Logged Visits:

10th Feb 2024  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

Sitting comfortably by entrance on plinth, rescued from ongoing building work and presumably awaiting relocation somewhere. Visible through security fence; new flats apparently a long way off occupancy.

26th Dec 2023  20:28  by [email protected]

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Managed to get a tour around fort gilkicker by the lovely security man - saw the displaced trig from some different angles

From the other side of the entrance to gilkicker

26th Dec 2023  12:09  by alright_dave

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

Can still be seen from the construction site entrance to the left of the arch but was not accessible today.

Gilkicker

25th Oct 2023  16:49  by Duncan68

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Moved  Score: 5/10

Not sure on its final resting place but it’s been moved to just by the arch as you enter the fort

©Duncan68
©Duncan68
©Duncan68

27th May 2023  08:29  by Deego

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

As others have said there are lots of works going on and its well fenced in. But the trigpoint and its uprooted base is by the Entrance (See Pictures) . Maybe it's been moved for safe keeping but for now it's not where it was..

©Deego
©Deego
©Deego

7th Apr 2023  17:00  by RichardM

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

This once prominent trig pillar standing proud on the bank of Gillkicker Fort no longer present due to landscaping work by the housing 'Developers'. I guess there's a vague chance it might be replaced or relocated somewhere else in the fort housing development.

7th Apr 2023  00:00  by DeniseMc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Possibly missing  Score: 5/10

sadly a housing development is encroaching

21st Mar 2023  19:25  by D88

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Possibly missing  Score: 2/10

Went for a walk to see if I could catch a glimpse of the trig. It looks like it's been buried under soil with the renovation of the new apartments that's been ongoing for a few years now.

Trig seems to be burried
©D88
©D88

26th Dec 2022  11:32  by Trigpointchester

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 3/10

Could see the trig point but sadly no longer accessible due to the redevelopment of the Fort.

Behind the anti climb fence and barbed wire ©Trigpointchester

28th Jul 2022  00:00  by Woodleywalker

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 0/10

A report on the local BBC lunch time news today saying the fort is up for auction later today with a guide price of 1.5 million pounds. Will the pillar survive the trauma?? Further update - the site sold with planning permission for housing. The embankment on the seaward side will be demolished to give the residents extensive views over the Solent. So that would appear to be it for TP3234.

4th Jul 2022  13:15  by nine_milesperhour

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Thank you Trigger monster ! I only attempted this Trig as a result of reading your recent log and might not have tried otherwise. The pillar is on a raised mound to the left of the fort compound as you approach through the golf course.The fort itself looks fairly grim and unwelcoming at first, ringed with anti-climb paint fences with a barbed wire top. However, access can be gained on the South side by sliding under one of the fence panels on the pebble beach. Once inside the fence it's a back-track about 50 metres or so until a short climb through gorse and bramble takes you up to the pillar. Decent views over to the Isle of Wight and down to the golf course. I think the access route described would be the easiest, although it does look possible to sneak in at the main gate as the barbed wire top has been removed. There were a few dog walker types about, but no-one seemed particularly bothered about what I was doing.

Fort Gilkicker looking towards Southsea
Fort Gilkicker looking towards Isle of Wight
Fort Gilkicker main entrance
Fort Gilkicker pillar behind security fencing

28th May 2022  08:14  by Trigger monster

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Was in two minds about whether to visit this location as having looked at previous recent logs, looked like a no go with double fences and strict security. However, very pleased to have made the effort to do so. Pleasant drive along the shoreline road from the west. Pulled in at the gated entrance by footpath leading south across the golf course, name of fort is on the gate. Quite a few golfers around. Lovely morning. Probably bleak in a howling south westerly gale in the rain. About two hundred metres from the fort, the pillar is visible on the top of the bank on the left. At the security gate, there were several chinks in the security as there was no barbed wire on top of one side and there was a possibility of squeezing through a gap in the mesh. A couple of walkers stopped and spoke to me. I asked if there was a way in, one said no, the other said local youths might have damaged some of the fences. Decided to walk the perimeter then return to the gate for another look. On the southern side of the fort, a few of the security fence panels were lying on the shingle. Oh! What luck. A short walk back to the east side of the mound although lots of hazards inside the fenced area, bits of barbed wire, boards with nails sticking up, scratchy gorse and brambles. A steep scramble up the mound. Didn’t hang around and kept low but job done. Chuffed. Walkers saw me come out of the enclosure on their way back. A sheepish nod. Only noticed the missing chunk from the top of the pillar on the photograph. Pretty good views from the pillar across the golf course, The Solent and towards Portsmouth.

Fort Gilkicker Flush plate
Fort Gilkicker View south across the Solent, slightly chipped on one side at the top
Fort Gilkicker Looking north across the golf course
Fort Gilkicker Pillar on left mound inside fenced area

5th Mar 2022  12:16  by marc1701

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

Unable to access due to unfortunate high fencing. Dilapidated Fort Gilkicker is wonderfully bleak, matching the weather on the particular day I was there.

9th Nov 2021  16:31  by Trigobsession

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

19th Oct 2020  16:35  by g4wsb

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Fort Gilkicker is surrounded by metal fence, ask guard for access no. So photo taken by fence line.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

21st Sep 2020  14:35  by rowleybirkin

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 6/10

Viewed from the outside deck of Portsmouth - Fishbourne IOW ferry using 8x40 binoculars. Mound surrounded by security fencing but no construction activity apparent.

20th Sep 2020  09:00  by AHD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 7/10

Parked in Moncton Road to north then walked through golf course to the Fort where it is easy to spot the Pillar. A nice location right by the sea.

©AHD

26th Jul 2020  14:45  by Sifromgosport

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Access is no longer available due to fencing put in for construction work that isn't happening :-(

Fort Gilkicker trig behind fencing

5th Jun 2020  12:05  by Nekyram

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Parked on road near to the entrance of road/ path. Walked through the golf course ,straight to the Fort . Easily seen behind the temporary fence. Good views all round from here.

31st May 2020  12:22  by Meisterbud

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

inside a fenced off area.

31st May 2020  12:22  by Meisterbud

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 7/10

inside a fenced off area.

7th Nov 2019  16:14  by mjwjones

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

3rd Nov 2018  13:00  by Moorhouses4

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 7/10

Lovely scenery, but a shame that their were fences in the way. But beautiful view of Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, New Forest, and the Solent.

4th Aug 2018  16:31  by fitzydan

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

Current heras fencing prevents access at the moment

The Trigpoint Trig at top with fencing around lower down

19th Jun 2018  18:07  by slateloose

Gridref: SZ 60700 97500   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Walked to Fort from Monkton road. The fort is under some sort of refurb to convert to luxury flats.One of the double fences around the site is now open and had to climb over the second to gain access to trig point.

29th Aug 2017  08:09  by G1ANQ

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

Second of the day. Nice cycle through Gosport before the traffic gets bad. Lovely views over the Solent as I cycled to this trig. Ok, it was slightly better then the last one, Fort Rowner, as I could actually see this one. But Its behind two sets of fences with 24hour CCTV and NO Access signs. Spoke to a dog walker and he said it has been like this for years and there are no plans to do any work on it, at the moment. So I dont think anyone will be getting to this one anytime soon. Unless you know a friendly Coast Guard, as I did see one walking by the side of it.

Trig Point behind two sets of fences
Trig Point with Coast Guard
View

31st Mar 2017  16:03  by prawm

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Inaccessible  Score: 0/10

Unreachable as the fort is out of bounds to the public and there is a high metal fence around it with the trig point inside the fence.

Fort Gilkicker 21m from Trig point
Fort Gilkicker Fence around the whole fort

13th Feb 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SZ 60743 97527   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Access under panel on shingle beach - easy to hollow under (surprised elderly lady dog walker as i crawled out on my return bur we had a friendly chat!). Very over-grown area. Path up thru' brambles SZ 60758 97508

7th Aug 2016  11:20  by mattandsophie

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

Didn't make it to the pillar as very overgrown and carrying a small child. Apparently still there. Good views over the Solent to the Isle of Wight

5th Aug 2016  14:12  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SZ 60743 97514   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parking on the main road then across the Golf Course, Pillar is difficult to find this time of year located on the eastern rampart outside fence, lost in plant growth, bit of a scratchy climb up. sort of a path through the brambles and gorse by the red dog shit bin. nice views today.

Pillar & FB

9th Apr 2016  15:00  by Chris9870

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked on the main road and walked over the golf course, on a footpath, to the fort. Walked round to the left, almost to the beach, and went up a rough path to the right straight up to the trig. Brilliant views over the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

17th Jan 2016  14:48  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked near the lifeboat station and half mile walk to the trig. Short scramble to get up to the pillar and was rewarded with some great views. Pillar in good condition.

Fort Gilkicker Pillar FB ©Thejenkies
Fort Gilkicker Pillar ©Thejenkies

10th Jan 2016  11:34  by meandmymum

Gridref: SZ 60700 97500   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Bit of a scramble up wet, slippery bank between gorse and brambles to get to this one. Got caught in hail storm before we could make it back to the car park!

19th Dec 2015  14:25  by DeniseMc

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

revisit but just logged

19th Dec 2015  14:22  by RichardM

Gridref: SZ 60742 97520   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

At top of E side of mound surrounding Fort, brambly access but on outside of fence. Very good views of The Solent. Walked from Gosport, now off to hunt for sharks teeth on beach of Stokes Bay

12th Sep 2015  12:06  by Justine and Edward

Gridref: SZ 60741 97520   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A nice walk to this one. Thanks for the YOSM.

12th Sep 2015  11:18  by jonglew

Gridref: SZ 60742 97521   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pleasant walk down from the Stokes Bay car park. Fort looking a bit derelict although some scaffolding etc erected for the supposed redevelopment of this Grade II* listed structure that seems to have stalled. There's a web site dated 2011 that describes the plan for 22 3-storey luxury houses. Fort was one of those erected by Lord Palmerston in late 19thC to prevent the dastardly French from attacking our shores. Called follies, they seem to have done the trick so perhaps not such follies after all. Constructed 1863-71 to protect the Navy's Spithead anchorage. The pillar is high up on the E side and easily accessible without entering the fort. Original cap is in place, raised lettering; front and RHD side sight holes open. Badly chipped on one top edge, so perhaps should be classified 'slightly damaged'. 360deg views although a little limited W due to the fort itself. Nice cut BM at the main entrance.

Pillar TP3234©jonglew
Spider TP3234©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP3234©jonglew
View ESE to Spitbank Fort TP3234©jonglew
Spitbank Fort from the Pillar TP3234©jonglew

28th May 2015  00:00  by Woodleywalker

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ferry to Gosport then road and FP walk to the fort then a blackberry bush scramble to the top of the fort, which looks in a very sad state of repair.

26th May 2015  16:45  by DesG

Gridref: SZ 60745 97524   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also logged as YSM329

Trig Point ©DesG
Flush Bracket ©DesG
View ©DesG

5th Jan 2015  13:12  by orlando rat

Gridref: SZ 60741 97520   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Great views, would be even better on a brighter day.

View from the top

4th Oct 2014  00:00  by weirdbeard

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

12th Jun 2014  14:35  by dave41

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

Hard climb up the earth mound,lots of bushes about.

23rd Nov 2013  11:10  by clan-wallace

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

Babs and Billy - This is our first find for a trig point associated with (visit link) and Ye Ole Survey Monuments- Merbach Hill so I hope we get everything correct. YSM329 Fort Gilkicker N 50 46.444 W 001 08.394 D/T 1/2 Nice walk along beach after finding the '100 finds' puzzle cache.

27th Aug 2013  15:00  by Boneychest

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great views. Apparently, the fort is going to be converted into flats so I expect the bank will be removed and so the pillar will go with it.

The pillar
Spider and damage to pillar

13th Jul 2013  09:05  by KipClanMan

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Found the trig about the NE corner of Fort Gilkicker mound as there are paths around the perimeter.

overlooking the solent

12th Aug 2012  19:00  by FfiLli

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Came across this one while on an evening's walk.

4th Aug 2012  14:02  by macroderma

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Great Solent views

31st May 2012  11:16  by d120874n

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

16th Apr 2012  17:37  by JamesOnTrigs

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th Feb 2012  12:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked in Fort Road,and walked along a footpath through a golf course to Fort Gilkicker. The pillar is on the fort's mound,but fortuitously outside of the actual fort, and virtually hidden from view by surrounding gorse bushes. Pillar is slightly damaged at the top of one corner with another cracked piece ready to fall.

3rd Feb 2012  14:10  by geodruth

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Beautiful views across Solent in the sun.

5th Oct 2011  19:20  by captain gore-tex

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

very quick visit in passing

23rd Apr 2011  10:10  by JacySioux

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Cache GC21RYR - Gilkicker 1 nearby.

Mrs JS at Fort Gilkicker Landscape and trigpoint©JacySioux
Mr JS Trigpoint and landscape©JacySioux

26th Nov 2010  12:45  by bluebeard

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

12th Sep 2010  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

31st Jul 2010  15:28  by blueteddy

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Nice sunny afternoon for a stroll here, and great views from the top.

©blueteddy
©blueteddy

5th May 2010  13:38  by qmaster

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

28th Apr 2010  12:24  by Pharisee

Gridref: SZ 60741 97517   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

I parked just a little way north-west along the coast and walked up to the old fort. It was a scramble up the steepish bank to reach the pillar. It’s taken a small amount of damage to the top edges but it’s otherwise in reasonable nick with all it’s metalwork in place. The centre plug is of the raised lettering variety. I’m a little surprised it’s still in place as this site must get a lot of visitors. If ferry watching turns you on, then this is the place to be, otherwise the views aren’t that impressive.

The pillar... with accompanying ferry. ©Pharisee
The top, showing the damaged edges. ©Pharisee

28th Mar 2010  00:00  by Mogwai Liz

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fort Gilkicker Pillar
Fort Gilkicker plate

9th Feb 2010  17:59  by sarah and steve

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

great trig with an amazing view!

19th Nov 2009  08:46  by asbown

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

nice sea front walk from the car park at stokes two bay trigpoint, great views in all directions.

24th Aug 2009  11:30  by mickyz

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

First Trig Log. Nice easy find :)

20th Dec 2008  16:32  by Andrew hunt

Gridref: SZ 60745 97530   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Jun 2008  14:14  by m13751

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

found when looking for local gun emplacements photos t/f when located

25th Apr 2008  15:33  by raypool

Gridref: SZ 60746 97526   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

14th Apr 2008  00:00  by explorer_olway

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found whilst geocaching nearby - amazing views across the Solent.

2nd Mar 2008  14:30  by PHMB

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

One of the more accessable forts in the area. Fort itself is closed to the public ,but pillar is just outside fence. Bit of a steep climb up narrow path. good views across Solent to S&E. Retains plug, (small raised lettering).

21st Oct 2007  13:56  by rowleybirkin

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A diversion on our return from the Isle of Wight - worth the visit. This area has a special interest for me as my mother was stationed here in WW2 at the time of the embarkation for the Normandy beaches.

The trig and view of the Solent
The trigpoint
Flush bracket
Just outside the fence
History of Fort Gilkicker

4th Sep 2007  20:04  by pompeygarmin

Gridref: SZ 60760 97528   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Nice views of the Solent and Alverstoke.

24th Feb 2007  11:30  by martinc

Gridref: SZ 60744 97524   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Small chip out of top edge. Nice plug in place. Great views.

17th Dec 2006  09:51  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SZ 60742 97518   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Slightly damaged one side. Metal Plug. Easy Access up a bank via some steps. Just outside Fort Gilkicker Great views across the solent and towards Portsmouth. Good view of Spinnaker tower.

12th Sep 2006  20:50  by Trigger

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

3rd Jun 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Metal cap, small raised letters. Top of pillar chipped. Top of earth bank just outside fort fence. Nice view

2nd Feb 2006  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SZ 60725 97520   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Easy to locate and access. Has some good views across the Solent. Visited while walking the Solent Way.

20th Mar 2005  23:04  by dragophelion

Gridref: SZ 60745 97525   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Nearly missed this one! We were returning from a nearby geocache and I looked up and spotted it, so scrambled up to get the FB number and take a few photos! Nice views from here I'd imagine, although it was a little dark today when I got there!

Flush Bracket
The Trigpoint slightly dark...lake looked nice in the background!

19th Nov 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

S2709
S2709
S2709

10th Sep 2004  16:27  by Kitty Hawk

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

This one is the highlight of my trigpointing experience to date.

6th Mar 2004  15:15  by Paul G0TLG

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Good view from up here!

8th Feb 2004  12:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Nice view over Portsmouth. Plug with raised lettering.

3rd Jan 2004  14:17  by Hi-Tek

Gridref: SZ 60742 97529   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Found this one on a chilly January afternoon. The pillar has some damage, concrete has crumbled away - see photo. GPSr indicated N50 46.447 W001 08.395, elev 26ft.

The Flush Bracket ©Hi-Tek
The Pillar. The red circles show the areas where the concrete is crumbling away.©Hi-Tek
IOW Ferry & Folly ©Hi-Tek

21st Dec 2003  17:20  by geoffnco

FB Number: 2709  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Visited after finding nearby cache, GCH7XM. Scramble to get up the steep slope to the TB - guess what one of my dogs found a set of steps! Picture from the TP is of Portsmouth harbour, the Milenium Tower and a ferry departing.

Millenium Tower and harbour ©geoffnco
FB ©geoffnco

17th Dec 2003  15:50  by NIBBO

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Cold clear breezy afternoon, good views of Portsmouth., The Solent and Isle of Wight. Could eventually be hidden by undergrowth.

15th Nov 2003  15:30  by coordin8z

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Saw this when taking a walk at Fort Gilkicker. It was a bit of a scramble getting to and from the TP. Nice view though.

14th Nov 2003  15:00  by The Merman

FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A spectacular view over the Solent and to the Isle of Wight

24th Jul 2003  14:32  by chas

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

Great views. Bit of a scramble up a bank.

The Pillar and the view
The Pillar and the view
The Flush Bracket

27th Apr 2003  08:24  by Sapper

Gridref: SZ 60739 97531   FB Number: S2709  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Excellent location - overlooking the Solent and the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, next to a Victorian defencive fort.

View over to Portsmouth
TP3234 FB