surrounding trig, as at Mam Tor. Brass indicator plate on top with centre missing.

Beacon Fell (Longridge) Popular spot on a nice Sunday! - at least 16 adults, 4 kids, 3 dogs and the contents of a pram in this picture...
Beacon Fell (Longridge) The FB.


Good condition 5th Sep 2014  10:15  by SWARM

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

lovely views here this morning.


Good condition 7th Aug 2014  11:00  by tigger4242

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

Great views from this trig

©tigger4242


Not Logged 5th Jun 2014  15:23  by Portia142

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


Good condition 15th Apr 2014  12:10  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Easy stroll especially when fortified with a bacon barmcake from the cafe.


Good condition 6th Apr 2014  14:06  by dal

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 6th Apr 2014  12:28  by CJO

Gridref: SD 56813 42837   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

cap missing. spider converted to include topograph. acting as local scout group checkpoint today,.

Beacon Fell


Not Logged 2nd Mar 2014  11:23  by busdriver59

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

The viewpoint plate is a good idea


Good condition 22nd Feb 2014  15:00  by Jaclyn80

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


Good condition 2nd Feb 2014  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 28th Dec 2013  12:30  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked by the visitor centre. Fell was swarming with walkers & dogs... presumably where you escape to from Preston when fed up with the relatives at Christmas.



Not Logged 1st Oct 2013  12:00  by SNSE

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


Good condition 30th Sep 2013  14:55  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked on Beacon Fell Rd to North. Up through woods, then up obvious path to top. Really nice spot.

©jamiekeighley


Good condition 28th Sep 2013  18:09  by coinea

Gridref: SD 56812 42840   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 28th Sep 2013  18:08  by clochandighter

Gridref: SD 56815 42839   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 17th July 1948 costing £12.14s.0d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station SD74/T17 in 1948. Levelled for height in 1961. Last maintained by the OS in April 1966. SITE VISIT: Approached from north. Parked NE side of road, north of junction at SD601442, same parking for Fair Snape Fell. Walked roads to SD604438 then RoW network to trig. Pillar leaning forwards possible due to subsidence of foundation, additional concrete to support base added. Also appears to have taken a hit from a farm vehicle. Spider retains original centre cap with shallow engraved letters. Flush bracket faces northwest, ~325°. All sight holes open, innards filled with debris. 315° panoramic outlook with remainder centred on southwest blocked by trees around farm buildings. Also tree adjacent to pillar obstructs smaller portions of panorama.

S4701 - Beacon Fell pillar & GRP
S4701 - Beacon Fell at dusk


Good condition 11th Aug 2013  19:00  by timdoggart

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

Lovely view most of the way round on a pleasant evening

Evening views from trig ©timdoggart


Not Logged 7th Feb 2013  18:21  by SNSE

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


Not Logged 3rd Jan 2013  11:30  by SNSE

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

Very easy stroll from visitors centre car park. Raining and VERY foggy so no views at all. Made it more spectacular as could have been anywhere as couldn't see anyone and woods looked very spooky :-)


Not Logged 24th Nov 2012  14:00  by SNSE

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

Circular five+ mile walk from brockmill car park, nr higher Brock bridge. Bright windy day. Good views.


Good condition 27th Oct 2012  12:13  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig


Good condition 12th Sep 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

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


Good condition 18th Aug 2012  13:23  by blackboot29

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Circular walk from visitors centre. Misty day.


Good condition 14th Mar 2012  11:11  by countrymatters

Gridref: SD 56800 42800   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Out doing a bit og geocaching.


Good condition 10th Mar 2012  00:00  by BLACKCATWHITEFEET

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


Slightly damaged 5th Nov 2011  15:00  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

10/04/1994 Local hill now so walked regularly. Revisited and parked in first woodland car park before pay and display...short walk to trig point summit. Very popular place. Slight damage to trig base

Trig + surrounds ©dugswell2
FLUSH BRACKET ©dugswell2


Good condition 23rd Oct 2011  17:46  by bluewhitereg

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

Great views on a lovely autumn day.


Good condition 23rd Oct 2011  00:00  by Applepye

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

Located today whilst walking on the fell.


Not Logged 22nd Oct 2011  14:10  by michael a frost

Gridref: SD 56800 42800   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 29th Sep 2011  16:52  by Hillspecial

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

Nice plate on top showing directions and distances to Lakes, IoM, N Wales, Fylde, Pendle Hill etc.

Beacon Fell Trig Beacon Fell Country Park is one of the oldest in the country, being designated in 1970. It is 10 miles bike ride from Preston and well signposted from the Lancashire Cycle way. The Country Park consists of woodland, moorland and farmland. The summit is 873 feet above sea level and offers spectacular views of the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay. On a clear day it is even possible to see the Isle of Man. There is an abundance of wildlife for those who are prepared to be observant. Rabbits and hares are frequent and are easily spotted. Roe deer are a little more elusive, but patience may well be rewarded! Stoats and weasels can be seen running across the road or clambering over the dry stone walls. As many as 11 species of dragonflies and damselflies may be seen around the ponds during the summer months.
Top plate distances and directions to lvar ocations Beacon Fell Country Park is one of the oldest in the country, being designated in 1970. It is 10 miles bike ride from Preston and well signposted from the Lancashire Cycle way. The Country Park consists of woodland, moorland and farmland. The summit is 873 feet above sea level and offers spectacular views of the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay. On a clear day it is even possible to see the Isle of Man. There is an abundance of wildlife for those who are prepared to be observant. Rabbits and hares are frequent and are easily spotted. Roe deer are a little more elusive, but patience may well be rewarded! Stoats and weasels can be seen running across the road or clambering over the dry stone walls. As many as 11 species of dragonflies and damselflies may be seen around the ponds during the summer months.


Good condition 22nd Sep 2011  11:50  by wanderer

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bus to Brock then a pleasant walk up the Brock valley


Good condition 19th Sep 2011  13:00  by happycyclist

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 8th Aug 2011  21:17  by Sandgrownun

Gridref: SD 56813 42837   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy access as it's in a country park.Fine Views of Parlick & Fair Snape fell.

Beacon Fell The trig.
Beacon Fell Flush Bracket.
Beacon Fell Indicator Thingy.


Good condition 18th Jun 2011  13:51  by slateloose

Gridref: SD 56800 42800   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 30th May 2011  01:20  by dewdrop

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 18th May 2011  16:51  by Border Peat

Gridref: SD 56824 42851   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up through woods from top c/p, to trigthen different way back S4701©Border Peat


Not Logged 22nd Apr 2011  16:55  by jamisaro

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

My First Logged Trig Point - Found with Jamie after doing TPCT's 'Where's Wallace' Geocache Series.


Not Logged 22nd Apr 2011  09:30  by chocolate_chops

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


Good condition 24th Feb 2011  15:56  by Morecambe Monkey

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

Nice easy one this,pleasant walking on good paths throughout the park & great views over the Bowland fells. Used to come here often in my youth but not been for at least 20 years,nice to revisit.

©Morecambe Monkey
©Morecambe Monkey


Good condition 31st Dec 2010  14:32  by painterman61

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked in top car park easy path to top,lots of family groups out walking.trig has great views especialy out to sea, Trig in vgc wih diretion indicator on top plastic plug pillar painted white .

the trig ©painterman61
I spy top ©painterman61
Flush Bracket ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61


Good condition 20th Jun 2010  12:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SD 56813 42835   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at free car park Nice walk with grandchildren Went to cafe for ice cream Good family walk


Not Logged 11th Jun 2010  14:37  by The Magna Defender

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

out on a walk


Good condition 30th Apr 2010  16:07  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th Apr 2010  15:45  by PeteBoggs

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

©PeteBoggs


Good condition 16th Apr 2010  12:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy Access from car park to E.Excellent views over to Forest of Bowland fells...


Not Logged 17th Oct 2009  14:26  by Curlew

Gridref: SD 56811 42837   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Very worn topographic indicator plate


Good condition 12th Sep 2009  15:30  by The Cache Hoppers

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

Mark at the trigpoint
Liane at the trigpoint
plate


Slightly damaged 27th Aug 2009  12:00  by earl grey

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Very easy to access the summit from the free car park at the Beacon Fell country park, nice views of the forest of Bowland and to Morecambe Bay,even across to The Isle of Man on a clear day. An excellent fell to escape the crowds,and meet friendly walkers with their dogs.

Tasha and Spencer,Beacon Fell summit.


Good condition 18th Aug 2009  10:08  by scubaclogger

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 2nd Aug 2009  20:36  by the syllogiser

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10


Good condition 2nd Aug 2009  11:45  by pete37038

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

Bot seen one like this before with a viewfinder built into it, flush bracket well polished in parts, some kind of additional plate affixed at some point is now missing, great views


Not Logged 1st Jul 2009  15:19  by AndyKeen

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


Good condition 6th Dec 2008  12:30  by Daisydog

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Sunny winter's day with heavy frost

Trigpoint Daisy


Good condition 27th Sep 2008  15:00  by Trig391

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

Trig in good Condition.

Beacon Fell. ©Trig391


Good condition 13th Sep 2008  10:30  by wrose

Gridref: SD 56806 42833   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Accessible and visible. Passed whilst walking part of the Trans Pennine Way (Garstang to Ripon. Easy route up Beacon Fell, just follow the Fell Top path from the Information Centre. Pillar in good condition, painted white with plastic plug which is surrounded by a toposcope.

The Pillar ©wrose
The Flush Bracket ©wrose
The Plug and Toposcope ©wrose
My companions looking for the Isle of Man! ©wrose


Good condition 21st Jun 2008  09:00  by PHMB

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Handy location to walk dog before long journey home. Area at summit of country park is clear of trees. Pillar looks a bit battered but is sound. A toposcope fitted to top must be very old as a lot of directions are blocked by tree growth. It is shaped to fit nicely onto spider plug is. A plaque was presumably fitted once above FB but only fixing mounting remains. White paint but looks as though it was once bright blue and light green at other times.


Good condition 1st Jun 2008  11:00  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 1st Jun 2008  11:00  by Monkeycopter

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 22nd Mar 2008  14:30  by Alfred the great

Gridref: SD 56813 42835   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Alfred the great


Good condition 4th Nov 2007  00:00  by rupertal

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


Good condition 28th Oct 2007  15:45  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good stroll around thr country park - busy on a beautiful afternoon. Excellent views.


Good condition 19th Aug 2007  18:00  by baskerville bogtrotters

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited while spendiing time in the country park


Good condition 2nd Aug 2007  16:55  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SD 56815 42837   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pillar in good condition, except for missing plaque on the side (wonder what it said). Spider substituted by toposcope, which is now getting rather worn and polished, and Plug replaced by plastic insert. Good views to NW, but views in most other directions obstructed by trees. Another one with a paved area round the pillar to counter human erosion in a very popular location.


Good condition 9th May 2007  12:35  by bonatti

Gridref: SD 56817 42834   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Small plate missing and a few bits of render chipped off, otherwise good.

The Pillar


Slightly damaged 11th Feb 2007  14:30  by Dave_S

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10


Good condition 26th Nov 2006  14:05  by Historian

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Excellent views out of all proportion to the effort involved!


Good condition 5th Nov 2006  13:10  by paul

Gridref: SD 56813 42840   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Must have been to this trigpoint a thousand times from the seventies to the present day.One off the FAMILY favorite walks

Beacon Fell trigpoint ©paul
Beacon Fell Flush Bracket ©paul


Good condition 25th Oct 2006  12:15  by jameswameek

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Rubbish weather and forgot GPS/camera. Could just make out the coast, but got good views of the fells/hills to the North. Views to the South obstructed by forest. Interesting "distance to..." plate on the top.


Good condition 17th Sep 2006  18:00  by Razz

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Liked that there was a toposcope on top of the pillar. Some views obscured by trees. A hazy sunny evening but could see Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach from the viewpoint near the Information Centre.


Good condition 27th Aug 2006  00:00  by Bramley

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


Good condition 8th Jul 2006  15:15  by ted

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Small chunk out at base; spider replaced by viewfinder with metal plug. Plaque missing. Hilltop overrun by scouts.

Beacon Fell trig
Beacon Fell FB
Beacon Fell spider


Slightly damaged 29th Jun 2006  13:30  by RAH

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10


Slightly damaged 1st Jan 2006  12:33  by philandboys

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Nice views from here, especially when visibility so good.


Good condition 21st Nov 2005  13:00  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found while geocaching. Interesting view marker on the top. Clear today but foggy out west on the other side of the M6. Not enough time today for Fair Snape Fell unfortunately.


Good condition 2nd Sep 2005  13:00  by The Menagerie

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

Found while Geocaching. Nice Views.


Good condition 19th Aug 2005  15:00  by poshandbecks

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Found whilst out doing a multi part geocache on the fell


Good condition 14th Aug 2005  17:00  by Foinavon

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


Good condition 24th Apr 2005  19:00  by xyzzy420

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 8th Apr 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

S4701
S4701
S4701
S4701


Good condition 21st Mar 2005  14:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

We parked at the parking spot to the East and walked up from there. Good views from the trig which has had it's top converted into a viewfinder. It looks like there was a plaque of some sort at one time but this has now gone. Plastic plug in middle of viewfinder.


Good condition 27th Feb 2005  12:00  by Sarah_Clough

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


Good condition 21st Feb 2005  11:20  by HEATHENS

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

View point in top. Good views especially to NE.


Not Logged 25th Sep 2004  09:45  by Dallan72

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

Found whilst geocaching.


Good condition 25th Aug 2004  17:30  by fasgadh

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

No grid ref or photo taken here. Was running the permanent orienteering course when the thunder turned up. Quick visit to the summit to bag ttheClem and ran back to the woods very fast!! Ran the rest of the course in torrential rain, ommiting the last legs over the open fell at the top. Managed to finishing changing out of the wet kit as the first chavs of the evening turned up clutching their lagaer andvodka bottles - close! They know when the wardens knock off. Pillar is in good condition, metalwork polished by all the visitors. The top has a toposcope embeded in it. I did not linger to read it.

Beacon Fell Storm clouds from the carpark.


Good condition 11th Jul 2004  17:47  by Pengy&Tigger

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Found while caching for 'Falcons on the Fell'. I think the listed bracket number is wrong as you can see from the photo it is S4701 not S4071.

S4701!
Trig in situ ©Pengy&Tigger


Good condition 26th Jun 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, plastic cap surrounded by toposcope fixed to top of trig - country park, fine views W

Montaged by JWR ©peregrinus


Good condition 3rd May 2004  14:50  by Trigger

FB Number: S4071  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 26th Apr 2004  12:00  by Seasider

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

29/30 for the day. Great area!


Good condition 25th Apr 2004  16:26  by SunnyJim

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Beacon Fell flush bracket


Good condition 8th Jun 2003  12:00  by langden

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


Good condition 27th Apr 2003  11:45  by sleepwalker

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easily approached from the car park.


Good condition 26th Apr 2003  22:17  by brandwood

FB Number: S4071  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 1st Jan 2000  12:00  by Brookvale0

Gridref: SD 56820 42850   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 18th Apr 1999  00:00  by tim747

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 7th Oct 1998  12:42  by jimmy

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

spider converted into an indicator


Not Logged 1st Oct 1997  00:00  by brianr

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Popular location.


Good condition 14th May 1988  00:00  by tg1

Gridref: SD 56800 42800   FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

With Marion and Joseph (nearly 2 years old!)


Good condition 2nd Jan 1987  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S4701  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Summit white pillar set in concentric rings of cobbles and approached by cobbled footpaths. View of Parlick to the north.


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