Cracking little trig, accessed via the bridleway passing Shaftoe Moor farm. Lovely views. Took a more direct route back over farmland having recce'd it from the summit, then went off to visit Wallington, clearly visible from the top.
Lovely circular walk from Bolam West House following bridal path towards Shaftoe Moor, then cutting over the crags to the TP and south to pick up the track that leads past East Shaftoe Hall and back towards Bolam. Extensive views in all directions, Cheviot visible beyond Simonside Hills. A really lovely spot.
From Bolam West Houses. Interesting limestone outcrops.
Parking in lay by on A696 wasn't the best option. Walked up the road to Ferney Grange and on to the summit. Easy walk and plenty evidence of the fort.
Nice stroll to this one whilst checking my geocaches.
Cycled up from east then walked last bit. Excellent views.
Shaftoe Crags The TP. One sight hole open to N; FB faces S.
Shaftoe Crags Top of trig, OS cap with lightly raised letters.
Had to park in a lay-by a short distance from the start of the footpath and negotiate the busy A696. Decent road / tracks all the way to the pillar. Decent views.
Walked along lane towards East Shaftoe Hall then bridleway to Salters Nick, south past Shaftoe Grange onto curving path up hill to find trig point on summit. The area was being used for motorcycle trail event. So peaceful ! .
Find while visiting five geocaches nearby. Much better than the two trigs I found in hedges earlier in the day.
Wish I had a pound for every time I've done this walk...would be rich.
Little gem of a hill and trig. Parked in nearby layby on A696 on walked in on PROW. Remains of the ditch for the hillfort easily seen on way to trig and lovely rock (Ripers Chair) sculptured by nature and human hand on the south crag. Trig had the fresh remains a some furry creature on the top, must be used by local bird(s) of prey as dining table!
Access road covered in ice except concrete 'plank' section. Views extensive except it was getting dark.
A fine day as we took our 6 month old daughter out in the backpack. Started at Bolam Lake and did a circuit via Shaftoe Crags of about 6 miles. Beautiful day and cracking views from trig.
Pillar in good condition. Spider has replacement centre cap with raised large narrow letters. Flush bracket faces 190�, south. Vented through north sight hole.Photographed 16/08/2008, GRP.
Good view and easily accessed. Surrounding ground can be clarty after wet weather.
Dragged the family out for an Easter Monday walk as an alternative to walking round Wallington or Belsay grounds. Not that many people, and only a few climbers bouldering. Sunny day with a fine view over to Wallington Hall.
Visited whilst on trip to this magnificent gritstone boulder area. Great place with fine ambience and excellent climbing opportunities.
An easy walk up from the main road. Plug with raised lettering.
A bit of a boggy day up here. Home next to get warmed up and dried out.
Drove nearly all the way to it along Farm track.