Logged Visits:

18th May 2024  14:29  by The Revenant

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Metal plug (raised letters). Pillar has large crack. Struggled through small wood of nettles & brambles on SW side, but then just a slog up the open field, over one gate & then up among the rocks & gorse to the trig at the top. Managed to find another way back to the road, avoiding the wood.

Ives Head pillar

6th May 2024  08:04  by Dubvine

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

18th Feb 2024  16:25  by Wheresthatpenguin

Gridref: SK 47779 17021   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Pillar
Flush Bracket
Spider
Pillar
Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station From The Pillar

31st Dec 2023  10:05  by meltdiceburg

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked in the layby and walked up the road to the hillcrest where there is a stile opposite the road side. An easy walk from there over to the trigpoint with no gates or walls. Great views from this rocky viewpoint.

meltdiceburg at Ives Head trigpoint ©meltdiceburg
Ives Head trigpoint
Ives Head flush bracket ©meltdiceburg
Dottie and Baby Dottie ©meltdiceburg

21st Jul 2023  07:50  by gower lad

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

A bit of fresh air after juniors graduation while rest of family still snoozing. From x-road to west, not the best time of year to visit, with thick undergrowth on slopes. Brambles hidden in bracken had a field day on my bare legs. More open near pillar which sits on outcropping off rough hay field. Impressed how high up it felt, with sweeping views far away to the eastern horizon. Fortunately, had bottle of alcohol in car to clean up legs, even so, junior was observant enough to ask what the hell I'd been up to....

2nd Jun 2023  17:03  by KevP

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Revisit on day off. Lovely spot surrounded by butterflies.

15th Jan 2023  11:50  by The Trudges

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Got permission at farm then headed over boggy field to Pillar, Trig Stands on rocky out crop with good views off in all directions. Pillar does still have original centre cap but does have crack near flush Bracket

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

14th Mar 2022  19:36  by 1000mileswalk2022

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

Had a lovely walk up to this trig point on a sunny day and rewarded will 360 degree views

8th Oct 2021  09:09  by eon

Gridref: SK 47778 17023   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

(2268) Drove up to Lubcloud Farm to ask about visiting the pillar. As I arrived, so did the daughter of the landowners. She was kind enough to phone her parents for me, and permission was freely given. She pointed out a couple of routes that I could take, and I opted for going from the layby (enough parking for about 4 or five cars) at the crossroads. A straight 10 minute walk to the pillar, dodging the cow pats as I went - though no livestock was present anywhere today. Pillar sits on a rocky outcrop, the first of four trigs like this encountered today in Leicestershire. And though misty, the views was pretty good. The pillar itself is in mostly good condition, and still retains its original centre cap. The only fly in the ointment is the fairly substantial crack running from the FB across to and along the RHS. A nice one to bag all told. Pillar history: Built on the 19th of November 1936, at a cost of £4 9s 0d. Last maintained by the OS in June of 1978.

Ives Head ©eon
Pillar - 1 ©eon
Pillar - 2 ©eon
FB S1637 ©eon
Top ©eon
Top - detail ©eon
Damage ©eon

27th Feb 2021  15:01  by KevP

Gridref: SK 47778 17026   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Second revisit of the day on 10.33 mile circular 3 pillar walk

6th Jan 2021  18:36  by Mikey the Horse

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

Mikey the horse wanted to visit this trig on the farm where he lives. Despite snowing the access was good from horseback and he removed a good portion of grass at the base of the pillar. I assume he was inspecting the foundation.

20th Sep 2020  15:45  by Kirsty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

23rd May 2020  10:53  by Beauregard Ridley

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

Though damaged it's a magnificent 360° view.

Trig with Shepshed, East Mids Airport and Radcliffe power station in the background.©Beauregard Ridley
©Beauregard Ridley
©Beauregard Ridley
©Beauregard Ridley

30th Oct 2019  14:35  by RichardM

Gridref: SK 47778 17026   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

From cross roads to the W where there is a good parking area. Great little summit. Bad crack from top of FB (N face to base on W face.

21st Oct 2019  14:40  by Andy West

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

25th May 2019  11:10  by robinhood

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

1/2 Bagging a couple of trigs while giving son lift to L'bro (m'bike repair). Asked for permission at Lubcloud Fm and it was readily given. Great views from the top. A number of trigs in this area are located on some of UK's oldest rock, volcanic origin. On to High Cademan

27th Apr 2019  09:35  by CJO

Gridref: SK 47780 17018   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

On TUMP summit outcrop. Has a bad crack at FB, otherwise intact. Getting windier.

Ives Head

8th Apr 2019  11:15  by WuzzerL

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked at crossroads and brisk walk to top of the hill.

©WuzzerL

19th Nov 2018  13:27  by slateloose

Gridref: SK 47700 17000   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked at Lubcloud Farm and ask two young ladies at the equestrian centre if we could walk up to trig point, not a problem. A misty day so no good views, trig badly cracked just above F.B.

20th Sep 2018  13:55  by Alancache

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

Over stile on Iveshead Road and across a couple of fields to the pillar.

The Pillar

13th Jul 2018  13:05  by arranc

Gridref: SK 47780 17031   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

16th Jun 2018  10:09  by Earby Rambler

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Visited with P61 & Brunshaw.

Approach
Trig
Puff Ball

16th Jun 2018  10:09  by painterman61

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Nice little walk up from the parking spot following the track left almost to the summit.Trig has damage original plug fine views.

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
fb ©painterman61

26th Dec 2017  14:50  by jonglew

Gridref: SK 47781 17027   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Roadside parking to SE of road junc, to W of trig. Woodland before breaking out into cattle pasture complete with a feisty herd that definitely needed an eye keeping on! Pillar sits atop a pleasant grass-covered rocky top with some great views. There is a severe fracture running across the front and RHS of the pillar, extending to the rear. Original top cap retained, raised lettering; all sight holes open. Good panoramic views, extensive to N.

Pillar TP4124©jonglew
Spider TP4124©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP4124©jonglew

7th May 2017  19:50  by Aye Jimmy

Gridref: SK 47781 17029   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

On delightful little rocky ridge with gorse in bloom. Has nasty looking crack however.

Ives Head The trig.
Ives Head The FB.
Ives Head Top of trig, OS cap with raised letters.

2nd Mar 2017  09:20  by dugswell2

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Scenic spot even on a damp grey morning. Walked up from the west.

17th May 2016  14:35  by Jonesduo 2

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

There is a tea room at Lub Cloud Farm and the farmer very kindly gave his permission for us to cross his fields to the trig point. Tea room is closed on Tuesdays. No cows today and the trig pillar appears to be in the same condition as in previous posts.

14th Feb 2016  00:00  by ngthack

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Excellent hill.

15th Jul 2015  17:04  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SK 47780 17026   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Pillar is cracked, possibly frost damage

4th Mar 2015  06:30  by Pritch227

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

parked at the crossroads and made my way up through the wooded area nervously eyeing up the fresh looking cowpats,up onto the open land and made my way up to the striking rocky outcrop,very impressive views,no cows today,spied them way down in the fields below nr farm.brilliant.

©Pritch227

30th Jun 2014  13:43  by Ted Rodgers

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

30th Nov 2013  11:23  by tomytucker

Gridref: SK 47800 17100   FB Number: 1637  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

no 2 of 4 parked on layby at ashby rd and iveshead rd ;a long slog uphill to get to this one; well worth the effort; the views agane where stuning; nice and sunny and crisp

30th Nov 2013  11:23  by rams

Gridref: SK 47700 17000   FB Number: 1637  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Ives Head
Ives Head

27th Dec 2012  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 47779 17026   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Once thru' gate from lay-by at spot ht. 123 (crossroads) kept left and thru' wood - vegetation easier

14th Jul 2012  17:45  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SK 47779 17021   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Walked from park at crossroad turn right over gate then over gate into field, head up to next gate and up field to hop over wall and up rock avoiding frendly cows

29th Mar 2012  14:10  by KevP

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Scorching hot day. Climbed from crossroads. Lots of cattle dodging involved. Views Wow! Will return another day where I can linger without wondering how I will make my way past the bovine creatures.

2nd Jul 2011  15:10  by ted

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Approached from NW; gate at top of road avoids a wall climb. Plug intact; all sighting holes open with centre mark visible. Faded graffiti on one face. Pity about the crack; hopefully the location discourages cattle from using it as a scratching post. Long views over Loughborough but a dull walk to the railway station.

Ives Head trig
Ives Head FB
Ives Head top - view over Loughborough

2nd Jun 2011  17:30  by pjr

Gridref: SK 47776 17028   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Hiked from Coalville to Markfield then to here.A bit of a rush with no time to spare on this hot June day.The pillar sits on rock on a very pretty hill with great views all round,a shame the Pillar is cracked,off to the A512 to get the bus hope I make the connections to get home,Ido but its 8,30pm before I get there,but well worth it on a great day out.

26th Apr 2011  14:24  by trig-man

Gridref: SK 47780 17025   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

31st Mar 2011  12:08  by Whats the Point

Gridref: SK 47781 17025   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked from High Cademan. Not only cows below the trigpoint but a bull as well, kept well clear on the way down. Very windy but great views, could see aircraft landing at EMA in the distance. Tried to get a photo showing Ratcliffe powers station behind the trigpoint. Couldn’t find a route on public footpaths back to High Cademan carpark so had to yomp along the roads.

Ives Head Ives Head from Blackbrook.
Ives Head

9th Oct 2010  16:25  by bluebeard

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

8th Apr 2010  11:20  by CURRYSCRIM

Gridref: SK 47777 17027   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 9/10

Parked in convenient layby at crossroads.Took similar approach to asbown except no cows today. Excellent all round views on the warmest day of the year so far.A deep crack on the corner near to the flush bracket.

26th Jan 2010  14:01  by Griefmiester

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked at crossroads and walked up - no footpaths but plenty of cover, pillar is located on a rocky outcrop, great views, nice area.

29th Dec 2008  14:10  by ocean soul

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked at crossroads.Easy walk up to pillar althogh private.Nice views.

11th Nov 2008  14:05  by gowrie

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

My 14th TP of the day - left the best to last - stunning views on a clear day and in contrast to many others, no cows, little undergrowth and no rain

19th Aug 2008  13:45  by Sandisox

Gridref: SK 47771 17022   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked at cross roads. Not the easiest of access routes with scrambling through bracken,climbing stone walls, staring out some cows and enduring torrential showers. Fine view between the showers.

General View
Top View

10th Apr 2008  11:33  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

17th Jul 2007  09:25  by asbown

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

parking at the crossroads to the west, you can get up to the trig without going through the worst of the thistles by going a bit to the left after climbing gate, you still need to go over a wall and through a field of cows but the view is very good.

16th Jul 2007  17:00  by dmwhite

Gridref: SK 47781 17026   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Quick trip up this one before tea, started in bright sunshine and finished in torrential downpour. soaked to skin!

14th Jan 2007  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 8/10

Deep crack across corner at FB level. Metal cap, small raised letters. Classic Charnwood volcanic outcrop; colourful dawn sky.

2nd Aug 2006  09:50  by Lathama

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

An awkward hike up to the top of a rocky tor from the crossroads to the west. Lovely view from here especially towards Beacon Hill - would have been better if it hadn't been so cloudy! As said, the pillar is on a rocky outcrop. No paint. N/S sightholes open. Original plug - slightly-indented letters.

21st Apr 2006  12:20  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SK 47770 17020   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

Access off road to the East,(just checked my log ...me thinks i meant West !)parking outside disused building ,lively cattle but able to keep a fence between me and them! No views sadly as weather still not too special!

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn

27th Mar 2006  13:25  by RoPeHe

Gridref: SK 47780 17026   FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Pillar cracking badly around base, but complete with all metalwork. Good views - rain had just stopped but very windy!

23rd Jun 2005  18:50  by Father Ted

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

Mistakingly had short and no socks on for this one - the thistles and nettles are pretty feerce. Accessed from crossroads to west. The cracked trig sits on an impressive rocky outcrop.

Ives Head

9th Apr 2005  09:24  by Historian

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

21st Jan 2005  13:30  by DanTrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 6/10

Saw from road when bagging other trigs but never actually went up to get it.

21st Jul 2004  15:00  by stikman

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Fairly easy to get to, and a wonderful view of Beacon hill and the surrounding countryside, including two wind turbines :) Trig is cracked around the base, about a third of the way up, but is in good nick otherwise.

View from Ives Head I forget what town that is a photo of, or even what direction i was facing when i took it, but it's the view from Ives Head on a clear-ish day
Cracked :( FB still there, however you can clearly see the large crack running through the pillar.

21st Feb 2004  09:45  by scafell3210

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Damaged  Score: 7/10

Unfortunately the early morning mist was hanging around so I didnt get much of a view. But with a summit ridge to rival the Aonach Egach and a fall off the end to compare with the In Pin this trig sits atop one of the Charnwoods many rocky outcrops (I bumped into a 200+ munroist at the summit). Spider intact but severe cracking around two faces. Park next to disused pumping station at top of Ives Head road and access is easy across two fields.

Ives Head Flush Bracket and cracking which extends and worsens around the corner©scafell3210
Ives Head Trig Point and view northwards over Shepshed©scafell3210

21st Dec 2003  09:00  by scafell3210

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unreachable but visible  Score: 5/10

I can't believe this is not logged - it is clearly visible everytime as I pass on the M1. The trig sits gloriously atop a crown of rocks on the head just SW of junction 23. I will pull off and stop soon - it should have great views to the North.

11th Nov 2001  12:00  by peregrinus

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

No details noted - fine volcanic tor/grass summit, fine views

15th Oct 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S1637  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

A bit trespassy,but accessible from the East.it was there in March 2004 because you can see it from the road(just)Plug with raised lettering.