devon-and-cornwall

Carnmenellis is a Cornish Marilyn with notoriously difficult access. Cattle blocking the path and an unwelcoming local made this a challenging activation.

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 is the highest point in West Penwith. A quick roadside activation with sea views, though gorse bushes complicate antenna setup.

An unusual activation amidst Cornwall’s china clay country, surrounded by a maze of mining works requiring careful navigation amongst active industry.

A rare drive-on SOTA summit steeped in Cornish mining history, with an activation conducted in atmospheric foggy conditions.

I experienced my first ever Summits on the Air activation failure at this small hill due to running out of time before getting four QSOs in the log.

My SOTA activation report for High Willhays in Devon, approaching from Halstock Road, including an unexpected SOTA visitor!