About the location
Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve used to be an area covered in spoil tips and old colliery workings but following an extensive land reclamation scheme it was officially opened in 1997 as a beautiful area for residents and visitors. It covers 40 hectares, and with lakes and grasslands it provides a diverse habitat and breeding grounds for a wide range of wildlife.

Arrival: 22/05/2022 14:00 – Departure: 22/05/2022 15:30
Coordinates: 51.78219993169324, -3.1117547438614586

Nearest Town / City: Blaenavon
County: Torfaen
Country: Wales
Postcode: NP4 9SF
4G / 5G Signal (O2): great
Restrictions: no-overnight-parking,no-camping

Weather: sunny,calm,cloudy

Radio Activity

Grid Sq: IO81ls
IOTA: EU-005
ITU Zone: 27
CQ Zone: 14

Bands Worked: 20m,15m
Modes Used: ft4
General Conditions: good

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Logbook at QRZ.com

Additional Comments:
USA and Canada in the logbook, that’s a good result!

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About the location

The Keeper’s Pond, also known as Pen-ffordd-goch Pond or the Forge Pond, is situated near Pwll Du, on the hill above Blaenavon. The pond was built in the early 19th century to provide water for Garnddyrys Forge, which started production in about 1817.Located at the gateway to the South Wales Valleys, partly within the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape is a testament to the human endeavour of miners and ironworkers of the past.

Arrival: 02/05/2022 11:30 – Departure: 02/05/2022 14:30
Coordinates: 51.78684781446737, -3.08257819359541

Nearest Town / City: Blaenavon
County: Torfaen
Country: Wales
Postcode: NP4 9SR
4G / 5G Signal (O2): great
Restrictions: limited-parking

Weather: calm,cloudy