Hiking stick harvesting season has begun ! Workshop 2024 harvesting season officially opens.

2024 workshop harvesting season has begun. Workshop has been made ready to start seasoning.
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[@geoff2212]

I was only wondering today when your next video would be and here we have it👍 I so look forward to them.

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, many thanks for your kind comment and supporting the channel by watching the videos. Andy.

[@Beekind799]

great video,these videos are priceless,

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, I have secured a new cutting location. There will be a few videos showing this years harvesting sessions. I hope you enjoy them also.Thanks for watching and commenting. Andy

[@NatureInspiredSnipsnSnaps]

That was a nice harvest, good to see one of the steps in the process, thanks for sharing

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi,many, thanks for watching and commenting. Andy.

[@peritewadham8167]

Really enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi , appreciate you watching and commenting on the video. Andy.

[@Georgeorwell2025]

Cheers Andy, a great insight into a stick makers task's, I know the feeling.

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi , Many thanks for watching and commenting. Andy

[@Paul-ex2zx]

Hi Andy, great to see the start of the process of stick making, the harvesting takes a lot more time than I thought. Thanks for sharing. Take care Paul

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, that's the thing with stick making its the waiting . I have a slower pace of life nowadays, so I guess it is not so frustrating as it would be for other's. Thanks for watching and commenting. Andy.

[@ogyxfallvanlore8511]

Shared!

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Andy.

[@Georgeorwell2025]

Marvelous, been doing a bit myself.

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi , It's a busy time of the year for us stick maker's regardless if you're a craftsman specialising in high-end products for royalty or humble crafters and hobbyists. We're all doing this one activity....searching for good sticks to craft.Thanks for watching and commenting. Andy.

[@Iazzaboyce]

A few lengths of timber and all those sticks could above your head out of the way.

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi , always keen for tips to make life easier. Appreciate the advice. Thanks for watching and commenting. Andy.

[@matteocrotti6781]

Ciao Andy! Cominciato da un paio di giorni. Nocciolo e corniolo, ma da me non sono in pianura ma in montagna. Una fatica! Ma è bello lo stesso. Un saluto

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi , It's nice knowing you're out harvesting in a far-off land doing the same as me. Most of my best locations are in valleys . Happy and a successful harvest for yourself .kind regards,Andy.

[@no1init253]

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[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, many thanks for watching. Andy.

[@waynehaylett6662]

Nice video I think mine our mostly under 1 inch,yours seem to look quite thick,how long do you cut aswell

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, I guess the longest is around 7 feet so I get the option to do staff's. Usually though 5 feet.Thanks for watching. Andy.

[@stephenlines9431]

Have recently signed up to the Woodland Trust. Part of their subscriber 'package' is a set of of tree swatches, showing what the leaves look like. Sadly, as it's based on the leaves (not there in autumn/winter) it's not too helpful in November/UK.. So, how do I identify a Hazel tree? Leaves seem to be round-ish, but then so do Alder. Without the leaves (best time to harvest sticks) identification seems even more difficult. Any tips guys?

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, I know you can get identification apps for the phone but I use hard copy books mostly or goggle search what I am seeing. I am not involved in charitable trusts or charities for personal reasons and beliefs.

[@stephenlines9431]

If it's not my land, can I legally harvest 'sticks'? If not, how do I get permission to do so?

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, no, you can't harvest anywhere as everything in the UK is technically owned. You need permission, I am fortunate I have permission to cut at my favourite locations . If you approach a land owner, I am sure they would not mind you harvesting a few sticks.Then build a reliable relationship with them until they see you not destroying the environment. This will usually mean they will eventually show you good cutting locations on their land and trust you cutting. Thanks for watching and commenting.