Awesome video!! I used to be a person that would take nice rocks and stuff with me. But this summer we went to one of the National Parks in the US and there was a sign that said that if every person would just take one rock with them, the park would lose 32000 tonnes (or something like that) of rock per year. This hit me hard and so since then I would just take a picture of it.
Great video. I do wild camping and walking for work and pleasure. We very much operate the "leave no trace" method. If you go to the toilet, dig it, drop it, bury it. As for lol roll. You don't find lol roll growing in the wild, so don't leave it. When we take the dog, we use bio bags and bin it, even if that means carrying it in the rucksack till there is one. Nature is valuable, beautiful and for all. And the key to this is considering others regardless of species
Loving your vids and tours. One comment on poo: always pick up dog poo, it is meat eaters poo, which can very likely full of germs or viruses and should not come in contact with food or any crops that will become food after processing. Same with human poo. At least 100m away from the trail and farmland, and dig it in! Cow or horse or sheep poo, no problem.
About dogs on leads. If your dog is near a road or lane ,please put it on a lead. I had a terrible incident few weeks ago , driving along a quiet road ,from nowhere a dog ran onto the road and i hit it, poor thing. I was devastated. It ran off though and was no one about so there was not much i could do, plus i was shaken up. I don't know if it had escaped or was let off the lead, but please keep them on leads when near traffic.
I've set up my phone to share my location with family. So they can check my location whey want to. Even if there is no coverage, it will at least have your last known location, combined with your hiking plan, makes it easier to know where (not) to search in case they don't hear from you at the expected time.
Great informative video and very useful. I have two questions. 1, how do you traverse a path through a farmers field if the path is either overgrown or difficult to see clearly. Also how do approach horses if they are standing freely on the path or route through a countryside path that you wish or need to travel. Again great video.
Horses are generally pretty safe to move past. Wouldnt go behind them if you are unsure though. As for paths that have overgrown, thats a tough one. Personally I have just made my own way through fields many a time - if the right of way isn't kept up then you need to get through somehow!
Thanks for the advice regarding the horses as I'm always a bit unsure as to approach them. As for the overgrown paths through farmer fields I feel guilty trying make my own path as fear of damaging crops so i walk around the outskirts of the field until I find the next footpath sign or stile.
Andy Clarke as regards horses in paddocks, never approach from behind or directly in front as with the latter they can't see you, if they come to check you out always allow them a route to escape by. Don't block them in. Be thankful that you are in the UK. In NZ you don't have freedom of access across farmland. Caught without permission you will be proscicuted.
Hey Abbie, that was good stuff to share. You’re right, it seems there should be no need for rules it’s all so simple. Here in the states you will find rules similar rules in national and state parks. Trails that are not in parks are maintained by volunteers and just depend on users to be honorable and thoughtful. So many things I’d like to respond to in your video. I have a great stick it and flick it story from boyhood. Happened in a Yorkshire cow pasture. Cheers once again from Arkansas, Patrick
Great advice Abbie. Litter in the countryside and especially on the fell/ hill/ mountain is a pet hate of mine so I always carry a plastic bag with me and often finish a walk as an unofficial litter-picker. Also, dog poo bags, why do some folk bag the poo then hang the bag from a tree or bush? ARRGGHH!! My only worry is you will have been preaching to the converted as most viewers will be respectful walkers and/or cyclists. The big question is how do we get the message over to those who should know better or just don't know?
Thanks Abbie. Yes a lot of common sense but unfortunately not everyone has it! I worry sometimes that people can be there for the tick of having completed the hike and not for their true love of nature so consideration for the environment and packing it out does not occur with these people. On another note, did I see some footage of The Cleveland Way??????🤔✔
After walking a lot of the British Isles i'd say that in the main most people are respectful of the environment. But every now and then you come across something that should not be there, it's a small minority that are lackadaisical in their behaviour. I doubt anything can be done about everyone, some people just don't care and it's a waste of your time trying to change that.
Good advice and a reminder for all of us. I usually bring back a small rock from my hikes....may need to rethink that.
Awesome video!! I used to be a person that would take nice rocks and stuff with me. But this summer we went to one of the National Parks in the US and there was a sign that said that if every person would just take one rock with them, the park would lose 32000 tonnes (or something like that) of rock per year. This hit me hard and so since then I would just take a picture of it.
Glad you made this video. A lot of people need to view this video.
Great video, if you do have to climb over a gate always use the hinged end . It does less damage
Very good points there. I would say if you can pick up other peoples rubbish as well. Be seen as a good thing for landowners. Richard
11:40 Few things in life make me as happy, as when a dog I've never met before spends time with me.
Great video. I do wild camping and walking for work and pleasure. We very much operate the "leave no trace" method. If you go to the toilet, dig it, drop it, bury it. As for lol roll. You don't find lol roll growing in the wild, so don't leave it. When we take the dog, we use bio bags and bin it, even if that means carrying it in the rucksack till there is one. Nature is valuable, beautiful and for all. And the key to this is considering others regardless of species
Fantastic vids/films Abbie, thank you for reigniting a long lost passion...….
Loving your vids and tours. One comment on poo: always pick up dog poo, it is meat eaters poo, which can very likely full of germs or viruses and should not come in contact with food or any crops that will become food after processing. Same with human poo. At least 100m away from the trail and farmland, and dig it in!
Cow or horse or sheep poo, no problem.
Love your videos, well done Abbie x
Fantastic Abbie well said. We all have to do r bit in the great outdoors. Keep up the great vids cheers 👍⛺️
Thanks, Abbie. Well said. 👍🙂
Awesome video again Abbey
About dogs on leads. If your dog is near a road or lane ,please put it on a lead. I had a terrible incident few weeks ago , driving along a quiet road ,from nowhere a dog ran onto the road and i hit it, poor thing. I was devastated. It ran off though and was no one about so there was not much i could do, plus i was shaken up. I don't know if it had escaped or was let off the lead, but please keep them on leads when near traffic.
Oh bless you and the pup!! You are very right here about leads and roads, thank you for sharing!!
I've set up my phone to share my location with family. So they can check my location whey want to. Even if there is no coverage, it will at least have your last known location, combined with your hiking plan, makes it easier to know where (not) to search in case they don't hear from you at the expected time.
Great video and advice Abbie. I highly recommend navigation courses - I've done a few in the Peak District with Peak Navigation Courses
Wise words Abbey. Would like some information on signage and logos used on many walks...
I think " how would I feel if someone did that to me, or my property "
Great informative video and very useful. I have two questions. 1, how do you traverse a path through a farmers field if the path is either overgrown or difficult to see clearly. Also how do approach horses if they are standing freely on the path or route through a countryside path that you wish or need to travel. Again great video.
Horses are generally pretty safe to move past. Wouldnt go behind them if you are unsure though. As for paths that have overgrown, thats a tough one. Personally I have just made my own way through fields many a time - if the right of way isn't kept up then you need to get through somehow!
Thanks for the advice regarding the horses as I'm always a bit unsure as to approach them. As for the overgrown paths through farmer fields I feel guilty trying make my own path as fear of damaging crops so i walk around the outskirts of the field until I find the next footpath sign or stile.
Andy Clarke as regards horses in paddocks, never approach from behind or directly in front as with the latter they can't see you, if they come to check you out always allow them a route to escape by. Don't block them in. Be thankful that you are in the UK. In NZ you don't have freedom of access across farmland. Caught without permission you will be proscicuted.
Hey Abbie, that was good stuff to share. You’re right, it seems there should be no need for rules it’s all so simple. Here in the states you will find rules similar rules in national and state parks. Trails that are not in parks are maintained by volunteers and just depend on users to be honorable and thoughtful.
So many things I’d like to respond to in your video. I have a great stick it and flick it story from boyhood. Happened in a Yorkshire cow pasture. Cheers once again from Arkansas, Patrick
Great advice Abbie. Litter in the countryside and especially on the fell/ hill/ mountain is a pet hate of mine so I always carry a plastic bag with me and often finish a walk as an unofficial litter-picker. Also, dog poo bags, why do some folk bag the poo then hang the bag from a tree or bush? ARRGGHH!!
My only worry is you will have been preaching to the converted as most viewers will be respectful walkers and/or cyclists. The big question is how do we get the message over to those who should know better or just don't know?
take your rubbish/litter home with you or use any bins provided for that purpose on your travels
Thanks Abbie. Yes a lot of common sense but unfortunately not everyone has it! I worry sometimes that people can be there for the tick of having completed the hike and not for their true love of nature so consideration for the environment and packing it out does not occur with these people. On another note, did I see some footage of The Cleveland Way??????🤔✔
You sure did! Full film out in March 2020!
always carry an adequate first aid kit that can get you out of trouble ,, or indeed somebody else , i do,, cos you could save someones life
(A wild man has no rules)Stay Wild :-))
After walking a lot of the British Isles i'd say that in the main most people are respectful of the environment. But every now and then you come across something that should not be there, it's a small minority that are lackadaisical in their behaviour. I doubt anything can be done about everyone, some people just don't care and it's a waste of your time trying to change that.
There's far too many dogs not on leads
Keep your dog on a lead at all time. No excuse for letting your dogs off a lead.
Totally agree. Have been bitten on a couple of occasions by off-leash dogs, once requiring lengthy medical treatment.
Absolutely.Dangerous to wildlife,farm animals, not to mention walkers!