Logged Visits:

4th Sep 2024  11:12  by CatT1

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

24th Aug 2024  16:04  by HiyaHillers

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

Recce for my 10 mile circular walk from Dovestones car park

30th Jun 2024  16:00  by 2E0JWA

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

25th Apr 2024  19:05  by meltdiceburg

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

A revisit to this trigpoint as the geocache is now a YOSM and needed checking. The trigpoint was vandalised in 1998 and the Saddleworth Fell Runners resurrected it. They were looking after it for a while providing the paint but I don't know if that is still the case. They had the pillar officially renamed to Skyes Pillar with the OS which is why it appears with different names. A great location up here, just a pity there's a bit of damage to the pillar.

Saddleworth Trigpoint ©meltdiceburg
Saddleworth Trigpoint ©meltdiceburg
meltidceburg @ Saddleworth Trigpoint ©meltdiceburg
Dottie @ Saddleworth Trigpoint ©meltdiceburg

17th Mar 2024  03:36  by Fran41

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

16th Mar 2024  12:36  by Andrea.D

Gridref: SE 02077 06965   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

3rd Feb 2024  15:20  by LizzyCrawford1

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

Trig 2 on weekend away in high peaks

Saddleworth Instagram: LizzyCrawford1

12th Jan 2024  14:50  by satterthwaite

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

12th Jan 2024  09:28  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SE 02081 06960   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

10th Dec 2023  17:18  by Craig

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

19th Oct 2023  14:50  by Freyswain85

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

7th Oct 2023  14:32  by D88

Gridref: SE 02076 06968   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

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©D88
©D88

14th Jul 2023  00:00  by Churchill012

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

13th Jul 2023  19:56  by Fran42

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7th Jul 2023  14:48  by mralrule

Gridref: SE 02070 06960   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Amazing views, and although there was some wear and tear on the pillar… absolutely love the way it’s balancing on some circular rocks

©mralrule
©mralrule
©mralrule
©mralrule
©mralrule
©mralrule

23rd Jun 2023  09:37  by Heidi

Gridref: SE 02000 06900   FB Number: S4369  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

A few stiles to negotiate if you have a big dog. Had to park further up than intended at SE01215 06778 up footpath to Slades Barn before joining Bridleway and path across the moors.

©Heidi

21st Jun 2023  17:40  by John H

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Bagged in an 18 mile loop hike around Saddleworth Moor, starting/ending at Road Side Car park on A635 (https://goo.gl/maps/ggf9y2q8jM2joPfe6). Route – Car Park, Black Hill, Featherbed Moss, Alphin Pike, Saddleworth, Car Park. Centre missing from the Spider

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Pillar - Information Plate
Pillar - wide view

9th Apr 2023  15:00  by dharris

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

29th Dec 2022  13:30  by Kominiko

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

11th Dec 2022  12:55  by MickSan

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©MickSan
©MickSan

3rd Dec 2022  12:14  by Timwat1

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

22nd Oct 2022  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Saddleworth S4403 from GR: SE 01214 06783

4th Oct 2022  14:55  by TrigPointTrotter

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

Bagged as part of the Saddleworth 5 trigs hike

©TrigPointTrotter

20th Jul 2022  18:37  by coinea

Gridref: SE 02078 06966   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

With thejackrustles

S4403 Saddleworth Moor

20th Jul 2022  18:34  by thejackrustles

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked at SE 01217 06773. Followed PROW and various other tracks through open access land to the pillar. As per previous log the pillar is very close to where the bodies of Lesley Ann Downey and Pauline Reade were found.

Saddleworth route ©thejackrustles
Saddleworth plaque ©thejackrustles
Saddleworth collage ©thejackrustles

10th Jul 2022  14:29  by jerryhatrick

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Scorcher of a day! Arrived at this lovely white trig via pots and pans and walked along the edge generally northwars via Shaw and Slade rocks (good pathway to follow). Grand views from this re-erected trig (has a plaque in commemoration) of the North West. Also has a new grey plastic cap. Lovely and peaceful. Over to West Nab next.

11th May 2022  17:30  by Kevlar

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

One of my favourites. Amazing views, part of a lovely walk, beautiful surroundings. I took the opportunity to pay my respects to the poor children who were so cruelly murdered. I am from Gorton, Manchester and my Dad was sadly very close to what happened. (Rest in Peace)

30th Apr 2022  10:00  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SE 02076 06964   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

This was my 500th pillar bagged. Parked on Running Hill Gate. Took the public right of way (PRoW) from there up to Slades Rocks, and from there took the footpath which heads north east up to the pillar. The cap was missing, so I replaced it. A beautiful area that doesn't deserve the infamy that came as a result of the appalling 'moors murders' carried out by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. The pillar is very close to where the bodies of Lesley Ann Downey and Pauline Reade were found.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount Before & After New Cap Fitted
Pillar

19th Apr 2022  11:58  by jammwhal

Gridref: SE 02076 06964   FB Number: TP578  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

19th Apr 2022  11:58  by jammwhal

Gridref: SE 02076 06964   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

17th Apr 2022  16:23  by Foxy

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

One of two pillars visited during a 14.3 mile hike of the Saddleworth Moor area starting from the Binn Green car park. The hike provided good views towards Manchester albeit they are limited from the site around the pillar which can be seen from miles away, partly due to its coat of white paint. A plaque on the pillar states it was erected in 1948 and cast down by vandals in 1998. It was resited by fell runners the same year. Signs of this are apparent at the base of the pillar. The centre piece of the spider is missing.

Flush bracket ©Foxy
Commemorative plaque©Foxy
The spider ©Foxy
The pillar ©Foxy
View from the pillar ©Foxy
Me & the trig ©Foxy

17th Apr 2022  16:20  by Steve Pennock

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Visited on a long walk on Saddleworth Moors

Trig Pillar ©Steve Pennock
Flush Bracket ©Steve Pennock
The Spider ©Steve Pennock

6th Mar 2022  12:15  by tim747

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

13th Jan 2022  12:21  by Hands

Gridref: SE 02077 06966   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

On a misty pots and pans circular walk from St Chads Church Uppermill. The trig sports a plaque and bootprint

©Hands
©Hands

14th Nov 2021  15:00  by vanburen

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

©vanburen

13th Nov 2021  10:35  by Dan Baddeley

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

17th Sep 2021  12:07  by Lesley1471

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

27th Aug 2021  14:30  by The Trudges

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked at St Chads Church and took the PROW, Had to pick up the triggers path for the final part of the walk. Trig does have some large cracks and a few lumps out, centre cap is also missing. Great views off in all directions

Spider with missing centre cap ©The Trudges
Trig
Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
View from spider©The Trudges
Plaque©The Trudges

21st Jun 2021  13:35  by Chris Ellis

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

9th May 2021  15:28  by AndyS

Gridref: SE 02076 06964   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Centre of mounting bracket missing

5th May 2021  14:14  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02078 06966   FB Number: S4408  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Stunning views as always. Across to fiddlers ferry power station and Drax the other direction. Sadly crumbling at the base and 2/3 up.

22nd Mar 2021  11:15  by robinhood

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

Walking with old school mate, Steve, who's only discovered the wonders of the Pennines in the last twelve months and is bagging its edges with enthusiasm. Four trigs left to bag on the OL1 Dark Peak map, all on the E of Manchester. Walked up from Dovestones, via its W side, and returned by the E. Great views all round, the trig is in fair condition. That was that loop, went and did another loop taking in Alphin Pike, I was last there in 2016. 13 miles, felt like 20, but well worth it. A couple of questions. Where does 'Pots and Pans' come from? Also, there seems to be multiple names for this trig spot - Saddleworth, Sykes Pillar, Broadstone Hill.

7th Mar 2021  02:31  by Lexydiva

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

27th Feb 2021  22:42  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02084 06967   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Full moon is amazing.

22nd Feb 2021  16:47  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02079 06962   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Stunning views.

25th Dec 2020  00:07  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02078 06968   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

24th Dec 2020  09:41  by painterman61

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Worked my way up from the church slowly bagging the benchmarks on the way up. Sunny but freezing cold at the summit ,trig still ok plug missing very good views today could see Pendle hill clearly miles away.

Trig ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Old trigmark ©painterman61
Distant Pendle ©painterman61

22nd Dec 2020  03:28  by Peaktrig

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4th Oct 2020  18:43  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02075 06965   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Stunning views. The top third has a large crack across and the paint is peeling.

15th Aug 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

Another section of the Peak District Boundary Walk and decided to go off route to visit this pillar. Well worth it and loved the imprint of the sole of a Walsh shoe below the plaque....."Stud Marks on the Summit" is the message I think and a very well known title of a book and author in the fell running community. Lovely touch Saddleworth Runners. The Manton Bay family are preparing to leave now for West Africa, I gift this trig to them and hope they have a safe journey.

28th Jul 2020  15:00  by Topofthemoor

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

Saddleworth. On the Pots and Pans circular walk. Started at St Chads church, Obelisk and then followed Oldham way track to the pillar.

saddleworth
Saddleworth
Saddleworth
Saddleworth

16th Jul 2020  18:30  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02072 06957   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Fantastic views

24th Jun 2020  12:59  by tigger4242

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Great views and easy to find. Pillar 400 for me.

©tigger4242

22nd Jun 2020  00:00  by steverowland

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

22nd Jun 2020  00:00  by steverowland

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

13th Jun 2020  14:39  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Great views lovely story of restoring the pillar, lovely walk up

©WuzzerL

13th Jun 2020  14:38  by Pritch227

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

nice walk up from the bw to the west,great views.

©Pritch227

19th Oct 2019  11:50  by Earby Rambler

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

Visited whilst on BM hunt in the area, arrived Greenfield via trains, Skipton/Leeds, Leeds/Huddersfield, Huddersfield/Manchester picaddily. I also located possibly the original trig Pivot BM on nearby rock outcrop.

Approach
Trig
Plaque
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic
Panoramic
Old Pivot BM

3rd Aug 2019  16:44  by CJO

Gridref: SE 02073 06968   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Moved  Score: 6/10

Cap missing but both screws remain. Recently painted white. Technically moved! Plaque states pillar was re-erected in 1998 by local running club after being pushed over. No obvious signs this had occurred. Good view. Bagged a few BM rivets on rocks on the way down.

Saddleworth
Saddleworth toppling history

30th Apr 2019  21:11  by Scouser

Gridref: SE 02000 06900   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

30th Apr 2019  20:46  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02075 06968   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

29th Apr 2019  17:27  by Espressoman

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

Steep walk up from Uppermill. Nice location.

10th Apr 2019  13:55  by dugswell2

FB Number: S4403   Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Cool and sunny.

22nd Mar 2019  12:20  by vanburen

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

great spot

©vanburen

3rd Mar 2019  11:09  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02074 06964   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Wet Windy Misty. Great trig point, second of the day.

27th Feb 2019  07:39  by Grandad John

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

Visited the nearby cache on a walk from Uppermill. Great weather today with clear blue skies so the views were really good.

27th Jan 2019  11:51  by greenbell

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A fabulous spot and welcome return to one of my nearer hills - last here in 2014, far too long. Trekked across to the current county boundary, Standedge, the still unfinished moor top house and then Dig Lea (instead of Diggle) which in all the years I've never been to (put off by the firing range) a beautiful spot and then back via the mysterious old deep cut track to Saddleworth Church - of course a pint of the local brew required.

25th Jan 2019  11:52  by MikeG

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visiting the nearby geocache GC169BP. No views today as mist is down with rain in the wind. Trig Point is now known as Sykes Pillar and is shown as such on latest OS 25K maps. It is named after a former member of the Saddleworth Runners Club Frank Sykes and there is a commemorative plaque to him on the trig pillar

Selfie in front of the trig ©MikeG
Flush Bracket ©MikeG
The commemorative plaque to Frank Sykes Sorry it's a bit cropped - it's blowing a hooley and drizzling©MikeG

17th Nov 2018  16:36  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02074 06965   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Bagged as the light was falling. 5° and blowing a gale.

30th Aug 2018  07:23  by NorthernPioneers

Gridref: SE 02076 06964   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©NorthernPioneers

28th Aug 2018  13:18  by amblerbob

Gridref: SE 02077 06968   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From Binn Green car park over Alderman’s Hill to Saddleworth Trig. Returning via Dick Hill Monument Intersected Station and Turner Hill Buried Block. Weather generally cloudy with a cool breeze, good visibility.

Saddleworth Good moorland viewpoint

11th Aug 2018  14:05  by cathy trickett

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Aug 2018  11:58  by DrAllsopp

Gridref: SE 02075 06963   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Hanging gate Lane. Spider intact but plug missing. Recently repainted.

Plaque

10th Jun 2018  10:18  by bettyb

Gridref: SE 02000 06300   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

2nd Jun 2018  15:00  by Emily123

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

6th May 2018  13:00  by Andy West

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

26th Feb 2018  12:01  by FrankR

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Cold day.

27th Aug 2017  17:57  by bluewhitereg

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Good marks for such a great view from here.

20th Aug 2017  11:02  by SebastienCale

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

Lovely views, sounds of gunfire from the local clay pigeon club. Came up from Cross Keys Inn as part of circular walk to Alderman, the War Memorial and Pots & Pans with sister and brother-in-law.

20th Aug 2017  11:02  by kme

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

8th Apr 2017  23:50  by Clare and Jeff

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

25th Mar 2017  12:20  by Paula

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Wow lovely views up here. I was doing some geocaching and made my way over to this,I didn't know very much about trig points. I love the history of this one,and the fact it's being looked after by the local running team

29th Dec 2016  13:11  by Bourne

Gridref: SE 02076 06970   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Great Views from trig, walked from oberlix

17th Jul 2016  10:23  by Waylander99uk

FB Number: S4408  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

10th Jun 2016  20:16  by the syllogiser

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

27th Mar 2016  16:15  by SJW1960

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

27th Mar 2016  16:15  by SJW1960

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

11th Aug 2015  16:15  by rupertal

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

Great views for little effort.

1st Aug 2015  10:47  by jamiekeighley

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

Parked on Running Hill Lane for easy walk up track and many paths to get across to trig. Nice spot with really good views on an overcast morning.

©jamiekeighley

18th Jun 2015  17:53  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Cycled up to Manchester YHA yesterday with the intention of a day's walking to the 4 outstanding pillars on the OS1:25000 Dark Peak Explorer Map. I was looking for a quiet spot to leave the bike in Greenfield when a resident invited me to leave it in their garden. Changed into walking boots and socks, but otherwise cycling gear. Up footpaths and out on to open moor, passing the War Memorial. Well worn path North to Trig. An overcast, cool and windy day. No obvious path away to SE, so ad hoc route across moor. Reached A635 at milestone and walked along to join footpath for Black Hill.

13th Apr 2015  17:33  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SE 02075 06963   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parking at Running Hill Head, then up through the sheep bit of a bog trot in places, Pillar good condition, some great views on a sunny if chilly evening.

Pillar & FB

9th Feb 2015  12:00  by Downfaller

Gridref: SD 02077 06968   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On a circular walk from the centre of Greenfield upto the Memorial. Continued NE to Dick Hill and followed the edge out to the TP. Good views down over Greenfield and Saddleworth. Return route down from TP heading SW to pickup the track at SE 015066. Pleasant walk back to Uppermill via the Church and two Inns 11.3 km walk.

11th Sep 2014  12:45  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SE 02067 06891   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

My last pillar in The Peak District National Park. Came up from Binns car park above Dove Reservoir. Some blue sky and only a slight breeze. View unfortunately limited to about 3 miles by mist.

Saddleworth

24th May 2014  08:34  by 1ddmac

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

27th Mar 2014  08:05  by alison1967murphy

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Really windy and slight sleet...visited the sugar loaf, oblisk momunent and the pots and pans.....great first walk of the year.

23rd Mar 2014  11:55  by sallyb66

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

It was a cold day !!!! Sleet was at the summit. Visited the Suager Loaf, Obelisk and Pots and Pans. Good first walk of the year.

1st Dec 2013  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

30th Nov 2013  12:41  by Lost Lad

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Followed obvious trod SE from Dick Hill monument to Alderman's Hill for spectacular views across the reservoirs to Dove Stone Moss. Then turned N, following another obvious trod across the shallow ridge of Dick Hill and Sugar Loaf, to intersect with the Oldham Way. Continuing along the Oldham Way eventually picked up a crumbling dry stone wall at the edge of the escarpment. Parallel the wall line until it turns W then followed the obvious trod to the pillar. The pillar sits atop a rock and is briefly visible from quite a distance.

4th Mar 2013  10:53  by slateloose

Gridref: SE 02000 06900   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

This trig was toppled by vandals in 1998 and resited by Saddleworth Fell Runners in 1998. Great views, still a bit of snow about on tops.

29th Sep 2012  00:00  by dogwalking

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

12th Aug 2012  17:00  by fell-finder

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Bagged this one on a circular walk from Greenfield, taking in Alphin Pike, Featherbed Moss, and Black Hill. A tough hike due to the terrain - peat bogs, high tufted grass and deep holes in the marshy ground that would just love to snap an ankle! Also got soaked walking down the dangerous A653 in heavy rain to get to this Trig. Interesting plack about vandalism on this one, worth a visit for scenery too.

Saddleworth trig Point

26th May 2012  13:30  by Ben Fogerty

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

Four of five today. It was a nice walk up from the big church in the valley bottom, then over to the Obelisk.

Broadstone Hill

17th Mar 2012  09:30  by tommo

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

(54) parked in lay-by off the A635, steep climb up to the top of the cragsthen followed the ridge line and path to the pilar, good views over Diggle and uppermill, plaque attatched to pillar dedicated to Frank Sykes, pillar re-errected after being vandelised in 1998

26th Feb 2012  14:33  by dpeberdy

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Walked up via the canal from Greenfield Station, then back down passed the obelisk/war memorial, round Dovestone Reservoir and back to the station. Lovely walk on a slightly dull day. Me, Jon 454m

Jon and I at the trig Great trig position. Wonderfully wild. Useful rock nearby to balance camera on!!!

25th Feb 2012  14:08  by paulxtr

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Saddleworth ©paulxtr

14th Feb 2012  12:30  by davey and emsy

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

©davey and emsy
©davey and emsy
©davey and emsy

14th Feb 2012  12:30  by davey

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

28th Oct 2011  12:55  by painterman61

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Done on way back from holme moss found layby opposite upperwood house farm, a muddy track marked as a footpath on map leads quickly up onto moor however the layby with warning signs not to park or walk all around a real goml job he even dumped a load of turnips on the layby.trig located on a rocky outcrop memorial plaque to local runner fine views trig could do with a fresh coat of paint it looks a bit tatty.

trig/nice clouds ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61

3rd Oct 2011  13:00  by scubaclogger

FB Number: S4408  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Walking from Pots and Pans on a 8.5 mile circular from Greenfield Station

Sykes Pillar ©scubaclogger

9th Sep 2011  12:14  by johnjennison

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

long slog along the cotton road to the main road. Weather was reasonable

29th Jul 2011  15:41  by AndyKeen

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

20th Nov 2010  13:27  by Terry L

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Plastic plug. Public. Access Land. Peak District National Park [but Pennines rather than Peak]. Named on map as Sykes Pillar - see memorial tablet by Saddleworth Runners. Exhilarating moorland location, offering strenuous walking. Excellent circular walk from Greenfield: ascend steeply to Obelisk & Pots & Pans Stones, then proceed north to Broad Stones & pillar, descending to Running Hill Pits [disused quarries], then down Running Hill Gate into Uppermill & along the towpath of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal back to the start.

Saddleworth pillar

10th Nov 2010  18:31  by melch

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

10th Nov 2010  13:56  by knoutberry

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

Visited as Part of the Saddlesworth 5 Trigs Walk

30th Oct 2010  12:47  by Triggers

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

Ascended from running hill lane as others have done

Saddleworth ©Triggers

10th Oct 2010  14:21  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked from Greenfield via Alderman's Hill. Very windy day.

Saddleworth Trig Point
Saddleworth Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

7th Sep 2010  16:00  by PeteBoggs

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Followed route suggested by manonabike.Short stroll with a thunderstorm thrown in

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

21st Aug 2010  16:10  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SE 02076 06964   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Walked up from stile across from Upperwood House Park up hill as no Parking allowed across from house Walked over peat bogs but not bad to white trig just visible as you reached crest Plaque to runner on trig and message of replacing of toppled trig

4th Aug 2010  14:15  by Ron Plasma

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

A fine start from Binns Green, (£0.60!), with fine views across to Dove Stone Rocks, (and the same named puddle that claims to be a reservoir. How come the reservoirs are empty and the paths are flooded?) Sadly the edge followed soon becomes a northern such, with less impressive views. Still, the pillar easily spotted. Thanks Saddleworth, and yes, it is obviously a Walsh footprint, and judging by my own - a size 8. I've given a 7 boosted by the sneek view of Alphin Pike jusst peeping around Alderman. Pity the route back can't easily take in this edge.

24th Jul 2010  15:35  by asbown

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

easy walk up from running hill lane, another with fine views.using the recent list from yahoo trig site this completes all the pillars in the peak park for me.

1st Feb 2010  00:00  by Curlew

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

5th Dec 2009  11:55  by wanderer

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

5th Aug 2009  09:55  by manonabike

Gridref: SE 02075 06973   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Followed wall up from Running Hill Lane

27th Jun 2009  11:59  by wrose

Gridref: SE 02078 06970   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Highly visible and easily reached. Not on right of way but numerous footpaths to it over access land. Good views.

23rd Jun 2009  13:00  by ocean soul

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked at Binns Green car park and walked up via obelisk.Great views.

5th Jun 2009  10:20  by smiley dog

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

walked here from the car park at binn green via the obelisk and aldermans hill[a fine viewpoint] as i passed the obelisk i witnessed a rather disturbing sight, an elderly man was sitting on the steps with his trousers round his ankles.he looked at me in shock pulled them up and scarperd.nice view from the trig towards hillsthat i cannot name.

15th Mar 2009  16:26  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SE 02077 06967   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Saddleworth (Broadstone) Trig, plaque and footprint!

8th Mar 2009  12:30  by splash

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 1/10

Went up in the low cloud with intermitent snow and hail with a couple of claps of thunder. No view at anytime.

19th Oct 2008  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SE 02073 06962   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

25th Nov 2007  11:45  by gansonwheels

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Easy to get to after fighting my way through the clay pigeon shooters at the top of the tarmacked lane from Diggle. Very good views over Saddleworth especially after atrocious weather on previous day. OK OK, maybe it was slightly damagaged. Perhaps I was deceived by the coat of paint.

21st Oct 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, white, plastic cap. Plaque indicates Trig felled by vandals 1998, re-erected same year by Saddleworth Fellrunners - unmistakeable Walsh footprint in concrete of plinth, S side. By path, grassy non-summit plateau, fine view.

13th Oct 2007  11:25  by astra-nomical

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Found it on a wet and misty day. Not much to see due to the mist but I'm sure the views are fantastic on a sunny day.

7th Oct 2007  08:30  by stonefielders

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

visited whilst placing a new cache at Broadstone. A very special place for Saddleworth Runners who pay an annual visit to maintain the trig. We also visit the trig on remembrance day each year.

16th Apr 2007  22:57  by Josho

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

good views nice day, good bike ride and a trig to top it off, ye man.

the trig in its glory
a view from it

12th Apr 2007  20:21  by Ben Jammin

Gridref: SE 02000 06900   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Fairly easy to find, up the track and then a short walk up the hill. Decent views of Saddleworth and beyond.

24th Nov 2006  13:00  by Hedgehogg

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

Found on a windy day

©Hedgehogg

19th Aug 2006  15:39  by Phil Clayton

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Walked up from canal at Uppermill. Good view of Standedge - I was under there yesterday !

29th Jun 2006  20:55  by Phil Spence

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

22nd Mar 2006  14:15  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

On moor site overlooking Diggle. Not too difficult from the road to south. Badly cracked, plastic plug. Plaque saying toppled by vandals and then resited by walker's club. Public.

Saddleworth pillar

20th Mar 2006  13:45  by mtb mick

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

Best views are to the SW over the Tame Valley. Miserable afternoon - even the sheep looked fed up. But worth the effort.

View NE

19th Mar 2006  13:30  by MAC.HAWK

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

From Marsden via Diggle on a low level route then over the open (and pathless) moor (not the best option I've ever made) back to Marsden. Overcast day with a little remnant of snow in a few places. Probably a good view south & west but not today. Forgot the Box Brownie unfortunately! No cars, on foot!

28th Jan 2006  10:10  by ted

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Plug replaced by cover; pillar cracked next to FB. Memorial plaque to trig restoration in 1998. Choice of views - Pennines or Manchester 8-)

Saddleworth trig
Saddleworth trig
Saddleworth trig
Saddleworth FB

24th Dec 2005  11:00  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

RW & Corrie Dog

3rd Sep 2005  14:15  by Historian

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

19th Mar 2005  11:14  by John Riley

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Trig is on Broadstone Hill overlooking Saddleworth and Oldham. I have logged it as slightly damaged as it is cracked on two sides towards the top and around the flush bracket - please see photos. I was pleased to read the plaque which remembers an absent friend, Frank Sykes of Saddleworth Runners. I knew him through the Chew Valley Fell Race and later the New Chew navigational event which he organised. He was a good 'un. The new OS map now has it marked as Sykes Pillar. It was a good to be out in the spring sunshine in the quiet of the moorland. Carpe diem!!

Saddleworth Looking North West.
Saddleworth Looking North East (see crack).
Saddleworth Saddleworth Runners plaque.
Saddleworth Flush bracket.
Saddleworth Looking South (see crack near top & around FB.
Saddleworth Looking South West.

28th Oct 2004  14:26  by lordrich

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

12th Jun 2004  21:30  by Trigger

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Apr 2000  13:30  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Visited as part of a walk from Marsden to Uppermill via Pots and Pans.

22nd Jun 1999  14:32  by Sapper

Gridref: SE 02062 06982   FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A lovely spot in the Peak District.

17th Mar 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S4403  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Painted white, plug missing.