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7th Oct 2023  11:51  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Approached from the east along the road from Stembridge. Pillar visible on top of text book hill with a tree also on top. Pulled over in Burrow opposite footpath heading directly uphill. Short sharp climb to the top. Brilliant all round views. Lovely day. Stood admiring the views for a few moments. Tree makes it a photogenic spot. Slight downside is the bench around the pillar. Not sure that counts as damage but it makes getting a photograph of the FB very awkward. Spider and cap in place.

Burrow Hill Flush plate part hidden by bench
Burrow Hill North showing spider and cap
Burrow Hill View east
Burrow Hill View north west
Burrow Hill View south west
Burrow Hill South east

18th Jul 2023  14:20  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Lovely short walk and a good viewpoint during a break in by-election canvassing

1st May 2023  16:00  by duncancourts

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Converted  Score: 8/10

Short walk up from the road. The pillar has been converted into a four-sided seat but the FB is still visible, partly from above the seat and partly from underneath it.

15th Feb 2023  15:00  by JaneB

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Very easy to find - trig was clearly visible on the top of the hill as we drove towards it. Parked in layby & took the footpath opposite cider mill.

6th Dec 2020  14:15  by Susie B

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fantastic views in all directions. Easily accessible from road to south.

©Susie B
©Susie B

15th May 2020  22:45  by Mark Barrington

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

This is my local TP - with excellent views across Westmoor Somerset Levels and across to Quantocks and Blackdown Hills (not at night obviously).

9th Apr 2020  06:12  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Adam Whaites

29th Dec 2018  14:13  by CJO

Gridref: ST 41450 20121   FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

All intact. Complete with Millennium bench, although installed covering the flush bracket. Swing on adjacent tree that is also currently adorned with Christmas lights until 6th Jan if you want to see them!

Burrow Hill

24th Jul 2018  13:30  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Party time, or rather picnic time at the trig. And what a delightful hill this is with fabulous all round views in particular out towards 'Camelot'! Today was a family gathering on this hill for we travelled from the east (Southampton) to meet our folks from the west (Plymouth). None of us had been here previously, we simply looked at the map, checked with this website, and decided that it looked good. In reality, more than good. Before the picnic we visited the superb Burrow Cider premises where we were given a tour by the welcoming staff (were able to park our cars there for several hours), and naturally bought lots of cider. Maybe trig purists abhor a seat around a pillar, but for us picnickers it was perfect. Later a walk around the Levels with some managing a swim in the River Parrett. Memorable day's visit.

15th Feb 2018  00:00  by Sarah&Angus

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

27th Oct 2017  15:20  by dal

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Delightful hill - lovely view over levels. Intact cap. FB partially covered by seat.

5th Jan 2016  12:56  by jonglew

Gridref: ST 41448 20119   FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Lovely little hill, definitley punching above its weight (or height). Single tree and trig pillar perched atop. Parked roadside in the village, short walk on RoW to top. Hideous seating arrangement which would need 2 people to lift it off for a decent photo as FB is partially obscured. Original cap in place, with what looks like deeply indented lettering from my photos (I took no notes for this pillar - the seating obviously affected me!). Superb panorama with extensive flooding seen to N.

Pillar TP1796©jonglew
Spider TP1796©jonglew
Upper section of Flush Bracket TP1796©jonglew
Lower section of Flush Bracket TP1796©jonglew

19th Sep 2015  18:21  by g4wsb

Gridref: ST 41448 20125   FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked pop cider farm short walk back up road, right straight up to top.Seating spoils trig but the views great for 77 metres high.

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©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

18th Sep 2015  11:34  by pat29

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Stunning views on a lovely clear day

Lovely day

24th Dec 2014  12:15  by manuforlife

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

Great views today

16th Jun 2014  17:35  by ST

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Burrow Hill View from gate looking up to hill top
Burrow Hill Panoramic view

3rd Apr 2014  15:30  by wrose

Gridref: ST 41451 20126   FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Interesting seat arrangement but nothing really to add to previous visit reports. Still there and in good condition.

S5896 Burrow Hill Pillar and seat.
S5896 Burrow Hill Flush Bracket.
S5896 Burrow Hill Plug.

31st Mar 2014  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: ST 41453 20121   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Jun 2012  13:40  by cmb1953

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th May 2012  22:27  by dave.johnson

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

Geocaching again, don't forget to get some cider!!!

©dave.johnson
©dave.johnson

15th Feb 2012  15:40  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: ST 41448 20125   FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the cider farm - interesting walk around the orchards. Seat still fixed to trig. Good views

9th Sep 2011  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Sep 2010  15:03  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Interesting modification of pillar for seat. Good views. Followed self guided trail around fruit laden cider orchards at Berrow Cider across the road.

17th Mar 2010  16:17  by raypool

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

3rd Jan 2009  15:14  by Glaslyn

Gridref: ST 41440 20110   FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice views. Short sharp walk up. Pillar has bench fixed to it but flush visible underneath.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

8th Aug 2008  13:15  by PHMB

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely little hill which gives very good views over low lying Somerset countryside. Pillar has been modified by becoming centrepiece of seat which goes round all four sides obscuring FB , the number of which is readable from below. Two sides of pillar have been painted grey in the past. Plug retained, lettering deep indented.

28th Jul 2008  13:50  by tom

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The pillar is sited on top of a small grassy hill. It has a metal cap with deep lettering; it supports a four sided bench at the same height of the FB S5896 and its foundations are exposed by about a foot. Hopefully the bench will prevent further erosion around the base of the trig. The site has lovely all around views taking in the Levels with the Mendip, Quantock, Blackdown, Dorset and Hamdon Hills further afield. A public footpath goes directly to the hill top from the adjacent road. Nearby are orchards for the nearby Cider Farm and Distillery which I intend to visit some day when it is the wife’s turn to do the driving.

12th Jan 2008  15:00  by mitsiman

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Just checking the floods.

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1st Aug 2007  10:50  by bluebeard

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

one tree hill, naff seat, large view

5th Nov 2006  12:40  by mitsiman

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The Cider farm opposite (Burrow Hill) that the hill gives it's name to is well worth a visit. The hill itself is a perfect place for a 'cider picnic'

©mitsiman

5th Aug 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Metal cap deep letters: top cap a bit damaged, but main defect is the bench seat dropped over the pillar, obscuring top half of FB …welcome though it was on a hot day. Nice little viewpoint easily accessed.

3rd Apr 2004  09:15  by maurice

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar has been made into a seat with fair views

11th Mar 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Top has tree with swing.

S5896
S5896
S5896

7th Mar 1998  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5896  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice spot. Plug with heavily indented lettering.

28th Aug 1995  00:00  by widget

Gridref: ST 41400 20100   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nipped up it on way to Taunton. Surprisingly good all round views.