never descend below 2000ft agl (or above the nearby peaks) except above an airfield,
I'd say: Never fly above cloud over the mountains in a SE, (unless high enough to glide to coast/low ground), and never enter cloud. If above cloud, consider downdrafts if there is much wind at summit levels. Stay at least 600' below cloud.
Enjoy the scenery. Has anyone in daytime ever flown into a mountain without first flying into a cloud?