# Latest

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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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## [Seasons and scenery](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/seasons-and-scenery/499)

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**Author:** [@M8XGO](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M8XGO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2024 18:46 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/seasons-and-scenery/499 "2024-05-08T18:46:42Z")

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When you have hobbies which get you outdoors at all times of year , you can’t help getting distracted, and noticing the colourful effects the changing seasons have on the scenery, which some people don’t see or take fo…

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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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## [M0PYG & G4OOE 7-12 Apr](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/m0pyg-g4ooe-7-12-apr/496)

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**Author:** [@G4OOE](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/G4OOE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 April 2024 20:59 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/m0pyg-g4ooe-7-12-apr/496 "2024-04-09T20:59:45Z")

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Hello all Geoff M0PYG and I are returning to the Lake District on Sunday 7th until Friday 12th April. The wx looks a bit suspect so we will just see what is possible for us day by day. Tomorrow, Sunday 7th we are hopi…

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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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## [Website down at moment?](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/website-down-at-moment/493)

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**Author:** [@g7kse](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/g7kse)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2024 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/website-down-at-moment/493 "2024-04-03T10:23:34Z")

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Is it down or is it just me?

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## [Unconfirmed contact](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/unconfirmed-contact/494)

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**Author:** [@G1FVA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/G1FVA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2024 14:15 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/unconfirmed-contact/494 "2024-03-29T14:15:09Z")

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To M0PYG contact date on Binsey 11 2 24 you have put 11 of April 2024 regaurds GIFVA KEITH\[date=2024-03-29\]

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## [Unconfirmed contacts clean up](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/unconfirmed-contacts-clean-up/428)

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**Author:** [@g7kse](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/g7kse)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2024 14:00 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/unconfirmed-contacts-clean-up/428 "2024-03-29T14:00:35Z")

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Right then @2e0ldf I’ve done my bit and spent a couple of hours clearing up most of my unconfirmed contacts.there’s a few left over from activations I’ve not made, I’m guessing they are mis-typed rather than anything els…

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## [15th Anniversary of WOTA on the 21st March](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/15th-anniversary-of-wota-on-the-21st-march/492)

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**Author:** [@GM4WHA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/GM4WHA)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 March 2024 07:22 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/15th-anniversary-of-wota-on-the-21st-march/492 "2024-03-24T07:22:21Z")

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On the 21st March 2009 the late Julian Moss G4ILO launched Wainwrights on the air. At that time these were the original 214 fells that were in his original 7 books. On the 1st of January 2012 the 116 fells that were in h…

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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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## [Group activation](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/group-activation/477)

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**Author:** [@g7kse](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/g7kse)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2024 15:24 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/group-activation/477 "2024-02-08T15:24:50Z")

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Putting this up here to prompt a bit of discussion about a WOTA group activation / activation day. Any thoughts or strong feelings about what, when, how etc? I’ve got a few fells that are sitting out in limbo that need …

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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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## [M0PYG & G4OOE LD visit 11-16 Jan 24](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/m0pyg-g4ooe-ld-visit-11-16-jan-24/486)

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**Author:** [@G4OOE](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/G4OOE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 January 2024 18:31 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/m0pyg-g4ooe-ld-visit-11-16-jan-24/486 "2024-01-30T18:31:36Z")

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Hello all Just to let the WOTA community know that Geoff M0PYG and I enjoyed our recent trip so much that we are back in Patterdale from 11th - 16th Feb to do some more WOTA & SOTA summits. Not sure of the plans yet bu…

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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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## [League tables now available for 2024](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/league-tables-now-available-for-2024/484)

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**Author:** [@M5TEA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M5TEA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 January 2024 20:42 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/league-tables-now-available-for-2024/484 "2024-01-14T20:42:00Z")

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Thanks to Sue @g1ohh1 for highlighting I’d not updated the league tables, you can now select 2024. Mark.

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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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## [Annual Database Upgrade](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/annual-database-upgrade/475)

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**Author:** [@M5TEA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M5TEA)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 18:00 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/annual-database-upgrade/475 "2024-01-02T18:00:58Z")

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Anyone who has tried to log today will notice there is no option for 2024 yet - this is an annual process I have to go through. I’ll try and get it done tonight - regardless I’ll add another message here when it is all …

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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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## [Gore-tex video - dispelling some myths](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/gore-tex-video-dispelling-some-myths/472)

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**Author:** [@M5TEA](https://discourse.wota.xyz/u/M5TEA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 November 2023 19:20 UTC](https://discourse.wota.xyz/t/gore-tex-video-dispelling-some-myths/472 "2023-11-29T19:20:14Z")

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Really interesting video about Gore-tex - what it was and is now. Well worth a watch before buying outdoor gear.

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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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