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Y Golfa - GW/NW-061 SOTA (2025)

Y Golfa - GW/NW-061 SOTA (2025)

16/09/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Y Golfa sits within Welshpool Golf Club - the name means The Hill in Welsh, predating the course. Seek permission to park. Excellent views from the trig.
Allt y Main - GW/NW-059 SOTA (2025)

Allt y Main - GW/NW-059 SOTA (2025)

16/09/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Allt y Main is a peaceful 356m Marilyn west of Welshpool. I followed forest tracks to a summit bench with panoramic views. First of five activations today.
Penycloddiau - GW/NW-054 SOTA (2025)

Penycloddiau - GW/NW-054 SOTA (2025)

17/08/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Penycloddiau hosts one of Wales' largest Iron Age hillforts. I walked through forest and heather moor to the summit. A busy 27-contact activation.
Mynydd Rhyd Ddu - GW/NW-073 SOTA (2025)

Mynydd Rhyd Ddu - GW/NW-073 SOTA (2025)

15/08/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Mynydd Rhyd Ddu is a quick 1-point Marilyn in Denbighshire. I approached from the northwest via farm tracks. A handy stopover en route to Snowdonia.
Carnmenellis - G/DC-006 SOTA (2025)

Carnmenellis - G/DC-006 SOTA (2025)

09/06/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Carnmenellis is a Cornish Marilyn with notoriously difficult access. Cattle blocking the path and an unwelcoming local made this a challenging activation.
Brown Willy - G/DC-002 SOTA (2025)

Brown Willy - G/DC-002 SOTA (2025)

07/06/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Brown Willy is Cornwall’s highest point on Bodmin Moor. I approached via Rough Tor Road in steady rain, navigating around cattle and wild ponies.
Watch Croft - G/DC-007 SOTA (2025)

Watch Croft - G/DC-007 SOTA (2025)

07/06/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Watch Croft is the highest point in West Penwith. A quick roadside activation with sea views, though gorse bushes complicate antenna setup.
Pico do Arieiro - CT3/MI-004 SOTA (2025)

Pico do Arieiro - CT3/MI-004 SOTA (2025)

27/04/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Pico do Arieiro in Madeira is an accessible volcanic peak offering stunning views. I took a taxi to the summit and activated on 20m HF. A scenic trip.
Botley Hill - G/SE-005 SOTA (2025)

Botley Hill - G/SE-005 SOTA (2025)

13/04/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Botley Hill is marked by radio masts and accessible by road. Activated in the rain using EFHW antenna. Not scenic but easy to combine with Leith Hill.
Crowborough - G/SE-007 SOTA (2025)

Crowborough - G/SE-007 SOTA (2025)

13/04/2025
Richard M1HAX
SOTA Activation Reports
Crowborough summit lies within the town itself. Park at the golf club, operate from adjacent woodland. Quick activation, not a hillwalking highlight.
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