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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 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 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 is a quick 1-point Marilyn in Denbighshire. I approached from the northwest via farm tracks. A handy stopover en route to Snowdonia.

Chanctonbury Ring is an Iron Age hillfort crowned with beech trees. Easy South Downs walk with historical interest. Good operating spot among the trees.

Ditchling Beacon is the highest point in East Sussex with Iron Age hillfort remains. Drive-on summit but very busy weekends. Quick VHF activation.

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

Allt yr Esgair near Llangorse is an Iron Age hillfort summit with Roman road access. Superb views to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons.

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.

Black Hill in the Dark Peak follows the historic Pennine Way on flagstone paths. A quick VHF activation from this Marilyn summit. A pleasant moorland walk.