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A northern approach to Pen y Fan via Cefn Cwm Llwch ridge, with a 2m VHF SOTA activation and continuation to Waun Rydd on a 22.5km circuit.

A winter hike combining Tor y Foel and Cefn yr Ystrad in spectacular cloud inversion conditions.

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

The challenging final summit in a four-peak Rhinogydd traverse, completing a 20-point day circuit.

A great hike to one of SOTA’s newest Welsh Marilyn summits, featuring both FM and digital voice modes from this remote and rugged peak.

The second summit in a four-peak Rhinogydd traverse, featuring the highest point in the range and a summit-to-summit contact with Shining Tor G/SP-004.

A quick but rewarding activation of Moelfre, the first peak in an ambitious four-summit traverse of the Rhinogydd range.

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 short activation of Bryn Arw following Sugar Loaf, struggling through dense ferns to reach this modest but ecologically significant hill.