Why YOU Should Start Hiking Today ┋UK Hiking Motivation

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In this video I discuss my top three reasons why I LOVE hiking! By watching it, I hope to inspire you to get out for your first adventure! And remember, it doesn’t have to be miles and miles away on a mountain somewhere, sometimes the best place to start is from your own front doorstep! Thats what I did for my first few hikes and look at me now! I’ve hiked over 159 Miles and I’ve loved every second of it!
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My name is David P. McEntee - I’m a professional videographer who LOVES to spend his free time outdoors hiking. In recent times I have focused on exploring and documenting my local area, I have hiked 42 miles along the Grand Union Canal, 18 miles along The Ashridge Boundary Trail, 24 miles on the hike that went wrong, 18 miles along Ivinghoe beacon and 12 miles along the Chess Valley River! Its been amazing, I am completely hooked! My last hike was 12 miles along the Jurassic coast and next I'm hoping to head up to the peak or lake districts! Time to see some mountains again I think! Thanks for checking out my channel and for watching my films, I put hours and hours into these so your support really does mean a lot! :)
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@LittleSteamMrs 9 ай бұрын

100% for the mental health reason, that's exactly why I started hiking. I was going through the hardest time in my life, although I've never been diagnosed with depression it felt pretty close to it, then one day I found the courage to sign up to one of those charity hikes which pushed me to train for it so I walked every other day, then hiked further at the weekends....I found a peace like nothing else ever experienced, I found a goal, focus, built up my stamina and health, I found joy. 3 months later I hiked a marathon distance and the love for hiking has had a hold on me ever since. Being outside has truly lifted me up and brought me real happiness, I love it. .....'not all those who wander are lost'

@DavidPMcEntee 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate you 👊

@juliaa_no 2 жыл бұрын

0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Hike for the Love of Exploration 1:48 - Hike to Stay Fit 2:21 - Hike for Mental Health 3:35 - Hike for the Beauty of it 3:42 - advice (?) 4:28 - Closing 5:14 - Final B-Roll

@MattShafter 3 жыл бұрын

David, we talked in private a few weeks ago and I have an addition that fits this topic. I'm a new Doctor of Physical Therapy in the US. To me, we are fundamentally meant to walk the land. In the animal kingdom, some are fast runners, high flyers, great swimmers, powerful diggers, but we humans are bad at all of it, except long-distance-walking. We do it efficiently, we have a foot that translates perfectly for the task and it's what our body is meant to do. Tap that into your thoughts and recognize walking is deep in all of us. Keep it up.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I couldn’t agree more Matt! You’re so right, it’s what we’re meant to do!! Love your videos btw man, thanks for the support!🥳👊

@TheSimoncousins 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree with the mental health part. Just the change of scenery, away from traffic and the computer is great.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

So so true! Sometimes it’s nice to just completely switch off!

@misstrebecca 2 ай бұрын

I went on my 1st ever hike this week and it was something out of this world and I already planning my next one

@pippacotton2339 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video summing up what hiking does for you.

@Gowalkabout Жыл бұрын

Great commitment!

@DavidSellHeadshots 2 жыл бұрын

Started hiking at the beginning of lockdown and still enjoying it now, your reasons for hiking are spot on, great videos btw I’ve subbed your channel!

@K12beano 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely made vid! I've been upping my walking for about 6 months now. This last month you encouraged me to explore Rickmansworth to Chesham, for example, and that was the furthest I have walked in many, many years. 🚶🏻‍♂️ I can now say that mental health is my first reason and physical health a close second - I'm aided by modern technology too (an iPhone for taking pictures, an Apple Watch for logging and spurring me on, and paying for the coffee and train tickets! 😃) Keep up your motivating uploads!!

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you K12beano!! 🥳️ I'm so happy my Rickmansworth hike inspired you, that was such a lovely walk I'm glad you went to go and check it out!! I love modern technology too, I use my iPhone for navigation and my Garmin watch to record my progress! Thank you for your support - I'll definitely keep the projects coming!🌱

@lesleypiper3373 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video and has made me want to do similar walk x

@RussWeymouthPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hiking for me is great for physical and mental health, an escape into nature which I combine with landscape photography as often as I can. Just returned from the Scottish Highlands, hiking in Glencoe and Beinn Eighe nature reserve.

@shaundawson5639 Жыл бұрын

Hi David great video just started to get to hiking myself thanks

@deanchild9848 3 жыл бұрын

Just a great video

@seanblythe5705 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! This year I want to start hiking for the mental health benefits. Great to hear it works 😊

@benhikescamps Жыл бұрын

Excellently articulated Dave. Loved this video and it pretty much encapsulates everything I have recently discovered about hiking. Many thanks for posting. 👍

@Splash-Maps 2 жыл бұрын

Great film! And 🙏 for inspiring more people out there!

@DavidPMcEntee 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you pal 👊

@NeilTruelove 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic filming, especially the drone shots. Loved the commentary which speaks to why I hike, and also why I enjoy trail running. Good luck with the channel.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

That you Neil I really appreciate the support and kind words mate! 🥳

@outdoorroving9648 Жыл бұрын

Came across your videos and Well done!! New subscriber thanks for sharing your trips!

@DavidPMcEntee Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking them out bud!! 👊👊

@pazthakrar9270 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video and honesty - your very passionate - walking for me gives me some me time, be at one with nature, and also be with my thoughts..

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you love hiking? 🥳️🥳️ I thought, since I haven't been able to get out on the trail for a couple of weeks - I'd try something a bit different with this new video! Let me know what you thought of the format and how I can improve it moving forward! My goal was to be clear, concise, and show off the amazing landscapes that I've been able to explore over the last few months! Leave a comment down bellow and I promise to get back to you! Its always awesome to see new faces here down here - I love the community that we're building together!! 👏👏

@Praguedpaul 3 жыл бұрын

Just a suggestion bud, see if you can get your discord going, a fun little place for the community. Thanks for sharing.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

@@Praguedpaul You've read my mind! That is 100% something I'd like to do in the not too distant future! 🥳️

@ramblingracheltrailtales 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Hiking is awesome! 😎

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more!!🥳🥳

@sofianko8518 3 жыл бұрын

Discovering my passion for hiking ever since the start of the pandemic inspired me to make my own solo hiking videos. I resonated with every single thing you said🙏🏻🙏🏻

@tash_outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!!!!!!!!!!!

@Praguedpaul 3 жыл бұрын

Really well made film bud, the writing was top notch too. Really enjoyed.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ThyShallNotBeNamed, I really appreciate it mate! You are my first comment for this project! Thanks for your continued support pal! 😁😁

@ninobrown4442 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. I am looking to do something similar in August when I have a couple of weeks off work. Looking forward to watching your vids, now I have stumbled across the channel. All the best!

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us Fratelli!!🥳🤘 Best of luck with your future hike I’m sure it’ll be brilliant!

@harveytingking 3 жыл бұрын

Great insight into why you got into hiking mate, keep it up! 🚶‍♂️

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro 💙

@ynhgroup6659 Жыл бұрын

Quality of these videos is awesome man, love your personality as well, keep it up brother.

@DavidPMcEntee Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother I really appreciate it 💪

@LankaTravelVlog 3 жыл бұрын

You have visited many amazing places, as you said falling love with exploration is always great.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lanka! I've loved every second of it!

@RamblingWithRitchie 2 жыл бұрын

Good channel mate. Keep up the hiking. It’s great. U have also given me a few ideas for my channel actually.

@albertocalifano8628 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and I'm totally in tune with everything you say, having been solo hiking for years now. The benefits for mental health are truly incredible.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!! Thanks for the support Alberto I really do appreciate it 😁😁

@Radiantglow2 7 ай бұрын

Great video! I love hiking too but I don’t do it as much in the colder months. I like exploring, hiking is a nice escape from a busy city like london

@JoshCarrHikes 3 жыл бұрын

Great video dude, I feel like I’m in much the same boat as you are. Stumbled into the world hiking a tad over a year ago and it very rapidly became one of my largest passions. New subscriber from Aus 👌

@leechafertravels 3 жыл бұрын

I've just done my first couple of hikes recently. Your filming style looks great. I've subbed and will start working my way through your videos.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate! I appreciate that, theres a lot to catch up on!! Its going to be a huge month for the channel so make sure you keep an eye out😁😁

@YourPalHDee Жыл бұрын

I hike and I'd genuinely prefer that so many others didn't. Specifically in North Wales, hiking was somewhat ruined for a short time during the "pandemic" by amateur hikers who'd come up the mountains, make loads of noise, blare music and leave litter everywhere. I'd honestly rather keep the mountains to myself and others who will respect eachother.

@vixmyers41 3 жыл бұрын

I love this. I totally relate to you. I solo hike as a woman. For all the reasons you outline pretty much 👏👏👏

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoyed!! Thanks for watching 😁🥳

@anantsharma7955 2 жыл бұрын

Very well made video and I hope you make a "noob's guide to start hiking in the UK" video soon. I am an international student new in the UK and I would love to go on hikes but I am lacking in knowledge (I am still a bit scared of not fully knowing how public transport works in the UK, nor sure of what websites/gear/resources to use), money (broke student life), and time (deadlines and assignments 😒 ) - so any advice or guidance would be helpful. I am pretty sure a lot of people like me would benefit from a thorough extensive guide to getting started with hiking (esp. in the UK)! Cheers!

@stevieinselby 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, and your enthusiasm really shines through! I've been hiking on and off since I was a kid, and always enjoyed it, but what really got me into it in a big way was when I joined a walking group, part of The Ramblers, and met lots of like-minded people and made some great friends. If you're not so confident about going hiking on your own - either from the point of view of personal safety or just not getting lost - then walking with a group is a really good way to get around those worries. Or if you're just struggling for motivation, very easy when the weather is not so inviting, knowing that you've told other people that you're going to meet them for a walk can help to get your arse moving in the morning, and stop you from wussing out! I know not everyone enjoys walking as part of a group - some people prefer the peace of solitude, the freedom to explore, being more connected to their surroundings - I do still enjoy walking on my own (I've had to, with the group walks being shut down for much of the last 15 months!), but being able to share the gems that I have found with other people, and having other people take me to places that I would never have thought of going to on my own, adds a richness to the experience that I really value.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support and insight pal! Sounds like fun!!🥳🥳

@conociendo 3 жыл бұрын

al puro estilo kraig. Felicitaciones.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥳️

@jblasutavario9549 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful 👏

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you JBL!! 😁😁

@gcassemblage4320 2 жыл бұрын

What your filming passion is while hiking is geocaching for me. The result of being outdoors is the same as yours: focused to the moment, inhale the here and now without distractions (for hours I do not even think of looking for messages in the phone) and react to the experience that is given, let the mind clear itself. All to often I recognise a shrinking of all day problems.

@Luckylearner 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing your video is serendipity. Ive just finished my second walk with the Ramblers. I think walking in nature is a massive cure for all. I'm assuming you have experience in cinematography and flying drones. Absolutely great visuals in your video's brother.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fomo! Yes I’m a professional videographer by trade, I love filmmaking! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and that you saw it at the right time!!🥳🥳

@JimmyBoogaloo 2 жыл бұрын

good video

@brookewilliams4078 3 жыл бұрын

I've been really thinking about starting this and going out with my dog, on mini adventures.

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Do it!! It’s such such fun 🥳

@gabrielcoronado1018 2 жыл бұрын

Hello David my name is Gabriel from Las Vegas Nevada the USA I do hiking of my own up a hill to the mountains to sit back watch the view and keep moving forward that and I hike with my cousin up in Mountain Charleston it's almost like going to Canada but enjoying nature and enjoy freedom

@T-19- Жыл бұрын

This video sums up exactly why I’m about to start hiking

@kyloluma Жыл бұрын

Hiking is amazing alone and with others, for different reasons. Alone, you truly feel reset and calm, but with a challenge and goal. With others, you can truly bond with that person with a shared experience and just talking on the trail. I have made a tradition with my dad where we climb a one of the 3 peaks every year, this being our penultimate year with Ben Nevis - then we're doing the 3 Peaks in 3 Days.

@JTDOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

new sub here loved this video more people need to see this

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Feel free to share it! That would really help me actually 🥳 Thanks for the support mate!

@JTDOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidPMcEntee I'll see what I can do to help :). gotta get off work first lol

@oscargk2291 3 жыл бұрын

Good story telling as always. I love your colour profile. Im assuming u use final cut pro ➕ colour finally and Some lut 🤔

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you pal!! 😁 No it’s all on premier pro through Lumetri! I keep it simple in terms of the colour grading! No LUT on this either, just some nice heavy saturation. I do think my camera makes the greens slightly more yellow but I’m growing to quite like it as a look! 😁 Check the description for details on the equipment I use! Cheers mate, Dave 👊

@SPEEDSHOTZz 3 жыл бұрын

I love the chat in this one Dave! Do you listen to music while you walk?

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Yes I do! I love to listen to complete albums by musicians, cinematic scores for films or podcasts! 😁

@kevinmcd396 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you do for a living but you could make one out of this. Nice vid - I started wandering Newlands / St Marthas for 5 miles 3 times a week before work. Makes such a difference to walk it and take more in as opposed to run or MTB the same routes. Send this video link off to Julia Bradbury, Countryfile and the One Show!

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks mate! I appreciate it, I am a professional videographer, off the back of your comment I did just email this to the One Show! I doubt they’ll reply but who knows hahaha 😂Thanks for the support! I hope you subscribed 🤘

@Vinyl-Sloth 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks, on a side note what boots do you recommend?

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

My boots aren’t anything special, some casual gortex ones from Clark’s! I have linked some nice boots a friend recommend to me in the KZfaq description though! These are my ones: www.clarks.co.uk/c/Batcombe-Alp-GORE-TEX/p/26144797?cm_mmc=PPC_SHOP_SMART_GOOGLE-_-G_UK_PS_dA_SHOP_SMART_Mens_Boots-_-Smart+-+Mens+Boots-_-PLA&gclid=Cj0KCQjwktKFBhCkARIsAJeDT0jEMPx6nVNSJ1Hm1D-g8Ljv9Mc9zNF-JIWj5qvIvVrbuGKFavz1aS8aAkKEEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

@Vinyl-Sloth 3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidPMcEntee thanks been looking for a while as need to get out walking but all the ones I look at the reviews people saying they fall apart, appreciate your feedback and keep up the good work.

@colallison6152 3 жыл бұрын

@@Vinyl-Sloth I recommend brasher boots personally.

@AuXTechUK 3 жыл бұрын

Something that makes me laugh is that people want to go explore the world, yet they have never tried to navigate on foot to the next town etc. Though for some, only when they explore the world, that they actually realise how beautiful their local area is as well. For those wondering where to start, try walking 15k steps a day for a month - you'll be surprised where you end up

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes! So true, start small! You don’t need to go far to find an adventure 👌

@stevieinselby 3 жыл бұрын

If you walk 15000 steps a day for a month, you could end up practically anywhere if you don't turn round and head home at some point each day 😉

@PhilipHourican57433 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Dude, made it here thanks to r/Hertfordshire Really nice production as well. A definite sub and will keep checking out more content 👌

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phillip!! I’m so glad you found the channel!! 😁🥳 Thanks for subbing!

@nickuk911 3 жыл бұрын

Super video, couldnt sum it up better, people need nature & the outdoors it's a part of being Human - Our ancestors would have been very close to nature & in today's modern world we are so out of touch with nature hence why there is so much litter & lack of care for nature as people don't have a connection with the outside world. This is why we are in such a mess & it's why i dont buy into this obey consume obey consume narrative pushed by TV, advertising etc. Good luck with your adventures

@speliotis 3 жыл бұрын

Hey David, This was a refreshing talk.... thank you.. as I was watching I couldn't help wonder - how do you prepare for bad weather or if something went wrong along the way. or someone on the trail needed help. Do you carry a blanket? a first aid kit ? an extra hoodie? gloves? socks? & would love to see what's in your camera bag.... Thank you for your consideration.... Ss

@DavidPMcEntee 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ll put that on the list! A camera bag video is a must!! 🔥 I avoid all bad weather where possible, but if not I have now got a fully waterproof kit I bring with me on every hike! Waterproof trousers, jacket and a waterproof bag cover for my already waterproof bag 😂 Generally I tend to stick to well trodden / established routes, so my hikes tend to be very safe! If I came across anyone hurt I’d just do everything I can to help and alert emergency services!