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Trigpoints are the common name for “triangulation pillars”.These are pillars of usually about 4 foot in height which are dotting about the country, their original purpose was for ordiance survey to determine the exact shape of the country. The network of triangulation pillars, which started to appear in the 1930s, led to the OS maps which we all use today.

They are generally located on the highest bit of ground in the area, so that there is a direct line of sight from one to the next. This makes them a great item to use as a progress marker when trying to bag summits.

Nowadays, most of the monuments described above have fallen into disuse. However a number of the old triangulation pillars and FBMs, along with various newly installed bolts and rivets, now form the “Passive Station” network. THis network is made up of about 1000 pillars, but there are even more that are no longer in use but still exist and are a commonly seen sight in the photographs of hikers.

There are 25598 trigpoints within the UK (if we include everything that could be classified under that meaning), at first though I aim to visit all the historical pillars with is a more managable 6190. Wish me luck 😀

Mam Tor

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 by Anlasair, posted in Uncategorized

Better late than never… Last week I went to my first badger meet. What’s a badger meet? Basically it’s a meet of people who are coincidently walking #walk1000miles challenge. This one was in the Peak District, I think there were 28 people in total. So,we were late and so had to catch up by running … Continue reading Mam Tor

Cycling as a runner obsessed with step goals

April 12, 2018 by Anlasair, posted in Uncategorized

Cross training. We hear the word an awful lot. Basically it’s to utilise one sport to improve another, or something on those lines, I’ve never really fully understood it. In truth I’m not very good at the more technical side of training, and plans, and all that nonsense. Now I do the odd bit of … Continue reading Cycling as a runner obsessed with step goals

Protein coffee smootie. Because caffeine is important too

April 7, 2018April 7, 2018 by Anlasair, posted in food, nutrision, Protein

Recipe time!!!! So the above plus half a cup of cold coffee in blender, done. More specific? Ok… 200no almond milk (or other milk, doesn’t really matter I guess). Add some protein powder, I use half the suggested serving or either vanilla or chocolate. One banana and one tea spoon of peanut butter. Wizz up … Continue reading Protein coffee smootie. Because caffeine is important too

#walk1000miles and #run1000miles 2017 come to a close

December 31, 2017December 31, 2017 by Anlasair, posted in 1000 miles, 2000milechallenge, country walking magazine, Malton, running, Uncategorized, update, walk1000miles, walk1000miles2017, walking, yorkshire

well it’s been a long year a lot of walking, a lot of running a lot more than ever done before my entire life, and what can I say really. today I did a very short six mile walk near Castle Howard, was very muddy and then spent most of this evening trying to finish off … Continue reading #walk1000miles and #run1000miles 2017 come to a close