Logged Visits:

25th May 2023  07:49  by Blackdog

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

Lovely walk up to barrow. Good use of map posted on previous photos here.

5th May 2023  09:30  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SY 89200 92500   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked to SW then up track and followed easy signed route to pillar

1st May 2023  14:04  by MylesM

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

It took an hour's solid walking (on a very warm afternoon) west from Gore Heath to find this pillar perched on the south face of an ancient hill fort overlooking Wareham Forest. Lovely location and plenty of gorse in full bloom.

Woolsbarrow Camp Super location overlooking Wareham Forest.
Woolsbarrow Camp With the gorse in full bloom this is a super setting.

6th Nov 2022  17:59  by TrigTony

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

9th Sep 2022  11:30  by Rufus Gazelle

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at Woolsbarrow car park. Follow path all the way into the forest. Pink signs with arrows will direct you to the hillfort. Recommend you follow the paths from the south of the hillfort to reach the summit & the trig point which is also located on the ridge facing the south. The best route to take is shown in 21qazxsw photo. I have also done a YouTube video documenting this trig & how to locate. Just search: Rufus Gazelle or copy & paste this link: https://youtu.be/V8bZPFY_6vc

©Rufus Gazelle
©Rufus Gazelle
©Rufus Gazelle
©Rufus Gazelle
©Rufus Gazelle

7th Aug 2022  07:00  by Adeowen

Gridref: SY 89251 92510   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views from this one...

Woolsbarrow Camp
Woolsbarrow Camp

24th Jun 2022  13:56  by slateloose

Gridref: SY 89200 92500   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Followed same route as 21qazxsw and found the trig no problems. (see his photo of map).

22nd May 2022  16:38  by Andy West

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

24th Apr 2022  21:01  by Mr Calum B Thornton

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

12th Mar 2022  14:20  by Loswalks

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

26th Oct 2021  13:00  by Susie B

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Susie B

6th Oct 2021  16:50  by asbown

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

I'm logging this a week after our visit and using the notes Lisa used to record dates, times and info, under info she as written F**K OFF T**T, I can only assume this refers to me, we parked South of the pillar and got within 200 meters of the trig when Lisa decided she did not fancy the steep climb to the pillar, at this stage we spilt up and she went in search of a steadier path, after 5 minutes at the pillar I made my way back down to the main path and headed to the car, I waited and waited and waited, eventually a phone call had me driving down the road to Wareham forest caravan park where a a strange woman had turned up lost and confused lol.

6th Oct 2021  16:50  by The reluctant trigger

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31st Aug 2021  13:20  by bwm

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

3rd Jun 2021  11:45  by Trigobsession

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

26th Nov 2020  15:01  by Enfieldrover

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Hidden from view in the gorse Lovely views from Woolsbarrow

20th Jun 2020  14:51  by triggering

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Fire has destroyed the fort, but not the trig pillar

5th Apr 2020  11:54  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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

20th Mar 2020  15:30  by 21qazxsw

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at the car park to the SSW of the trig, then walked along the path up to the summit (see route attached). Once at the summit, there was a small narrow path to the left that led to the trig. Trig was in good condition, centre tube filled with asphalt, rear sighthole open, all other sightholes closed. I left a 2p coin in the rear sighthole for the next visitor to find. The spider was stamped with "JRW 2017" and the flush bracket was stamped with "JOHN ROY WARD 1963 4 2017" & a ladybird. Is he on T:UK? I'm guessing that this was his 4th trig pillar of 2017?

the route to the trig station
the trig station
the spider with JRW 2017 stamped on it
the flush bracket with stamp & ladybird

22nd Sep 2019  13:15  by amblerbob

Gridref: SY 89253 92511   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Along track from car park to the SW.

Woolsbarrow Camp At least it is not hidden amongst the gorse

15th Mar 2019  10:30  by duncancourts

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

23rd Aug 2018  14:52  by Skerryvore

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A nice short circular walk round this hill fort. Saw lots of Grayling butterflies and a Painted Lady.

30th Jul 2018  12:17  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SY 89251 92510   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parking to S in car park, nice little stroll over, Pillar good condition, some nice views,

28th May 2018  19:43  by Boneychest

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Walked up from Birchwood Tourist Park. No great views today due to the pine forest but I can imagine how good they were when the pillar was erected.

The pillar
The flush bracket
The spider
The view south-west

19th May 2018  13:39  by TrigTony

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

6th Apr 2018  16:20  by vegibagger

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

From SW track car park trig S6076 on slight raise on southern rim of flattish topped mound. With brother Anthony Everett

3rd Feb 2018  15:00  by Pete the Trig Hunter

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Interesting small Hill Fort and good views slightly obsured now by trees; had the day not been damp both underfoot and overhead it would have scored more!

30th Oct 2017  15:26  by Trigpoint100

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from CP to SW after a very nice day in Wareham to celebrate our wedding anniversary. A very fine small hillfort, on a wonderful sunny evening, shame the trees now obscure what might have been vg views from this trig. Trig in vgc - W s/hole open, E buried and others closed. Asphalt cap, spider stamped 4 JRW 2017 - wonder who s/he was?

16th Feb 2017  11:00  by lejogger

Gridref: SY 89200 92500   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Iron-age trig ©lejogger

5th Nov 2016  08:16  by g4wsb

Gridref: SY 89255 92517   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Cycle from car park to top. In thick gorse good view of forest.

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

31st Mar 2016  07:35  by meandmymum

Gridref: SY 89200 92500   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

Walked to this one before breakfast when staying on nearby campsite. Disturbed family of deer grazing on the banks of the fort just below the pillar.

5th Mar 2016  13:26  by RichardM

Gridref: SY 89252 92507   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On SW edge of hill fort and offering a very fine panorama. Cold and clear today with both sunshine and flurries of hail. Lunch on summit looking out over the surprisingly wild heathland.

5th Mar 2016  00:00  by DeniseMc

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

1st Nov 2015  12:36  by jonglew

Gridref: SY 89256 92514   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From the S. Pillar found on highest part of this Iron Age hillfort. Cap missing, asphalt plug replacement; rear sight hole open. A misty 360deg panorama.

Pillar TP7066©jonglew
Spider TP7066©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP7066©jonglew

9th Jul 2015  16:18  by Alfred the great

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

The Trig ©Alfred the great

5th Jul 2015  15:22  by bikeboyz

Gridref: SY 89256 92509   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

impressive hill fort, good views.

trig pillar view towards Wareham.

13th Dec 2014  09:13  by Trigger happy

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

21st Sep 2014  00:00  by weirdbeard

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

7th Jul 2014  16:00  by Wubbleyew

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I love Iron Age Forts and this, my first visit to Woolsbarrow, was enhanced by a singing yellowhammer who was perched atop the pillar as I approached. I waited for a full five minutes enjoying the performance before it eventually flew off. This is a very small fort of just over two acres with a single bank and ditch, with fine all round views across the brilliantly purple heather - I noted Charborough Tower to the north.

30th Mar 2014  15:40  by philandsam

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

3k walk up from Gore Heath Pillar. On the to of a Hill fort, with nice views.

©philandsam

20th Sep 2013  09:00  by Dusty

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Mrs Dusty & pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

16th Aug 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SY 89254 92515   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

2nd Sep 2012  00:00  by Nekyram

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

17th Jun 2012  18:00  by cmb1953

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

29th Sep 2011  00:00  by Tonyht

Gridref: SY 89300 92400   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Located in lots of gorse and took a bit of finding, but there were still some very nice views.

28th Jul 2011  10:25  by Roger, Jodie & Sarah

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

15th Jul 2011  14:15  by splash

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

25th Sep 2010  14:45  by gowrie

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Had been orienteering around the heath, and went in from car park to south afterwards.

4th Apr 2010  18:12  by raypool

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

21st Sep 2009  14:25  by Tikal

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

30th Jul 2009  22:58  by rhayader_wanderer

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

Nice bike in from NE past the sewage works (too smelly for walking :-(. Parking at entrance possible

25th Aug 2008  08:30  by Trigger

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

20th Aug 2008  11:55  by bluebeard

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

6th Jul 2008  16:40  by cherrybear143

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walk with Sue, Ben and Sox on Wimbledon Men's Final day, could have gone but refused tix! Federer v Nadal, 5 sets. But views from top of Fort were better!

4th Mar 2008  11:18  by Frenziedfrog

Gridref: SY 89253 92517   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Column easily found after climbing the path up to the Hill Fort. On a clear day there are fabulous views from here.

9th Feb 2008  14:00  by pineapple

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

2nd Sep 2007  10:01  by PHMB

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Maybe a better name would be Woolsbarrow hill fort(which is Iron age).

Woolsbarrow Camp S6076©PHMB
Woolsbarrow Camp S6076©PHMB

22nd Jun 2007  20:36  by captain gore-tex

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

bit of a struggle up here in my dress shoes!

fantastic views ©captain gore-tex

8th May 2007  17:34  by johnheewalk

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

Just like to mention - I adopted this trig in Juluy 1994. Glad to see so many others enjoying its great spot

6th Apr 2007  11:27  by stevepammypoo

Gridref: SY 89256 92518   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The Flush Bracket
Steve comtemplating

17th Feb 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

vgc, asphalt plug, well defined hill fort, heather & gorse, surrounded by pinewoods. waymarked route reaches summit via N side

15th Oct 2006  18:06  by cpooleb

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Situated at Woolsbarrow Hillfort it boasts a beautiful view of wareham forest

thats me©cpooleb
thats lib ©cpooleb
©cpooleb
©cpooleb
©cpooleb

1st Aug 2006  18:58  by Galapagos

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

A wonderful site - easy to find and excellent views.

3rd Jul 2006  13:05  by Managra

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Managra
©Managra

16th Apr 2006  14:15  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SY 89250 92510   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Accessd from the wrong side,through the gorse,then found path!

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

20th Feb 2006  13:45  by maurice

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

2nd May 2005  12:15  by jochta

Gridref: SY 89253 92517   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Nearby geocache led us here. Great views and hill is so much higher than anything nearby. Plug missing and hole filled with tarmac.

Trigpoint and FB
Trigpoint detail Showing filled plug hole

20th Feb 2005  13:04  by forestfeckler

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

I adopted this TP back in 1994 - glad to see it's still got it's friends

23rd Oct 2004  13:00  by ZedForce

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Combined with Geocache

27th Jun 2004  13:26  by casal 20

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Nice view from Woolsbarrow Fort. GPS gave N50 43.926, W02 09.218, elevation 68m.

Found with our two young helpers ©casal 20
The trigpoint bracket ©casal 20

31st Aug 2003  11:00  by Hi-Tek

Gridref: SY 89248 92513   FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found this one while on holiday in Dorset. It's on top of of Woolsbarrow Hill Fort. GPS showed N50 43.928 W002 9.222 & elevation 188ft.

14th Mar 1998  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Apr 1997  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S6076  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10