Logged Visits:

15th Apr 2025  15:38  by Trevor N Wales

Gridref: SJ 21508 54330   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Footpath off C Road to the caravan park. The footpath was very boggy & flooded in places so wall walking required. Hiked up through gorse to the fishery pond then very easy walking up to the Trig

Trig Pillar
Flush bracket ©Trevor N Wales
Approach Approach to the pillar
First view of pillar Initial view of the pillar

30th Mar 2025  17:20  by gower lad

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked at pull in next to gate at high point of B-road to north. A short walk down hill to sharp corner where stile and FP leads up through furze to fishery. Nice walk around lake and track to summit in glorious late afternoon sunshine. Didn't need the rope to get up to pillar as its been one of the driest, sunniest Marches on record. Did note on drive away that parking on A-road to south was non-existent and entrance to fishery road blocked with metal bollards.

30th Mar 2025  17:18  by Father Ted

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed the same route in as Kevlar. The FP in from the steep stile is somewhat overgrown with gorse but passable. Lovely walk around the quiet lake and then up to the trig point. The mention of a rope in previous logs had me wondering what to expect but it is somewhat unessessary as the path up is walkable. Smashing views from the top today.

25th Nov 2024  11:32  by Kevlar

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

My 250th Trig and it was a memorable one. Parked on a narrow road, the junction of which is off the B5430 near North Hills Farm. Pick up a PRoW which is very overgrown, clearly rarely used anymore. This path leads to a lake. Turned right, walked to the other side and the trig is on the hill to the right. It has knotted rope wrapped around the pillar to aid in the steep slippy climb up. A cold windy day so not much to see today.

25th Feb 2024  16:15  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SJ 21508 54330   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

Significant damage to the top, leaving one arm of the spider exposed. Cap missing, so I replaced it

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider Before & After Cap Replaced
Pillar

21st May 2023  19:58  by THE CYCLIST

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

left bike by road and walked ROW following track to former cafe and fishing lake base. further track leads almost to pillar. first pillar ticked off since September 2019 (except for fake at Newcastle University)

27th Mar 2023  20:11  by k8

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

19th Mar 2023  12:34  by RichardM

Gridref: SJ 21508 54331   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Track from Llyn Cyfynwy then final steep bank with ropefor aid to trig pillar. Damaged concrete on one top corner leaving base of spider exposed.

19th Mar 2023  12:27  by DeniseMc

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

Concrete top damaged but spider in situ. Gravel track all the way from road to within 10 m- earth bank with rope! Gate locked. Fishery at dam appear closed.

18th Jan 2023  20:01  by Kabugh20

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

8th Oct 2022  18:46  by blackboot29

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

The fishery is now closed so no access from here. We parked at the entrance to clay pidgeon club and walked up the road. Easy to find with lovely views.

27th Aug 2022  15:31  by CJO

Gridref: SJ 21508 54332   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Cap missing. Spider part exposed. Rope tied around pillar to help with final part of ascent. Fishing lake and cafe closed today.

Pillar

21st May 2022  00:00  by ThePowells

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

From A5104 looked for suitable roadside parking but not available...noticed a fishery so took rough road up to a car park....checked with chap at the car park and no issues parking. Trig and back in 15 mins from here....rope to help you up to trig...Looks like someone has attempted to dig out metalwork on trig....cannot understand people!

24th Apr 2022  14:40  by Trig.Nat

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

First trig I've seen with a rope to help you to it. The rope wasn't needed today. I actually went up through the Heather and only saw the rope when I got to the trig. Guess it might be handy if it was v muddy. Walk around the fishing lake on the footpath then followed obvious track to the trig.

19th Oct 2021  00:00  by gasman

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

20th Sep 2021  17:30  by asbown

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Straight up the track.

20th Sep 2021  17:30  by The reluctant trigger

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

10th May 2021  19:28  by [email protected]

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

25th Apr 2021  15:06  by Scouser

Gridref: SJ 21500 54300   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Follow the path around Llyn Cyfynwy then an easy path up to the trig. The rope is useless and not required. You can see (hear) the noisy military firing range from the trig top. Damaged at the top exposing the spider bedding. Some holes around the trig substrate....are they bullet holes!

29th May 2020  11:46  by Seabungee

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

lockdown trig

16th Feb 2020  14:07  by Pritch227

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

the rope came in very handy today #stormdennis!!!

©Pritch227

16th Feb 2020  14:05  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

loved the rope to assist you up. great location and lovely views,

©WuzzerL

4th Dec 2019  15:30  by vegibagger

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

15.30 from track to SE. Lots of blue sky, a few clouds and light breeze

12th Jan 2019  15:17  by Jeff Trig Point

Gridref: SJ 21506 54329   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Damage to top. Good all round views. Good path up from road

©Jeff Trig Point

18th Nov 2018  13:41  by catman

Gridref: SJ 21506 54333   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Enjoyable (at least until bullocks intervened near Bodidris Hall towards the end)circular walk from Llandegla.Good views from top.

2nd Jul 2018  15:51  by pairoboots

Gridref: SJ 21507 54331   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Geocache YSM0397. Easily accessed, but there is a knotted rope to help you up the final few feet, but it is not really necessary. Great 360 degree view from here.

Alan at Trig Point
Trig Point damage
The rope in action

29th Jun 2018  14:23  by Historian

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great views on a very hot day. Access from the road to the north difficult, to say the least! Rope still attached.

©Historian

17th May 2018  10:17  by dewi o dre-gwyr

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Found whilst geocaching ,nice views,

Good views

25th Mar 2018  09:45  by ngthack

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Gets an 8 for the fixed line. Watched the film Everest the night before. Pretended I was on the Hillary Step. Didn't trust it to the same extent as thejackrustles though.

Spider & damage. ©ngthack
FB ©ngthack
The Pillar ©ngthack
The Fixed Rope ©ngthack

13th Mar 2018  15:15  by Robert Kemp

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

17th Nov 2017  16:25  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SJ 21509 54333   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Pen-y-Ffrith The TP. Has knotted rope around base, trailing down slope for final assist!
Pen-y-Ffrith Damaged top, no cap. One sight hole open, faces N.
Pen-y-Ffrith The FB, faces S.

14th Aug 2017  12:39  by iantitanic

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

Out collecting a few geocaches nearby. Views from here were good today and the heather was very impressive.

Pen Y Ffrith ©iantitanic

16th Jul 2017  12:28  by slateloose

Gridref: SJ 21500 54300   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked on lane at junction of restricted byway and walked south on footpath to lake. Then on track around lake to trig point. My wife found the rope very useful up the last few yards to the trig.

8th Apr 2017  18:17  by Thejenkies

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Pleasant walk to pillar in the evening sunshine. soon at pillar which shows some damage to the top. Good views all round. Not sure what the rope is for

Pen-Y-Frith pillar ©Thejenkies
Views from Pen-Y-Frith pillar ©Thejenkies
Damage to top of Pen-Y-Frith pillar ©Thejenkies
Pen-Y-frith pillar FB ©Thejenkies

13th Mar 2017  11:00  by Kelsborrow Wayfinders

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Found while geocaching

Pen Y Ffrith S3114
Pen Y Ffrith

22nd Jan 2017  18:01  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Fishery closed today so had to walk up from the road on an icy track. Not sure the rope is really necessary.

9th Oct 2016  12:31  by painterman61

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

same approach as monkeydestructor log spoke to fishery owner who granted permission had a chat,i said where i go fishing the anglers are always moaning,he said he had never met one who never moaned we both laughed.Trig has a access rope good views from here.

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

8th Aug 2016  12:15  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked in the fishery which was just about to close. Man in caravan showed us the way and we told him we'd be quick, and we were! Novel to have a rope to help you up.

Pen-Y-Ffrith ©monkeydestructor

7th Aug 2016  09:22  by orlando rat

Gridref: SJ 21508 54330   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Fantastic views but very blowy today.

Pen-Y-Ffrith with ClareLouise

5th Aug 2016  16:19  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Also parked in the fishery and grabbed a few caches and then the trigpoint, great views on a lovely sunny day, hoped to grab a wee bite to eat at the cafe but it was shut by the time we got back down to the car.

Mrs TJR at Pen-Y-Ffrith ©thejackrustles
Pen-Y-Ffrith assistance rope! ©thejackrustles
Pen-Y-Ffrith collage

5th Aug 2016  16:17  by gerryu2

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

Nice wee walk from the fishery car park. A lovely location. Followed the track straight to the trig which has a rope around it to help you up. Cheers.

5th Aug 2016  07:54  by Yukonhuskies

FB Number: 3114  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

The first of our early morning trig wandering so in Wales

TP5410 - Pen-Y-Ffrith

5th Aug 2016  00:00  by ForeverSearching

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

Lovely views on a nice day.

4th Aug 2016  08:04  by sniffadogz

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

Great views.

3rd Aug 2016  14:30  by PlasmaWave

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Erosion damage to top plus screwed plug missing. Views fantastic from trig point.

1. TP5410 - Pen-Y-Ffrith S3114 Pillar (+YSM397)
2. TP5410 - Pen-Y-Ffrith S3114 Pillar damage (+YSM397)
3. TP5410 - Pen-Y-Ffrith S3114 Bracket (+YSM397)

8th May 2016  11:30  by yukin61

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

parked by the fishing loch (road up a bit rough, but nothing worse than along to my local cattery!!) ... easy walk up around the hill by the loch side ... good views all round, a lots of noise coming from the shooting range to the south. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kflMlXjzpqU

the pillar
the pillar
north from TP5410
east from TP5410
south from TP5410
west from TP5410

5th Oct 2015  00:00  by rupertal

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

30th Jul 2015  12:00  by Last again

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A pillar that is quite easy to access, less than a mile walk, good underfoot with just a bit of a rope climb at the end, yes, really. The views from the pillar were fantastic, I spent quite some time spotting all the places I could recognise, including Moel Famau where I was just a few days ago. I also got to see some lizards and an adder, what more could a boy ask for!

1st Mar 2015  10:20  by lomax1

Gridref: SJ 21510 54333   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Walked up to the trig while doing the nearby geocaching series.

©lomax1

28th Sep 2014  11:15  by shropshire lasses

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

found will on the geocaching trail SYL good views and weather for late setember

27th Sep 2014  13:40  by simplysup

Gridref: SJ 21511 54335   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Easy walk up the track from the fishing lake, whilst passing by on a geocaching trail. The last part involves a short climb up a steep heather-covered slope, but there is a rope in place to help if conditions are slippery. As expected good views all around. Top of pillar is damaged, plug missing.

trig and FB
View to the West

10th Aug 2014  11:00  by Dun100an

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Thought this was a new trig to visit, but got there and realised I'd been there before...

21st Jun 2014  22:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SJ 21508 54330   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Walked from road no one about as sun set Rope comes in handy

4th Jun 2014  12:08  by NonCompassMentis

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

YSM397 - Pen-Y-Ffrith. SJ 21508 54330 N 53º 04'49.5" W 003º 10'23.5" Pen-Y-Ffrith Trig point, having a track right up to it, made for a nice and straightforward visit. Even with the low cloud and poor weather conditions the views were brilliant.

31st May 2014  14:45  by PhilPamAndRob

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Found when walking the "Stretch Your Legs" cache series

Pen-Y-Frith Trig Pillar ©PhilPamAndRob
Pen-Y-Frith Trig Bracket ©PhilPamAndRob

22nd Apr 2014  12:45  by paulxtr

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Asked for and got permission to park in the fishery car park. Spider is partly exposed. The rope's still there. Good views.

Pen-Y-Ffrith ©paulxtr

12th Oct 2013  10:45  by countrymatters

Gridref: SJ 21500 54300   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Good views

9th Sep 2013  16:05  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked on the side of the track to fishery. Rope still in place.

18th Jul 2013  12:40  by PeteBoggs

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

Simple walk up through fishery rope is still in place

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

23rd Jun 2013  16:11  by jcb1705

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Nice easy walk up the track from the main road and thorugh the deserted fishery. Weather very windy and dark, but still some descent views.

©jcb1705

12th Jun 2013  20:20  by Team-Wolfpack

Gridref: SJ 21514 54337   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

passed this one last time we were geocaching here thought I would stop off and log it nice views even if windy today.

30th Apr 2013  11:33  by ant89

Gridref: SJ 21515 54333   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

18th Feb 2013  12:07  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Second pillar of the day. Easy walk up and good views. The fishing lake is a bit of an eyesore though. Rope is back in place.

27th Oct 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SJ 21510 54334   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

26th Sep 2012  12:30  by Chris9870

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Followed signs for fishery up quite bad track but worth it find very friendly owner and a nice cafe. Pity it was heavy mist and drizzle. Nice, easy walk up to the trig. Rope seems to have gone. Mist cleared enough to see some amazing views.

27th Apr 2012  13:00  by Lodgebarn

Gridref: SJ 21513 54332   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked up from the lake on a good track. Great views from the top and rope is still in situ. Fine cup of tea and bacon butty at the cafe. Visited for the YSM geocache.

20th Nov 2011  12:20  by Dusty

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Flush Bracket
Spider & Damage
Trigpoint

25th Sep 2011  15:48  by ProSpec

Gridref: SJ 21508 54334   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked at the fishing lake and had a good breakfast before a long walk around the Landegla area. Very friendly. Good views.

Pen-Y-Ffrith pillar with Llyn Cyfynwy in background

18th Aug 2011  11:00  by tbsc8

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

I drove up the rough track from the A5104 to the carpark at the fishing lake and asked if it was OK to park there whilst I walked up to the trig point. Absolutely, no problem was the reply. The short walk up to the trig was well worth it as it was a nice clear morning and the views all around were fantastic.

Flush Bracket
Me at the Trig

26th Mar 2011  16:10  by John Stead

Gridref: SJ 21510 54336   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

The owners of the fishing lake are more friendly now and are opening a cafe.

Me at Pen-Y-Ffrith

30th Jan 2011  16:11  by The Westies

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Rope still attached. Got up here just as the sun was going down. It was stunning.

5th Apr 2010  16:15  by ocean soul

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Access from lane to N then around Llynn Cyfynwy and on to pillar.Rope still attached.Good views...

9th Aug 2009  16:50  by splash

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Drove up to the fishing lake then walked up to the trig following the track to the top. There was a piece of rope wound round the trig didn't know why till I looked at previous photos. Could see several other trigs from this position.

13th Jun 2009  17:07  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SJ 21500 54330   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice location, walked in from the N around fishing lake, no parking to the S (tried 18 mounths ago and failed). Pillar has rope attached. Watched 2 x Grebes on the lake upon return.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

22nd Apr 2008  15:26  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 4/10

circular walk from Llandegla via Moel y Waun, Meol Gyw and through Llanarmonm-yn-Ial to get here. Approached from north. Trig has a mast stuck out of it. Lots of metal poles lying around area. Fishing lake nearby.

Pen-y-Ffaith Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Pen-y-Ffaith Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

2nd Sep 2006  05:40  by Trigger

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

2nd Apr 2006  15:15  by mickandshane

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

We drove into the fish farm - what's happened to the Red Grouse Country Park? - and drove straight up to the trig. Got a few funny looks off the fishermen but nobody challenged us. Aerial apparatus still in place. Plug missing.

19th Sep 2005  17:10  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Now in middle of open access land so no permission needed parking is an issue though but you can pull onto the verge by the footpath west of the fishery entrance and avoid their clamping threats. Footpath up then used access rights to come down though the heather direct to the car. M

10th Apr 2005  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

S3114
S3114
S3114

4th Jul 2004  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

top screed damaged; centre hole has large aerial stuck into it - OK summit, nice view

montaged by JWR ©peregrinus

15th Mar 2004  12:15  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Had a mast attached to it, using the pillar as a base. Men still working on it when we were there. Private

Abused trig

20th Jan 2004  13:20  by Slippers

Gridref: SJ 21508 54336   FB Number: S3114  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Permission must be obtained from the fish farm before visiting this one. Spider intact but plug is missing. The pillar is supporting an amateur radio antenna. Used to be a huge dish antenna close to this trig point. Address should be Pen-Y-Ffridd.

S3114 flush bracket
S3114 New use for trig pillar.