Information skills for hikers: planning a walk

Today I wanted to do something a little different and feature a video from a creator I follow that's relevant to this channel. It features one of the many aspects I talked about in my long post on why hikers need information skills. I'm thinking of breaking that post down and going into more detail on each topic. Let me know what you think about this idea and what you'd like me to tackle first in the comments.

Some of you might find this a little basic, but it's a really good, detailed primer if you're just getting started with route planning.

Abbie's UK thru-hike videos are really lovely to watch before a long hike. She gives you a bit of history, a bit of botany, a bit of geology and plenty of enthusiasm for the landscapes of the UK. If you're thinking of trying a section hike or a thru-hike on one of the national trails in Britain, check out her videos to get a really good taster and plenty of information about points of interest. Also, cheers for the shout out to libraries, Abbie!

For those who prefer a high tech version of planning, my partner and I have used an app called ViewRanger for years to plan and track our hikes. We've bought the Ordnance Survey map set for the entire UK and much of the West Coast of America, which we've found pretty cost effective as opposed to paying for the tiles one by one, given how often we hike and in how many different areas. You can start out with reviewed routes uploaded by other users or organisations, and when you're confident enough you can map out your own before you go.