Get off here. Visit tea rooms and eat the cake. The summit is of much less importance than the cake here!
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Travelodge right by the train station in Macc. I have never quite figured out how to do Gun G/SP-013 by public transport.
Consider this for the Wharfedale three peaks: Buckden Pike G/NP-009, Great Whernside G/NP-008, and Birks Fell G/NP-031.
But more important is that I drive the bus on Fridays and Saturdays, and I can stop anywhere that is safe to do so.
73
Nick
G8VNW
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Just to add a few more summits to the list that are easy by train:
Firle Beacon G/SE-010 from Southease train station, short walk
Cliffe Hill G/SE-014 from Lewes train station, short walk
Wilmington Hill G/SE-011 from Alfriston (train to Seaford then a bus to Alfriston), short walk
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…Kinder Scout (G/SP-001) from Edale…
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The Wrekin G/WB-010 from Wellington (Shropshire) station, approx 12km round walk…
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Last year I got the train to Craven Arms and did Callow Hill (G/WB-015) followed by View Edge (G/WB-018), then jumped on the train back up to Church Stretton to go up Caer Caradoc (G/WB-006).
I had to run though - as best as you can on the terrain and with a backpack full of radio bits and water.
I think fitting in Long Mynd G/WB-005 as well would possible but asking a lot, even with an early start - unless there’s a bus to the top or you hitch a lift?
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Hi Pete,
It was many years ago when Richard @G3CWI activated Long Mynd Pole Bank G/WB-005 and Caer Caradoc G/WB-006 by train. Richard - you may want to let Peter MW0PJE know who for trains were by then for when you did this.
Jimmy M0HGY
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There is this shuttle bus service from Church stretton, which goes over the Long Mynd, and would allow an activation of Stiperstones G/WB-003 as well.
It only runs in the Summer, though, 2nd June until 25th September…
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Top picks from me to add to a list:
Tal y Fan (GW/NW-040) from Conwy, I’ve done it once 
Hope Mountain (GW/NW-062) from…Hope
Edit: and Mynydd Carn y Cefn (GW/SW-014) from Ebbw Vale Parkway
Arnside Knott is a cracker of a day out by train.
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You may have sparked an idea! I read your (much) earlier post about Arnside Knott. A return ticket to Arnside costs about a tenner from my QTH and takes about 40 mins each way.
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I wasn’t aware of this thread before. It goes perfectly with my Sota eco - The 9th eco-friendly activation today
By the way, Uwe, DK8OA and I were again on DM/NS-008 by train and bus today.
73 Chris
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Now there is too good an offer to ignore
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Hi Nick
I need to make use of your bus. I’ll have to work out what I can do with the connection from Ilkley. The website still talks a lot about covid e.g. having to wear face coverings. I assume that is out of date?
On the background photo on your link there are some dishes visible on the left. Is that a community broadband scheme?
73 Richard
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Hi Richard
As you have probably worked out, the timetable is designed to connect with the Skipton bus. Your options from Ilkley are rather limited, but I think still possible.
Also note that the timetable changes according to the local school holidays, so SSH means only on Saturdays and school holidays, and SD is only on school days.
Yes, the website is out of date regarding covid etc. The bus is back to its maximum capacity of 16 seats, but a few people continue to wear face masks.
I’m not sure about the microwave dishes on the hillside. There has been a lot of work installing fast internet connection as far as Buckden, so I think they may be obsolete now.
If you need any more information you can phone 01756 636161 during office hours, or email info@upperwharfedale.com, or email me at my address on qrz.
Hope to see you soon
Nick
Yes, they are! I saw Ilkley in the timetable but didn’t study it in detail. But I can see me parking at Kettlewell to do a walk ending in Buckden and then getting the bus back to the car rather than walking the last bit, especially as the days get shorter.
Late reply, but another suggestion for a visit to Germany: Brocken, DM/SA-001 - direct trains from Wernigerode, usually steam-hauled, but expensive. There’s only a “climb” of about 20 m (height difference) from the station to the summit.
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Black Combe (Silecroft station)
Scafell Pike, Hardnott, Harter Fell (via Ravenglass and the Laal Ratty to Dalegarth)
Muncaster Fell (Ravenglass Station)
Arnside Knott (Arnside)