# Activation Reports

**URL:** https://discourse.wota.xyz/c/activation-reports/5.md?page=2

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## [Mellbreak 4/09/2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/mellbreak-4-09-2024/510)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2024 19:35 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/mellbreak-4-09-2024/510 "2024-09-05T19:35:02Z")

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A few pictures from the day out yesterday . Adding another interesting element to the day Dave , G6AEK who many of you will have worked often , had made a great effort to position himself and make sure of contact , tr…

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## [Fairfield & Seat Sandal 6/08/2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/fairfield-seat-sandal-6-08-2024/508)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2024 06:20 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/fairfield-seat-sandal-6-08-2024/508 "2024-08-28T06:20:15Z")

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First time up Fairfield for me , I had done Seat Sandal last year , the weather was good for walking , Sunny and quite windy which helped to stop overheating on the climb up from Dunmail Raise. Used the 5W Yaesu 65 for 2…

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## [Dale Head & Hindscarth 23-06-2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/dale-head-hindscarth-23-06-2024/504)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [26 June 2024 08:12 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/dale-head-hindscarth-23-06-2024/504 "2024-06-26T08:12:06Z")

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I’d just enjoyed the previous day on Binsey with Geoff, so this was an unscheduled day out after the planned fishing trip to Grasmere was called off last minute, and my Wife was keen for a walk so I didn’t even need to u…

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## [Binsey with 2E0XGO Sat 22nd Jun 2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/binsey-with-2e0xgo-sat-22nd-jun-2024/503)

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**Author:** [@GM4WHA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/GM4WHA)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 June 2024 09:06 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/binsey-with-2e0xgo-sat-22nd-jun-2024/503 "2024-06-24T09:06:02Z")

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Binsey LD-041/LDW-190 Sat 22nd Jun 2024 with 2E0XGO. I had planned to do a round of fells in Wasdale for the LD weekend but I was given an appointment for an operation on the Saturday so had to cancel that. However the …

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## [Harter Fell LDW-112](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/harter-fell-ldw-112/502)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 June 2024 19:46 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/harter-fell-ldw-112/502 "2024-06-20T19:46:03Z")

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First time up Harter Fell today , and first time using 4m , which I got the first five contacts on , before switching to 2m . Might start using some of the forgotten bands , like 70cms last week on Blencathra . As some …

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## [Blencathra Yesterday](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/blencathra-yesterday/501)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 June 2024 18:31 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/blencathra-yesterday/501 "2024-06-14T18:31:07Z")

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A few pictures from Yesterday . Thought as well as the usual 2m I would give 70cms a go for a change , I tried it only once before on Urra Moor G/TW -001 a couple of years ago and did OK . I got the first four contacts …

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## [LDW-040 Grisedale Pike 17/05/2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/ldw-040-grisedale-pike-17-05-2024/500)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2024 06:56 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/ldw-040-grisedale-pike-17-05-2024/500 "2024-05-20T06:56:37Z")

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I like a nice view from the summits , but don’t seem to have much luck with Grisedale Pike or Grassmoor. The low cloud did at least make for a cool comfortable walk up and it was mild with no wind at the top and had so…

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## [Black Combe 25/04/2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/black-combe-25-04-2024/498)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 May 2024 07:01 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/black-combe-25-04-2024/498 "2024-05-01T07:01:47Z")

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I was early and hadn’t started the activation or got the notepad out and got sorted when I switched on and I heard Andrew GM4VFL/P calling on 145.5 from GM/SS-283 which I believe has only been activated a couple of tim…

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## [High Raise Langdale / Sergeant Man: 23/04/2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/high-raise-langdale-sergeant-man-23-04-2024/497)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [28 April 2024 10:18 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/high-raise-langdale-sergeant-man-23-04-2024/497 "2024-04-28T10:18:19Z")

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A few photos I took from a nice walk with Reg these were another two new ones for me . Weather was fine , a bit chilly on High Raise with good few contacts made on both of the summits . Be good to see Reg’s shots when h…

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## [A very wet Grike and Crag Fell activation Wed 3rd Apr 2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/a-very-wet-grike-and-crag-fell-activation-wed-3rd-apr-2024/495)

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**Author:** [@GM4WHA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/GM4WHA)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 April 2024 14:35 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/a-very-wet-grike-and-crag-fell-activation-wed-3rd-apr-2024/495 "2024-04-08T14:35:07Z")

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A couple of weeks ago I asked Reg 2E0LDF if he would like to do some summits near Wasdale (Irton Pike, Whin Rigg and Illgill Head) on Wed 3rd April as I was on holiday that week but Wednesday was my only day I could get …

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## [Mell fells & Blake](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/mell-fells-blake/490)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2024 18:03 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/mell-fells-blake/490 "2024-03-20T18:03:32Z")

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One or two pictures taken by Reg and myself on Gt Mell and Little Mell on Wednesday and a couple from Blake Fell when I went out the following day . Good to get s2s with Alex G7KSE/P on both days from Knott and Illgi…

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## [Photos of the mell fells with 2e0xgo](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/photos-of-the-mell-fells-with-2e0xgo/491)

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**Author:** [@2e0ldf](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/2e0ldf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2024 15:30 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/photos-of-the-mell-fells-with-2e0xgo/491 "2024-03-20T15:30:17Z")

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I asked Richard if he wanted to do the Mells Fells to get the the SOTA winter bonus before it ended on the 15th at the moment my fitness is low but Richard is a lot like walking with Geoff GM4WHA happy to walk at my pa…

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## [WOTA debut on LDO-059](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/wota-debut-on-ldo-059/488)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2024 06:45 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/wota-debut-on-ldo-059/488 "2024-02-16T06:45:03Z")

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Had the pleasure of accompaning Dean M7DSU/P and Daughter Emily (potential M7 in the future ?) on his first activation . Dean and family have recently moved to the area and Dent turned out to be a great introductio…

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## [Failed activation on Scout Scar LDO-101](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/failed-activation-on-scout-scar-ldo-101/485)

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**Author:** [@G8CPZ](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/G8CPZ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 February 2024 16:07 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/failed-activation-on-scout-scar-ldo-101/485 "2024-02-09T16:07:56Z")

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Failed activation on Scout Scar LDO-101 I can’t remember having had a failed WOTA activation although I must have had a few, probably on one of those more remote summits near Shap. In any case, Scout Scar is a favourite…

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## [Pictures from Grike & Crag Fell (featuring light winds & a blue sky)](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/pictures-from-grike-crag-fell-featuring-light-winds-a-blue-sky/487)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 February 2024 21:50 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/pictures-from-grike-crag-fell-featuring-light-winds-a-blue-sky/487 "2024-02-01T21:50:17Z")

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A last minute trip using the opportunity to make use of what looked like the only decent day we’ve had for a while . Richard 2E0XGO Grike summit Looking to Crag Fell Looking NE Setting up on Crag Fell Her…

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## [Ling Fell & Sale Fell 14/01/2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/ling-fell-sale-fell-14-01-2024/483)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [16 January 2024 12:48 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/ling-fell-sale-fell-14-01-2024/483 "2024-01-16T12:48:38Z")

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A pleasant walk on two adjacent fells which could have been two different days regarding weather . Also learned a fact about the receiving sensitivity , or lack thereof on one of my radios . A wintry activation on Lin…

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## [Unintentional activation of both Watch Hills](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/unintentional-activation-of-both-watch-hills/482)

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**Author:** [@2e0ldf](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/2e0ldf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2024 15:40 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/unintentional-activation-of-both-watch-hills/482 "2024-01-13T15:40:58Z")

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on Sunday the 7th i went up Watch hill to get Alex G7KSE on Great Mell Fell and also meet up with Nike Geoff and Dave.I took the ft3d with me but no pen or paper as i had not planned on doing a activation but while i was…

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## [Bright & Breezy Holme Fell](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/bright-breezy-holme-fell/479)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [11 January 2024 17:40 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/bright-breezy-holme-fell/479 "2024-01-11T17:40:57Z")

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A few pictures from a very pleasant walk on a nice sunny Winter day with Reg and a cold wind blowing . Good to get the first contacts of 2024 and say hello to a few regular chasers , and the S2S contacts with the chaps …

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## [Longlands Loop and Binsey - 09/01/24](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/longlands-loop-and-binsey-09-01-24/481)

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**Author:** [@m3tmx](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/m3tmx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [11 January 2024 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/longlands-loop-and-binsey-09-01-24/481 "2024-01-11T16:44:32Z")

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The Longlands Loop is a circular walk taking in 7 Wainwrights, starting and finishing in the little hamlet of Longlands. There’s enough space for about 3 cars at NY266535, so an early start was required. I was the se…

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## [LAKE district Sota weekend](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/lake-district-sota-weekend/471)

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**Author:** [@Clive](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/Clive)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2024 12:12 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/lake-district-sota-weekend/471 "2024-01-10T12:12:13Z")

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Just wondered what if there is an organised Sota weekend in summer 2024 next year and what date? 73 Clive 2E0IKN

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## [BLAKE FELL a mini Adventure](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/blake-fell-a-mini-adventure/476)

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**Author:** [@2e0ldf](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/2e0ldf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2024 19:12 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/blake-fell-a-mini-adventure/476 "2024-01-09T19:12:26Z")

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a new years walk is some thing of a traditional thing with Phil M0AYB having been out the last 13 years so when asked if i would like to join him and regular walking friends ANG and MIKE it was yes please. The planed c…

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## [Grisedale Pike 3/12/2023](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/grisedale-pike-3-12-2023/474)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 12:33 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/grisedale-pike-3-12-2023/474 "2023-12-04T12:33:43Z")

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Last Minute plans this morning as the forecast looked OK and it wasn’t too bad on the way up .The last few hundred yards were a bit iffy underfoot and slow going so Wife stayed in the relative warmth below the top and I…

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## [Hooker Crag/Muncaster 27/11/2023](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/hooker-crag-muncaster-27-11-2023/473)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [2 December 2023 18:04 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/hooker-crag-muncaster-27-11-2023/473 "2023-12-02T18:04:09Z")

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A few photos from today on LDO-103 with Reg . Half a dozen contacts including one down into the Cardigan area in Wales . Flowerpot & Slim Jim 2E0XGO

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## [Castle Crag LDW-214 Sat 4th Nov 2023](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/castle-crag-ldw-214-sat-4th-nov-2023/470)

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**Author:** [@GM4WHA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/GM4WHA)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [8 November 2023 14:10 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/castle-crag-ldw-214-sat-4th-nov-2023/470 "2023-11-08T14:10:27Z")

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Castle Crag Sat 4th Nov 2023. I needed Castle Crag to complete my activations of the Northwestern fells, so I arranged with Reg 2E0LDF to do it on Sat 4th Nov. We arranged this quite a while ago and we were going to do …

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## [Latrigg 4/11/2023](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/latrigg-4-11-2023/469)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 November 2023 18:58 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/latrigg-4-11-2023/469 "2023-11-07T18:58:03Z")

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Nice Autumnal walk up Latrigg today. One I’ve never actually been up before . Just took the flowerpot and the Yaesu 65 hand held . Great to get the Wainwright to Wainwright with Reg and Geoff on Castle Cragg and Phil o…

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## [Black Combe 8/10/2023](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/black-combe-8-10-2023/467)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [13 October 2023 12:22 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/black-combe-8-10-2023/467 "2023-10-13T12:22:05Z")

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Black Combe is one particular fell which we have been meaning to do for years , long before my WOTA/SOTA days . I always noticed it on the Southern coast line even before I knew what it was called . We have now finall…

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## [A very windy Binsey and Faulds Brow Sat 7th Oct 2023](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/a-very-windy-binsey-and-faulds-brow-sat-7th-oct-2023/466)

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**Author:** [@GM4WHA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/GM4WHA)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2023 19:09 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/a-very-windy-binsey-and-faulds-brow-sat-7th-oct-2023/466 "2023-10-09T19:09:57Z")

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A rather windy Binsey LD-041 / LDW-190 and Faulds Brow LD0-060. Sat 7th Oct 2023. I had planned on doing a higher summit but because of the low cloud and wind I decided to try and meet Reg 2E0LDF and Phil M0AYB who had …

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## [High Rigg 8/09/2023](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/high-rigg-8-09-2023/464)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [18 September 2023 07:06 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/high-rigg-8-09-2023/464 "2023-09-18T07:06:44Z")

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As it was forecast a hot day and I had been told LDW-210 wasn’t the easiest to get a lot of contacts from on 2m . This was just going to be a HF activation only, for a change and an easy climb , but I packed the hand hel…

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## [Eastern Fells book number 1 now complete](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/eastern-fells-book-number-1-now-complete/463)

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**Author:** [@2e0ldf](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/2e0ldf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 September 2023 15:40 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/eastern-fells-book-number-1-now-complete/463 "2023-09-10T15:40:38Z")

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Being a cheap skate i will not pay £7 to park my car i instead parked at Bridgend and walked a mile back to the white lion and go from there to do the last 2 fells BIRKS and ARNISON CRAG It was a perfect morning cool to…

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## [LD Sunsets - Gummer's How & Hallin Fell](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/ld-sunsets-gummers-how-hallin-fell/462)

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**Author:** [@M5TEA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M5TEA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 September 2023 22:09 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/ld-sunsets-gummers-how-hallin-fell/462 "2023-09-04T22:09:05Z")

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The past two evenings I’ve had the opportunity to get out on the fells, and given my lack of fitness chose the old favourite yesterday, Gummer’s How, and then a first for me tonight, Hallin Fell which was magical and wel…

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