Logged Visits:

27th Apr 2024  19:18  by Cheshire Cat

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Accessed via the PROW to the south then through gate and plantation. Noticed on return via Combs a faded 'Open Access' sign on a gate at the bottom of the trig hill.

Ladder Hill
Ladder Hill

25th Jan 2024  00:00  by Ronaldo333

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

Ladder Hill [S2771] from GR: SK 01866 79307. Attack Point. Via gate at SK 02501 79389 of Right of Way. following NW then North Ridge to the summit east of the summit wall.

11th Jan 2024  22:38  by AndyKDQ

Gridref: SK 02770 78851   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

9th Aug 2023  20:24  by AndyR22

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

private land, tough uphill pull for a stealth bag

29th Jun 2023  17:45  by John H

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 9/10

Visited in 18 mile loop hike from Whaley Bridge (Car park on Buxton Road A5044). Whaley Bridge - Kettleshume - Lyme Park - SPONDS HILL - LADDER HILL - Whaley Bridge. Approached via PROW from Wythen Lache. Left the PROW at the plantation and climbed over the dry stone wall bordering the field where the comms tower compound is located. Walked to the tower compound and took photos of the Trig in the neighbouring field. Decided not risk climbing over the wall to get to the trig. I could see it well enough!

Pillar
Pillar (wide shot/)
Pillar and Comms Tower
Pillar and Comms Tower
Pillar and Comms Tower

3rd Dec 2022  12:48  by Timwat1

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

10th Sep 2022  14:30  by The Running Mechanic

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

©The Running Mechanic

11th Jul 2022  14:55  by Kevlar

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

This was an awkward one to get to. I initially approached from the South (Old Road). But there was a sign on the gate to the field where the transmitter is, threatening legal action if anybody unauthorised is found in there. So I instead headed up the adjacent PRoW and through a plantation until I reached a wall that I scaled (my bad) Eventually reached the Pillar only to see someone heading in my direction in a Land Rover. It was the owner. Fortunately, he was friendly and when I told him I had got lost (rolled eyes), he gave me directions down to the cinder path. I got out of there fast without getting a photo. Unfulfilling but still bagged.

22nd Jan 2022  20:34  by Rickywood82

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

Short trek, our 69th of the Peak District challenge. Good to be back out

20th Dec 2021  11:07  by Foxy

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

First of three pillars in the Peak District with Trudge Tracey. Nice walk up from Combs Reservoir with great views in all directions from the top. The pillar is very close to the Freeview transmitter and is in good condition with the original spider in tact.

©Foxy
Spider ©Foxy
©Foxy
Combs Reservoir©Foxy
©Foxy

20th Dec 2021  11:05  by The Trudges

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Flush Bracket ©The Trudges
Spider with original centre cap ©The Trudges
Trig
View from spider towards

20th Dec 2021  11:03  by MickSan

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig

12th Dec 2021  12:24  by Scouser

Gridref: SK 02700 78600   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Circular hike around the Goyt Valley. Hiked up from Old Rd from the Back Edge Plantation. Followed the lane then jumped the wall near the tower. Trig is in excellent condition. Views are spectacular.

The trig
Flush Bracket
Spider and plug in tact

15th Oct 2021  11:33  by Malcolmm

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

Walked up from Shady Oak pub, zig-zagged up roads and path until approaching summit and then hopped over wall to follow farm track to tower. Perfectly clear day with spectacular views in all directions,

3rd Oct 2021  00:00  by carolje

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

11th Aug 2021  15:00  by Topofthemoor

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On a 10 mile walk around the Goyt Valley from Combs reservoir car park.

22nd Jun 2021  15:45  by Border Peat

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

parked o old road over gate and followed track up to mast the trig is in the next field with a stone wall no gate so took photos over wall as i did not want to damage it angry farmer met us at the gate told him there was a poorly lamb in the field with no other sheep but he was more bothered about us climbing over his gate

©Border Peat
©Border Peat

28th Nov 2020  12:15  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 02772 78867   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on Old Road. Climbed over a gate onto a track, which is just before the public right of way (PRoW). Followed the track, before climbing over the wall into the next field, and walking up to the pillar, which is next to a huge mast. Second of 5 pillars today in and around Whaley Bridge, on what was a very misty and wet day.

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider/Theodolite Mount
Pillar
Pillar & Mast

21st Aug 2020  12:30  by jrcking

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

finally got round to visiting after looking at it from bedroom window for months... views across combs and chapel are excellent. v.windy.

4th Mar 2020  00:00  by Axe Edge

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

This trig pillar is in my back yard so to speak and after years gazing at a small ridge running off Ladder Hill I finally took the plunge today and followed it from N to S for 1 km. I dedicate this pillar to all the trods, unknown paths and ridges we have often wondered about venturing on. They are waiting for us to discover them. A corker of a path, to the east Combs Valley and to the west the Goyt Valley. A circular walk from Buxton, access to the trig via Long Lane, over a gate and hand rail the wall to the trig. Return same way.

17th Oct 2019  13:15  by Thomas David Whitaker

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

Walked straight up from the Old Road/Cycleway 68 towards the mast. Enjoyed the view eastwards from the pillar that only appeared in the last few yards. Is the barn adjacent to the mast an original or built to service the mast? My RAC atlas showed the road going through towards Buxton, so a bit miffed to find a White Hall education thing in the way forcing a long retreat.

13th Sep 2019  00:00  by steverowland

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

1st Jun 2019  12:25  by Chris9870

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from lane. Went up footpath at first to avoid the no entry warning signs, then went over the wall at the first gate and up the field towards mast. Found a low bit of wall to get over and found trig. Good condition and great views.

15th Apr 2019  15:36  by nozzer

Gridref: SK 02773 78865   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

27th Feb 2019  11:20  by Andy West

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

30th Apr 2018  11:00  by chrism

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

28th Apr 2018  11:11  by Fremington

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

walked up with the dog while waiting between lift giving fit cello rehearsal. very good views, easy wall climb from beside the mast enclosure

25th Apr 2018  00:12  by ngthack

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Revisit. Previous visit was from west. Didn't actually touch the trig, as access involves climbing a wall. This time we came up from Long Lane to the north east. Gate to climb, but no walls. Not access land. This trig is in pristine condition.

Ladder Hill under a lowering sky. ©ngthack
Ladder Hill's burnished FB ©ngthack
Ladder Hill spider with plug in all its glory. ©ngthack

28th Mar 2018  12:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Dec 2017  12:34  by FrankR

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

Overshadowed by TV mast

4th Nov 2017  12:14  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Quick diversion whilst on my way to Eccles Pike as part of a long circular walk from the White Hall Centre.

30th Aug 2017  23:39  by Woodford Walkers

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

5th May 2017  19:10  by RichardM

Gridref: SK 02770 78871   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Brief excursion from the Pennine Cycleway. From the W on transmitter service track. Good views.

23rd Apr 2017  11:21  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 02700 78800   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walking a 12 mile circular route from Chapel en le Frith. Accessed trig point from footpath south of Ladder Hill following wall directly north to mast with one wall to cross to get trig side. Great views on a clear sunny day.

24th Sep 2016  13:28  by CJO

Gridref: SK 02755 78847   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

All intact. Polished FB.

Ladder Hill

15th Jun 2016  09:55  by robinhood

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

On a day walking round the nearby reservoirs with my mates, Tracker Dog and Rubber Ball, who indulge in my trig bagging. Parked near the 'Cross' on Elnor Lane and walked to the trig, it's best to take the gated track instead of the FP. The trig is behind the TV mast buildings and you are rewarded with great views, so we stopped for a cuppa to soak them in. On S to revisit the trig on Shining Tor.

15th Feb 2016  13:53  by ProSpec

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views

1st Jan 2016  11:30  by rupertal

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

27th Sep 2015  15:10  by Jamiecooper1975

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

17th Apr 2015  06:10  by Pritch227

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

up the main track from the gate,located behind the mast,easy access over wall,terrific views.

©Pritch227

1st Apr 2015  10:15  by melch

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

29th Dec 2014  12:45  by Ben Fogerty

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

Parked by the gate with the threatening sign and headed up the path and over. A hell of a mist up there. I then skidded all the way down the mentally steep Ridge lane to Combs on the ice.

30th Aug 2014  10:43  by paulxtr

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Accessed via the transmitter service track from the road. Very misty - no views today.

Ladder Hill ©paulxtr

12th Aug 2014  16:45  by trigofthedump

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Enjoyed climb up hill with step son Ben. Great views

12th Aug 2014  16:22  by Downfaller

Gridref: SK 02773 78871   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Access from yellow road running past Elnor lane farm. Parked close to the gate at the bottom of the TV mast access track. Walked up the track to the mast buildings, hopped over the wall to the TP. very easy access walk up.

©Downfaller

13th Jun 2014  13:00  by trig-man

Gridref: SK 02775 78870   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

26th May 2014  15:59  by painterman61

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked at gate one wall to climb nice views if you dont turn round trig in vgc cap/plug fished on nearby coombe res a few years ago was runner up twice.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61
trig ©painterman61

9th Mar 2014  11:48  by Lost Lad

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

18th Nov 2012  11:15  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 02772 78867   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked on grass away from gate and walked up to trig following track at trig farmer drove by in field we had just been in We gave him five mins and watched him drive away Lucky we had not parked blocking gate!

8th Nov 2012  10:26  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 02778 78876   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My second log using the Android app. Parked at Combs Reservoir and walked straight up the hill from the gate on Long Lane as logged by Bridgeman. No trespassing signs this way and no walls to climb. Came down the same way and continued onto Chinley Churn through Hilltop and Brierley Green.

Ladder Hill

27th Jul 2012  12:51  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SJ 02773 78867   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

2/3 Took the Mrs Moo Cow route but met a number of cows with calves and bully close by in the wood. Accessed eventually by climbing over a wall into the trig field. Excellent all round views today though quite windy. Took Pete Boggs route back, mush easier and cattle free.

5th Jul 2012  19:05  by PeteBoggs

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

Parked by gate with obligatory warning sign re trespass - ignored it.I mean what are the chances on such a minor road.Great views from trig

©PeteBoggs
©PeteBoggs

1st Jun 2012  11:55  by Dusty

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket

20th Oct 2011  14:45  by tigger4242

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

Not easy to get close to this one.

©tigger4242

8th May 2011  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 02775 78873   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

26th Mar 2011  12:10  by mrs moo cow

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

Parked on verge by gate up to TV mast but followed footpath up alongside. On reaching the end of trees, turned north over fallen fence & up through young xmas trees to top corner of the wall, where there is a small gate. 20m up the mast field the wall has fallen allowing access through to the trig point.

Ladder Hill ©mrs moo cow
Ladder Hill ©mrs moo cow

20th Mar 2011  15:16  by Terry L

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Metal plug [indented letters]. Private. Owner unknown. This is one hell of a big steep hill, towering over the community of Horwich End, although nearly half the height is made on the road. From Long Lane [track], cross the wall into the big field with the TV mast at the top, then handrail the wall on the left uphill. Cross this just before the mast & the trig is then easily accessed. Deservedly just within the Peak District National Park.

Ladder Hill pillar

2nd Jan 2011  15:49  by Ron Plasma

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

Two years it took me to do this one! (OK. Failed in 2010 because I headed south from the Beehive. Still, gave me a good excuse to come back to that fab pub.) Once on the right track it was straightforward. Took the footpath up a heavily overgrazed field to Thorny Lee and only jumped onto the TV mast footpath at its over threatening gate. Do so hope that the mast itself isn't protected by CCTV. :) Good views if a little misty, and the reservoir a little toolow. Back the same way, but took the road past Spire Hollins this time.

26th Sep 2010  18:16  by pajames

Gridref: SK 02770 78868   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Done while on circular walk from Whaley Bridge.Had to jump a couple of walls but relatively easy to reach beside a mast with fine views.

17th Jul 2010  15:05  by wanderer

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

28th Jun 2009  10:12  by AndyKeen

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

29th May 2009  11:32  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Set out by footpath then cut across - wet and muddy. Much more pleasant on return using mast access track. Worth walk for views.

8th Sep 2007  08:52  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 02770 78860   FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Thought i would be good and pay attention to the private signs on the gate of the track that leads to the television mast and the pillar ,tried to access through the woods but with dog in tow the fences proved a pain,so tied dog to tree and crossed the field.Good hazy views ,pillar just beyond stone wall if approaching from the SE .

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

28th May 2007  14:32  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Followed ROW until it came out of the woods then turned left past signs informing me I was no longer on the foothpath.Hopped over a couple of walls.Not one to hang around at I suspect,pity because the views are lovely.

3rd Dec 2006  15:15  by asbown

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

looked easy on the map but they do not want you to get to it, footpath next to track and then some serious trepressing to get there with warning and signs telling you that you are not on a footpath, still sometimes these things have just got to be done.

11th Nov 2006  10:10  by ted

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug intact; all sighting holes open with centre mark visible. Up via woodland. Dull and breezy but good views. Watchful sheep.

Ladder Hill trig
Ladder Hill FB
Ladder Hill spider
Ladder Hill upper centre mark

19th Aug 2006  13:34  by Deego

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Followed the track into the woods then followed the Gps to the Mast.

©Deego
©Deego

4th Apr 2006  19:32  by stonestreaker

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

seems like someone doesn't want you in their field, went up the footpath in the woods anyway to avoid the hideous weather...

yeah yeah yeah
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30th Mar 2006  11:42  by Bridgeman

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Best approach is to leave Long Lane (track) at SK025793 over gate. Walk up across field to wall then left uphill over next gate to reach trig. This avoids the need to climb any wall. The land however is private.

Ladder Hill Trig Point ©Bridgeman
Ladder Hill Trig Point FB ©Bridgeman

2nd Dec 2004  11:30  by yt

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11th Jul 2003  16:00  by The Peak Plodders

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Took the easy, forbidden route up to the television mast, popped over the wall, and came down via thistles and nettles (I was wearing shorts!)

Flush Bracket
Dark View of a dark television mast

18th May 2003  10:15  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Up by the track to the mast and over the wall, then back down the Ne side, to be accosted by the farmer. But, as usual, my easy charm won the day. Trig's OK

22nd Nov 2002  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap, pasture E of mast

17th Nov 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2771  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plug with indented lettering.

28th Jun 1969  00:00  by Historian

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

An evening hike with the 1st Handforth Scouts.