Top 5 Tips for Solo Hiking

[@MalteForstat]

Great video, thank you! If I may, I would like to add a tip 5b: Don't feel bad to turn around. If for what ever reason a hike isn't going the way you planned (be it the weather turned on you or you're having a bad day or you over-estimated your own abilities), there is NO SHAME in breaking it off and going home. It happens to the best of us. Don't worry, that summit will still be there the next time you try for it. I tend to take a picture at my turn-around-point and take in the view from where I am and then go home to hike another day...

[@chelsyholland790]

Getting to the top is optional, getting down is mandatory 👍🏻

[@thekickingmule]

Buy an OS map of your local area and go out on some local known trails, following your map. You can use the key on the map to learn everything you need to know. Once you've started to learn what things mean, the whole country opens up to you!

[@lisaharris9608]

As a beginner, this is a great and very informative video. Thanks!

[@GracesAdventures]

So glad to hear ☺️

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

Some fantastic tips there Grace. The only ones I'd add are to take a medical kit - painkillers, plasters, ice spray, heat gel, bandages etc. The other ones are a thermal blanket and bivvy shelter if going somewhere more secluded/higher. I adapt my kit to the walk. I learnt my lesson when in Snowdonia I fell and badly sprained my ankle and had no medical kit. Luckily I was near a road and cafe and managed to get help and a lift 3 miles back to my car. If it had happened 30 mins earlier I have no idea what I would have done. Since then always take medical kit.

[@MiBackpacking]

Thank you Grace, Great video! Wonderful tips and inspirational as always 🙏🏼 you’re a breath of fresh air to watch and your positive energy always makes me feel like I can conquer any challenge 🙌🏽

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Don’t forget a First Aid kit not for you but for people you find. I’m a First Aider at Work and last year did a Level 3 Outside First Aid course. I have been out running in the trails and found a lady who had fallen down a slope and badly smashed her ankle. I helped carry her down the slope so we could get her into a car and off to hospital as an ambulance would be 2 hours

[@loveoutdoors]

Thank you. Useful info

[@chriswood4210]

I do a lot of solo mountain biking and safety is always an issue,always grateful for good tips , the what’s app and whistle tips are great. Definitely taking them 👌.. love the videos

[@AndyBarker666]

What Three Words app is great for location finding and is now being recommended by MRT. Also if you use you phone for navigation. Download the map beforehand. I use the OS Maps app, Then put your phone into airplane mode so it isn't constantly trying to find a signal and killing the battery.

[@rascott1970]

Which MRT ? Most I’ve seen recommend using OS grid references which competent hill walkers should be familiar with. That’s what they have to translate W3W into anyway

[@juliewaring604]

my first solo grace was on saturday Arnside to silverdale via the coast.....4 hr walk and i absolutely loved it....totaly understand what you mean about being able stop, start, etc without having to consider someone else makes for more freedom.....had a little hiccup as the coastal path got very narrow and the cliff drop was steep which unnerved me abit so i had to reverse and find another way.....i thought i might end up in the water being rescued by the coast guard if i wasnt careful which would have been hilarious...not

[@michaelwhittaker5432]

Another great film , may i suggest to go in your emergency kit is a spare mobile phone & battery , on a different network to your normal phone , cheap ones are better an old Nokia is perfect as I have been in several situations as a member of a group when all are hi tec phones could not get a signal and some old boy in the party used his 19.99 phone to get help ! also make sure you can eat your food cold if your stove packs in - this is why I wont use dehydrated rations they are gopping if you cant boil water .

[@ReenalUpadhayay]

I'm a beginner and this is perfect! Thank you

[@benthechemist303]

Great advice 👍🏼

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

The four priorities of survival are: 1. Protection and shelter 2. Rescue 3. Water 4. Food Not a bad list for preparation, after training in navigation and first aid.

[@petebrandon8164]

Thank you Grace - great video - again!

[@davidcox2264]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@deejsrandoms]

Hi thank you for the “hot hands” tip

[@GreencampRhodie]

Good video & tips. Good tips & video Equipment essential on day hikes of any type (the goal is warmth & rescue, based on PLAN-M & historical rescue cases), which so many folk omit - emergency shelter, headtorch, basic fire starting, multitool, cordage / tape & repair kit, toilet, signalling, decent first aid kit (including for bleeding, pain relief, tics, & sprains). Walking poles have many uses too (aside the obvious). Always plan for an unexpected night out - don't get caught out.

[@rascott1970]

Blimey you’ll get fit carrying that lot

[@GreencampRhodie]

@@rascott1970 better than putting rescuers lives at risk hey.

[@chrisstephenson8615]

I have a garmin GPS as a back up when navigating but use a map as my first option. Great video full of good information. 👍

[@GracesAdventures]

Ah that’s handy! Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@kristaylor5062]

Love the video, great content. Must get out to Wales soon need to identify a newb’s best route/location! Keep ‘em coming :)

[@deborahbooth2613]

Hi Grace. Just discovered your channel and wow, Im so inspired by your adventures, Ive done a few solo trips and camps with easy, local walks but now want to do more and see more. You have given me a few ideas here and Ive signed up to do a group walk with Bee Adventures and Im going to see what else I can do before then. 👍😉xx

[@boomshine87]

The WhatsApp pin/location is fab! Didn’t know that was a thing. Very useful indeed.

[@paulhamilton3331]

like your videos in the beautiful British countryside

[@rrufio3026]

5:29 buy a second hand phone as a backup with a sim and only switch on for emergency an also a power bank of course.

[@mountainskiprop]

proper hiking boots with good tread on them is always needed

[@kyleerene3]

You are so great!!🖤

[@destiny25L]

I recently got into solo hiking and would love to start documenting my trips. Was just wondering what camera you use or if you had one to recommend while you're out on a walk? Thank you :)

[@GracesAdventures]

That’s awesome to hear. I use a DJI Osmo Action Cam 😊 I recommend it!

[@emma_m0]

Great video, sometimes the obvious stuff is what you always forgot. Fellow contact lens wearer, super blind -5.75, hate it. What’s your prescription?

[@RealGrooveRandom]

Good advice 😊👍🏾

[@johnlewis4301]

Loving your videos, finding them really informative and helpful. Where did you buy the foam sitting mat please? 👍

[@DS-rk7rl]

Great videos Grace. Do you drive far to go walking in general or mainly local? I stay local but am thinking to go further a field. What’s max you travel for day hike?

[@HigginsEvolved]

Another great video 🙂 where is this trail? X

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you! This is Sugarloaf Hill in the Brecon Beacons.

[@closertonature1682]

Perfect video I was looking for. What camera you use?

[@royjennison3916]

hi Grace use an app What three words , its an app for locating where you are , its very good .

[@tash_outdoors]

Great video!!!

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Tash!

[@galalon2417]

Could you , please, do it more often?

[@that_hiking_bird]

New to solo hiking. Subject… ladies and toileting lol. Makes me nervous this bit lol

[@nosek666]

Just a tip to save on weight, rather than taking hand warmers with you,use your own body heat. I know this may sounds funny but your groin/crotch is the hottest part if you ever need to warm up :) been told this by a friend who is much more experienced(climbing mountains 5000m above sea lv).

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

Camping outside brings a risk of conjunctivitis. Good hand hygiene is obviously important but include some antibiotic eye drops, learn how to self-administer eye ointment and carry a pair of glasses. Indeed, if you’re solo hiking, leave the contact lenses in the car! Nobody’s going to care about your specs.

[@emma_m0]

Except yourself. I hate wearing my glasses. Much prefer contact lenses, even more so when being active/exercising.

[@MiataBRG]

After 27 years of mountain hiking, I'd say the advice of using a phone to navigate isn't good. You need to know how to use a map and a compass, if something happens to your phone you'd put yourself at risk along with anyone who might be sent to find you. Also a phone won't give you the same understanding of the type of terrain that's around and ahead of you.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

Absolutely

[@colinstewart1432]

Time spent on reconnaissance is seldom wasted.

[@EnterTheOrb]

Add Compeed to that list, your heels will thank you!

[@GracesAdventures]

Yep I have them in my little provisions bag! God send at times those are.