scrambles

A challenging circuit of Kinder Scout via the Red Brook Grade 1 scramble, with two summit-to-summit contacts during the SOTA activation.

A challenging ascent of Tryfan via the Bastow Buttress scramble in poor weather, guiding lost hikers, and a brief SOTA activation with my Yaesu VX6 HT.

An enjoyable circuit of Y Garn via the East Ridge grade 2 scramble, featuring three summit-to-summit contacts during the SOTA activation.

A morning hike up Trum y Ddysgl via the Nantlle Ridge with a descent through Beddgelert forest, featuring contacts with Ireland on 2m VHF.

An ascent of the Snowdon massif via the Llanberis Path with an extension to Y Lliwedd, featuring Grade 1 scrambling and a 265km summit-to-summit QSO.

Glyder Fawr’s lunar-like summit plateau is reached via the thrilling Bristly Ridge scramble, offering exceptional views and radio conditions.

Tryfan offers challenging scrambling routes to its distinctive rocky summit, where the famous Adam and Eve stones test the nerve of mountaineers.

Carnedd Llewelyn via the Crib Lem Spur scramble offers exceptional views and radio conditions from Wales' second-highest peak at 1,064 metres.

A challenging circuit of Blencathra via the exposed Sharp Edge scramble and descent along Halls Fell Ridge on a perfect summer day.

An adventurous SOTA activation of the Old Man of Coniston, exploring mining heritage and achieving 17 VHF contacts on a pleasant winter’s day.