The South Downs Way | 100 miles | 7 days

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching! Any questions about the trail, ask away. 😄

[@Nattifftoffe]

which books / guides do you two typically use for your trips? love your videos :)

[@GETtwoIT]

@@Nattifftoffe 😀 We generally like using the Cicerone books, they come in two parts: The guide and a map, both small and convenient.

[@GETtwoIT]

@@craigl9727 For the last year week have been wearing the Topo ultraventure trail trainers. Super comfy, good cushioning and a wide toe box.

[@alexmonroe4706]

Hi Katie :) I'm just wondering what the next adventure is will be about? And where the location will be? As it has been a while since a new episode has appeared online. All the best from down under (South Australia) Alex :)

[@GETtwoIT]

@@alexmonroe4706 Our next adventure will be walking the Isle of Arran in June. COVID and a heavy workload have stopped us from getting out for big walks recently. Hopefully, soon we will have more videos coming out soon. Atb Katie.

[@ruthspiller9275]

Enjoying watching this. Have been doing SDW, in 2 day sections. Final short section this Sunday. The views are amazing. Great video. Thank you.

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you for watching 😀

[@kenwbrenner]

Hi. Watched this again recently and continue to be impressed by: 1. Beautiful scenery 2. Your working through the difficulties of the weather. I didn't mention this in the previous comments, but I lived in England from May, 1963 to Jan. 1966. My Dad was stationed at RAF Alconbury (US Air Force). We lived in St. Ives and Warboys and went to American schools on base. I had good English friends, and loved being there. I was ages 10-12 so was old enough to enjoy and understand what I was experiencing. I recall seeing signs for "Public Footpaths" and even at that age, had an early desire to hike. As an adult, I started hiking in 1972 and since 1992, have been section-hiking the Appalachian Trail. I'm about half way and now at age 70, still love hiking. I look forward to viewing more of your hiking videos of the trails in the UK. My AT hikes are documented on my channel in the series "Walking in Creation, Hiking the Appalachian Trail". Hoping you have a very blessed 2023... God Bless!

[@richarddolloway8128]

Thanks for the reminder of long summer days. It was a welcome break from a rainy lockdown day.

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you very much for watching! 😀👍We are longing for the lockdown to be over.

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you very much for watching 😁👍

[@benhikescamps]

Hello both. I’ve been watching this adventure gradually over the last few days and really enjoyed it. Really well vlogged and great seeing you enjoying it so much. Feeling inspired and looking to do this route in 2023. Thanks again - Ben

[@andrewmatley7688]

loved this walk thank you

[@Curlew-Corner]

Another fascinating journey. Congratulations. I b&b’d the Ridgeway 30 years ago and I remember having to come down to civilisation each night and climb up to the way next morning. I enjoyed the same vegetable hotpot recently. Hope you enjoyed yours too.

[@GETtwoIT]

😀👍

[@petejam7]

Just brilliant. Enjoyed every minute of your adventure, thanks for taking us along. As I live in sussex I'm lucky to have the south downs on my doorstep and will be doing the SDW this year.

[@GETtwoIT]

😁👍Thank you very much for watching.

[@amymayer1119]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching 😄👍

[@thuthiehiker]

Loved it. ❤️

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you very much! 😁😁😁

[@kenwbrenner]

Enjoyed this nicely-made video of your trip. Impressed with the wonderful scenery and your working through the challenges to finish. God Bless to you both, you’re a great couple!!!

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you very much for watching and the lovely comment 😀👍

[@mohammedsalikurrahman6704]

Hi, well done. following you guys. Last Saturday started from Winchester finished at Petersfield. This Saturday's plan is from Petersfield to Amberley. We are travelling from London and coming back. Please wish good luck for us. Have wonderful sunshine in your life. Best Luck.

[@GETtwoIT]

Good luck, you will smash it 👍

[@shakermker7014]

Lovely video guys, looked like you have an amazing time. Looking to do this hike at the beginning of June and can't wait now. Thank you for the good little tips.

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! June will be a great time walk this trail, you will love it.

[@jndb19]

Lovely video. Like to look at these before my walks. I live round the area and am taking it about 7 miles at a time. I go with my old mum and her old dog, so we don't do more then that. Doing alfriston to southease next!

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! Just being outside is a pleasure! Never worry about how many miles you do in a day, it's all about what feels right for your mum and you.

[@steveparkinson8887]

I hears the pennine way a-calling you. Enjoyed, thx.

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching. The Pennine Way is definitely calling us. 👍

[@Gez-C]

Great videos guys! Ive always been meaning to walk the SDW, you literally walk through where I live, I live about half way along the SDW! I do lots of running and love using the downs as training runs

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks Gezzer 😀. Must be great being able to get out for runs on the SDW.

[@SustainablyVegan]

I've really been enjoying your hiking videos! This one has really inspired me to hike the whole SDW as I live really near it and only done about 25 miles of it! Do you have a blog post about the camera gear you take on your hikes? Your audio is always really great and picture quality is lovely!

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you very much for watching our videos! 😀 Its great that this has inspired you to go out and walk the entire SDW, its a great walk. We don't have a blog post on the gear we use (still pretty new to this and experimenting with different set ups). What we are currently using to film our adventures (SDW, GGW and EHW) is: -Sony ZV1 camera -Rode Video Micro Mic -Zhiyun-Tech Crane-M2 Gimbal We also use the DJI Osmo pocket. Which a great mini gimbal camera that films in 4k. Hope that helps. Atb Katie and Kev

[@christina.irrgang]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful tour. Good to know that there stations where you can buy food. Food ist alway heavy in the rucksack. I miss Great Britain, but we will come back anytime. Greetings from Berlin

[@GETtwoIT]

Christina thanks for watching! Yeah on this trail, there is no need to take too much food. Plenty of pubs to eat at 😁🍻

[@daveworthington7596]

you are a lovely couple .love watching your videos main reason been you dont mention what gear you have unlike some other you tube channels i watch that companies send them ,doing WHW end of june so will be watchingg your video before i set of chheeers

[@GETtwoIT]

😊 thank you

[@billhambelton7698]

The SDW is a great walk. Well signposted, loads of wildcamping spots and water taps.

[@GETtwoIT]

It is a great walk 😀👍

[@payne02000]

Well done guys, great video, looked like you really enjoyed yourselves 👍

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks! So happy you liked the video 😀

[@wil1029]

Another great walk guys ..Full respect👊🏻👊🏻im hopefully..fingers crossed..am wanting to do IOW coastal path and Hadrians wall walk this year 😀😀

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching Will! The IOW coastal path is great, ever thought of doing the Action challenge IOW 106km in 24hrs? We did it a few years ago and had a blast doing it (knackered as well). Hopefully, you will be able to get out and do both walks. ATB Katie and Kev.

[@wackyswanderings3627]

Well done guys looked like a beautiful walk, one for my to do list. Thanks for putting the video together and taking us along. ATB Dave aka wackyswanderings

[@GETtwoIT]

Wacky! Thanks for watching! It's a trail that is definitely worth doing.

[@peterblazeby4783]

Great vid guys,I never thought of doing it,even though I live near,on the isle of wight!

[@GETtwoIT]

😁 It's well worth the hop over the water to walk.

[@dazzym6142]

Love your videos... was wondering have you ever hear of the Manx telecom parish walk on the Isle of Man. Something to think about any way keep the videos coming. Ace! 😃

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you for watching! No we've never heard of those walks. Will have a look into them and add them to the list of walks to do 😀👍

[@lisamacleod9376]

Hello from Newfoundland. I just discovered your videos and really enjoy them. The scenery is fantastic. Have you heard of the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland?

[@GETtwoIT]

Hey there Lisa! Thanks for stopping on by and watching our videos 😁 We've just checked out the East Coast Trail. Looks amazing. Definitely on the bucket list now. Atb Kev and Katie

[@nigelharness9032]

Hi there another national trail completed congratulations, made some great decisions on trail with the pod which probably gave you both a boost, anyways another great watch any plans for 2021 you can tell us about cheers nigel

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, the pod was definitely a good decision. Our plans keep on changing due to lockdowns and work commitments. Hopefully, we will be able to stretch our legs on a big trail like the Pennine Way. Maybe even somewhere in Europe like the Tour du Mont Blanc.

[@kwoody1986]

Always enjoy your videos. Full of great info and just makes me want to get on another trail. Take care cheers Karl 🤘🤘🤘

[@GETtwoIT]

Hey there Karl! Thanks for watching 😁. What trail are you thinking of doing this year?

[@christait8503]

Enjoyed the video, but certainly not one for my list (seems quite minimal compare to other national trails). Planning the GGW and C2C this year (covid permitting). I really enjoy your videos - even planed my Hadrian's Wall hike with your help :)

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching! You will both the C2C and GGW. If you have time, join up the GGW with the East Highland way and walk back to fort William. So happy that our video helped you plan your walk. Atb Katie

[@jonathanhaynes6048]

Watching you both as inspired to want to do SDW as wasn't really interested, love the views and rolling hills and hope for better weather....Is the path well sign posted or is there points where you need a close eye on ya map...Thanks the usual great watch hope for more 2021 fingers crossed..

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching! The views are great on the SDW if the weather is good. It's probably the best-marked trail we have come across so far. Atb Katie

[@SlowMovingSaddles]

Thanks for sharing! Lovely video😍 Curious about which Garmin you use. Keep walking and keep sharing🙏🏻

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching 😁👍. I use the Garmin Fenix 5S watch.

[@darrenmole7055]

Love, your videoes, why don"t you do St Cuthberts walk in Northumberland, it finishes on the beautiful Holy Island.

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you 😁. Sounds like a great idea.

[@darrenmole7055]

@@GETtwoIT its beautiful northumberland scenery have a look on the internet

[@alexmonroe4706]

Hi Katie, I trust that all is well with you? And that the next hiking trip is still going ahead? P.s. Keep safe on your travels, and remember to take care of your feet :) Bye for now Alex :)

[@GETtwoIT]

Yes! Thank you!

[@weewheels6494]

Cracking video again , going to do this trail this year hopefully 👍🏻, have you got your lighter pack list ? Everybody likes to cut down on weight , enjoy the videos guys

[@GETtwoIT]

Hey there! Thanks for watching. It's a great trail, well worth doing. We haven't updated out lighterpack lists in a while, but you can find them on www.get-two-it.com

[@georgex5959]

Hoping to do this in February staying at B&Bs. Is it fairly easy to get accommodation and food for breakfast, lunch and dinner along the walk?

[@GETtwoIT]

We wild camped the majority of it. It did look like you get accommodation pretty easily. It would be best to book ahead before you set off.

[@tonylomax7604]

Great video guys - really enjoyed the details. Could I ask which guide book you used please? It looked very useful.

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching. We used the cicerone guide book. It's handy, it comes with a pocket size map.

[@jamielittlewood7103]

Lovely video guy. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Looks like a real mixed bag of weather? Of the tracks you’ve done, EHW, Glen Way, WHW, C2C, Hadrians wall and SDW, how would you rank them. Favourite to lease favourite?

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching Jamie! Wow, that's a hard one, ranking trails. We have found every trail enjoyable. Each trail is unqiue and has it's own appeal and set of challenges. It ultimately depends on what you are looking for and what the trail can provide As you've already seen, the weather can have an affect how challenging a trail can be. If we had to rank them now, it would be : -C2C -WHW -EHW -Hadrians Wall -SDW -GGW

[@jamielittlewood7103]

@@GETtwoIT - Probably making you think a bit harder than anyone should be on a Sunday morning lol. Thanks for the info, looking forward to your next adventure 👍.

[@clairewilton6142]

I discovered Topo shoes a few months ago - my feet are so much happier in them compared to Altras! Katie, what's your strategy for looking after wet feet on multi-day camping trips? Did your shoes dry out overnight?

[@GETtwoIT]

Katie: "I always keep a dry pair of socks for the evening and to sleep in. Many occasion we have had wet socks and shoes and had to put them back on the next day, pretty grim. Take advantage of drying rooms, any break in the weather air the feet, hang the socks up in the tent .. we often have a clothes line up inside the tent ... they wont dry but lets air get to them. Take care of the feet, look at them regularly." Check out our website get-two-it.com for more info on our hikes.

[@harleyjade9477]

Sorry to ask- but how do they differ to Altras? I’m just about to purchase some Altras but I’m the most indecisive person and worry about making the wrong decision 😂

[@GETtwoIT]

@@harleyjade9477 The Altras are zero drop, whilst the is a 5mm drop (heel to toe). This gives us more cushioning and comfort on a walk. The zero-drop in Altras can a while to get used to. Also, In our view, the topo's feel a little more substantial in quality and more hard-wearing.

[@clairewilton6142]

@@harleyjade9477 I also find the Topos give me more support along the sides of my feet. But it's a very personal thing. The only way to truly find out is to try (can be expensive 😞)

[@robinsx200]

Another great video. Could I ask what walking app you use please. Love H ow it shows fast and slow sections.. Many thanks

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching Robin. We use the Garmin connect app. This app syncs with our Garmin watches which gives us cadence, heart rate etc.

[@robinsx200]

@@GETtwoIT many thanks for this info. I'll have to look into that

[@robhindle8735]

Another great video. How did you manage to reduce your weight further, and what month did you do the walk in please?

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you for watching 😀. Yeah, we are down to 18-19lbs for our packs (excluding water and food). We probably can skim a few more lbs off, but we've discover we like to be comfortable. So, we probably will never reach an ultralight weight. We did the SDW in late September.

[@davidwilliams3856]

What tent are you using and how is it working out. I am looking for a tent for me and my wife. Thanks, Love your content.

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you for watching 😁. We have the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 3 (old version). It's a great tent, lightweight and roomy for two people. It does stand up to the British weather as we found out on the SDW.

[@rucksackadventures4878]

Nice video guys love it keep up the hard work inspiring people you’ve inspired me I’d love to do it ive liked & subscribed also stay safe much appreciated Rucksack Adventures 🇬🇧

[@GETtwoIT]

Thank you for watching and subscribing. You will love the South downs way, its a great trail. Atb Katie and Kevin.

[@rucksackadventures4878]

@@GETtwoIT 🙂👍🏻

[@illtudjames]

Enjoyed your video! What coats were you wearing on this trip?

[@GETtwoIT]

Thanks for watching 😄. We wore Rab microlight alpine jackets to keep warm and Outdoor Research Aspire jacket to stay dry.

[@timsytanker]

No mention of the F word (feet) in this one, done anything different?

[@GETtwoIT]

The Topo Ultraventure trail trainers are the best. No blisters or sore feet.

[@timsytanker]

@@GETtwoIT they must work very well, I kept expecting the F word but it never came.

[@GETtwoIT]

@@timsytanker The word hasn't been spoken in 3 videos :)

[@jim6690]

Why is a walking path locked?

[@GETtwoIT]

Is there?

[@jim6690]

@@GETtwoIT You said so at the very beginning of your video.

[@GETtwoIT]

@@jim6690 Rgr. Not sure tbh.

[@darrencurtisuk]

When's your next adventure?!

[@GETtwoIT]

Next week 😀

[@darrencurtisuk]

@@GETtwoIT about time!! Sorry the PCT eluded you this year

[@danadams8201]

What was Camera you use ??

[@GETtwoIT]

Hey there 👋 We use the Sony Zv-1 camera.

[@danadams8201]

@@GETtwoIT hi thanks very by the way your vids are great I am going to do southdown way next month

[@GETtwoIT]

@@danadams8201 You will love it! Have fun on the trail!

[@turkeyphant]

What was your base weight?

[@GETtwoIT]

Our base weight: Katie - 17lbs and Kevin -18lbs We like to be comfortable on the trail 😀.

[@garyh3228]

What pod pockets have got on your straps

[@GETtwoIT]

Hey there! I have the Gossmer gear shoulder pad pocket (large) and bottle rocket.

[@garyh3228]

Many thanks