Brent Lynam: I was happy to get to this summit and back without any aggro (April 2002). From SJ072066 on the right-of-way NE of the hill, cross the fence at the start of the open field and cross again to the left of the fence up through the wood, which affords a bit of cover. Lots of pheasants around here. Eventually pass a small enclosure, guarded by an electric fence, to a rough track. Follow this SW to a forest road, close to a wooden shelter. There were movements in the bushes along here but I think they were deer and not gamekeepers. From here it's not far to a junction, where nearby signs indicate Forest Enterprise operations. Follow the road across and up a long steady gradient (and be prepared to take cover in the trees). About 1.2km from the junction, head up through trees to the skyline and follow the barbed-wire fence west, keeping out of sight of the summer-house (actually visible from the A458). It's possible to cross the fence and follow the lower side of the field (Upper Park no less) out of sight of the house, then cross another fence into the wood on the opposite side, where you'll find the high point. I'm sure there was no one at the house, but I wasn't hanging around to find out. Lots of discarded containers seen en route, even a poison box attached to a tree, so not much sense of conservation. The masses of wild garlic by the Sylfaen brook, close to the A458, concluded an aromatic but rather nervy outing.
Graham Illing: Park at the entrance to Cwm Farm Lane (SJ182058). Follow the public footpath south-east down the hill, through the gate and follow the hedge south. Crash through the forest, traverse the field and cross a stile in the right-hand corner of the field. Go through a gate on the marked track and you can follow the south edge of the forest (at SJ185053). Heading east, cross a couple of barbed-wire fences and you will find the clump of trees on the summit. This is overlooked by a rather nice house. This was a covert bag and I ran like hell when a quad bike seemed to be hunting for me. Fortunately I could pass through the strips of trees quicker than he could, so evaded detection.
