mid-wales

Great Rhos, Radnorshire’s 660m county top, activated in December winds via northern approach. Excellent HF conditions yielded 26 contacts including USA DX.

Moel y Golfa is a 403m volcanic summit with a remarkable Romani memorial. Short scramble required. Favourite of my five-summit day. Excellent views abound.

Long Mountain (Cefn Digoll) hosts an Iron Age hillfort where Henry Tudor gathered before Bosworth. Easy access, pretty woodland, S2S to Italy on 20m SSB.

Stingwern Hill is a quick 358m Marilyn near Manafon - R.S. Thomas country. A trivial grassy field walk to the trig. Quiet on VHF but efficient for bagging.

Disgwylfa Fawr in the Pumlumon area offers remote Welsh hillwalking with Cambrian Mountain views. Steep ascent, cairn summit. VHF activation with handheld.

Gwaunceste Hill in Radnor Forest offers quiet walking in Mid Wales. Northern approach via bridleway to the trig point. Cold winter activation on 2m FM.

Upper Park is Wales' most elusive SOTA summit on a private estate. A rare group activation organised by Ben GW4BML. Memorable day with fellow enthusiasts.

The Begwns is a small hill is worth one point within the Summits on the Air amateur radio scheme. The large common area offers many route options.

A challenging cross-country trek to the modest summit of Banc Llechwedd-mawr, navigating pathless terrain but rewarded with excellent views.

A challenging final summit in a three-peak circuit, navigating pathless, tussocky terrain to reach the remote Marilyn of Drosgol.