Day 1 Walking the Ireland Way - The Journey Begins

[@kenbrown3314]

Ballintoy is my favorite village in Ireland . . .

[@animallover19581]

What a man, what a trip. Well done you.👍👍🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

[@mikefrancis3550]

Just love those words. It’s great to see you on an adventure. Head good body good feet good all good.

[@lrhoban]

Loving the vids Derek . Our lovely country has some hidden gems.. your a joy to watch and listen ta...wishing you , the head , the body and legs good on your journey have a safe one.

[@lindajesse8250]

It is now St. Patrick’s day here in Ontario. Wishin you safe travels now in 2024.

[@dismasmagfionnghaile5030]

My Spirit walks with you Derek on your magical journey

[@drewpiaadler8315]

Just discovered this video because I was looking to be inspired to hike in Ireland or Scotland. In deep need of rejuvenation and your lovely, positive demeanor and honest sharing is providing a great push for my next adventure. You are right: we are so privileged but that does not mean we should not enjoy these opportunities to be enlivened. As we get more balanced, we hopefully will be more able to help those around us who might not be able to get away into nature. Thank you and good luck!

[@jamesgriffiths8123]

Dude, this is the most refreshing thing I've seen on the Internet in a long time. Thank you.

[@danielosullivan3110]

Pristine country☘️

[@timshansey6360]

1:30 I admire you Derek. And I appreciate you bringing the Irish and Ireland to the world.

[@matthewschutz8949]

I always get a breath of fresh air watching your videos! Very much appreciated Derek Enjoy

[@100Noddy]

Good man. Getting started is the hardest part. Thanks for sharing your soul and the green land beneath your feet.

[@allegrahiller2648]

So excited to journey along with you. Missing Ireland sooo much!

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Thank you Allegra. Ireland is still waiting for you 🍀

[@edie_perty]

Me too Allegra. 💚

[@lukemccready4895]

Whitepark bay is such a hidden gem and always a stop of mine when visiting the north coast, I have to admit I haven't been near that stretch at bushmills I must have overlooked it, definitely will be looking out for that next time I'm up there. Only just came across your videos and am really enjoying the content, I love a good hike up here in the North and always talk about the various spots I'd love to visit/hike across the entire island. Usually only do day long walks myself while staying somewhere nearby but have always loved the idea of wild camping, knowing my luck however I'd get the tent pitched and everything then immediately be asked to leave by a land owner...

[@germass1]

Best of luck Derek. Great video. Keep her lit!!

[@KatandzR]

I read that story many years ago, thank you for bringing it up.... ☉☉☉

[@dylantraynor6987]

I just picked up a tent with the plan of giving some wild camping a go, youtubers like yourself are great for inspiration, looking forward to watching the rest of this journey, fair play.

[@PhillipB1972]

Loving this adventure already! Thanks for sharing your journey. Looking forward to Day 2!!

[@juneuhlig2685]

Thanks for doing this. Although I many never get back to Ireland, home of my ancestors, I will follow and enjoy. Recovering from this past year, death, pandemic, sepsis, job loss, health challenges, I envy you on a special journey. Best to you. Maybe someday, I can return

[@TC-lo3uc]

Great video my kids and I loved it. And can't wait to see the rest. Thanks for sharing makes us want to go hiking and for inviting us to be on the journey with you. God Bless

[@alleyarena]

Holy crap…I now have an Ireland thru hike on my list! I was getting all the fomo feels watching this

[@michaelgilmore9286]

Blind boy sent me over, best recommendation I’ve received. Fair play Derek son! Buzzing to watch the walk

[@elainecameron9770]

Loving your first day. This is my home county so a little biased. Sorry the cows didn’t come down to greet you on Whitepark Bay beach. 😀 best of luck with the rest of your trip !

[@carolinesaunders6656]

Great start, I'm looking forward to this journey. Really like the music and story about the Giant's Causeway. Thanks and good luck.

[@brianhouston4509]

I just stumbled across your page here looking forward to following your journey. Being from Donaghadee and living in western Australia it nice to see the beautiful country. 👍 safe travels

[@BrokenBackMountains]

I got my first overnighter after lockdown in Wicklow a couple of weeks ago. I was also anxious and have a lockdown belly but, like you, I was fine in the head. The pain was worth it and day 2 I was flying again. Great to be back out walking and camping. Great stuff mate. Subscribed and will follow your journey.

[@lindseyhikesandtravels]

I'm planning to hike the Kerry Way next summer. Looking forward to visiting Ireland for the first time! Excited to follow your journey. Thanks for being open about your mental health. It's been a big struggle for me this past year, too. After walking the Camino in 2019, I am in need of another long distance walk! Balm for the soul. 💚

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Brilliant Lindsay. I’m going back to the Camino very soon :) thanks very much and hoping you get over here ASAP ✌️

[@lindajesse8250]

I Hope your journey will pass through the splendid Cashel Mount where my family name figures prominently on the Abbey yards tallest monument. It’s in Tipperary…😊

[@colinmills9054]

Go for it mate . nice one 👍

[@colmoreilly6760]

Been waiting for this video for a long time. Thanks for being you. Fair play Derek.

[@activeserviceunit]

I look forward to following your journey Derek have a ball pal😊👍🏻🥾🏕🌲

[@babblesonthetrail5404]

Just came across your videos, love this video and your enthusiasm, adding this trail to my bucket list, totally want to be your friend

[@jennettemcgregor9274]

Beautiful. Making me smile.

[@Magooej22]

Looking forward to sharing your journey from afar.

[@CatMurray]

Love, love, love.

[@ashleyhaslett2528]

Loved it Derek, This is my County, Stunning. This coastline always soothes the soul, steeped in myth & legend. Magical. Thanks for sharing

[@paulcurtis698]

Can’t wait to follow your journey and see more of our beautiful country Derek. 👌☘️ go n-éirí an bóthar leat

[@danielosullivan3110]

Wish I had found you a month ago. I'll catch up. Thanks

[@seanferguson6728]

Looking forward to following along on your epic hike!

[@dabruscar]

Only getting to see this trip now Derek. Looking forward to seeing it, stay safe mate.

[@deemulhern4318]

Thanks for sharing your Journey Derek, look forward to your videos. Dee

[@joecox2877]

Great to see you back out there again I learned so much history of Ireland 🇮🇪 on your last journey around Ireland. It has so of the most incredible views cant wait for our next lesson!!!

[@bogtrotter10]

Hi from Australia, just started watching your videos and am really looking forward to seeing the rest of your walk

[@anniedavis4569]

You’re a great inspiring man Derek and I’ve been following you for a long while. I’m learning a lot about my beautiful country. Never knew re the Giants causeway story though

[@janeflaws6178]

Looking forward to enjoying the journey with you.

[@patrickobrien8902]

Great stuff, all the best with the journey.

[@lisacook2087]

So glad you are doing this trip. Enjoying your videos.

[@calebjohnson9414]

first time watching you brother, love from australia🇦🇺

[@VISTATREKKER]

Great Narrative. A natural guide.

[@josephrowe633]

Looking forward to watching the journey

[@andrewogrady8117]

Great video very positive, amazing scenery all on our doorstep

[@donnamurphy6274]

Great video Derek. Looking forward to the next one. Good luck with the walk and enjoy it.

[@RonanParkhill1973]

Great concept, you're a lucky boy, I'm a Derry Man and would love an opportunity to this hike, good luck to ye, I'll be following

[@paul-mj8vl]

All the best I will stay tuned

[@steveclayton4249]

Looks fantastic Derek, have a great walk. Regards Steve, UK.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Thanks a lot Steve !

[@lynneahagger9746]

Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. 😊

[@billkrueger9305]

Ahh! Derek! I have watched you walks for a while now...your adventures feed the soul of us who would love to accompany you...I have walked Spain, some of Portugal, some of Italy, and most of San Francisco...I wonder, as I have asked you before, how is your heart? all the other parts are good...but it is the heart that matters...no need to answer, I pray each day you are well, and stay so...buen camino!

[@piercepet9632]

Great mate love what you are doing we will be with you the whole way watching each day. You may have already finished by the time we see this. My wife and I are very impressed and inspired by your outlook on life and how you express yourself in the videos.

[@frank327]

Just discovered your videos via Facebook, I think you'll be very successful, it's a great simple project and you have a unique style. Looking forward to following you on your journey

[@shanemcauley6999]

Good man. Keep her lit.

[@JosephineObrien-g2d]

Just started watching this,I love it thank you ❤️

[@karensterling5597]

Your a beautiful soul and loved your vblog s , I use go Belfast a lot and just looking up at mountain s n try wee walk allways made me feel so good, great filming derek

[@mattparker3267]

Hi. Thanks for this series. I have thru-hiked the AT in the US 2 times, the Pinhoti Trail ( also in the US,) and the henro in Japan. I am seeing if the Ireland Way is right for me…when I can save up enough money of course. :)

[@SeanMMcCormack]

just found your channel. first day video. Fantastic share. God bless you on your travels.

[@cquinn2750]

Day one - excellent 👌 Enjoy the experience :)

[@marky1974]

No hair yet! I have a similar predicament! Great adventure ..fair play..a seeker!

[@padraicdazell]

I look forward to my next few days of viewing Ireland with you, good man. I was 90seconds in and hit the buttons lol

[@timdobbs1700]

Greetings from a fellow hiker in northern California. Best of luck to you. You seem like a lovely person who is making your way through a beautiful landscape. I’m looking forward to following your journey. In America there is a thing called “trail magic “ , where complete strangers show up at places on the trail with food, drink and encouragement for any hikers they might encounter. I hope you find some magic of your own and I’m sure you will.

[@pauld9609]

Love how mindful and peaceful this video was as well as entertaining - good on you for getting stuck in lad, takes a lot of bravery to throw yourself into something like this so keep at it

[@JRBOOLERS]

👏 Great first video 👍Antrim is really stunning, gets a bit overlooked though I think. I've always found watching your videos helps me with my anxiety, so cheers Derek 😅 and I hope the anxiety eases as the trip goes on 😊👍 safe travels ✌️

[@Melissadonegal]

Hi from Donegal. Looking forward to your journey

[@akersk42]

GOOD JOURNEY!

[@wildakaiser3981]

My sister just recently introduced me to your videos and I so enjoy them. There is just nothing that compares to being out walking in nature to help us feel our best, physically and mentally. Thanks for sharing your journeys. ❤️ Stay safe.

[@sonnywhelan9928]

Just catching up with you great to see ya back on the trail

[@domodoyle8434]

Brilliant..something I would had loved to do..good luck and safety on your journey..

[@aidandalton6526]

I just realised I was a exactly where you were at the start of the video on a hike myself.

[@andrealewis3638]

thank you,

[@wojtekblehm]

Best of Luck ☘️

[@nidge1956]

Upwards and onwards Derek

[@stevecluster5360]

Hello from Munich! Looking forward to be a part of that journey.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Hello from Antrim ! Thank you 🙏

[@docexpo]

Best of luck with the journey

[@MsChipmonkey]

Great to see you back, Derek! Really looking forward to accompanying you virtually on this trip 😀

[@stefanbendik26]

Very inspiring, sth I’ve aleays wanted to do. Just pack my bag and hit the road for miles on end.

[@julihall3535]

Excited to be traveling through the middle of Ireland via your walk. I greatly enjoyed your walk around Ireland in 2019 and look forward to all of your videos from this journey.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Lovely to hear. Thanks juli !

[@diarmuidcre3277]

First time ever watching any of your videos. Doing the Wild Atlantic Way (in a car) this summer and this really put me at ease. I'm very glad to have found your channel. Good luck with everything

[@anne-marieflynn8578]

Hi Derek, your enthusiasm is infectious! I am gonna catch up on your video's. I think you should have a travel show, you are made for this! Greetings from another world - my home office :-) May the road rise with you.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

thank you Ann Marie ! Haha This is a travel show...television would transform it into something it’s not 👍☺️

[@wurlgirl]

Hi Derek ... warms my heart to be with you on another walk in Ireland ... nothing like your perspective, honesty, warmth, gratefulness, and humor. Great day one ... keep safe as you keep on.

[@aineomalley6431]

The house by the water, I wonder what it must be like in winter with the waves crashing in 😱 The giants causeway is on my bucket list 😁

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Yeah a wild spot. That’s the fish house. A small shelter from the elements for fisherman and storage for the gear down through the centuries !

[@michaelsheehan5442]

Looking forward to watching your trip Derek! Not been able to get home to Ireland since 2019, so your daily vids will surely help to whet the appetite until we can hopefully get back later in the Summer or Autumn 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@lanea210]

Hello from America. Very excited to follow your journey, learn about Ireland, and also see how this helps you and your followers mentally recover from the last year.

[@raybergin5758]

What a video to start, I know that anxious feeling before starting a long distance hike well, It doesn’t last long and you are into the rhythm of it. Have a fantastic adventure, looking forward to the next video already.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Appreciate it Ray :)

[@turluogh8764]

Great video Derek,keep walking,keep talking we are all with you on this journey ,all the best.

[@Roses0071]

Great stuff Derek. Great to see you on the road again 😊. Beautiful part of the country there. We drove from Larne to Portstewart along the coast a week or so ago. Beautiful scenery. We took a wee detour to Torr Head and could see Mull of Kintyre and Rathlin island. Hope you get your book read this trip. 😊

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Thanks so much. I made a start on it before falling asleep 😴

[@geoffowens9770]

looking forward to your journey good luck derek geoff from liverpool

[@caolanmaher1026]

Best of luck Derek. Will enjoy keeping tabs on you via your vids!👍

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Thanks a lot Caolan !

[@brentmcdonough483]

Thank you for doing this. We were planning on visiting Ireland a 3rd time last year but had to reschedule due to COVID. This really means a lot, love the country and the beautiful landscape. Will be watching the rest of your videos.

[@wilburymusic]

Legend man , keep it up and safe travels.

[@joesheehan4617]

Derek, have a great minute, hour, day, week, trip. I am jealous of your trip and really look forward to following it. Take it easy and take care of yourself. Joe

[@DLM440]

Good luck!

[@andrewcolley2460]

The adventure begins! It's great to see you back out on foot, Derek. Have a wonderful hike!

[@SERAPIS50]

Enjoyed your previous walk around Ireland, good to see you up and at it again, good on ya mate 👍