Europe mountains

"Up the gravel track from the west opposite Gore Quarry on the A44. Followed this round to the south, continuing to the view point just south of Stanner Rocks. Then up the rocks and along the ridge to the woody top. Then cut down along a path in the forest to regain track to the north and returning. Apparently the rocks are some of the oldest in the UK, having been pushed up by volcanic activity 700 million years ago. Also, because of the position of this hill, there is some rare fauna on the south side, otherwise only seen in the Mediterranean. A nice walk only marred slightly by the sound of the road." — vygodski • Jan 18, 2020

"After climbing the volcano of Cabezo Beaza I approach this mountain to do the same. Tomorrow comes the snow and wind storm "Gloria" in Eastern Spain and there are weather alerts. This mountain is surrounded by abandoned mines and foundries, the color of the earth is reminiscent of the red planet and the bushes full of thorns force me to walk carefully. At the top of the hill I see a Spanish flag and some phrases written on the rocks, so someone came here before me. Lunch a little while watching the sea and return between the skewers of the broom." — franciscobirruezo • Jan 18, 2020

"I have passed near this place but I had never climbed to its peak before today. It is full of andesite rock because it is an extinct volcano about eight million years ago, there are also many native dwarf palm trees. Its conical shape is quite attractive and the volcanic rock facilitates the grip of my boots. From above I see the city of Cartagena and the industrial zone at the base of the mountain." — franciscobirruezo • Jan 18, 2020

"From Merbach, along some very muddy paths to get here. Traverse the new fruit tree plantation to the south on the way there, which meant arriving at the B road and then heading up a gated farmer's track which was probably private. However, on the return to Merbach walked along the northside of the orchard where there was a public footpath marked. Very soggy in places, and windy. But the rain mercifully held off." — vygodski • Jan 15, 2020

"Walked from Arthur's Stone up the long straight road, and then up this waterlogged hill. The trig, not necessarily at the highest point, is within the common, which is hillocky and quite a contrast to the grassy sheep fields neigbouring it. Proceeded on to Bredwardine, through the common which is quite a gem, and then back over this." — vygodski • Jan 15, 2020