GW/SW-016

Summit Information for GW/SW-016

Ysgyryd Fawr - 486m, 1 point

Association: Wales  Region: South Wales   

Latitude: 51 51 29 N, Longitude: 2 58 22 W

Grid Reference: SO 331182, QTH Locator: IO81MU 

At our starting point at SO328-163 there is ample parking for 8-10 cars, but this summit is very popular with walkers so arrive early.  

There is a good path which rises steeply through the woods and most of the 260mtr assent is done in the first kilometer or so.  There are a couple of well placed benches along this route should you need a rest.

As you emerge from the woods its not long before you can start to appreciate the incredible views that make this summit one of the most enjoyable we have visited.

The gradient becomes lees steep from here and soon  the summit was in sight.

We couldn't have picked a better day for this one,  just a light breeze, warm sunshine and excellent visibility.

We found that the summit had a good VHF takeoff and we soon completed our activation with contacts as far away as Brixham, on the south coast and 5 summit to summit.

A great day and a well earned 1 point!

Date:08/Jun/2013 Summit:GW/SW-016 (Ysgyryd Fawr) Call Used:GW6OVD/P 

Time	Call	Band	Mode	Notes
10:11z	G3RMD	144MHz	FM
10:13z	G4WTF	144MHz	FM
10:22z	M6GWR	144MHz	FM
10:24z	M0SBF	144MHz	FM
10:27z	M0TTE	144MHz	FM
10:29z	M0NTC	144MHz	FM
10:30z	M1CNL	144MHz	FM
10:47z	G4LFF	144MHz	FM
10:52z	M1JSS	144MHz	FM
10:53z	MW3NYR	144MHz	FM
11:05z	MW0UPH	144MHz	FM
11:09z	M0HTB	144MHz	FM
11:15z	MW1AND	144MHz	FM
11:20z	G0LGS	144MHz	FM
11:30z	G0IBE	144MHz	FM
11:34z	M0IBC	144MHz	FM
11:41z	M0JLA	144MHz	FM
11:43z	G0VFK	144MHz	FM
11:44z	MW3NAE	144MHz	FM
11:45z	M6ZSB	144MHz	FM
11:55z	MW1AZI	144MHz	FM
12:01z	M6CMZ	144MHz	FM

GW/SW-037 & GW SW-025

Summit Information for GW/SW-037

Craig yr Allt - 274m, 1 point

Association: Wales  Region: South Wales   

Latitude: 51 33 25 N, Longitude: 3 15 7 W

Grid Reference: ST 133850, QTH Locator: IO81IN 

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This was one of our local summits. The access to this summit is very good, with room for a few cars to park. Once you have passed through the gate there is a short walk before you turn right to head up to the summit. There is a large fallen tree that you need to head for. once you have found this the route it is well defined.

The summit is not marked by a trig point and can be busy with horse riding from a local riding school.
The VHF take off is good on this summit.

This summit has great views of the Valleys and Cardiff area. 

MW0PJJ Log

ime	Call	Band	Mode	Notes
09:37z	MW0TOX	144MHz	FM	5/5
09:45z	M3KWS	144MHz	FM	5/9 steve
09:50z	G3RMD	144MHz	FM	5/8
09:51z	MW1AND	144MHz	FM	5/9
09:55z	G4KPM	144MHz	FM	5/9 MALCOLM
10:00z	MW0CXH	144MHz	FM	5/1 PETER
10:04z	GW0IRT	144MHz	FM	5/9 PHIL
10:08z	M6CJE	144MHz	FM	5/9
10:13z	MW6CQN	144MHz	FM
10:17z	G7WEY	144MHz	FM	DAVE 5/7
10:20z	MW6GNA	144MHz	FM	5/9

Summit Information for GW/SW-025

Cefn Eglwysilan - 382m, 1 point

Association: Wales  Region: South Wales   

Latitude: 51 36 21 N, Longitude: 3 18 19 W

Grid Reference: ST 097905, QTH Locator: IO81IO 

This was the second summit of the day. There is only a few miles between  them and well worth the effort Access to this summit can be from two directions with limited parking both sides. Good views of the surrounding areas overlooking the A470. Takes 20 mins from car to summit.

Once again a busy summit in good weather but plenty of room to set up equipment. Good VHF take off .

MW0PJJ Log

Time	Call	Band	Mode	Notes
11:30z	G4SMD	144MHz	FM	DAVE 4/1
11:33z	MW0CXH	144MHz	FM	PETER 4/1
11:35z	GW0IRT	144MHz	FM	PHIL 5/9
11:46z	2E0FGQ	144MHz	FM	NICK 5/9
11:47z	MW6GNA	144MHz	FM	ANGELA 5/9
12:00z	2E0IXC	144MHz	SSB	5/5
12:07z	GW4GJA	144MHz	FM	KEN
12:15z	G4NKU	144MHz	FM	DAVE 5/5