Difference between revisions of "Walbury Hill near Newbury Berkshire"

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Car Park 1 Km to east has got good take off to north and east but blocked to West and South.
 
Car Park 1 Km to east has got good take off to north and east but blocked to West and South.
  
4*4 vehicles can use the track across the hill and there is room to park on side of track
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4*4 vehicles can use the BOAT across the hill and there is room to park on side of track although a steel barrier gate 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.
 
No longer any access to highest point at trig point in field although it is believed Newbury radio Club may have permission.

Revision as of 09:26, 9 April 2016

Location

Walbury looking North

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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 1 Km to east 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 although a steel barrier gate 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

Popular /p site for radio contests - clubs and individuals

Many walkers and muggles

RF environment Relatively clean - PMR tower 2 Km to South East.

Restrictions

None - see access

Last updated

G8GTZ - March 2016