Hanter Hill

Wind directions	WNW clockwise to NNE
Best wind direction	NW
Grid reference	SO252572
Longitude	3° 05’ 45” W
Latitude	52° 12’ 28” N
Take off altitude	410 m (1350')
Rating	CP+10
Landowner	National Trust
Restrictions	Stock movements and lambing season
Site fee	£2 to Paramania
Nearest telephone	Burlingjob (SO250582)
Nearest hospital	Hereford
Maps	OS Landranger · Bartholomlew road atlas

Description

A small, peaky hill offset from Hergest ridge.

From Kington, take the road to Hergest Ridge, park at the end of the road (SO281567) and walk along the ridge and across the coll to take off (3km, 200m ascent).
From the B4594 between Gladestry and Stanner turn off south at the phonebox at Burlingjob (SO250582). Drive through Lower Hanter, and turn left 75m after the gate. Follow the track around the side of the hill and park at the coll (SO254568).

Either from the summit or from the shoulder 60m down the slope (SO252572).

Possible for experienced pilots on the summit, much easier to slope land.

Easiest on the shoulder, which is free of gorse!

Tight with trees and powerlines. Avoid standing crops.

The quarry to the northwest is a good thermal generator.