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TP1310 - Ben Vrackie
 
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Grid reference :
NN 95076 63248 map
Type :
Pillar
Condition :
Good Good condition
Flush Bracket :
S9444
OSGB36 Station :
NN96/7
Current use :
none
Historic use :
Secondary
T:UK waypoint :
TP1310
County :
Tayside Region
Nearest town :
PITLOCHRY

OSGB36 trig archive spreadsheet - IW
Trig NameOriginal NameNew NameEASTINGNORTHINGHEIGHTORDERTYPE OF MARKComputing DateCLASS OF LEVELLINGDate of LevellingLEVELLING DATUMDESTROYED MARK INDICATORCOMMENTS
Ben VrackieNN96/7NN96S007295075.89763247.92841.5522PILLAR01/06/1959201/06/1959N0

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There are 57 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 415th with 7 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 7.19/10 (from 98 logged visits)
Was First logged: 1st Jan 1970
Was Last logged: 3rd Sep 2023

Of the 98 logged visits,
13 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 89m
The average error was 20m
The closest was 1m

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.


©Border Peat

©trigpointingargyll

By scotti
Plaque
By scotti

©Archfer
Plaque on the Pillar
By Wayne Mac
Carn Liath
By COVID Trig Point Challenge
Ben Vrackie
By Nick&Rosie
See 49 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

Good condition 3rd Sep 2023  13:21  by Border Peat

Gridref: NN 95078 63242   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Tough climb but good path great views

©Border Peat


Good condition 13th Aug 2023  12:24  by trigpointingargyll

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

Views cloudy over Schiehallion and Beinn a ‘Ghlo. Easy path entire way to summit.

©trigpointingargyll


Good condition 9th Jun 2023  07:45  by scotti

Gridref: NN 95075 63250   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Third visit, the first in clear conditions, although overcast. A cold east wind on the summit.

Plaque

Pillar and summit indicator


Good condition 21st May 2023  15:00  by Archfer

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

A murky day ©Archfer
©Archfer


Not Logged 20th May 2023  13:14  by TrainSPLOTer

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Trigpoint and Cairn on Ben Vrackie ©TrainSPLOTer


Good condition 9th May 2023  12:56  by Highland Saint

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 9th May 2023  12:30  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Wonderful views on a nice sunny day.

Trig Point ©BILLY COO
Flush Bracket ©BILLY COO


Good condition 9th Aug 2022  18:04  by Wayne Mac

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

Absolutely brilliant day starting from the usual place at Moulin passing Loch a Choire. Got told and read beforehand about the last third or so being steep and difficult but we found it easy enough. Visited all 3 summits before returning the same way and a welcome pint in the Moulin boozer

Trig Pillar
Spider View
Plaque on the Pillar
Flush Bracket


Good condition 6th Jun 2022  12:15  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This really is a beautiful mountain. The last third of the walk was tough (for me), but overall it is a brilliant ascent, with glorious views at the top on such a beautifully clear day. Up from the second Moulin car-park, initially through sun-dappled-lit woodland, then out across the moor to reach Loch a Choire before tackling the very steep stone-stepped path. Near the summit saw three ravens at close quarters, which I took to be a good portent. Not too busy today; I had the top to myself and spent a good half-hour up there enjoying the whole experience. Pillar has an open cap, and all 4 sight-holes are closed. During my time on Ben Vrackie, I met at regular intervals, an American man, a Spanish woman, a Northern Irishman and a local Scotsman with whom I had the most engaging and sparkling conversations. A fine bunch of 'mountaineers' up here today. It's got to be a 10 for popular Ben Vrackie.


Not Logged 28th Jan 2022  12:15  by SeaChange

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

©SeaChange


Good condition 22nd Jan 2022  10:16  by Nellydean

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 21st Jul 2021  12:12  by Poppy60

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


Not Logged 21st Jul 2021  12:11  by Lesley1960

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


Good condition 9th Oct 2020  13:00  by allyhoust

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views up and down the valley

Ben Vrackie good views©allyhoust


Good condition 9th Oct 2020  13:00  by allyhoust

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views up and down the valley


Good condition 28th Aug 2020  13:00  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Fab views

TP1310 - Ben Vrackie ©monkeydestructor


Not Logged 5th Jul 2020  14:00  by Daniel Kershaw

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

My childrens second time up Ben Vrackie and my seventh.

Standing on Trig Standing on Trig©Daniel Kershaw


Good condition 14th May 2020  17:00  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Walked from Blair Atholl taking the path from Killiecrankie. Arrow at water station as you've left tarmac points slightly wrong towards locked gate and small reservoir. Head more left and you will see the next marker arrow by a gate up ahead slightly right. Otherwise the walk is straightforward, steep climb at the end, magnificent views. Hold on to your hat if it's windy!


Carn Liath


Not Logged 8th Jan 2020  00:00  by Hannahrichi3

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


Not Logged 25th Sep 2019  00:00  by northernphilby

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


Not Logged 23rd Aug 2019  13:00  by Lippymac81

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


Good condition 1st Jul 2019  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NN 95079 63241   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Lovely hill. Not so the surrounding SiMMs - except Meall an'Daimh (path all the way, probably dropping down to track to W and Killiecrankie)


Good condition 10th May 2019  11:15  by Ham Mathieson

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views on a cold May morning, slight dusting of snow on summit. Trig in good condition


Good condition 14th Apr 2019  14:10  by Skerryvore

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Climbed with Lorna via Loch Choice. Great walk. Saw Ravens. Went on to the Killiecrankie footpath so a long walk. Incredibly windy at the summit.


Good condition 4th Oct 2018  11:53  by nichex

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Not Logged 1st Oct 2018  19:57  by pricklyangelduo

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

Blustery sunny day

Very windy but sunny


Good condition 13th Jun 2018  11:00  by DanTrig

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

Walked up normal route from Pitlochry to lovely summit, high cloud with sun so great views all around, then descended via tops of Creag Bhreac, Meall na h-Aodainn Moire and Meall Uaine.

Trig, Flowers & View ©DanTrig


Not Logged 28th Apr 2018  00:00  by Llondon

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


Good condition 20th Dec 2017  12:50  by bs2sjh

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

Ben Vrackie Trig in the Fog ©bs2sjh


Good condition 23rd Oct 2017  14:20  by campagvelocet

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Open spider. Misty.


Good condition 16th Jul 2017  12:18  by blackboot29

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


Not Logged 5th Jul 2017  14:59  by lllpops

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


Good condition 24th Jun 2017  11:23  by dal

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Excellent views. Biting cold wind on top - it s supposed to be June. Centre open.


Good condition 2nd May 2017  00:00  by billygunn

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

Found whilst Geocaching. Views were a little obscured by the haze but good enough! Enjoyed the walk up.


Good condition 24th Apr 2017  10:42  by vgiorgio

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 15th Mar 2017  11:50  by thekirkiepirate

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


Good condition 15th Mar 2017  11:44  by Sandrax2

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


Good condition 20th Nov 2016  09:20  by Quadbarrel

Gridref: NN 95075 63248   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Another wow day for a splendid trigpoint.

Circular Plate Bit frosty!!
Flush Bracket
The trigpoint.
Mr QB at the trig!
Wow! ©Quadbarrel


Good condition 26th Sep 2015  09:55  by AFWFCL16

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

Summit


Good condition 29th Jul 2015  12:25  by BigJ

Gridref: NN 95074 63250   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very busy. Good views to south and west. With JSW.


Good condition 18th Apr 2015  15:59  by Bexen

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Getting to this trig was a great walk, scenery is stunning all the way up and at the top. Defiantly worth a visit.

Ben Vrackie Trig and Flush Bracket ©Bexen


Good condition 9th Apr 2015  16:03  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good dry and warm afternoon for a round of Ben Vrackie and its outlying tops.


Good condition 8th Feb 2015  23:03  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

My Munro #28, Rosie's 24th. Climbed with Lesley Taylor. Stunning weather, superb views, much fun bum-sliding back down the hill in the snow!

Ben Vrackie
Ben Vrackie
Ben Vrackie
Ben Vrackie The 3 of us at the TP
Ben Vrackie


Good condition 8th Jul 2014  12:21  by yt

Gridref: NN 95078 63239   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 19th Mar 2014  07:48  by Chalky

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Spider centre open, repeat visit.


Good condition 3rd Mar 2014  11:25  by ocean soul

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

From Moulin Inn .. Easy walk up to Loch A Choire then slog up in deep snow to summit and pillar .. Clear views all across central belt .. Exhilarating .. Worth a 10 ...


Good condition 29th Sep 2013  13:15  by alanw

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

33 walkers, including Richard, marking Iain C and David O's Corbett completions in the summer. Rain stayed away - some views. Pies and pints in the Moulin Inn afterwards.


Good condition 11th Mar 2013  13:11  by Morecambe Monkey

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

Walked from The Moulin Inn where i was staying. Hard snow after the Lochan was passed so crampons on. Biting wind on the summit but blue skies & views all around,Beinn A'Ghlo looking very fine.

Trig & Viewpoint.
Looking to Beinn A'Ghlo.


Good condition 6th Oct 2012  13:29  by tummelv

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

©tummelv


Good condition 16th Jul 2012  12:30  by el-mo

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

Excellent views of Beinn a' Ghlo and Ben Vuirich.


Good condition 5th May 2012  13:30  by 45378

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

Excellent views on a beautiful Spring day


Good condition 12th Mar 2012  13:50  by B.bird

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Clear skies fantastic views just had to give this pillar max points.

3 for 1 Trig Pillar view to Beinn a Ghlo, FB & viewpoint inlay


Good condition 23rd Jan 2012  10:47  by Robert Phillips

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


Good condition 13th Nov 2011  10:45  by michael a frost

Gridref: NN 95100 63200   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

misty damp mild day with strong wind on top. No views


Good condition 23rd Sep 2011  16:05  by alanw

Gridref: NN 95000 63200   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Followed by golf at Tillicoutry. First climbed on 28/6/02.


Good condition 22nd Aug 2011  12:54  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from the car park at Moulin. Swarms of large black flies spoilt parts of the lower sections but views from the top excellent and very little wind.

Ben Vrackie Trig ©sykesfamily
Ben Vrackie Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Ben Vrackie Trig Me©sykesfamily


Good condition 23rd Jul 2011  15:00  by Twiglet

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

Fabulous day on the hill - my first Corbett!


Slightly damaged 2nd Oct 2010  13:30  by andyc

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Lovely views on way up in pleasant sunshine followed by bracing winds and mist on top itself.


Good condition 5th Sep 2010  09:52  by peregrinus

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc. Forgot to check top cap. Trig adopted by Perth & Kinross Council. Wind driven scotch mist at the top did nothing for the view nor photo clarity. From S, took signposted path to bealach, then Meall Uaine, Aodainn, then character-building heathery traverse to Daimh, then good path to trig. Another 9 folk on their way up even on a dreich day. Met a couple who had been up their local hill <hundreds of times>.

FB
Trig


Good condition 12th Aug 2010  05:19  by Oldhortus

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


Good condition 2nd Jun 2010  13:30  by dugswell2

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely walk from Moulin on dry but cool day.


Not Logged 28th Dec 2009  14:00  by AndyKeen

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

Perfect winter conditions.


Good condition 9th Nov 2009  08:00  by bowlesy

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


Good condition 24th May 2009  12:40  by fasgadh

Gridref: NN 95076 63239   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Just by the summit which is marked by a toposcope. Cover missing of course. Very fine viewpoint and easily visited by a staircase running up from Loch a' Choire. The hill was as busy as a Lake District fell today, as it was a holiday weekend in some areas.


Good condition 2nd Oct 2008  14:50  by NormanW

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


Not Logged 15th Jun 2008  14:00  by jagman1

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


Good condition 27th May 2008  10:05  by Garth Fenton

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


Not Logged 3rd Dec 2007  11:50  by Sealf4

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

No photo. Surrounding hills cloudy but lovely on Ben Vrackie with snow underfoot.


Not Logged 28th Aug 2007  13:00  by egtonio

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


Good condition 21st Mar 2007  14:06  by Downfaller

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

On a Corbett bag log before trig pointing days. (hence no GR or FB). Really cold day with a fair degree of snow about Good views at the summit but bitter cold. Done with Nozzer.


Good condition 21st Mar 2007  14:06  by nozzer

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

2nd visit can not remember when i 1st visited this hill. Did it with Downfaller


Good condition 31st Aug 2006  12:20  by Haggis Hunter

Gridref: NN 95077 63240   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Pillar has been repaired from previous damage. The views today where fantastic, well worth the hard slog up.

At the trig ©Haggis Hunter
The trig
FB
Ben Vrackie ©Haggis Hunter


Good condition 27th May 2006  12:00  by scotti

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Second visit, on a work's outing, starting off from Killiecrankie in the rain which went off quickly, but again no view from the summit, only a curiously hungry sheep. Back then to Moulin, the cloud had cleared by then.


Good condition 29th Mar 2006  12:30  by Firth of Forth

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

Didn't take a close look as the weather was closing in fast with high winds and snow.

A very quick photo before heading off the mountain ©Firth of Forth


Good condition 12th Feb 2006  12:00  by Karl60

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10


Good condition 11th Feb 2006  10:30  by snaik

Gridref: NN 95076 63253   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Cold and Wet February morning vis zero


Good condition 14th Oct 2005  13:42  by coinea

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Not Logged 3rd Jul 2004  00:00  by carolje

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


Good condition 29th Dec 2003  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 5th Aug 2003  09:50  by weekender

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

with RayW


Good condition 6th Apr 2003  11:00  by scotti

Gridref: NN 95063 63254   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Corbett no.4. A steep ascent up from Loch a` Choire. Unfortunately the cloud was down.


Good condition 1st Feb 2001  12:00  by CJO

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

corbett


Good condition 22nd Apr 2000  18:33  by AFWFCL16

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


Good condition 18th Jan 1999  13:00  by sky high boys

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

Heading for Cairngorms but road shut at Drumochter. Plan B. Awful weather and no goats.


Not Logged 2nd Nov 1998  11:34  by fergie

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

From Moulin Inn


Good condition 9th Aug 1998  12:00  by Aye Jimmy

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

Couldn't see a thing - good job there was an indicator!

Ben Vrackie Trig plus indicator.
Ben Vrackie The indicator.


Not Logged 22nd Jul 1997  12:00  by Sandman

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


Good condition 10th Jun 1997  13:20  by clochandighter

FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited to record FB number. HISTORY: Pillar completed 1st August 1957 costing £66.1s.11½d. Computed as secondary triangulation station NN96/7 within the Pitlochry block during 1959. Levelled for height also in 1959. Last maintained by the OS in October 1987. SITE VISIT: Pillar still in good condition when visited 10/06/1997. Spider no longer retains OS centre cap. Flush bracket faces NNE. Trig pillar not quite at summit. Absolute summit is occupied by a cement pointed cairn. FB number assembled in three blocks, "S94","4","4". Ben Vrackie is within easy reach of Pitlochry. Big long views in all directions. Photographed 10/06/1997, GRP.

S9444 - Ben Vrackie


Good condition 19th Mar 1995  12:00  by iainmac

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

To Schiehallion
To Beinn a'Ghlo


Good condition 18th May 1993  19:00  by Bridgeman

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

Evening walk up from car park north of Moulin.

Ben Vrackie Trig Point ©Bridgeman


Good condition 8th Nov 1992  13:19  by Fester

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


Good condition 21st Oct 1992  14:52  by fasgadh

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

Bus trip up from Edinburgh.. Up the tourist route and down to Druids and through Killiecrankie. Did not see the goats


Good condition 5th Aug 1992  15:00  by P.Hogg

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

The goats were there on this occasion and they would do all they could to snatch any food you were carrying!


Not Logged 1st Aug 1992  14:00  by Hedgehogg

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


Not Logged 27th Oct 1991  12:00  by peregrinus

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


Good condition 10th Jun 1988  10:00  by arranc

Gridref: NN 95100 63200   FB Number: S9444  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

identified 43 munros with the help of the observation plaque. splendid views of Ben Avon 29 miles, Ben Nevis 51 miles and Ben Lomond 49 miles. Ring ouzels on summit rocks.


Not Logged 1st Mar 1970  11:50  by Chalky

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


Not Logged 1st Jan 1970  10:31  by Fife Walking

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

Multiple visits


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