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Summits on the Air

England (G) Association Reference Manual

Document Reference S1.1

Issue number 3.5

Date of issue 02-Mar-2020

Participation start date 02-Mar-2002

Authorised SOTA MT Date 02-Mar-2020

Association Manager Jimmy Read M0HGY

Summits-on-the-Air an original concept by G3WGV and developed with G3CWI

Notice

“Summits on the Air” SOTA and the SOTA logo are trademarks of the Programme. This document is copyright of the Programme. The source data used in the Marilyn lists herein is copyright of Alan Dawson and is used with his permission. All other trademarks and copyrights referenced herein are acknowledged.

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Table of contents

1 CHANGE CONTROL ................................................................................................................................. 3

2 ASSOCIATION REFERENCE DATA ...................................................................................................... 8

2.1 PROGRAMME DERIVATION .......................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 9

2.3 RIGHTS OF WAY AND ACCESS ISSUES .......................................................................................................... 9

2.4 MAPS AND NAVIGATION ........................................................................................................................... 10

2.5 GRID REFERENCE SYSTEM USED ............................................................................................................... 10

2.6 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 10

3 SUMMIT REFERENCE DATA ............................................................................................................... 11

3.1 REGION REFERENCE – CENTRAL ENGLAND ............................................................................................. 11

3.1.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................................................ 11

3.1.2 Table of summits ............................................................................................................................. 11

3.2 REGION REFERENCE – DEVON AND CORNWALL ....................................................................................... 13

3.2.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................................................ 13

3.2.2 Table of summits ............................................................................................................................. 13

3.3 REGION REFERENCE – THE LAKE DISTRICT ............................................................................................. 14

3.3.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................................................ 14

3.3.2 Table of summits ............................................................................................................................. 15

3.4 REGION REFERENCE – THE NORTHERN PENNINES ................................................................................... 17

3.4.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................................................ 17

3.4.2 Table of summits ............................................................................................................................. 17

3.5 REGION REFERENCE – THE SCOTTISH BORDERS ...................................................................................... 19

3.5.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................................................ 19

3.5.2 Table of summits ............................................................................................................................. 20

3.6 REGION REFERENCE – SOUTH CENTRAL ENGLAND .................................................................................. 21

3.6.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................................................ 21

3.6.2 Table of summits ............................................................................................................................. 21

3.7 REGION REFERENCE – SOUTHERN ENGLAND .......................................................................................... 22

3.7.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................................................ 22

3.7.2 Table of summits ............................................................................................................................. 22

3.8 REGION REFERENCE – SOUTHERN PENNINES ........................................................................................... 23

3.8.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................................................ 23

3.8.2 Table of summits ............................................................................................................................. 23

3.9 REGION REFERENCE – TEES TO THE WASH .............................................................................................. 25

3.9.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................................................ 25

3.9.2 Table of summits ............................................................................................................................. 25

3.10 REGION REFERENCE – WELSH BORDERS ............................................................................................. 26

3.10.1 Regional notes ............................................................................................................................ 26

3.10.2 Table of summits ......................................................................................................................... 27

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1 Change Control

Date Version Details

02-Mar-02 1.0 First formal issue of this document

06-Mar-02 1.1 Amendments to bring table of Summits into line with the latest Marilyns definition, as follows:

Summits added: LD-057, NP-030, SC-012, SC-013, SE-015

Summits deleted: LD-002, LD-016, LD-039, SB-002, SB-003

13-Mar-02 1.2 Association Reference Manual separated from General Rules

25-Mar-02 1.3 Billinge Hill, SP-017, added to South Pennines Region (inadvertently omitted from earlier listings)

16-Apr-02 1.4 Hyperlink reference to Marilyns web site updated

09-May-02 1.5 CE-006 deleted and replaced with WB-024 (fixing initial allocation error)

08-July-02 1.6 New Association Manager added and Regional Notes completed.

01-Mar-04 1.7 Update of Regional Notes and re-validation of LD-039 Baystones.

15-Jul-05 1.8 Addition of LD-058 Arnside Knott and renaming of LD-049, CE-005 & TW-005. Changes to contact details and Regional Notes.

07-Jul-07 1.9 Addition of NP-031 Birks Fell and deletion of NP-021 Horsehead Moor

26-Nov-07 2.0 Removal of WB-001 Black Mountain as it is now considered to be a Welsh Summit

15-Sep-08 2.1 Chanctonbury Hill renamed to Chanctonbury Ring and grid reference altered from TQ134120 to TQ139120

15-Sep-08 2.1 St Boniface Down height changed from 240 to 241 metres

15-Sep-08 2.1 Botley Hill height changed from 267 to 269 metres and grid reference changed from TQ396553 to TQ387552

15-Sep-08 2.1 Addition of NP-032 Cracoe Fell and deletion of NP-025 Thorpe Fell Top

15-Sep-08 2.1 Addition of prominence data

12-Jun-09 2.2 Changed height of Chanctonbury Ring from 238 metres to 242 metres

12-Jun-09 2.2 SP-016 Raw head removed from programme last date for activation set as 31 August 2009

06-May-10 2.3 Jimmy Read M3EYP replaces James McGinty M0ZZO as G AM

06-May-10 2.3

Region G/TW Tyne to the Wash renamed Tees to the Wash in accordance with names in RHB book

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06-May-10 2.3 Grid references changed for the summits of G/CE-001, G/CE-002, G/CE-003, G/CE-004, G/CE-005, G/DC-002, G/DC-003, G/DC-004, G/DC-006, G/LD-003, G/LD-006, G/LD-012, G/LD-018, G/LD-020, G/LD-022, G/LD-025, G/LD-029, G/LD-031, G/LD-032, G/LD-035, G/LD-047, G/LD-048, G/LD-049, G/LD-050, G/LD-052, G/LD-054, G/NP-002, G/NP-003, G/NP-005, G/NP-006, G/NP-007, G/NP-008, G/NP-026, G/SB-004, G/SB-006, G/SC-001, G/SC-002, G/SC-004, G/SC-005, G/SC-006, G/SC-013, G/SE-004, G/SE-005, G/SE-007, G/SE-008, G/SE-009, G/SP-001, G/SP-002, G/SP-003, G/SP-006, G/SP-012, G/SP-014, G/TW-001, G/TW-004, G/WB-002, G/WB-003, G/WB-004, G/WB-007, G/WB-010, G/WB-012, G/WB-014, G/WB-015, WB-016, G/WB-017, G/WB-018, G/WB-020, G/WB-021, G/WB-022, G/WB-024 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

06-May-10 2.3 Heights changed for the summits of G/CE-002, G/LD-022, G/LD-028, G/LD-049, G/LD-052, G/NP-032, G/SB-005, G/SB-010, G/SC-002, G/SE-005, G/SE-009, G/SP-003, G/SP-007, G/SP-009, G/SP-012, G/TW-002, G/TW-003, G/TW-004, G/WB-015 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

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06-May-10 2.3 Prominences changed for the summits of G/CE-001, G/CE-005, G/DC-006, G/DC-007, G/LD-022, G/LD-058, G/NP-004, G/NP-005, G/NP-014, G/NP-015, G/NP-016, G/NP-017, G/NP-026, G/NP-027, G/NP-028, G/NP-029, G/NP-030, G/NP-031, G/NP-032, G/SB-008, G/SC-002, G/SC-003, G/SC-006, G/SE-001, G/SP-001, G/SP-011, G/SP-013, G/TW-001, G/TW-004 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

06-May-10 2.3 Summits partially renamed are G/LD-008, G/LD-026, G/LD-028, G/LD-055, G/LD-056 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database (to avoid possible confusion)

06-May-10 2.3 Spellings corrected for the summits of G/LD-048, G/LD-051, G/NP-028 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

06-May-10 2.3 Height changed in feet only for the summit of Swinside G/LD-057 and St Boniface Down G/SE-008 and Aconbury Hill G/WB-024 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

06-May-10 2.3 G/TW regional notes updated

06-May-10 2.3 Hyperlink added to the email address of the G/SB region manager Jim Coombes G0CQK

06-May-10 2.3 Baystones G/LD-039 removed from SOTA programme on the 31st of August 2010

06-May-10 2.3 Phil Catterall G4OBK appointed G/TW region manager

06-May-10 2.3 Richard Marshall G4ERP appointed G/WB and G/CE region manager

06-May-10 2.3 Peter Smith G3TJE appointed G/SC and G/DC region manager

06-May-10 2.3 David Griffiths G3RDQ appointed G/SE region manager

06-May-10 2.3 New website ID added for the Relative Hills of Britain website

26-May-10 2.4 Lovely Seat G/NP-030 removed from SOTA programme on the 30th of September 2010

01-Sep-10 2.5 Calf Top G/NP-022 height changed

11-Dec-10 2.6 Grid Reference changed for the summits of G/LD-012, G/NP-026, G/SB-010 and G/SC-002 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

11-Dec-10 2.6 Height changed for the summit of G/LD-046 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

11-Dec-10 2.6 Prominence changed for the summit of G/LD-046 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

11-Dec-10 2.6 Height changed in feet only for the summits of G/NP-022, G/NP-026 and G/SP-001 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

23-May-11 2.7 Prominence changed for the summits of G/LD-046 and G/LD-058 and G/SP-001 and G/WB-022 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

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23-May-11 2.7 Height changed in feet only for the summit of G/SP-012 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

23-May-11 2.7 G/WB-022 height changed in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

23-May-11 2.7 Regional Notes updated

01-May-12 2.8 Grid reference change for the summits of G/NP-024, G/SC-002, G/SC-009 and G/SC-013 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

01-May-12 2.8 Height changed for the summit of G/NP-002 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

01-May-12 2.8 Prominence changed for the summit of G/NP-002 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

01-May-12 2.8 G – Association Manger’s callsign is now 2E0EYP

01-May-13 2.9 G – Association Manger’s callsign is now M0HGY

01-May-13 2.9 G/CE and G/WB regional notes updated

01-May-13 2.9 Height changed for the summits of G/DC-007 and G/WB-023 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

01-May-13 2.9 Prominence changed for the summits of G/DC-007, G/LD-052, G/NP-016, G/SE-006, G/SE-009, G/SE-014, G/SP-008, G/SP-015 and G/WB-023 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

01-May-13 2.9 Grid reference change for the summits of G/LD-018 and G/NP-005 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

02-Mar-15 3.0 Change Authorised by from Tom M1EYP to SOTA MT

02-Mar-15 3.0 Changed G/TW region managers email address to [email protected] as per email from G/TW region manager

02-Mar-15 3.0 Grid reference changed for the summits of G/CE-002, G/DC-007, G/LD-010, G/LD-044, G/LD-045, G/LD-052, G/NP-005, G/NP-007, G/NP-024, G/SE-008, G/SP-009 and G/TW-003 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

02-Mar-15 3.0 Prominence changed for the summits of G/NP-022, G/NP-024, G/SB-004, G/SB-007, G/SC-002, G/SC-013, G/SP-008, G/WB-005 and G/WB-007 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

02-Mar-15 3.0 Height changed for the summits of G/NP-024, G/SB-004, G/SB-007, G/SC-013, G/WB-003, G/WB-005 and G/WB-007 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

02-Mar-16 3.1 Spelling corrected for the summit of G/LD-048 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

02-Mar-16 3.1 G/SB-009 Ros Hill renamed to Ros Castle in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

02-Mar-16 3.1 Swyre Head G/SC-012 removed from the SOTA programme on the 1st March 2016

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02-Mar-16 3.1 Grid reference changed for the summits of G/SP-002 and G/WB-010 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

02-Mar-16 3.1 Height changed for the summits of G/SP-008, G/WB-006 and G/WB-008 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

02-Mar-16 3.1 Prominence changed for the summits of G/SP-008, G/WB-004 and G/WB-006 in accordance with latest information on Hills Database

02-Mar-16 3.1 G/SC regional notes slightly amended due to removal of G/SC-012

02-Mar-17 3.2 Muncaster Fell – Hooker Crag G/LD-055 relocated to Muncaster Fell G/LD-059. This is due to a recent RHB survey. G/LD-055 will valid until 1st March 2017 and G/LD-059 will be valid from 2nd March 2017

02-Mar-17 3.2 Hensbarrow Beacon G/DC-004 relocated to Hensbarrow Downs G/DC-008. This is due to a recent RHB survey. G/DC-004 will be valid until 31st August 2017 and G/DC-008 will be valid from 1st September 2017

02-Mar-17 3.2 Height changed in meters only for the summits of G/LD-022, G/LD-046, G/NP-022, G/NP-024, G/NP-026, G/NP-032, G/SB-004, G/SE-005, G/SP-009, G/WB-003, G/WB-005, G/WB-006, G/WB-007, G/WB-008 and G/WB-010. These summits on the Hills-Database all have a decimal height of .5m or above which were previously rounded up to be nearest whole number, these have now all been rounded down to the nearest whole number, so these summits drop their heights by 1 meter

02-Mar-17 3.2 Prominence changed for the summits of G/LD-022, G/LD-046, G/LD-058, G/SP-001 and G/WB-008 These summits on the Hills-Database all have a decimal prominence of .5m or above which were previously rounded up to be nearest whole number, these have now all been rounded down to the nearest whole number, so these summits drop their prominences by 1 meter

02-Mar-17 3.2 Grid reference changed for the summit of G/LD-045 in accordance with latest information of Hills-Database

02-Mar-18 3.3 Grid reference changed for the summit of G/NP-019 in accordance with latest information of Hills-Database

02-Mar-18 3.3 Promiences deleted for the deleted summits of G/DC-004, G/LD-055 and G/SC-012

02-Mar-18 3.3 Spelling corrected for the summit of G/NP-028 in accordance with latest information on Hills-Database

02-Mar-18 3.3 Height changed for the summits of G/SB-010 and G/SE-008 in accordance with latest information on Hills-Database

02-Mar-18 3.3 Prominence changed for the summits of G/SB-010 and G/SE-008 in accordance with latest information on Hills-Database

02-Mar-19 3.4 Height changed for the summits of G/LD-003, G/LD-007, G/LD-009, G/LD-013, G/LD-029 and G/LD-040 in accordance with latest information on Hills-Database – All of these with the exception of G/LD-040 has the height listed as the correct none integar value in meters

02-Mar-19 3.4 Prominence changed for the summits of G/LD-013, G/LD-038, G/LD-040, G/LD-042, G/SP-011 and G/TW-002 in accordance with latest information on Hills-Database

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02-Mar-19 3.4 Height changed in meters only to the correct none integar values that is in accorance with latest information on Hills-Database for the summits of G/DC-008, G/LD-001, G/LD-022, G/LD-046, G/LD-058, G/LD-059, G/NP-022, G/NP-024, G/NP-026, G/NP-032, G/SB-004, G/SE-005, G/SP-001, G/SP-009, G/WB-003, G/WB-004, G/WB-005, G/WB-006, G/WB-007, G/WB-008 and G/WB-010

02-Mar-19 3.4 Promience changed to the correct correct none integar values that is in accorance with latest information on Hills-Database for the summits of G/LD-003, G/LD-007, G/LD-009, G/LD-010, G/LD-022, G/LD-046, G/LD-058, G/SP-001, G/WB-003 and G/WB-008

02-Mar-20 3.5 Height changed for the summits of G/LD-007, G/LD-008 and G/LD-010 in accordance with latest information on Hills-Database

02-Mar-20 3.5 Prominence changed for the summits of G/LD-007 and G/LD-010 in accordance with latest information on Hills-Database

2 Association Reference Data

Association England (G)

Commencement date 02 March 2002

Regions Central England (CE-xxx) Devon and Cornwall (DC-xxx) Lake District (LD-xxx) Northern Pennines (NP-xxx) Scottish Borders (SB-xxx) South Central England (SC-xxx) Southern England (SE-xxx) Southern Pennines (SP-xxx) Tees to the Wash (TW-xxx) Welsh Borders (WB-xxx)

Association parameters 1

Summit operation criteria Operation must be within 25m vertically of the summit

Band 1, score 1 point <500m ASL

Band 2, score 2 points >=500m ASL, <600m ASL

Band 3, score 4 points >=600m ASL, <700m ASL

Band 4, score 6 points >=700m ASL, <800m ASL

Band 5, score 8 points >=800m ASL, <900m ASL

Band 6, score 10 points >=900m

Seasonal bonus Yes

Bonus rationale Winter period with highest probability of sub-zero temperatures

Min. height for bonus 500m

Bonus period dates 1 December to 15 March inclusive

1 See General Rules for parameter definitions

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Association England (G)

Association sponsored awards None

Association Manager Jimmy Read M0HGY [[email protected]]

2.1 Programme derivation

The England SOTA Programme is based on the Marilyns. The Marilyn programme considers the relative height of summits compared to their surroundings and defines a minimum of 150m climb from the surrounding cols in order to qualify. This results in over 170 Summits in England, ranging from little more that 150m in height to almost 1000m.

The Marilyn programme is the work of Alan Dawson. Alan has written a book, “The Relative Hills of Britain”, ISBN 1-85284-068-4, published in 1992 by Cicerone Press, Milnthorpe, Cumbria. This book covers the Marilyns in detail and is invaluable reference material for activators and chasers alike. Full details of how to obtain this book, together with much more information on the Marilyn programme, a discussion group, etc. can be found at Alan Dawson’s web site http://www.rhb.org.uk/ Marilyn list, as defined in the above references is the definitive list of valid Summits for England.

2.2 General information

England has several distinct mountain regions, many of which are in the north of the country. England’s hills are broadly characterised by broad grassy slopes leading to rock covered summits above about 700m. Some regions, especially the Lake District offer challenging scrambling and rock climbing but there are no summits in England that cannot be reached by simple hill walking.

2.3 Rights of way and access issues

England has a comprehensive network of pathways open to the public. Most of these rights of way are hundreds of years old and derive from ancient trading routes or military roads. There are many spectacular roman roads scattered throughout England’s mountainous regions.

In addition to sealed roads, there are essentially three classes of public right of way, as follows:

• Footpaths. The public has right of use at all times, but only on foot. Mountain bikes, horses and motorised vehicles are not permitted. Footpaths are marked by dotted lines, red or green, on Ordnance Survey maps.

• Bridleways. The public has right of use at all times on foot, mountain bike or horse. Bridleways are marked by dashed lines, red or green, on Ordnance Survey maps.

• Road Used as a Public Path (RUPP). The public has full rights, including taking motor vehicles on such routes. Generally, RUPPs are marked with a line of alternating dots and dashes on Ordnance Survey maps. Unfortunately, this is not very consistent.

Note specifically that unless accompanied by the above markings, the existence of a road or track on any map is no guarantee that it is a right of way.

When in the valleys, and especially near farms and livestock, it is essential to keep to public rights of way at all times. There is no excuse for straying from rights of way, as there are so many of them. Any SOTA operation, in which it is shown that the participants failed to keep to paths, when appropriate, is likely to be disallowed.

Once well clear of the valley and out in open country it is generally acceptable to take any route. However, as there is almost certain to be a path to the Summit it is likely to be the

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best option for SOTA Activators. It is strongly recommended that footpaths/bridleways are used whenever possible.

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW) has introduced new rights of access to certain areas of England. During 2005, a roll-out of new Access Land has taken place that has made hitherto inaccessible summits open to regular SOTA activation. CROW Access Land is included on the most recent editions of OS maps but on-line maps and details are available at http://cms.countrysideaccess.gov.uk

Some summits still do not have public access. In this case, it is essential that the landowner’s permission be obtained before attempting activation.

2.4 Maps and navigation

The definitive maps for hill walking in England are published by the Ordnance Survey (OS). They are available in virtually all stationers and bookshops, or can be ordered by post. Locally, in mountainous areas, corner shops can usually be expected to carry copies of the immediate area.

OS maps come in all shapes and sizes but the most useful for general mountaineering purposes are the 1:50,000 “Landranger” series and the 1:25,000 “Explorer” series (used to be “Outdoor Leisure”) series.

The Landranger series covers the entire country in some 200 maps, which at 2cm to 1km are excellent for route planning. Although these maps show a reasonable amount of detail, they are a bit too small-scale for serious mountain work.

The Explorer series of maps is strongly recommended for specific Expeditions. The level of detail is significantly greater than on the Landranger series and includes extremely useful information such as walls and other significant features that are useful for navigation.

Generally, navigation in English Mountains is not particularly difficult, at least if you stick to the paths and the weather remains fine. It is, however, easy to get disoriented, especially in the mist that is an all too frequent visitor to England’s hills. Only the foolhardy will venture onto the English Mountains without a compass and the knowledge to use it. A GPS is not an adequate substitute.

2.5 Grid reference system used

The Ordnance Survey of Great Britain defines a rectangular grid system, which covers the entire landmass of Britain. This system is used throughout this Association Reference Manual. Typically, the system provides a unique reference to 100m accuracy, though this can be varied if required. Full details of this system can be found at http://www.ordsvy.gov.uk/.

2.6 Safety considerations

It is tempting to assume that England’s mountains, none of which exceeds 1000m in height, are relatively trivial. Whilst they certainly do not compare with Alpine grandeur, the higher latitude, together with proximity to the south-westerly weather fronts coming across the Atlantic, means that conditions can be severe, especially in the winter.

England’s higher mountains may carry snow, especially on the higher summits of the Lake District, any time from late November through to April. Unfortunately, much of this snow is relatively soft and can be very slippery. At other times it just rains! Good waterproof gear is therefore essential, as is protection for radio equipment. You should never venture into England’s major mountains without walking boots, warm clothing, map and compass.

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Mobile phone coverage in England’s mountainous regions is reasonably good on high ground. It can be non-existent in the valleys or on slopes facing away from major areas of population, roads, etc. If you have one, it is worth taking it with you.

Most areas with major Summits have mountain rescue services. These are all run on a non-paid volunteer basis and you might like to consider supporting their work by putting some cash in the mountain rescue box, usually found in pubs and other tourist traps. Think of it as a sort of insurance policy – hope you will never need to claim on it but have it anyway! The mountain rescue services operate closely with, and report into the Police. Should you need to call them out then you call the Police using 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue.

3 Summit Reference Data

3.1 Region Reference – Central England

Association England (G)

Region Central England (CE-xxx)

Region Manager Richard Marshall, G4ERP [[email protected]]

Reference (s) The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

3.1.1 Regional notes

This is the largest Region of the English Association but has only five eligible summits scattered across the Midlands. Although the Central England Region includes all of East Anglia it is hardly surprising that there are no SOTA summits east of the M1.

As with all rural areas outside of the National Parks and the higher mountains, access is a sensitive issue and activators should ensure that rights of way are used across farmland or that the landowner’s permission is obtained.

For route descriptions and maps for each summit in the Central England SOTA Region visit http://www.keswick.u-net.com/enigma.htm#39

A weather forecast for this SOTA Region can be obtained from the Meteorological Office as part of their Weathercall service for Buckinghamshire on 09068 405 406, Leicestershire on 09068 500 412, Gloucestershire on 09068 405 415 and Worcestershire on 09068 500 410 . For details of accommodation and other information contact the Heart of England Tourist Board on 01905 763436.

Detailed information for all of the CE summits can be found at http://www.erp-imaging.co.uk/SOTA_CE.aspx.

3.1.2 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

CE-001 330 1083 234 Cleeve Hill SO 996245 02-Mar-02 1

CE-002 316 1037 210 Walton Hill SO 942798 02-Mar-02 1

CE-003 299 981 257 Bredon Hill SO 957402 02-Mar-02 1

CE-004 278 912 170 Bardon Hill SK 459131 02-Mar-02 1

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Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

CE-005 267 876 180 Wendover Woods SP 890090 02-Mar-02 1

CE-006 276 904 Aconbury Hill SO 505330 06-Mar-02 09-May-02 1

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3.2 Region Reference – Devon and Cornwall

Association England (G)

Region Devon and Cornwall (DC-xxx)

Region Manager Peter Smith, G3TJE [[email protected]]

Reference The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

3.2.1 Regional notes

A wide range of hills is available in the Devon and Cornwall region. High Willhays lies on the North moor on Dartmoor, a rather rounded peak, Brown Willy, on Bodmin Moor, is of similar feature. Both of these walks encounter boggy terrain, and suitable footwear is required, as well as suitable clothing all year round.

Large areas of Dartmoor are used by the military for exercises. Firing times should be checked before venturing onto the moor, see www.dartmoor-ranges.co.uk. If you see red flags flying in the area to which you are heading, do not venture out onto the moor. Walkers should also be aware of the possibility of live ammunition lying around on the moor; metal objects should not be touched.

With Watch Croft overlooking one of the finest areas of coastline on the South West Coast path and High Willhays sitting proudly as the highest point in Devon, there is plenty of variety in this region.

There is road access in close proximity to the summits, with the exception of Brown Willy and High Willhays.

Accommodation is plentiful. It should be noted that in the summer the roads can become congested in some regions.

3.2.2 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

DC-001 621 2037 537 High Willhays SX 580892 02-Mar-02 4

DC-002 420 1378 314 Brown Willy SX 158799 02-Mar-02 1

DC-003 334 1096 171 Kit Hill SX 374713 02-Mar-02 1

DC-004 312 1024 Hensbarrow Beacon SW 996575 02-Mar-02 31-Aug-17 1

DC-005 261 856 173 Christ Cross SS 964052 02-Mar-02 1

DC-006 252 827 165 Carnmenellis SW 695364 02-Mar-02 1

DC-007 253 830 226 Watch Croft SW 420356 02-Mar-02 1

DC-008 364.6 1196 246 Hensbarrow Downs SX 001574 01-Sep-17 1

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3.3 Region Reference – The Lake District

Association England (G)

Region The Lake District (LD-xxx)

Region Manager John Linford, G3WGV [[email protected]]

Reference (s) The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

3.3.1 Regional notes

The Lake District is England’s most extensive mountainous region, with over 50 summits above 2500 ft (762m). The region includes England’s highest mountain summit, Scafell Pike, 978m high. The Lake District is located in the north west of England bordered by Scotland to the north and the Irish Sea to the west. Access is generally excellent, being close to several junctions on the nearby M6 motorway. Accommodation is plentiful but, as this is a major tourist area, tends to get booked some months ahead at weekends, especially in the summer. There are numerous campsites and generally, there is little difficulty in finding a place to camp.

The region is characterised by steep-sided valleys frequently occupied by a lake or reservoir. Population centres tend to be adjacent to these lakes, often at one end where a river runs over somewhat more gentle land. There is an extensive system of footpaths, generally originating in the villages and running over the numerous passes before striking up hill to the summit. Virtually without exception, summits can be reached by simple hill walking, with no rock climbing required. For the more adventurous, there are many excellent scrambles and there is a considerable quantity of serious rock climbing.

Some Lakeland mountains have extremely precipitous edges close to the summit. The classic example is Helvellyn, which has gentle slopes in all directions except to the east where the edge is near vertical for up to 300m. There are fatal accidents every year on these edges. Special care is required when there is considerable snow as unstable cornices can extend a considerable distance beyond the edge.

The weather in the Lake District can be very unpredictable and can even vary from one valley to another. Rainfall is around twice the national average, carried on strong south-westerly winds that are frequently gale force on the summits. Many summits have rudimentary shelters on or close to the summit but in busy times these will be fully occupied. Generally, there is no other shelter on the summits.

The Lake District National Park Authority has a weather forecast, that is updated twice daily, available on 0844 846 2444. An alternative weather forecast for this SOTA Region can also be found on 09068 500 419.

LD-058 Arnside Knott was promoted to Marilyn status in 2005 when research using the OS Digimap Service identified a very low col near to Siverdale. Arnside Knott is now the lowest qualifying summit in England.

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3.3.2 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from

Valid to Score

LD-001 978.07 3209 912 Scafell Pike NY 215072 02-Mar-02 10

LD-002 964 3163 Scafell NY 206064 02-Mar-02 06-Mar-02 10

LD-003 949.8 3116 713.4 Helvellyn NY 342151 02-Mar-02 10

LD-004 931 3054 709 Skiddaw NY 260290 02-Mar-02 10

LD-005 899 2949 425 Great Gable NY 211103 02-Mar-02 8

LD-006 892 2927 348 Pillar NY 171121 02-Mar-02 8

LD-007 873.3 2865 300.3 Fairfield NY 358117 02-Mar-02 8

LD-008 867.8 2847 461 Blencathra – Hallsfell Top NY 323277 02-Mar-02 8

LD-009 851.6 2794 518.2 Grasmoor NY 174203 02-Mar-02 8

LD-010 841.2 2760 160.5 St Sunday Crag NY 369133 02-Mar-02 8

LD-011 828 2717 373 High Street NY 440110 02-Mar-02 8

LD-012 807 2648 362 High Stile NY 170148 02-Mar-02 8

LD-013 802.4 2633 415 The Old Man of Coniston SD 272978 02-Mar-02 8

LD-014 802 2631 181 Kirk Fell NY 194104 02-Mar-02 8

LD-015 791 2595 189 Grisedale Pike NY 198225 02-Mar-02 6

LD-016 778 2552 Harter Fell NY 459092 02-Mar-02 06-Mar-02 6

LD-017 776 2546 260 Red Screes NY 396087 02-Mar-02 6

LD-018 763 2503 171 Stony Cove Pike NY 417100 02-Mar-02 6

LD-019 762 2500 283 High Raise NY 280095 02-Mar-02 6

LD-020 753 2470 397 Dale Head NY 222153 02-Mar-02 6

LD-021 737 2418 161 Robinson NY 201168 02-Mar-02 6

LD-022 736.8 2417 151.9 Seat Sandal NY 344115 02-Mar-02 6

LD-023 710 2329 242 Knott NY 296329 02-Mar-02 6

LD-024 705 2313 177 Pike of Blisco NY 271042 02-Mar-02 6

LD-025 692 2270 193 Seatallan NY 140084 02-Mar-02 4

LD-026 664 2178 160 Tarn Crag (Sleddale) NY 488078 02-Mar-02 4

LD-027 657 2156 262 Place Fell NY 405169 02-Mar-02 4

LD-028 654 2146 276 Harter Fell (Eskdale) SD 218997 02-Mar-02 4

LD-029 608.8 1997 314 Illgill Head NY 168049 02-Mar-02 4

LD-030 600 1969 362 Black Combe SD 135854 02-Mar-02 4

LD-031 573 1880 164 Blake Fell NY 110196 02-Mar-02 2

LD-032 573 1880 221 Whitfell SD 158929 02-Mar-02 2

LD-033 552 1811 237 Lord’s Seat NY 204265 02-Mar-02 2

LD-034 549 1801 154 Hard Knott NY 231023 02-Mar-02 2

LD-035 537 1762 198 Great Mell Fell NY 396253 02-Mar-02 2

LD-036 512 1680 260 Mellbreak NY 148186 02-Mar-02 2

LD-037 505 1657 226 Little Mell Fell NY 423240 02-Mar-02 2

LD-038 494 1621 187 Grayrigg Forest SD 598998 02-Mar-02 1

LD-039 487 1598 Baystones NY 403052 02-Mar-02 06-Mar-02 1

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Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from

Valid to Score

LD-039 488 1601 Baystones NY 403051 01-Mar-04 31-Aug-10 1

LD-040 470 1542 248 Lingmoor Fell NY 302046 02-Mar-02 1

LD-041 447 1467 242 Binsey NY 225355 02-Mar-02 1

LD-042 423 1388 266 Low Fell NY 137226 02-Mar-02 1

LD-043 388 1273 163 Hallin Fell NY 433198 02-Mar-02 1

LD-044 357 1171 189 High Rigg NY 308219 02-Mar-02 1

LD-045 352 1155 175 Dent NY 041129 02-Mar-02 1

LD-046 339.6 1114 158.6 Lambrigg Fell SD 586941 02-Mar-02 1

LD-047 335 1099 172 Loughrigg Fell NY 346051 02-Mar-02 1

LD-048 335 1099 191 Top o’Selside SD 308919 02-Mar-02 1

LD-049 334 1096 230 Kirkby Moor SD 259839 02-Mar-02 1

LD-050 321 1053 217 Gummer’s How SD 390884 02-Mar-02 1

LD-051 317 1040 165 Holme Fell NY 315006 02-Mar-02 1

LD-052 275 902 177 Hutton Roof Crags SD 556775 02-Mar-02 1

LD-053 270 886 177 Claife Heights SD 382973 02-Mar-02 1

LD-054 254 833 157 Watch Hill NY 159318 02-Mar-02 1

LD-055 231 758

Muncaster Fell – Hooker Crag

SD 112983 02-Mar-02 01-Mar-17 1

LD-056 215 705 182 Whitbarrow – Lord’s Seat SD 441870 02-Mar-02 1

LD-057 244 801 152 Swinside NY 243224 06-Mar-02 1

LD-058 159.1 522 150.8 Arnside Knott SD 456774 15-Jul-05 1

LD-059 232.1 761 195 Muncaster Fell SD 115986 02-Mar-17 1

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3.4 Region Reference – The Northern Pennines

Association England (G)

Region The Northern Pennines (NP-xxx)

Region Manager John Linford, G3WGV [[email protected]]

Reference The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

3.4.1 Regional notes

The Northern Pennines Region contains the highest Summits outside of the Lake District. The mountains in this region are generally easily accessible and have rather flat summit plateaux. Being a major watershed for northern England, the area is characterised by extensive soggy moorland, with the occasional summit rising above the general mire into a rocky plateau.

All is not totally dull featureless moor, however. Much of this region is in limestone country and this gives rise to spectacular scenery such as the extensive limestone pavements around Ingleborough, NP-005, and elsewhere. The region is pockmarked with caves and there are some remarkable caverns and potholes to be found on the fells that are testament to the volume of water flowing in earlier times.

Accommodation in the area is generally plentiful, mainly because of the Pennine Way, which makes its way across a good number of the hills in this Region.

A free permit to visit the summit of NP-002 Mickle Fell, which lies just within the Strathmore Estate, can be obtained by sending to application to the Range Officer, Warcop Training Area, Warcop, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6PA. Firing times for the approach route through Warcop Range can be obtained by listening to the recorded message on 0800 7835181.

3.4.2 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

NP-001 893 2930 651 Cross Fell NY 687343 02-Mar-02 8

NP-002 790 2592 212 Mickle Fell NY 806245 02-Mar-02 6

NP-003 747 2451 190 Burnhope Seat NY 784375 02-Mar-02 6

NP-004 736 2415 408 Whernside SD 738814 02-Mar-02 6

NP-005 724 2375 427 Ingleborough SD 741745 02-Mar-02 6

NP-006 716 2349 297 Great Shunner Fell SD 848972 02-Mar-02 6

NP-007 708 2323 344 Wild Boar Fell SD 758987 02-Mar-02 6

NP-008 704 2310 288 Great Whernside SE 002739 02-Mar-02 6

NP-009 702 2303 207 Buckden Pike SD 960787 02-Mar-02 6

NP-010 694 2277 306 Pen-y-ghent SD 838733 02-Mar-02 4

NP-011 687 2254 221 Great Coum SD 700835 02-Mar-02 4

NP-012 678 2224 265 Baugh Fell - Tarn Rigg Hill SD 740916 02-Mar-02 4

NP-013 676 2218 383 The Calf SD 667970 02-Mar-02 4

NP-014 672 2205 195 Rogan’s Seat NY 919030 02-Mar-02 4

NP-015 672 2205 254 Great Knoutberry Hill SD 788871 02-Mar-02 4

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Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

NP-016 668 2192 232 Dodd Fell Hill SD 840845 02-Mar-02 4

NP-017 668 2192 243 Fountains Fell SD 864715 02-Mar-02 4

NP-018 662 2172 157 Nine Standards Rigg NY 825060 02-Mar-02 4

NP-019 639 2096 208 Yarlside SD 685985 02-Mar-02 4

NP-020 621 2037 168 Cold Fell NY 605556 02-Mar-02 4

NP-021 609 1998 Horse Head Moor SD 893768 02-Mar-02 31 Aug 07 4

NP-022 609.61 2000 313 Calf Top SD 664856 02-Mar-02 4

NP-023 556 1824 167 Aye Gill Pike SD 720886 02-Mar-02 2

NP-024 554.6 1820 180 Hoove NZ 001069 02-Mar-02 2

NP-025 506 1660 Thorpe Fell Top SE 008597 02-Mar-02 30-Sep-08 2

NP-026 498.6 1636 184 Kisdon SD 899998 02-Mar-02 1

NP-027 481 1578 163 Dufton Pike NY 699266 02-Mar-02 1

NP-028 402 1319 244 Rombalds Moor SE 114452 02-Mar-02 1

NP-029 357 1171 168 Sharp Haw SD 959552 02-Mar-02 1

NP-030 675 2215 Lovely Seat SD 879950 06-Mar-02 30-Sep-10 4

NP-031 610 2001 158 Birks Fell SD 918763 01-Sep-07 4

NP-032 507.8 1666 310 Cracoe Fell SD 993588 01-Oct-08 2

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3.5 Region Reference – The Scottish Borders

Association England (G)

Region Scottish Borders (SB-xxx)

Region Manager Jim Coombes, G0CQK [[email protected]]

Reference The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

3.5.1 Regional notes

The Scottish Borders is a region of contrasts with large areas of agricultural land interspersed with substantial forests and extensive mountainous moorland areas. The region includes the Kielder forest, the Northumberland National Park and the English prelude to the Scottish Southern Uplands. There are only 8 summits in this group but they present a significant challenge since ground conditions can be very boggy and covered with deep heather or tussocks of wire like grass. Furthermore the weather can be very changeable and can rapidly become severe. All of the summits are approachable via and may be activated from access land. The highest summit in the region is The Cheviot SB-001 at 815 metres and extensive conservation work here is progressively transforming the summit from the mire of peat bog into which it had degenerated as a consequence of visitor pressure. Much of the summit path is now paved with ¼ ton flags and there has been extensive replanting of cotton grass,. Just a few miles to the north of The Cheviot lies the lowest summit in the region, Housedon Hill SB-010 which has the dubious honour of being the most northerly summit of the English Association and since it is sandwiched between the Cheviot hills to the south and the Lammermuir hills to the north west, it presents a significant challenge for activation. There are actually more than 80 summits in the Scottish Association, Southern Scotland region that are further south than Housedon Hill. Visitors to this region are often surprised by the much lower amount of radio activity than further south, so do not simply expect to put out a few CQ calls on 2m FM and receive a flood of replies. A rubber duck antenna may leave you struggling for contacts on most SB summits and ½ wave antenna or a small beam is advisable. Use of 2m SSB and/or the HF bands on some summits will significantly increase the probability of a qualifying activation and posting your activation plan on SOTAwatch as well as self spotting when QRV, is also advisable to improve your potential for contacts. A number of guidebooks are available for walks that include the summits in the Scottish Borders Region. Walking in Northumberland by Alan Hall, published by Cicerone Press, provides details of walks that encompass 4 of the regions summits (see www.cicerone.co.uk for more details). The current OS Explorer maps covering this region show details of the access land and both regular and waterproof laminated versions are available in National Park Visitor Centres and some tourist information offices. Explorer maps 16, 42, 332, 340, and 339 are needed to cover all SB summits although 43 may also be helpful. Detailed information for all of the SB summits can be found at www.sb-sota.org.uk. For details of accommodation, see the Northumberland Tourism site at www.visitnorthumberland.com or call them on 01670 794520. For access and other information relating to the Northumberland National Park visit www.nnpa.org.uk.

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3.5.2 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

SB-001 815 2674 556 The Cheviot NT 909205 02-Mar-02 8

SB-002 714 2343 Hedgehope Hill NT 943197 02-Mar-02 06-Mar-02 6

SB-003 616 2021 Cushat Law NT 928137 02-Mar-02 06-Mar-02 4

SB-004 602.7 1977 197 Peel Fell NY 625997 02-Mar-02 4

SB-005 520 1706 295 Sighty Crag NY 601809 02-Mar-02 2

SB-006 501 1644 158 Shillhope Law NT 873096 02-Mar-02 2

SB-007 441 1447 248 Tosson Hill NZ 004982 02-Mar-02 1

SB-008 319 1047 169 Long Crag NU 062069 02-Mar-02 1

SB-009 315 1033 222 Ros Castle NU 081253 02-Mar-02 1

SB-010 268 879 184 Housedon Hill NT 902327 02-Mar-02 1

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Region Reference – South Central England

Association England (G)

Region South Central (SC-xxx)

Region Manager Peter Smith, G3TJE [[email protected]]

Reference The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

3.5.3 Regional notes

The complex geology of this part of England gives rise to a number of small ranges of hills. A total of twelve summits raise the minimum of 150 metres above their neighbours to make it into the SOTA Regional list. The highest summit, SC-001 Dunkery Beacon, lies at the heart of the smallest National Park in England on Exmoor.

Maps and route descriptions for each summit in the South Central England SOTA Region are available at http://www.keswick.u-net.com/enigma.htm#41

For details of accommodation in this SOTA Region, contact the Southern Tourist Board on 01703 620006. For access and other information relating to the Exmoor National Park visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk. The Meteorological Office has a weather forecast for South Central England available as part of their Weathercall service. Weathercall for Dorset is on 09068 500 403 and for Wiltshire and Somerset is on 09068 405 415.

3.5.4 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

SC-001 519 1703 414 Dunkery Beacon SS 891415 02-Mar-02 2

SC-002 386 1266 269 Wills Neck ST 165351 02-Mar-02 1

SC-003 325 1066 237 Beacon Batch ST 484572 02-Mar-02 1

SC-004 315 1033 212 Staple Hill ST 240166 02-Mar-02 1

SC-005 308 1010 193 Selworthy Beacon SS 918479 02-Mar-02 1

SC-006 297 974 182 Periton Hill SS 946441 02-Mar-02 1

SC-007 288 945 171 Long Knoll ST 786376 02-Mar-02 1

SC-008 277 909 159 Win Green ST 925206 02-Mar-02 1

SC-009 279 915 185 Lewesdon Hill ST 437011 02-Mar-02 1

SC-010 233 764 170 Dundry Down ST 553667 02-Mar-02 1

SC-011 207 679 154 Hardown Hill SY 405942 02-Mar-02 1

SC-012 208 682 Swyre Head SY 934784 06-Mar-02 01-Mar-16 1

SC-013 200 656 153 Nine Barrow Down SZ 008812 06-Mar-02 1

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3.6 Region Reference – Southern England

Association England (G)

Region Southern England (SE-xxx)

Region Manager David Griffiths, G3RDQ [[email protected]]

Reference (s) The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

3.6.1 Regional notes

Southern England is a region of soft, green and rolling hills that includes SE-015 Cheriton Hill hear Folkestone, which is the most easterly summit in the English Association. Two summits, SE-008 St Boniface Down and SE-012 Brighstone Down, are located on the Isle of Wight and are therefore the only summits in the English Association that are on islands that require ferry access.

Southern England usually enjoys better weather than the upland areas in the northern part of the country. However, winter conditions on any English summit are not to be underestimated by SOTA activators. It is worthwhile remembering that the worst English snow avalanche occurred on the 27th December 1836 when 8 people were killed in Lewes, East Sussex (actually at the western foot of SE-014 Cliffe Hill)!

For details of accommodation and other information contact the South East England Tourist Board on 023 8062 5400. Weathercall for Kent, Surrey & Sussex is on 09068 500402 and for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight on 09068 405403.

3.6.2 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

SE-001 297 974 188 Walbury Hill SU 373616 02-Mar-02 1

SE-002 295 968 246 Leith Hill TQ 139431 02-Mar-02 1

SE-003 280 919 191 Black Down SU 919296 02-Mar-02 1

SE-004 270 886 158 Butser Hill SU 716203 02-Mar-02 1

SE-005 269.6 885 209 Botley Hill TQ 387551 02-Mar-02 1

SE-006 248 814 214 Ditchling Beacon TQ 331130 02-Mar-02 1

SE-007 242 794 159 Crowborough TQ 510306 02-Mar-02 1

SE-008 242 794 242 St Boniface Down SZ 568785 02-Mar-02 1

SE-009 240 787 217 Chanctonbury Ring TQ 138120 02-Mar-02 1

SE-010 217 712 196 Firle Beacon TQ 485059 02-Mar-02 1

SE-011 214 702 192 Wilmington Hill TQ 548034 02-Mar-02 1

SE-012 214 702 150 Brighstone Down SZ 432847 02-Mar-02 1

SE-013 200 656 163 Detling Hill TQ 804586 02-Mar-02 1

SE-014 164 538 150 Cliffe Hill TQ 434107 02-Mar-02 1

SE-015 188 617 150 Cheriton Hill TR 197396 06-Mar-02 1

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3.7 Region Reference – Southern Pennines

Association England (G)

Region Southern Pennines (SP-xxx)

Region Manager Richard Newstead, G3CWI [[email protected]]

Reference The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

3.7.1 Regional notes

The G-SP region is easily the most active of the whole SOTA programme. As such there is a wealth of information on each summit. The SOTAwatch “summits” database should be the first place that you visit for information.

You might expect that most of the hills in this section would lie within the Peak District National Park – but you would be wrong! The Marilyn definition achieves a much wider distribution of summits. In this region there is real variety, ranging from easy tops such as The Cloud (SOTA’s most activated hill) to more strenuous moorland tops like Ward’s Stone.

The more remote moorland hills will require good navigation skills in all but the best of weather – and finding the “summit” of Kinder Scout can be taxing even on a clear day. The proximity of many of these hills to population centres such as Sheffield and Manchester may make 2m FM a good choice for really lightweight trip. There is a lot of 2m FM activity in the area and contacts are generally easy to come by.

Completion of all the SPs within a year is a realistic target for anyone who is fit and keen enough. Some you’ll want to do again, others maybe not!

3.7.2 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

SP-001 636.3 2088 496.6 Kinder Scout SK 084875 02-Mar-02 4

SP-002 582 1909 165 Black Hill SE 076045 02-Mar-02 2

SP-003 563 1847 395 Ward’s Stone SD 591587 02-Mar-02 2

SP-004 559 1834 236 Shining Tor SJ 994737 02-Mar-02 2

SP-005 557 1827 395 Pendle Hill SD 804414 02-Mar-02 2

SP-006 544 1785 159 White Hill SD 673587 02-Mar-02 2

SP-007 521 1709 226 Fair Snape Fell SD 597472 02-Mar-02 2

SP-008 518 1699 334 Boulsworth Hill - Lad Law

SD 929356 02-Mar-02 2

SP-009 476.7 1564 244 Hail Storm Hill SD 834193 02-Mar-02 1

SP-010 456 1496 218 Winter Hill SD 659149 02-Mar-02 1

SP-011 454 1490 155 Freeholds Top SD 906218 02-Mar-02 1

SP-012 396 1299 194 Easington Fell SD 730486 02-Mar-02 1

SP-013 385 1263 168 Gun SJ 970615 02-Mar-02 1

SP-014 350 1148 242 Longridge Fell SD 657410 02-Mar-02 1

SP-015 343 1125 177 The Cloud SJ 904637 02-Mar-02 1

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Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

SP-016 227 745 Raw Head SJ 508548 02-Mar-02 31-Aug-09 1

SP-017 179 587 155 Billinge Hill SD 525014 25-Mar-02 1

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3.8 Region Reference – Tees to the Wash

Association England (G)

Region Tees to the Wash (TW-xxx)

Region Manager Phil Catterall, G4OBK [[email protected]]

Reference (s) The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

3.8.1 Regional notes

From the Tees to the Wash is a SOTA Region of great scenic diversity with wild moorland, wooded valleys and lush farmland. The three highest summits are on the northern fringe of the North York Moors National Park with easy access for the activator. The remaining two summits are south across the Vale of Pickering, TW-004 Bishop Wilton Wold is located at the highest point in the Yorkshire Wolds, TW-005 Normanby Top is located at the highest point of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Voted by some as the easiest of summits in the list, they do have the honour of being the most isolated in the English Association. TW-005 Normanby Top is located over 40 miles from TW-004 Bishop Wilton Wold and some 60 miles from the next nearest neighbour.

Route descriptions and maps for each of the summits in this SOTA Region are available at http://www.keswick.u-net.com/enigma.htm#37

For details of accommodation, contact Welcome to Yorkshire on 0844 888 5123. For access and other information visit www.northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk or telephone The Moors National Park Centre on 01439 772737. The Meteorological Office Weathercall service for this SOTA Region is on 09068 500 417.

3.8.2 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

TW-001 454 1490 409 Urra Moor - Round Hill NZ 594015 02-Mar-02 1

TW-002 434 1424 175 Cringle Moor - Drake Howe NZ 537029 02-Mar-02 1

TW-003 328 1076 152 Gisborough Moor NZ 632124 02-Mar-02 1

TW-004 248 814 205 Bishop Wilton Wold SE 821570 02-Mar-02 1

TW-005 168 551 162 Normanby Top TF 121964 02-Mar-02 1

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3.9 Region Reference – Welsh Borders

3.9.1 Regional notes

The land to the east of Offa’s Dyke has a number of wooded peaks and more isolated summits with impressive views across the wide valley of the River Severn. WB-019 May Hill on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean has, for example, delightful prospects eastwards from the small copse on the summit. Nearby, WB-021 Ruardean Hill has my vote as the easiest summit in the English Association with the trig point in a garden near the centre of the village of the same name.

As with all rural areas outside of the National Parks and the higher mountains, access is a sensitive issue and activators should ensure that rights of way are used across farmland or that the landowner’s permission is obtained.

Maps and route descriptions for each of the summits in the Welsh Borders SOTA Region are

available at http://www.keswick.u-net.com/enigma.htm#38

A number of guidebooks are available for walks that include the summits in the Welsh Borders Region. The Shropshire Hills – A Walker’s Guide by David Hunter, published by Cicerone Press, has been recommended (visit www.cicerone.co.uk for more information).

For details of accommodation and other information contact the Heart of England Tourist Board on 01905 763436. The Meteorological Office Weathercall service for this SOTA Region for Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire on 09068 500 410 and Gloucestershire on 09068 405 415.

Detailed information for all of the WB summits can be found at http://www.erp-imaging.co.uk/SOTA_WB.aspx.

Association England (G)

Region Welsh Borders (WB-xxx)

Region Manager Richard Marshall, G4ERP [[email protected]]

Reference The Relative Hills of Britain (“The Marilyns Programme”) http://www.rhb.org.uk/

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3.9.2 Table of summits

Ref. Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom

(m)

Name Grid ref. Valid from Valid to Score

WB-001 703 2306 Black Mountain SO 255350 02-Mar-02 31-Dec-07 6

WB-002 540 1772 373 Brown Clee Hill SO 593867 02-Mar-02 2

WB-003 536.9 1761 357.1 Stiperstones SO 367986 02-Mar-02 2

WB-004 533.2 1749 233 Titterstone Clee Hill SO 591779 02-Mar-02 2

WB-005 516.6 1695 193 Long Mynd - Pole Bank SO 415944 02-Mar-02 2

WB-006 459.5 1508 272 Caer Caradoc Hill SO 477953 02-Mar-02 1

WB-007 452.6 1485 191 Heath Mynd SO 335940 02-Mar-02 1

WB-008 426.9 1401 157.6 Hergest Ridge SO 254562 02-Mar-02 1

WB-009 425 1394 337 Worcestershire Beacon SO 768452 02-Mar-02 1

WB-010 406.9 1335 310 The Wrekin SJ 628081 02-Mar-02 1

WB-011 391 1283 178 Bradnor Hill SO 282584 02-Mar-02 1

WB-012 375 1230 248 High Vinnalls SO 477724 02-Mar-02 1

WB-013 366 1201 267 Garway Hill SO 436250 02-Mar-02 1

WB-014 358 1175 189 Burrow SO 381830 02-Mar-02 1

WB-015 336 1102 154 Callow Hill SO 460850 02-Mar-02 1

WB-016 329 1079 157 Wapley Hill SO 347624 02-Mar-02 1

WB-017 326 1070 172 Shobdon Hill SO 381640 02-Mar-02 1

WB-018 321 1053 167 View Edge SO 422809 02-Mar-02 1

WB-019 296 971 217 May Hill SO 695212 02-Mar-02 1

WB-020 294 965 196 Burton Hill SO 394487 02-Mar-02 1

WB-021 290 951 174 Ruardean Hill SO 634169 02-Mar-02 1

WB-022 272 892 167 Seager Hill SO 613389 02-Mar-02 1

WB-023 255 837 157 Hegdon Hill SO 585539 02-Mar-02 1

WB-024 276 906 157 Aconbury Hill SO 505329 09-May-02 1