Reaching the summit
See all the land from above
Long walk down to earth
O ~ o ~
Photo shows the author at the summit of Yr Widdfa, aka Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, second highest in the UK, at an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560 feet) above sea level. The climb began at dawn, around 04:00 (UTC+1) on June 20, 2026, and was completed by 08:30. Starting within dense cloud and low-to-medium visibility, the day gradually cleared to the gloriously sunny midsummer day shown.
Here are some more views of the climb (and return), all photos: RGT.
Early morning view from the mountain
Distant peaks
Route to the top
Returning home by unicycle
Unicyclists heading back down Yr Widdfa after their climb to the summit. The author took a more conventional route down.
About the Creator
Raymond G Taylor
Author based in Margate on the English Kent coast, having moved from London. Known for his short stories and flash fiction, as well as poetry and non-fiction writing on subjects such as art, science, technology and the human condition
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