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Jonno Does Stuff
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 5 ธ.ค. 2005
Hi, I'm Jonno. A copywriter based in London.
I'm giving TH-cam a go in a mission to shine a light on the realities of the epic adventure. No meticulous planning, just the pure, random beauty of the unplanned escapade.
Join me as I share my solo ultralight hiking and bicycle touring adventures. As someone who loves the joy of the unknown and embraces the freedom of the open road, I'll try and be your guide to accessible and easy-to-follow adventures. No elaborate itineraries, just a genuine journey of discovery.
Subscribe to join me on this unplanned adventure, where every moment is an opportunity to discover something amazing.
I'm giving TH-cam a go in a mission to shine a light on the realities of the epic adventure. No meticulous planning, just the pure, random beauty of the unplanned escapade.
Join me as I share my solo ultralight hiking and bicycle touring adventures. As someone who loves the joy of the unknown and embraces the freedom of the open road, I'll try and be your guide to accessible and easy-to-follow adventures. No elaborate itineraries, just a genuine journey of discovery.
Subscribe to join me on this unplanned adventure, where every moment is an opportunity to discover something amazing.
GR131: Fuerteventura (Stage 2) | More Than I Bargained For
The fourth leg of my GR131 hiking series. In this episode I discover that I might have bitten off more than I can chew as I attempt to traverse the windswept island of Fuerteventura.
In a bid to tick off another section of the 560km GR131, I returned to the Canaries in February 2024. Watch as the second largest of Spain’s Canary Islands teaches me that I definitely need to do more cardio.
Check out my other GR131 stages:
Lanzarote: th-cam.com/video/Do9qIbMkk38/w-d-xo.html
Gran Canaria: th-cam.com/video/kRh7z0qnYSo/w-d-xo.html
La Gomera: th-cam.com/video/_BJUBfUpmVE/w-d-xo.html
Likes are always welcome. Comments are always answered. Subscriptions are most appreciated.
Thanks!
In a bid to tick off another section of the 560km GR131, I returned to the Canaries in February 2024. Watch as the second largest of Spain’s Canary Islands teaches me that I definitely need to do more cardio.
Check out my other GR131 stages:
Lanzarote: th-cam.com/video/Do9qIbMkk38/w-d-xo.html
Gran Canaria: th-cam.com/video/kRh7z0qnYSo/w-d-xo.html
La Gomera: th-cam.com/video/_BJUBfUpmVE/w-d-xo.html
Likes are always welcome. Comments are always answered. Subscriptions are most appreciated.
Thanks!
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GR131: Lanzarote (Stage 1) | The Start of Something Sweaty
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Welcome to the third instalment of my GR131 hiking series. In this episode, I tackle stage 1 of the 560km (348 miles) trek, exploring the stunning landscapes of Lanzarote. The GR131 trail takes you on an epic journey across all seven magnificent Canary Islands, located west of Morocco and the Western Sahara. Eager to shed a few festive calories, I returned to the Canary Islands in January 2024 ...
2023 Hiking Highlights
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Join me on the trails of The Pennine Way, West Highland Way, Tour du Mont Blanc, and the Canary Islands in this 2023 highlights reel. In 2023, after receiving positive feedback on the posts shared on my social media channels, I decided to dive into the world of vlogging. I'm still figuring out the ins and outs, from equipment choices to capturing real experiences on the trail. If you appreciate...
GR131: Gran Canaria (Stage 3) | Solo Hiking Bliss And Blazing Views!
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The first of my GR131 hikes. Gran Canaria is stage 3 of the 560km (348 miles) trek that takes you across all seven of the magnificent Canary Islands, west of Morocco and the Western Sahara. With the goal of thawing my cold British bones, I undertook the Gran Canaria stage of the GR131 in April, 2023. Turns out the Canary Islands can get scorching hot. Who knew? (clearly not me). Join me as I sh...
GR131: La Gomera (Stage 5) | A Scorching Time in the Warm October Sun
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Welcome to the second chapter of my GR131 hiking series. La Gomera is stage 5 of the 560km (348 miles) trek that takes you across all seven of the magnificent Canary Islands, west of Morocco and the Western Sahara. In October, 2023, my girlfriend and I wanted a bit of winter sun so I suggested La Gomera. And of course it’d be criminal not to quickly tick off another section of the GR131 🤷♂️A...
How to adjust the phone holder cradle on a VW Volkswagen Up!/Skoda Citigo/SEAT Mii
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Having nearly torn the phone holder out of the car and lobbed it out of the window, I thought I'd give a clear demonstration of how to adjust the phone holder in a Volkswagen Up! Also works for the Skoda Citigo and SEAT Mii. Some questions I've had:- Q: Where can I find this part? A: Search part number '1S0 051 435 E'. They occasionally come up on Ebay, but check the image of the part you're bu...
UKIP politician David Coburn pranked by viewers during live Periscope broadcast
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On the 29th of March Twitter users conspired to prank UKIP's David Coburn during his live Periscope broadcast by telling him his mic wasn't working. Hilarity ensues. Follow me on Twitter: jonnohopkins Or check out my amazing life on Instagram: jonnohopkins
Thank you so much for the quick and simple info! Just what I needed 😅
What is the paddle at the back for? 0:26
Thank you!!!!!! ❤
You're welcome!!!!!!!
Thank you for this bloody silly design
Great vid and brought the memories flooding back. GR131 I agree can kick you in the ass !! Good challenging trek and enjoyable, even though can be tough at times. I did it over a few more days and still felt the pain !! The section you missed to the light house, goes on for ever, following the coast up and down the shore line foot paths, then its a bus journey back to Morro Jable.... I would say my favourite sections was the one to Costa Calma, and then costa Calma to Morro Jable along the coast.
Thanks! Glad to hear I didn't miss much by skipping the lighthouse :)
THANK YOU - so so helpful!!! 😘
So my problem is that the Map won't show in Landscape, and the phone cradle won't mount the phone in profile! Yes, I can use a Force Rotation App, but then 2/3 of the map is obliterated by the banner info across the bottom. Current solution is use Google maps, which does automatically rotate.
Frustrating
Thank you so fucking much.
You're so fucking welcome
Thanks for the video. I'm just planning my Fuerteventura and Lanzarote crossing. I plan to cover over 180km in five days in Fuerteventura. Only unlike you, I won't be able to change plans according to my current condition. I am comfortable and will book a hotel for each night.
Amazing! Hotels is a fine idea. Fingers crossed for good weather!
I thought you couldn’t adjust it so my phone has been held crookedly in it for a month 😂😂😂
I wish I could say that never happened to me but that's pretty much why I made the video
BEST one yet. We need to work on your Spanish accent. BUT (gnarf) you are clearly ready for a Broadway career x
Pajara: The Musical
I was about to break mine before discovering the hidden button, after having taken it off using the paddle at the back!
Thanks mate.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Loved every minute of it. Well… sans the buns. Would you mind doing a gear loadout at some point? Looks like you had it dialled in.
Glad you enjoyed it! Sans the buns. Good call on the gear list!
Heroic! The Sinead was an unexpected and much appreciated bonus.
Love a bit of Sinead
Sweet 🍬 Seeing the landscape takes me back. Adding GR131 to the bucket list. Anxiously waiting for the Tenerife ep. Thanks for sharing!
Sorry it's taking me ages to get it edited. Fuerteventura coming very very soon, Tenerife hopefully not too long after that
@@JonnoDoesStuff No probs bro 🤜🤛 Appreciated
Looks like Gran Canaria 🧐
Well spotted!
I'm wondering if you are correct when you say Lanzarote's made up of pyroclastic flows. The area you were I'm like most of the island is lava fields. I think pyroclastic refers to mud and materials caused by the rapid melting of snow.
At 19:43 when I say '... It's made of pyroclastic deposits' I'm referring to the rocky landscape I'm hiking on (just before Yaiza) NOT the whole of Lanzarote. I'm not a geologist, quickly read this information off of a nearby sign, and was pretty knackered by this point so I'd advise against taking anything I say as gospel :)
@@JonnoDoesStuff I was at that place, I thought it was lava which was different from pyroclastic flow but I'm no expert either:)
I just trekked Lanzarote north to south, I wasn't expecting much having researched trekking there quite a bit. I wasn't going to do it until I found another route which combined parts of the 131 with other routes. I also planned to wild camp most nights which concerned me. The reason I was going to Lanzarote was to walk and the most important aspect of my walk was scenery. Lanzarote not surprisingly isn't set up for trekking. Few hostels, expensive accommodations, lots of all inclusive resorts and package tours rule. There was very little what id call fabulous 9:23 views, nothing like diverse La Palma or trekking friendly La Gomera. My opinion is If you want to maximize your walking time on Lanzarote id make an alternate route as i did or do day hikes at the various volcanoes, coastal areas and towns known for their scenic and cultural interest. I found a place to wild camp every night, it wasn't difficult actually but on general they were far from ideal in terms of comfort and beauty.
No, I agree, it isn't the most picturesque of the islands. I'd completed GR131 sections on Gran Canaria and La Gomera by this point and figured I should just carry on ticking it off. I did enjoy parts, was mainly nice to get a bit of sunshine, but definitely a challenging hike!
@@JonnoDoesStuff I liked La Geria, Tia to the Salinas Janubio. I'm always looking for potential places to camp. I thought there were plenty of places when you passed Yaiza and climbed up to continue the trail. There was a ditch on the left hand side, below trail it seemed like it would be out-of the wind. From the salt field I followed the coast up to El Golfo, there's a road. Just north of El Golfo I took the trail right along the coast through the lava field, 14 km. It was tough, tedious but very wild
@@JonnoDoesStuff you have to go to La palma. Very diverse, volcanoes, great coast, beautiful lush forests, canyons. Easier to camp, sufficient good hostel network
@@bkpktrekker4086 Ah, great info. Will add it to me (never ending!) list. Thanks!
Who the hell comes up with this
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My goodness, what was I looking for? It soon drove me crazy that I couldn't adjust this mount. Thanks for your explanation. 🫶🏻
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Stunning! Apart from the dogs.
Dogs are just friends you haven't made yet, Cathy 🤗
Ooga-chaka ooga-ooga Ooga-chaka, Hooked on a feeling? Nice video and information. Doing GR131 on Gran Canaria 10e Feb… baseweight 2,5 kg but bringing my puffy jacket due to the high mountains 1500m , can be 0 degreeas at night. Keep on the good work!!
Ooga-chaka! Thanks, Michael. Gran Canaria's been my favourite island so far. Day 2, well, I won't spoil it. Have a good one!
La Palma will be your favorite
@@bkpktrekker4086 I'd planned on calling it a day after Tenerife, but a few people have said the same so I guess I'll have to go back and complete the whole thing 😆
Gorgeous work my friend, phenomenal and atmospheric film!
Ervin! Thank you, fella!
Hi Jonno. Have watched both videos of your trip along the GR131. Nice videos of your experience. It gives other hikers who may want to walk the trail a taste of whats ahead 🥵. Hope to get there soon. You got some lovely drone footage on La Gomera. What do you use for your other (on the ground) footage ? All the best for 2024 👍
Hi Andrew, thanks so much for watching! I've just uploaded the Lanzarote stage, too, hopefully that comes in useful (th-cam.com/video/Do9qIbMkk38/w-d-xo.html). On Gran Canaria and La Gomera I used a Sony ZV-1 (mk1). It's an amazing camera but I've just switched to a DJI Action 4 as I wanted something a bit more robust, with a wider angle lens and better stabilisation. Enjoying it so far
What is the serial number of the part I want to buy? 
Check the description 🎉
I broke mine
Yeah, I nearly broke mine several times before figuring this out
I am also going to go hiking in La Gomera, gR132+131. I have a question, do I need to bring a tent? Is it possible to hike without a tent?
Hi! I only hiked the GR131 and it took me 2 days. I did not bring a tent as I was on holiday with my partner and we'd rented a car so she picked me up/dropped me off in Igualero, and met me in Playa de Vallehermoso on the final day. We were staying in San Sebastien. There are lots of Airbnb options on the island, it just depends where you intend on stopping and how you intend on getting there (if they're not close to the trails). The buses are infrequent. Because it's only a small island, there aren't a great deal of taxi options. It's a very quiet place away from San Sebastien. If by 'do I need a tent?' you mean can you cowboy camp, as long as the weather is good then yes, it's possible. On Gran Canaria I didn't use my tent and slept under the stars, but it can get cold, windy and does occasionally rain. I was lucky
Absolutely gorgeous shots my friend, so nicely put together!
Thank you, Ervin! Bit of a mishmash of equipment so quality is all over the place
Great adventure and a fantastic film about it Jonno, My dog is from Gran Canaria and as he loves hiking I really have to go there with him one day ;) Nice one!
Thanks! You must, he'll be able to show you all the best trails!
So beautiful! Really makes you want to get out there and into the outdoors. Bravo my friend
I know, right? Makes me wanna get back out there and I only returned from La Gomera a few weeks ago
Fantastic! ❤
Isn't it?
Such lovely ambience. The visuals are beautiful my friend!
Thank you very much!
Excellent work
Danke
My guy i almost bought a new one of 89 euro's thanks legend
89 smackers!? Damn
Thanks!!
No problem!
Thank you!
You are a legend! Thank you!!
Omg - had my car years - never used the cradle as thought it wouldn’t go any bigger !
😆 This is amazing. Hope this brings you many more years of Up! enjoyment
Thank you! 🙂
Thanks JONNO. You are my heroe😊😊
i got this car from my work and i was scared i broke it within the first year🥲🥲 thank you so much for this video 🎉
Thank YOU!
Just got an Up and this was driving me nuts, it's not even in the manual as far as I could see, thank you for this!
This is the most useful video on the internet
super simple but not easy to spot if you are in a rush! thanks for pointing it out
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