Why you should pick a random location and go walking

[@patdunne3277]

Hi Kev what a fabulous walk and beautifully filmed. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks Pat.

[@yasminshikingmission]

Hey Kev 😊 I used to do this a lot, just park up close to a public way sign and head off on an explore. Always something nice about not knowing what to expect and just enjoying the trail as it comes. This looked lovely along the river, that was a great close up shot of the cormorant. You’ve got some nice countryside near you. Loved the sunflowers 🌻

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@yasminshikingmission thanks. I've tried to explore a few new places this year and so far it's paid off.

[@jezriggs]

I tend to do the 'get lost for a while' then find my way back again approach to walking is my favourite way of finding interesting paths and places. The only downside I find is that walks can end up being a lot longer than the initial time I intended! Most recently I thought a walk would take 2 hours and thought I'd try a new track and ended up having a 5 hour trek. All good though if you're sensible and don't take silly risks.

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@jezriggs the other risk I find is footpaths disappearing or being totally overgrown. But I've also been surprised by mini named circular walks really well signposted that I'd not heard of.

[@jezriggs]

@@TheWalkingKev Always reporting problems to the Ramblers ( @RamblersGB ) if you find Rights of Way blocked etc.

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

You picked a beautiful random trail. Thst inn was so cute and perfectly placed. Gorgeous scenery and views I tend to have a few favorites I like to hike every spring, but I love to go find new trails every year. 😊 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@TheWalkingKev]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, really appreciate it.

[@PhilipOlsen11]

Brilliant Kev. I do the exact same thing. I cycled up to that village a liked while ago and took the drone up over the castle and valley. I then headed along the old train route and tunnel past Tintern 👍

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@PhilipOlsen11 I've enjoyed doing that this year, although with time constraints I've still done a lot of local walks from the house. I appreciate I'm lucky with what's on my doorstep.

[@Sarah87-v8s]

Lovely video. Thanks Kev.😊

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@Sarah87-v8s thanks Sarah.

[@adamradford2285]

Lovely walk Kev and some fantastic shots of the beautiful countryside. I’ve fancied a pint in that pub in Redbrook for ages but haven’t got round to it yet. It looks great , will take the family there one day soon. Best wishes

[@TheWalkingKev]

Cheers Adam. It's a really cool beer garden. Loads of different levels and spaces.

[@adamradford2285]

@@TheWalkingKev cool look forward to it, the Stowford press looked exceptionally refreshing! 😂

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@adamradford2285 can't beat a nice pint of cider.

[@joebadger]

I much prefer this style of video to the endless gear reviews tbh

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@joebadger I'm trying to keep a mix between the two. The gear reviews get way more views and provide a little bit of revenue through ads so they are essential to supporting this hobby.

[@SaraBurbi]

Hi Kev, great advice! Thanks for sharing :)

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@SaraBurbi may you have som fun new walks this autumn.

[@SaraBurbi]

@@TheWalkingKev Cheers, Kev! Already plannig more randomness in the choice of trails :)

[@garymartin557]

great idea, and not something i have done. shall give it a try sometime. i did after your recommendation get the regatta packable insulated jacket. i was over in Northern Ireland recently and saw one. packs so much smaller than a fleece, and much more versatile. good call on that product Kev, i'm more that pleased with it.

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@garymartin557 thanks. Glad you like the Regatta layer, it's a solid little jacket for the money.

[@garymartin557]

@@TheWalkingKev more than solid for its size/weight and price.

[@AB-qp6yj]

The hostel is a great place to stay to do a couple of different walks in this area. As I recall a good variation of wild flowers this in the area. It is nice to explore my ew areas and to experience not knowing exactly where you are on a particular route. However,with the advent of readily available digital navigation aids,in particular the mobile phone, the experience of being "lost" is a rare event.

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@AB-qp6yj yes, it is hard to get lost unless you're in a remote place and the weather really gets bad.

[@JamieHarding5]

Hello Kev👋 That was very good👌👍 Not sure what bird that was but it looked great. Nice pint on your travels, very nice. You captured the river and many things so well. Very nice mate. Were they the Aldi walking trainers?

[@TheWalkingKev]

@@JamieHarding5 thanks. Yeah, the Aldi trainers are incredibly comfy. I'll be sad when I've worn them out.

[@thevalleywalker]

Lovely relaxing watch Kev.. mostly in what I would lovingly call "sex education country" these days..lol. I have done afew walks around this area and a few years ago I did one of the events that the SW LDWA organised. There is an unoffical route/trail starting in the Wye that goes up through the valley and I think ends up in the Black mountains - called the Monmouthshire Way.. designed by Morgs - he showed a little of it to Derek Brockaway on his weatherman walking series. atb Al

[@TheWalkingKev]

That sounds good. I will join the LDWA and I will do it this week! I keep forgetting.

[@thevalleywalker]

@@TheWalkingKev Here is a link to the Monmouthshire way. www.themonmouthshireway.co.uk