Logged Visits:

23rd Apr 2024  14:09  by NJM

Gridref: NT 80593 08362   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

3rd visit, to take Grid Ref reading, pleasingly spot-on. Weather, views and route very much as previously, pillar much whiter than previously, me with one dog more than previously. This really is a 'must-do' trig! ~~ 18/07/20 2nd visit, route as before from the SW. The weather better than previous visit, air clarity superb and the views from here in all directions were amazing. A really remote spot, yet (on a non firing day) really easy to get to. Awesome.

View North West 18/07/20 Storm's OS Pillar #40
View North East 23/04/24 Woody's OS Pillar #04
View South 23/04/24 Storm
View West 23/04/24 Storm & Woody

23rd Mar 2024  12:05  by rupertal

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

As others from 509m spot height. There and back following ATV tracks.

20th Jan 2024  00:00  by S1534&Beyond

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

1st of 3 today on a non firing day in truly awful windy wet weather. Obviously safety 1st and tips on this site are helpful. Spider mising.

The trig ©S1534&Beyond

13th Aug 2023  00:00  by Llondon

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

23rd Apr 2023  15:15  by Reynard

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Same route as others, from lay by, over stile, followed quad bike tracks all the way to the pillar. Just as well they were easy to spot, as the weather went from fantastic, clear and sunny in an instant, to rain coming in sideways and very poor visibility. Interesting spot though, with three ancient burial mounds. Will look forward to a revisit to admire the views, hopefully before lambing is over

Thirl Moor

18th Apr 2022  12:45  by Walker Dan

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Straightforward walk from the road. Ranges open over Easter. Over the stile and then right on a quad track that curves towards the ridge and trig. A more direct return for the last few hundred yards. Indeed a great viewpoint to see familiar hills from a different angle. Back to the car and then over to Ogre Hill.

17th Apr 2022  14:45  by Analoguesat

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Usual approach - from the 509 spot height to the SW. Ranges open for the Easter lambing season so we took the chance to explore.Reasonably warm today but ever so windy on the summit. fabulous views despite the haze hiding the distant hills.Good views of the Chew Green roman camp whilst walking along the ridge.

17th Apr 2022  00:00  by carolje

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

16th Apr 2022  13:41  by painterman61

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Very remote area but straight forward walk from road on atv track. super views from here mist now cleared cold wind trig ok but cap missing. First dewey of the year !

First look ©painterman61
Trig ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61

6th Mar 2022  11:24  by DeniseMc

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

Wild! On otterburn firing range but no red flags today. Can drive on tarmac to ridge but we stopped at public road end.

6th Mar 2022  11:14  by RichardM

Gridref: NT 80594 08364   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From the range road to the SW. No firing today (We are told the range is usually open to walkers on weekends.) Summit trig and 3 large cairns protected by MOD fairy wands. Great views.

11th May 2021  15:01  by Border Peat

Gridref: NT 80592 08358   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

over stile then followed tracks a little boggy in places great views all around

©Border Peat

24th Oct 2020  14:46  by Oldhortus

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

Parked at spot height 509 straight line NE to the trig. What a view you could spend an hour or two taking in the panorama on a warm summer`s day..

12th Sep 2020  12:18  by nichex

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st Aug 2020  09:20  by A1Mushroom

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st August and could just about see the individual cairns next to the trig!! Low cloud and mist enveloped the hill just as i was half way up it from the lay by to the SW.

20th Jul 2020  17:46  by ger

Gridref: NT 80593 08359   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Good open views - approached from Ravens Knowe.

14th Sep 2019  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

8th Sep 2019  14:57  by jonglew

Gridref: NT 80594 08366   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From NT 7979 0764. All roads on the Otterburn range open and drivable today (although some were grass tracks and several streams to ford and gates to open - at least on the 'short cut' from Carter Bar that my satnav led me!). Centre tube has no cap or plug; front sight hole open, RHS plug degrading. Extensive panoramic views.

Pillar TP6441©jonglew
Spider TP6441©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP6441©jonglew

19th Apr 2019  15:45  by beckroad

Gridref: NT 80500 08500   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked at a convenient layby with a style indicating direction to travel along the ridge. Followed a quad track which made the walk so much easier. Fantastic weather conditions provided us with panoramic and extensive views. A rare opportunity to experience remoteness without harsh weather. This trig is situated next to 3 Bronze age cairns. Spent time trying to identify all the hill tops and sections of the Border Ridge. Returning to Alwinton we captured great views of Chew Green.

7th May 2018  11:59  by amblerbob

Gridref: NT 80594 08366   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on brow of road to the south west on a lovely sunny, warm day with good visibility.

Thirl Moor Towards a cairn

22nd Apr 2017  15:55  by Nick&Rosie

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

The walk across the moor looks like it could be hard going but some ATV tracks virtually from the stile at point 509 means this is a very easy TP to reach. Extensive views in all directions, including the eastern hills of the Lake District. Just to the immediate North West is a great view of the Roman encampment of Chew Green.

View North
View East
View South with Rosie
View West

28th Dec 2016  15:36  by paulxtr

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Advertised as a non-firing day. Parked in the handy layby at the 509 spot height to SW of trig. With the light fading fast I went over the stile and followed quad bike tracks all the way to the pillar. Excellent panoramic view.

Thirl Moor ©paulxtr

14th Aug 2016  11:30  by Borderer

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked by the sheep pen on the highest point on the road to the west than a tramp across to the pillar. Best views of the day including home pillar on the Eildon Hills. As with most of the pillars today I could make out Cross Fell way over to the south west.

©Borderer

11th May 2016  12:41  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: NT 80595 08361   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Overlooked by a number of large cairns.

Thirl Moor The trig. No cap.
Thirl Moor The FB.

3rd Oct 2015  07:55  by Dusty

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

8th Nov 2014  09:15  by vegibagger

FB Number: A7429  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

we Iain Brown, Douglas law, Phil Cooper fine weather.

8th Nov 2014  09:10  by dugswell2

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Bagged on a none firing day with Iain Brown, Phil Cooper and Charles Everett.

11th Jun 2014  11:00  by arranc

Gridref: NT 80594 08354   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

beware red flag!

18th Apr 2014  14:19  by CJO

Gridref: NT 80590 08359   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

cap missing. bolt visible from above. blue sky massive views.

Thirl Moor

22nd Jul 2013  16:00  by Chalky

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Spider centre open.

26th Aug 2012  15:41  by stan toon

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

MOD non firing day, walked from high point on road, impessive cairns next to trig.

©stan toon

18th Aug 2012  13:15  by sheepsocks

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Took advantage of a non-firing weekend on the Otterburn ranges. Parked on the saddle at the highest point on the miliary road. Wet walk across to the trig and its impressive adjoining bronze age cairns. Vast expansive views, although low cloud and rain limited the distance until later in the day. Met a guy on our way back to the car who was collecting Deweys...'it's all about lists' he said as we swapped OCD stories! Went on to have a good look around the Chew Green Roman fort and the adjoining deserted medieval village.

30th Oct 2011  13:00  by Andy West

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

4th Aug 2008  00:00  by caroleengel

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

6th Jul 2008  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, no cap or plug. From NE, parking area, pasture initially, 2nd gate then peaty track thru heathery to summit, which is marked by large tumulus with trig nearby; also firing range markers but no red flag today. Wet misty morning.

16th Apr 2008  12:35  by coinea

Gridref: NT 80592 08360   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

S7429 Thirl Moor.m

16th Apr 2008  12:32  by clochandighter

Gridref: NT 80592 08360   FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Pillar in good condition. Spider centre open. Front sight hole open, others plugged. Flush bracket faces 221°, SW. Photographed 16/04/2008, GRP. Secondary triangulation station NT72/33. Within danger area of MoD firing range, only accessible when red flags are not flying. Parked in layby on highest point of MoD road SW of pillar. Completed 9th March 1954. Photographed 16/04/2008, GRP.

S7429 - Thirl Moor pillar & FB

22nd Jul 2002  11:20  by jimmy

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

a great site--3 huge BA cairns in superb condition

23rd Jun 1997  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

About half a mile into the military range. The flags were flying but there didn't seem to be much action si I went for it. (Shane decided to stay in the car and panic)! Next to a large cairn, plug missing.

4th Sep 1993  13:19  by andyc

FB Number: S7429  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Phoned Otterburn range command who advised (in 1993 bear in mind) that this section should be safe to walk on and there was a low risk of unexploded ordnance but to "Keep your eyes open"