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In case you haven't seen the linked videos by GeoWizard about crossing Wales and Norway in a straight line, I would highly recommend watching them. The whole se

by mxstbr 5y ago

In case you haven't seen the linked videos by GeoWizard about crossing Wales and Norway in a straight line, I would highly recommend watching them. The whole series makes for some very entertaining evenings, you wouldn't believe the kinds of things he comes across on his journeys!

tudorizer 5y ago
Came here to post a similar comment. Even if he didn't cross the entire country, his "Straight Line" missions require a lot of prep and logistics, especially if a body of water or private land is involved.
- okamiueru 5y ago
  Regarding Norway, it being private land wouldn't matter much. It is written in Norwegian law [0] granting the right to travel the land without too many restriction. Private property is not one such restriction. One should avoid farming fields during spring, but in broad strokes that's pretty much it. This includes the right to forage (berries, mushroom, whatnot). Though hunting and fishing can be quite restricted. Motorized vehicles have their own set of restrictions, but trekking, biking, sailing, etc are fine. So, one cannot for instance fence off the access to nature, like a "private" beach etc. And camping is allowed everywhere not within 150m of a house/cabin with residents up to two days, though relocating to somewhere else would be fine. Farmland is again an exception, and you should ask the owner for permission. PS: There are local exceptions everywhere, so be sure to check that. Some waters are protected, etc. Some regions are considered "protected nature", which doesn't trump "allemannsretten" (the aforementioned rights), but there can be other restrictions. And in all cases, it is expected to not leave behind garbage or cause damage. [0]: https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1957-06-28-16 https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1957-06-28-16 (In Norwegian)
  - willyt 5y ago
    Within the UK we have the same law in Scotland, basically pretty similar to what you describe. This is different to England where you definitely cannot do this. Not sure about Wales or Northern Ireland.
wp381640 5y ago
Thought his Scotland trip was a bit reckless. Ironically he caught covid last week.

by mxstbr 5y ago

tudorizer 5y ago

Came here to post a similar comment. Even if he didn't cross the entire country, his "Straight Line" missions require a lot of prep and logistics, especially if a body of water or private land is involved.

okamiueru 5y ago
Regarding Norway, it being private land wouldn't matter much. It is written in Norwegian law [0] granting the right to travel the land without too many restriction. Private property is not one such restriction. One should avoid farming fields during spring, but in broad strokes that's pretty much it. This includes the right to forage (berries, mushroom, whatnot). Though hunting and fishing can be quite restricted. Motorized vehicles have their own set of restrictions, but trekking, biking, sailing, etc are fine. So, one cannot for instance fence off the access to nature, like a "private" beach etc. And camping is allowed everywhere not within 150m of a house/cabin with residents up to two days, though relocating to somewhere else would be fine. Farmland is again an exception, and you should ask the owner for permission. PS: There are local exceptions everywhere, so be sure to check that. Some waters are protected, etc. Some regions are considered "protected nature", which doesn't trump "allemannsretten" (the aforementioned rights), but there can be other restrictions. And in all cases, it is expected to not leave behind garbage or cause damage. [0]: https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1957-06-28-16 https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/1957-06-28-16 (In Norwegian)
- willyt 5y ago
  Within the UK we have the same law in Scotland, basically pretty similar to what you describe. This is different to England where you definitely cannot do this. Not sure about Wales or Northern Ireland.

wp381640 5y ago

Thought his Scotland trip was a bit reckless. Ironically he caught covid last week.