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9th May 2025  10:02  by Robert Phillips

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

Track then up past the power lines and final 50m very faint path through the gorse.

©Robert Phillips

18th Oct 2024  14:54  by A Mackay

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

22nd Mar 2024  00:00  by Kctrig

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

I didn't find this one very easy to find, following the electric pole line, up the hill, next thing I'm crawling through and under whin bushes. At this point, some people may have thought I'd lost my marbles. Eventually found. Trig in vgc. Surrounded by whin bushes and no views. Found a much easier sheep path down. A tick off, unfortunately we unlikely to visit again, and eventually this Trig will be lost to the bushes.

29th Dec 2023  13:15  by EmmaMcBride1

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Decided not to take the route as previously described as there are now rocks on the verge near the farm house to prevent parking. Parked in the layby off the A9 just North of the pillar. Van driver watched us climb a 7 foot deer fence and into a clearing in the woods. Multiple small paths to the pillar and the firebreak is becoming overrun with gorse now meaning we had to go around, to the North. Evidence of cows and we could hear deer rustling and running in the distance. Path to the pillar throught he gorse still exists but is becoming narrow - this will be a difficult bag if it disappears! Centre cap still in place.

©EmmaMcBride1

12th Oct 2023  13:15  by coinea

Gridref: NH 62030 49222   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Route as A1Mushroom

S7762 Ploverfield

18th Sep 2022  12:24  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on the corner at NH625493. Followed the forest track till the overhead cables then up the fire break following them till near the top then paths to the trig through the gorse.

19th Jun 2021  14:10  by David Bremner

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I parked at NH 62771 49451 just off the A9 by the start of the track in to Artafallie Farm. Walked along to the bungalow where I encountered the owner and his mate. We had a chat in the style of which today's young people call 'bantz' or 'proper bantz'. Through the gate and followed the track to where the power line branches off left. I followed this then another left and I found the track through the whins that leads to the trig. In good condition with all fixings present. Back same way but the lads were gone. Sad to think us three buckaroos will never converse again!

9th Apr 2021  20:11  by James Mackay

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

7th Mar 2020  12:30  by joeythecat

Gridref: NH 62030 49230   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st Jan 2020  12:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NH 62030 49234   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Park at stile to East then over two more stiles to gorse then great path through gorse to Trig

4th Jul 2019  11:42  by fergie

Gridref: NH 62027 49226   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked car nearby and walked to Ploverfield Cottage through a couple of gates then followed the power cables then into a small track in the gorse which is maintained by a local walking group or else it would be enveloped by the gorse. No views

Ploverfield, North Kessock Surrounded by dense gorse, small path maintained by a local walking group
Ploverfield S7762

14th Jun 2019  16:03  by asbown

Gridref: NH 62024 49233   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed the tracks from the house, no problems.

14th Jun 2019  16:03  by The reluctant trigger

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

17th Mar 2019  18:41  by Chalky

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Spider retains OS centre cap with raised lettering. Good path through the whinns.

8th Apr 2018  08:25  by jonglew

Gridref: NH 62030 49235   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Roadside verge parking (NH 6254 4934). Over a field gate and N to NH 6246 4955, whence wide fire break. Narrow gap in gorse starting at NH 62083 49250 leads to the pillar, sitting in a small clearing with high gorse all round. Top cap is retained, raised lettering; all sight holes open. No views.

Pillar TP5478©jonglew
Spider TP5478©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5478©jonglew

8th Apr 2018  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NH 62032 49225   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th Apr 2017  17:14  by BigJ

Gridref: NH 62029 49239   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

With Nozzer.

Rasied letters. ©BigJ

4th Apr 2017  17:06  by nozzer

Gridref: NH 62030 49224   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at 625493 and followed the track N until we meet the telephone lines turn E along the lines, at the top of the hill. Spotted a wee gap/path through the gorse which led right to the trig. Visited with Big J

4th Feb 2017  10:45  by monkeydestructor

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked beside the cottage to the east of the trig then through the gate to the left. Followed the line of the telegraph poles until it turned left, then followed them until almost at the trig. (Gorse below the telephone lines has been recently cut so was an easy walk). Spotted a wee gap/path through the gorse which led right to the trig.

YSM654 Ploverfield ©monkeydestructor

10th Jul 2016  05:39  by We TRye hard

Gridref: NH 62029 49236   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked at NH 626 494 and followed track NW then SW. Track SW was very narrow path through very thick gorse bushes with signs of cattle having used it recently. I got worried about meeting a cow trying to go the other way - it would not have been able to turn round and I would not have been able to get out of its way. Fortunately no sign of any cows and then an easy find of the trigpoint.

©We TRye hard

7th May 2016  15:01  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

Gridref: NH 62033 49235   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed the tracks from the east. Not too bad going through the gorse - the last few metres keep you guessing. Good views

18th Apr 2016  18:15  by hhew444

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Nice view over the Firth

18th Apr 2016  18:00  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Re-visit on the 80th anniversary of the trig pillar. Someone must maintain the wee path through the gorse? It also seems that a horse visits the trig!

Trig baggers at Ploverfield ©thejackrustles
Mrs TJR at Ploverfield ©thejackrustles
Ploverfield collage

7th Apr 2016  13:45  by Sealf4

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

4th trig point of the day. Parked by Beauly Firth opposite entrance to Coulmore. Walked up tarmaced road passed house and farm. Walked on through a track through the lovely oak woods, across minor road and into field below the trigpoint. It appeared very well guarded by gorse bushes but there was a track through the birch wood to the west of the trig and I followed this to the North side of the trig and found the path.

31st Jan 2016  13:28  by tummelv

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

Found whilst geocaching. Pillar was an easy find, wish I could say the same about the cache! Bit of a slog uphill in the snow to get here. The gorse was weighed down with snow so the "path" was vey narrow and jabby but got there in the end.

Pillar and the view ©tummelv
flush bracket ©tummelv
Plug ©tummelv

31st Jan 2016  00:00  by billygunn

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

Found whilst Geocaching.

9th Oct 2015  15:52  by CJO

Gridref: NH 62032 49233   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Bolt visible. Paths through gorse from NE as described by Aqueously90. Overgrown track but quite passable

Ploverfield

13th Sep 2014  18:09  by Aqueously90

Gridref: NH 62024 49232   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Log #40. Although not marked on the Landranger, there is a path at 62554940 that runs by the house on the corner. Continue NNW on this path, turning left at the junction. This second track is lined on both sides by gorse. Don't leave this path! Follow it until you reach a clearing, then aim for the nearest telegraph pole to find the path through the gorse to the trig. Death by a thousand cuts - I strongly suggest a thick jacket. I managed to decimate an entire colony of spiderwebs getting to the trig, and there are also some thorns hidden between the gorse. The trig is in excellent condition, and the views definitely make up for the painful entry (the worst, I think, since I went to Lethen Bar (S7417)). Despite the low-lying fog, it was definitely worth the visit. [ExP-40/MiP-0/BM-0]

FB, open sight-holes.
Cap intact, trig in excellent condition.

22nd Feb 2014  14:40  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at house (N 57° 30.805 W 004° 17.775) and followed path up towards the trig, once near the top found a wee path through the gorse and didn't get entangled in any gorse. (N 57° 30.914 W 004° 17.869 - Turn left here and work your way along the windy path through the gorse to the trig ) Look for the path and you'll be fine.

Ploverfield ©thejackrustles

20th Dec 2013  15:22  by gerryu2

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

Interesting walk in through a maze of gorse. Great views towards Inverness.

1st Sep 2013  17:57  by plet56

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

30th Dec 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

vgc, metal cap, small raised letters. From E, track N then SW, ends at large clearing, with path continuing thru gorse to trig. Fine view including snow-topped Wyvis.

2nd Sep 2005  14:55  by spidym

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Trig settles on a small hilltop overlooking the firth with breathtaking views of Cnoc a Chinn and Dunain hill. There is a path leading up to it through the gorse bushes. Just gotta keep your eyes open. Trig in brilliant condition and retains spider plug. Was here with Allymac

Looking good

2nd Sep 2005  14:55  by Allymac

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Nice little stroll with SpidyM. Another revisit, but much warmer and more pleasant than the first time I was here.

Same view as last year, but nicer weather.

9th Aug 2005  21:22  by fasgadh

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Summit of Cnoc na h-Eireachd, hidden in gorse, but easy access. Intact and good condition

Ploverfield ©fasgadh
Ploverfield Metal©fasgadh

5th Dec 2004  13:15  by rooboy

Gridref: NH 62000 49200   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

5th Dec 2004  13:15  by Allymac

Gridref: NH 62000 49300   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Quite a job to find through thick gorse, but there is an obvious path through which takes you there eventually. Good views over the western Beauly Firth.

7th Oct 2004  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Revisited to photograph

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9th Sep 2004  14:34  by clochandighter

Gridref: NH 62031 49223   FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

In dense gorse but there is a path all the way to the trig. One way in, same way out. In very good order. Spider retains OS centre plug with small narrow raised lettering. All four sighting holes open, signs of small mammals nest inside. Flush bracket faces east. Views to Drumain Hill, Kessock Ord, up the Beauly Firth and over to the hills of Easter Ross. Visited and photographed 9/09/2004, GRP.

S7762 - Ploverfield pillar & FB

10th Aug 2003  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S7762  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

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