Early Saturday morning walk

[pinenuts75]

Does anyone walk to work early by themselves at 5.30am on a Saturday morning? Just wondering how safe it would be, especially as dark mornings are coming, it’s kind of ok in the week as people are going to work.

I did say what the route was like and I was made a laughing stock out of

What bothers you about Saturday in particular? I think this is why people are struggling to advise you.

Because I guess more people work early in the week, rather than a Saturday so less cars/people about

But why is this a problem? Are you worried about a serial killer grabbing you and there'll be no witnesses?

I used too - training for a half marathon. Left the house approx 4.30am.in the dark and back home by 7am when it was light. I used to meet people drunk getting out of taxis after clubbing which was a bit intimidating as used to approach me. I also used to walk to work in the dark at 6.30am during all seasons including through dodgy areas.

I don't do it now and not sure I would due to safety aspect

Used to start work at 6am. Personally I wouldn't. It doesn't matter if it's light or dark but it gets very scary around Christmas, all the nuts come out for some reason!

I was chased and propositioned when going to my job for a 6am start. Your issue is men, not serial killers.

Yes I am up walking at 5.30 every morning across unlit fields 365 days a year.

I've been attacked by men at 2am but you can't let these experiences shape your life. I agree men are the issue and it sucks that women feel scared to step out in the early hours. However many women (me included) go to work or go for a run at that time and 99.9% are safe.

I’m sure you asked this recently. If you are that worried about it look for another job!

Assume you’re a farmer @twistyizzy- was literally just coming on to say all the farmers will be up and about then and certainly won’t be stopping for fear of attack or ambush.

I would like to see them try 🤣🤣

There's danger everywhere if you look hard enough. Just do whatever makes you feel good. I used to walk everywhere in London on my own at any time of day or night. The only reason I don't now is because I WFH

I've been out at 2-5am for walks. In all sorts of neighbourhoods & cities. It's safest of all in winter, when the creepy homeless don't want to be hanging around in the freezing cold (either) just hoping for a random victim crazy enough to be about... also if you walk fast you look energetic and not an ideal victim.

The homeless have more to fear from those out & about then they are a danger to those out and about, anyway.

I run at that time a couple of times a week, all year round. It's fine. No issues at all, though in winter I obviously need a headtorch. At the moment it's light.