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SOTA GW/SW-011 – Sugar Loaf

The summit of Sugar Loaf is reached with a moderate walk from the carpark. It’s good to keep in mind that the ascent gets continually steeper as you go up, until you reach the flat top! Wear proper hiking boots. It’s worth noting that this summit is within the Brecon Beacons National Park and therefore […]

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SOTA GW/MW-025 – The Begwns

This was my second Summits On The Air (SOTA) amateur radio activation. The summit is reached with a very short walk from the single-track road below. At the top is an enclosed area that’s ideal for protection from the wind. There is even a stone bench arrangement. Activation Date: 2024-10-05 Summit Reference: GW/MW-025 Summit Locator: […]

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SOTA G/CE-001 – Cleeve Hill

This was my first Summits On The Air (SOTA) amateur radio activation. Despite Cleeve Hill having a carpark very close to the summit, I decided to enjoy the walk up from the nearby village of Prestbury (ample street parking is available). The hill is pretty steep on the way up; it had been raining the […]