00:00 Ånderdalen National Park
03:41 Hike to Åndergammen hut
06:11 Hiking to Hesten for the view of Segla

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Senja is an island in the far north of Norway, just south of Tromsø and north of the Arctic Circle. This is a film of two short solo hikes I did there in September 2023 when the autumn colours are at their best. The first was to Ånderdalen National Park, an area of mountains, bogs and the boreal forest. I stayed in the Ånderbu hut which I had all to myself. It's in a fantastic spot by a lake with reindeer in the woods nearby. Next day I had lunch at the simple Åndergamma shelter, built in a traditional style with branches, birch bark and peat. Finally, I headed to the north of the island and climbed Hesten where there is a fantastic view of one of Norway's most photographed peaks, the diminutive yet imposing Segla. It's a bit of an "instagram mountain" and as such there were lots of other hikers at this location. For more peace I can recommend Ånderdalen National Park. Music: Mended by Inola & In the Shattering of Things by Hammock, licensed from musicbed.com

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Remember that hiking and mountain climbing can be dangerous. The videos on my channel are for entertainment only (other than where specified). Always prepare well and be willing to abandon a trip if it becomes dangerous due to weather or unexpected trail conditions. If you are new to hiking and the great outdoors it's always a good idea to go with a guide or a more experienced companion.

And remember - give the wildlife some space, leave no trace, go quietly and enjoy it out there!

A word on drones - I know how annoying it is to hear a drone whizzing about when you are trying to enjoy the peace and solitude of wild places. I'm also aware of the potential to disturb wildlife with them. I always avoid flying the drone when there are other hikers around. It's one of the reasons I tend to hike at less popular times of day and in mid-week and I avoid using the drone if I do see others nearby. I never fly a drone towards wildlife or where birds are likely to be nesting.