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