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Buckden Pike in the Yorkshire Dales is a fine 6-pointer. Boggy lower slopes but good paths higher up. S2S with Sharp Haw and a contact into Scotland.

Great Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales. S2S with Kinder Scout on 2m, then first outing for my Elecraft KX2 on 40m. Pairs well with Buckden Pike.

Upper Park is Wales' most elusive SOTA summit on a private estate. A rare group activation organised by Ben GW4BML. Memorable day with fellow enthusiasts.

Ward’s Stone is Lancashire’s highest point with two trig points. Boggy approach from Tarnbrook in poor visibility. A SOTA Complete for this summit walk.

Easington Fell in the Forest of Bowland is just 70cm higher than its neighbour. A quick evening activation over grass from Slaidburn Road. Pleasant views.

A quick and straightforward activation of England’s most southerly named fell, with well-defined paths and panoramic Lancashire views.

A walk up Arnside Knott, starting from the gravel car park at the end of Saul’s Drive. A great walking spot with wonderful views across the southern Lakes.

Bardon Hill is a great place for walking with a number of options to reach the summit. I had an unusual radio contact with an Australian station on VHF.

An unusual activation amidst Cornwall’s china clay country, surrounded by a maze of mining works requiring careful navigation amongst active industry.

A rare drive-on SOTA summit steeped in Cornish mining history, with an activation conducted in atmospheric foggy conditions.