Logged Visits:

11th May 2024  19:00  by Dubvine

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

1st May 2024  05:16  by MileswithRiles

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

15th Jan 2024  12:08  by Ruarimac23

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

10th Sep 2023  13:00  by ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely walk to this one on a very hot day while staying in the area

©ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD
©ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD

4th Jun 2023  15:03  by rococo1805

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Number 100! Had big ideas for number 100 but timing and other stuff to do in the area meant Spartleton would be chosen. Excellent choice. Very warm afternoon, peaceful and great views. Followed path around left hand side of the hill then descended via the remains of Gamelshiel Castle. Finished off with a trip to Duns Co-op for a needed ice cream.

13th Jan 2023  11:42  by NJM

Gridref: NT 65325 65553   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

This has been top of my 'To Do' list for absolutely ages, found a great day for it, bright and breezy but great air quality could see far over Fife to the snow clad hills beyond Tayside. Spartleton was as good a viewpoint as I'd imagined, but hadn't taken into account what a lovely, easy walk it would be and a great circular walk to boot. Up from Millknowe via Gamelsheil Castle remains, picking up good track (not on map) which leads to the summit then continues back S to the start at Millknowe - 3.14 miles, 715ft of ascent. Well worth 9 / 10 this one - a great first TP of 2023, and also completes all extant Pillars on OS Landranger 67.

View North
View East Storm's OS Pillar #449
View South
View West

2nd Jan 2023  12:48  by Poppy60

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

22nd Apr 2022  14:55  by G4VFL

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

SOTA activation GM/SS-182

24th Mar 2022  10:00  by DanTrig

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

Parked in tiny car park by Whiteadder Water causeway, followed trail to not very interesting Gamelshiel Castle and followed contouring path marked on map approaching the summit from track north-west of summit. Returned the same way. Nice views. High cloud but limited hazy views.

22nd Dec 2020  12:12  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 65324 65542   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

No nasty notices seen, but there was one still lurking on Newlands Rig. Shame on those exploiting a catastrophe for their own ends. Probably toasting the "deal" now. Circuit from below the Whiteadder dam, bike to the bridge over the Bothwell Water and then up the Caldercleugh and up the hill from there. More or less on the lazy gits' road over Bothwell Hill on return. Superb weather. Pillar in good shape.

Spartleton ©fasgadh
Spartleton ©fasgadh
Spartleton ©fasgadh

30th Oct 2020  19:43  by Oldhortus

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

Came up from the SE over Bothwell hill. A lovely walk which I did many years ago. This is retrospective log.

30th Oct 2020  12:33  by Moira293

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged on a circular walk which started from the track up the side of the house along from the parking area east of the reservoir, going up through the grouse butts onto the ridge before joining the track which led up to the trig. Superb views from the trig however I felt a general air of hostility about the place due to the GOML sign at the start of the walk asking us to consider whether our presence there was firstly essential and secondly responsible :-(

Moi posing at the trig
Trig and summit cairn
GOML Notice :-(

24th Jul 2020  14:51  by Border Peat

Gridref: NT 65324 65549   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

Great all round views.The Lammermuirs must be a breeding ground for Wind Turbines

©Border Peat
©Border Peat

4th May 2020  01:03  by Robduk

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

21st Mar 2020  16:00  by allankelly

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Surfaced Landrover track all the way up. Weather station nearby, to the west and with a great view down to Whiteadder reservoir.

Dickens enjoyed the walk :) ©allankelly

11th Oct 2018  11:07  by greenbell

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Edges of another storm, a strange moody day large drops of warm rain and shrouded hills. It's a joyous and easy walk from the Adder (more amusing Scottish Water signs warning of the reptilian namesake). Stunning area - the Herring Road, White Fort and then beautiful North Berwick. Back to the castle remains and talk of Reivers.

9th Sep 2018  00:00  by Llondon

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

24th Jun 2018  13:00  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Started at the track by Writerspath Burn and followed it up to the entrance to the windfarm where there is a info board. Doubled back to followed a track up to the trig.

25th Feb 2018  15:24  by coinea

Gridref: NT 65323 65542   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Route as Jon Glew. Great views although vast numbers of wind turbines visible belonging to Aikangill and Crystal Rig windfarms.

S7141 Spartleton

18th Oct 2017  10:47  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Misty at the top but still an enjoyable ascent and an area I'd like to explore more closely some day.

18th Oct 2017  10:01  by jonglew

Gridref: NT 65322 65550   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From the S, path running up SW side Nettles Cleugh then steep direct route over heather and dying bracken. Pillar has several fractures plastered and painted over and with salts leaching out. Original top cap is retained, deeply indented lettering; RHS sight hole open. Cloud down, no views.

Pillar TP6092©jonglew
Soider TP6092©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6092©jonglew

17th Oct 2017  15:24  by mntainman

Gridref: NT 65325 65546   FB Number: BS7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Sep 2017  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NT 65322 65542   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Also a Marilyn summit

13th Aug 2016  15:32  by NormanW

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

2nd Jun 2016  18:00  by Borderer

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

I had been eyeing this one for a while and proved easier than I thought. Followed the Herring road from the minor road west of the hill then the stone track (not shown on my Landranger) to the pillar. Impressive views spoiled slightly by the sea of turbines soon to be joined by a new wind farm around the Wester Dod pillar. Pillar in great condition and appears to have received a new white coat by an anonymous visitor since the last log. Well done.

©Borderer

2nd May 2015  17:08  by Robert Phillips

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

19th Mar 2015  15:00  by tim747

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Jan 2015  14:00  by Mtb Innerwick Stravaiger

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Been up here a good few times & love the scenery, wild camped here at the summit last June, stunning sunset & sunrise.

Spartleton ©Mtb Innerwick Stravaiger
Spartleton Moontan Bikers View www.mtbstravaiger73.blogspot.co.uk

1st Jan 2014  11:40  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 65324 65542   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Falling to bits at the top surface now. Claggy day which means you cannot see the sodding wind farms. The hill has aquired a road up it since my last visit.

Spartleton ©fasgadh
Spartleton Damaged top.©fasgadh
Spartleton ©fasgadh

27th Jul 2013  18:15  by blackboot29

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

Walk on good paths

20th May 2012  16:40  by KevP

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Climbed hill from east where bridge takes rough track over Whiteadder water. I left this track and followed animal tracks up by Writerspath Burn. However, I then found that a vehicle track not shown on the maps now goes all the way to the summit from just below Ling Rig. So a vehicle track now exists from the end of the tarmac road to the summit (and beyond!) The trig is breaking apart, lots of cracks and loads of damage and loose bits on the top face. Looks like it needs glueing together with something. Gave it an 8 as fantastic sunny views (also I sort of liked the wind farm.)

Spartleton trig Top of trig crumbling away.

8th Mar 2011  13:00  by sky high boys

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

What wind farm? Lol. Breezy one up top, scared up many grouse on the way. Damage to top face of trig, spalled surface and corner.

Spartleton

17th May 2010  12:10  by Leviathan

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

21st Mar 2010  12:18  by Fester

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Decent views if you ignore the wind farm..which you can`t..!

4th Nov 2009  16:28  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NT 65324 65546   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Pleasant little hill, shame about the windmills.

Spartleton Arrived there at dusk.
Spartleton Location and cap.
Spartleton The FB.

11th Jul 2009  16:09  by dugswell2

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From the south on dry clear morning with lovely views of Bass Rock.

11th Apr 2009  13:40  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 65322 65541   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Second visit. For GPS reading and up to date photographs. SITE VISIT: Pillar in good condition. Spider retains OS centre cap with deep indented letters. Flush bracket faces 174° south. East sighting hole open. Views include Cheviot, Dirrington Great Law, Sayers Law, Scald Law, Allermuir Hill, Arthurs Seat, West Lomond, East Lomond, Largo Law, North Berwick Law, Cocklaw Hill.

S7141 - Spartleton pillar & FB

22nd Nov 2008  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Top eroded, sides cracked. Metal cap, deep letters. From W, steep climb then track leads most of way to summit. Largeish cairn. Fine view.

7th Jan 2007  12:30  by andyc

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

A beautiful crisp January day out. Today really reminded me why I love trig pointing. Spartleton is an excellent day out.

Windfarm
Firth of Forth
Flush Bracket

6th Dec 2006  19:48  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

I'm Spartleton!...I'm Spartleton!

17th May 2004  09:23  by mm0ant

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Excellent view and an easy climb from the south east end car park. Took a radio up for some SOTA operation. Nice visit, spent aver two hours up there.

Trig point close up. Clearly showing S7141 on the TP.©mm0ant
Farmer drifted by and set lite to the ground cover, While we were there! A nice view of smoke and hills!©mm0ant

23rd Aug 2003  13:00  by fasgadh

Gridref: NT 65332 65571   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wasps everywhere, nest in cairn? Windfarm beng built to the north. Heather in full bloom. Ascent from a picnic west of the hill.

8th Mar 2003  00:00  by agentmancuso

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

12th Jan 2002  12:20  by Sandman

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

2nd Sep 2000  13:26  by arranc

Gridref: NT 65300 65500   FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

18th Feb 2000  12:00  by peregrinus

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

good steep hill, wide view; Gamelshiel Castle a fragment of stonework only. No trig details noted.

1st Jan 2000  06:17  by Chalky

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

19th Aug 1997  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Small chunk out of top corner.

S7141
S7141
S7141

5th Jan 1996  13:20  by vegibagger

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Friend Anne says other friend Marjorie wants to come with us. Higher along road toward Spartleton its clear hills in cloud with snow patches. marjorie panics. Won't come on hill and refuses to be left in car while Anne and I scale hill. With good grace but dissappointment Anne agrees to drive M 12 miles back down road where she can get a bus and return for me in an hour. I trudge on up alone

15th Apr 1991  14:01  by clochandighter

FB Number: S7141  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

First visit. To record FB number. The pillar was completed 17th August 1952 costing £16.1s.3d. In 1953 this marker was computed for triangulation as tertiary station NT86/T23 in the Berwick secondary block. Like several others in the area, flush bracket S7141 was never levelled for height. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in July 1989.