Logged Visits:

10th Dec 2024  10:57  by MorpethWolf

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Left the PROW from the south and walked along the crag. Plenty of sheep but no cows. Nice view to the coast and from the crag. Continued north to rejoin the footpath. A very enjoyable trig to visit.

14th Sep 2024  11:45  by Holmes Chapel u3a walkers

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

Parked in Craster. Followed PROW signed to Howick Scar and then Howick Hall. Need to climb the hill from the south of the trig to avoid precipitous ascent. Good views from the pillar. For HCU3A by Richard.

Hips Heugh pillar

12th Sep 2024  19:10  by NJM

Gridref: NU 25218 18429   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

5th visit to take Grid Ref reading and admire a very fine sunset. Route same as 24/05/20 ~~ 18/01/21 4th Visit, first time under clear blue skies. Fine views of snowy hills to the west. Diverted from a circular walk from Howick Hall to Craster then the Coast Path to Low Stead Links finally along Howick Burn and back through the Arboretum. ~~ 24/05/20 3rd visit, but this time approached from the south along the footpath that starts at the entrance to Howick Hall. Have to say that although a slightly longer route it is a much more impressive route as the crags of Whinstone the TP sits on are much better appreciated as you approach. Well worth the extra few minutes walking to bag this one I'd say.

View South 24/05/20 Storm's OS Pillar #4
View North 18/01/21 Someone's got a new coat.
View West 18/01/21
View South West 12/09/24

27th Jul 2024  17:35  by itchy-trigger-finder

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

Parked on road and over recently harvested field. Lovely spot. Itchy.

©itchy-trigger-finder

©itchy-trigger-finder

25th Nov 2023  16:15  by nichex

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Good view out to see from here

3rd Sep 2023  11:10  by dmwhite

Gridref: NU 25224 18435   FB Number: 3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy walk up farm track and branched off up to trig. Field was full of cows so kept below ridge as long as possible. Met farmer and had a chat, his family celebrates 100 years on this land this year. .

2nd Apr 2023  13:12  by Lothian

Gridref: NU 25217 18430   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

16th Mar 2023  11:46  by Dirtymiller

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely trig, amazing views

5th Feb 2023  12:29  by Reynard

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A lovely circular walk from Craster, via Howick and back up the coastal path. Great views over the coast, Dunstanburgh Castle and patches of snow still on the Cheviot in the far distance. Will stop for kippers in a bun next time, irresistible!

Hips Heugh

5th Feb 2023  00:00  by Llondon

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

29th Jan 2023  12:30  by Laggan Boy

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Circular walk from Howick to Craster, trig took me to a part of the coast I hadn't been to despite visiting the area many times. Trig just of the path, amazing views helped by a bright day.

Hips Heugh

28th Aug 2022  00:00  by gasman

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

12th Aug 2022  14:20  by Red Gazelle

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Jul 2022  10:44  by S1534&Beyond

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

3rd of 4 trigs today. Retrospective log. My notes read that I spoke to the helpful farmer re parking as it was difficult here. Fab coastal views and hot weather.

The trig ©S1534&Beyond

7th Jul 2022  11:36  by Moira293

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged on a lovely little circular walk from Craster via waymarked footpaths, with a wee diversion to the trig. A beautiful sunny day for bagging a coastal trig :-)

Lovely sunny day for trigging :-)
Moi posing at the trig :-)

9th Jun 2022  17:02  by MickSan

FB Number: 3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©MickSan
©MickSan

8th May 2022  12:28  by sykesfamily

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

Bagged on the return part of a 15 mile hike from Lower Newton to Craster and Howick. Beautiful sunny day if a little cool. Surprisingly few people about.

Hips Heugh Trig ©sykesfamily
Hips Heugh Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

18th Apr 2022  11:09  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

FB Number: 3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Lovely views. Jogged up from Dunstan Hill campsite mainly following footpaths. Looks like the sheep are using it as a scratching post :)

11th Apr 2022  14:15  by graham65

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

12th Mar 2022  08:00  by Hands

Gridref: NU 25220 18431   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Morning walk along the coast path from Craster , and headed up to the trig via Howick Scar Farm. return via Craster South Farm

©Hands

30th Dec 2021  12:31  by Oldhortus

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

Should have walked up from Craster but time was short. Parked to the east straight up to a white washed trig.

9th Oct 2021  11:53  by Trigger

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

TP3949
TP3949

16th Sep 2021  11:24  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Our 3rd visit in 19 years, previously recorded in 2009 and 2002. Bagged with Margaret on a circular hike from Craster to Howick. Beautiful sunny day. Craster has got much busier in recent years … glad to be out of the bustle.

Hips Heugh Trig ©sykesfamily
Hips Heugh Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

13th Jul 2021  15:55  by blackboot29

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

Took a short diversion on our coastal walk. In a lovely spot at the top of crags and looked newly painted.

16th Apr 2021  16:25  by JRoche2018

Gridref: NU 25216 18434   FB Number: 5569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Easy bag just off the path, clearly visible. Offers great views of Dunstanborugh Castle. Pillar in good condition, fading coat of whitewash but still retains original centre plug and spider bracket.

26th Oct 2020  13:30  by Sealf4

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up the coast from Alnmouth to path at NU255190. Climbed up ridge to TP. Rewarded with excellent views and then a shower and rainbow.Spider intact, Returned to path but continued round underneath the whinsill crag and out at the entrance to Howick Hall

Trig Point at end of rainbow. ©Sealf4

25th Oct 2020  13:00  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Parked next to the coastal pathway and had a short cliff top walk before turning my attention inland. Walked up the headland of a big ploughed field to reach a rock strewn ridge. Lovely blue sky, blue sea views

23rd Aug 2020  12:24  by pickle

FB Number: 3569  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

8th Aug 2020  10:51  by FrankR

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

Nice views and like the area. scenic

23rd Mar 2020  16:30  by Margaret the trig

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

24th Nov 2019  16:00  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

My first trig in the dark! Nice track to follow from the road and then up through the gate to the trig.

26th Oct 2019  14:10  by Earby Rambler

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

Visited with P61, WOW!

Way up
Approach
Trig
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic

26th Oct 2019  14:10  by painterman61

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great location looking out to sea,cold front now passed sun out. Trig in original condition.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
panoramic ©painterman61

24th Aug 2019  16:58  by Pritch227

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

from the fp to the east,not too far from the footpath,great sea views

©Pritch227

24th Aug 2019  16:58  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Another beautiful location

©WuzzerL

6th May 2019  11:00  by SiRoe80

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

Great sea and countryside views. Nice easy climb up from Craster South Farm.

©SiRoe80

8th Apr 2019  13:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: NU 25220 18423   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy to locate and access, just a gentle climb from path to the N. VG views of the coast.

30th Mar 2019  15:10  by Roger Peaple

Gridref: NU 25200 18400   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely spot, surrounded by gamboling lambs and good views. Plug still intact. Visited this whilst on a 15.5mile circular walk with friends (left them at the bottom and ran up to bag it).

24th Feb 2019  11:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NU 25219 18430   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Easy access fro gate to East

13th Feb 2019  11:50  by beckroad

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A lovely spot for a trig. It overlooks the coastal St Oswald footpath to the east and Howick Hall to the west. Well manicured and easy to access.

26th Nov 2018  11:21  by dlauckner

Gridref: NU 25221 18429   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

18th Aug 2018  16:30  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18/08/18 Revisit with O and the dogs on a very cool and blustery day that did not feel like mid August! 22/03/16 First Visit - Very easy to get to up a farm track opposite Howick Scar Farm and then cutting up the end of the Whinstone ridge. Fabulous views in all directions, west to the Cheviots with Dunsmoor and Hedgehope well defined and the Cheviot itself still flecked in snow; south across Alnmouth Bay to Coquet Island; South West to Howick Hall & Gardens, north east over Howick Scar to the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. For such a 'low' trig point this gives views that are out of all proportion to its lowly height!

View South 22/03/16
View West 22/03/16
View North 18/08/18
View East 22/03/16

30th Apr 2018  11:25  by Andy West

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

5th Nov 2017  13:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Footpath from Howick Scar. No cattle in the field today and perfect weather.

©Borderer

18th Oct 2017  14:45  by dewdrop

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

Seen from road, on bike ride from Embleton to Alnmouth. Didn't venture to pillar 'cos of field full of cows, lots of them. Pillar looked in good condition.

8th Jul 2017  14:00  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

YSM0244 Hips Heugh ©monkeydestructor

30th Mar 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NU 25217 18428   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Dec 2016  14:23  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NU 25218 18434   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice stroll up here.

©We TRye hard

15th Dec 2016  13:00  by Boz North

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

23rd Oct 2016  12:18  by greenbell

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

After the stomp inland yesterday it's Craster for kippers and mussels, grab trig on the way to Earl Grey tea loaf at Howick Arborteum - very nice! Back via the slithery coastal track - sea is beautiful and wild

17th Sep 2016  15:24  by paulxtr

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parking and route as per Clochandighter. Good view. Pity about the scrap iron nearby.

Hips Heugh ©paulxtr

31st Jul 2016  16:52  by jochta

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from the footpath NW of the pillar and then SE along the edge of the escarpment. Some frisky cows nearby but they didn't bother me. Good sea views. Plug intact.

Pillar and FB
Top of Pillar Showing intact plug.

16th May 2016  12:00  by offpiste

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up bridle path opposite Howick scar farm. continued on up to trig point . good views.

13th May 2016  11:48  by Dumfriesmike

Gridref: NU 25905 18662   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

fields with sheep and lambs so bagged this one from a distance

3rd May 2016  16:34  by RichardM

Gridref: NU 25222 18425   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

At top of rock escarpment dipping NE, steep on SW side with flowering Gorse. Smooth rocks rising through pasture grazed by sheep. Most excellent views. Easy access via farm track from road (row) then SSE along ridge unhindered by fences.

27th Sep 2015  13:50  by stignest

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

splendid view though i didnt fully appreciate it as there was a bloomin big ass bull not 20m away. as you can imagine i was keen to not be seen. cliff face is covered in gorse so no way of sneaking up either. good condition... well, better than my underpants anyway!!!!

18th Apr 2015  11:39  by Rick Trig

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

Fantastic location

29th Sep 2014  00:00  by Dave_S

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

A lovely walk up from Howick on a sunny day. great views all round. The pillar is in good condition.

Pillar Nemo at the trig pillar on a lovely sunny day©Dave_S

18th Sep 2014  12:56  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Looks like a totally different trig in our pictures, no view today due to the mist! Parked at Howick Hall and took the longer route in, easy spot once we'd found the wee path onto the top of the crag.

Mr TJR and Charlie at the trig ©thejackrustles
No view today!
The trigpoint
Flush Bracket
Mrs TJR Sker at Hips Heugh ©thejackrustles
Hips Heugh Collage

14th Sep 2014  13:25  by asbown

Gridref: NU 25212 18444   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11th Aug 2014  14:10  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: NU 25216 18425   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on the road near Howick Scar Farm and walked up the track and on to the ridge. Cows were benign today which was good news. Lovely views from up here. Visited for the YOSM geocache.

9th Jun 2014  19:46  by Jean Bobker

Gridref: NU 25200 18400   FB Number: 3560  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

4th Jun 2014  11:40  by Chris9870

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked from layby but got soaked in the long grass. Amazing views over the sea. Walked back on the bridleway.

19th Apr 2014  17:08  by melch

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

5th Nov 2013  15:45  by Peter Astle

Gridref: NU 25219 18430   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

The "S" of S3569 is unusually between the B and M.

19th Oct 2013  14:10  by redDragon

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed Right of way from Howick scar farm, then along ridge to pillar, which has a nice cliff edge to it. Highpoint of the day at 58m

5th May 2013  16:00  by tg1

Gridref: NU 25215 18426   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views. May holiday with Marion. Lovely walk along the coast from Craster to Dunstanburgh castle.

©tg1
©tg1
©tg1
©tg1

5th May 2013  07:53  by Particle

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

Ran from Dunstan Hill camp site, easy to reach along footpath then across open ground. Continued along coastal path to Dunstanburgh Castle.

30th Mar 2013  15:45  by fitzydan

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked where a previous finder suggested and picked up the bridleway. A nice stwady walk up to the trig passing young lambs on the way. Bagged the nearby geocache and then up to the trig to be rewarded with a superb 360 view.

The Flush Bracket
The Trig Pillar
The view from the trig

10th Nov 2012  11:18  by coinea

Gridref: NU 25216 18428   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

10th Nov 2012  11:17  by clochandighter

Gridref: NU 25215 18427   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Revisit. For photographs and GPS reading. Approached from north. Nearest safe parking to RoW is in widened entrance to Craster Tower at NU249195. Used mapped RoW through Craster South Farm which leads to north end of hill. Open grazing land from there. Pillar in good condition still mainly white. Spider retains OS centre cap with shallow engraved letters. Flush bracket faces NE, ~37°. Vented through SE sight hole. Full 360° open outlook.

S3569 - Hips Heugh pillar & GRP
S3569 - Hips Heugh pillar & FB

2nd Nov 2012  13:00  by gansonwheels

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A glorious day for a walk with friends took in the TP, lunch in the sun on the beach, Rumbling Kern rumbling and fine late sun on Dunstanburgh Castle.

20th Oct 2012  14:00  by dmacbrew

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

30th Sep 2012  10:56  by slateloose

Gridref: NU 25200 18400   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

What a contrast up the Cheviot yesterday and here today

12th Sep 2012  14:55  by Only Joking

Gridref: NU 25217 18409   FB Number: 3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great Views

TP3949 Hips Heugh FB
TP3949 Hips Heugh Trig Looking ESE
TP3949 Hips Heugh Trig Looking NW
TP3949 Hips Heugh Trig NNE towards Craster

5th May 2012  18:51  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked in from PROW and then across the field to the Trig. Good but limited views although situated on an intersting outcrop of Whinsill. Ended up going into Craster and having evening in the only resturant. Specialises in seafood and was yummy.

28th Apr 2012  13:40  by CJO

Gridref: NU 25217 18429   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up field boundary from road. Met a family with young daughter who also appreciated trigspotting.

23rd Mar 2012  16:50  by GeoMini

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

Pillar in good condition and may recently have had a coat of paint. It was identifiable from some distance. Made a visit to nearby geocache whilst on a circular walk from Craster

GeoMini at the trig point ©GeoMini

12th Feb 2012  11:18  by stan toon

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

Circular walk from Craster

©stan toon

21st Jan 2012  12:30  by BRIAN.T.PEARCE

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

14th Mar 2011  11:30  by ocean soul

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Circular walk from Craster including Dunstanburgh Castle ... Excellent coastal views ...

13th Sep 2010  16:14  by Dodders

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Took a detour from the glorious Northumberland Coastal Path to visit this trigpoint.

©Dodders
©Dodders

30th Jul 2010  17:11  by Pharisee

Gridref: NU 25218 18430   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The final trig of the day. I parked in a rough lay-by at 55° 27’ 28”N 001° 35’ 38”W, went through the adjacent gate and followed the track along the edge of the field (not a public RoW, I should add) until I was level with the pillar and then climbed the hill to the top of the rocky outcrop. You’re a bit exposed up here and in full view of the farm. There were some ominous black clouds gathering upwind so I didn’t hang about for too long. The pillar is in good condition with all the metalwork where it should be. It’s obviously been used as a ’rubbing post’ by the sheep and isn’t as white as it once was. You can see to the horizon in all directions from up here but it’s mostly coast and farmland; nice but hardly spectacular. The promised rain hit me just as I got back to the car… that was lucky.

The Pillar ©Pharisee
The top of the Pillar ©Pharisee
The view west... the rain cometh! ©Pharisee

19th Mar 2010  13:45  by Walker Dan

FB Number: 3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

A fine if breezy day with lots of lambs in the field.

7th Mar 2010  14:33  by swampysean

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

7th Mar 2010  14:33  by craftinessa

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Wonderful views. Easy walk up public footpath.

3rd Dec 2009  00:00  by Curlew

Gridref: NU 25218 18427   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

15th Sep 2009  12:44  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: NU 25218 18434   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Went here while doing coast path and then returned to Craster for the famous kipper in a bun. Can't read my own writing for the number.

8th Apr 2009  11:53  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

It has been nearly seven years since we last logged this one. The boys are a somewhat older now. Bagged the trig on the same circular walk from Craster to Howick. Good views and nice weather.

Hips Heugh Trigpoint Back after 7 years©sykesfamily
Hips Heugh Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily

12th Dec 2008  15:08  by senrabyar

Gridref: NU 25219 18428   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

15th Mar 2008  00:00  by Border Peat

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

painted white track from road

27th Jan 2008  13:00  by staggie34

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

Bagged on a circular walk from Craster. Amazing weather, very warm and great views. Lovely spot and very easy to get to. Trig in very good condition and still very white!

20th Jan 2008  16:20  by Ann_and_Brian

Gridref: NU 25215 18430   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Cap still fitted, shallow engraving

The Pillar
The Top

27th May 2007  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

S3569
S3569
S3569

6th Aug 2006  14:28  by Longfram Kev

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

4th Aug 2006  13:15  by The Flyer

Gridref: NU 25215 18426   FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Easy to see and to get to. Good condition.

The trig
The flush bracket
The spider

16th Oct 2005  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S/3569  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, metal cap shallow letters, white, BSM style FB, nice grassy summit, rock edge, fine view

Montaged by J Rouse ©peregrinus

1st Sep 2003  15:02  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: NU 25200 18400   FB Number: 3569  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Very good condition painted in white.Good views all round. Did this one while on holiday at Beadnell bay.

21st Aug 2002  10:16  by sykesfamily

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

Holiday snap with the boys doing a circular walk from Howick to Craster

Hips Heugh View from the edge on which the trig stands.©sykesfamily

4th Aug 1998  13:35  by clochandighter

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 6th December 1945 costing £6.16s.9d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station NZ29/T18 within the Newcastle block during 1947. Levelled for height in 1955. Last maintained by the OS in October 1978. SITE VISIT: Trig pillar in excellent condition and had recently received a fresh coat of paint when I visited. Spider retained original OS centre cap. LHS sighting hole open. BsM flush bracket faces northeast. Nice outcrop overlooking the North Sea.

S3569 - Hips Heugh Trig pillar & FB.

10th Oct 1993  07:06  by andyc

FB Number: S3569  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

On Whin sill outcrop by Howick Hall. Views as far south as Alcan at Lynemouth.