Walbury Hill near Newbury Berkshire
Location
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latitude 51.354119 N longitude 1.463731 W
Elevation 975 ft above sea level
Site take off
Good to the North and East
Link to Heywhatsthat
Access
Car Park 1Km to east of the hill top has got good take off to north and east but blocked to West and South.
4*4 vehicles can use the BOAT across the hill and there is room to park on side of track. Note - a steel barrier gate across the BOAT has been erected in early 2016 but is currently locked open.
No longer any access to highest point at trig point in field although it is believed Newbury radio Club may have permission.
Nightmare to find without a Sat Nav - you will get lost on the first visit
Facilities
Car Park only - a few bushes
Useage
Busy site, popular /p site with clubs and individuals for radio contests.
Many walkers and muggles
RF environment Relatively clean - PMR tower 2 Km to South East.
Good mobile coverage including Vodafone 4G data
Restrictions
None - see access
Last updated
G8GTZ
09/04/2016