Hiking in the Antrim Hills

[@justinroberts8815]

Every video I can’t believe the view count. I always think it’s going to be higher! Wait, that sounds bad. I absolutely agree with a few other commenters. Yours is an underrated channel, Stephen. Always quality content about the things I love.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Justin! 🙂 I'm actually very happy with the views on this. For me a video is successful if it gets 1/10 the view numbers as subscribers. So 8000 subs means 800 views+ is a success.

[@harrylancasterrunning]

Couldn't agree more about how underrated this channel is Stephen. You clearly know your stuff. Keep them coming :D

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Harry, although apparently I don’t know what hill I was on! 😂 I’m blaming the map 😛

[@NealFinlay]

Years ago when I was a boy, my grandfather's brother showed me the Reed Bazooka trick - Harry Skates - I believe you know him? 😊 Great videos - interesting and entertaining. Keep up the good work.

[@StephenJReid]

Haha! Small world, your grandfather David then? Harry or Great Uncle Harry, as we call him is my late granny’s brother. Pretty sure he must have shown my dad, who showed me. 😂

[@NealFinlay]

@@StephenJReid Yep, David Skates (now sadly no longer with us). Great Uncle Harry - your late Granny was Helen then? My parents were at the lunch for Harry's birthday at Belfast Castle. Certainly is a small world!

[@StephenJReid]

Aha! Yeah Helen was my granny 🙂 Harry is a bit of a legend, still going strong, my dad visits him fairly regularly. He’s the first filmmaker & tech whizz in the family. Remember watching Super8 film “vlogs” of his of my dad and brothers from 60s. Think I got a old Atari games console from him when I was a kid

[@NealFinlay]

@@StephenJReid I speak to my granny every week and would ask How Harry is doing - they used to meet up until everything with crazy and lockdown started. He's a character - when him and my Granda got together it was a laugh. Even at Helen's funeral, they were a comedy act. Know we know were you got the film making bug from 😊

[@stuplant6693]

Just found this channel and it's quality. Content and production level. Some effort gone onto this and will defo recommend

[@StephenJReid]

Hey thanks Stu! Welcome aboard! 😁

[@DavidDoyleOutdoors]

Great day for it and excellent video as usual Stephen. Poor sister gets such a hard time for our entertainment lol. I was in the Antrim Hills recently climbing Big Trosk and Little Trosk, ironically little trosk is higher lol

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks David. If not for social distancing I would probably have a few bruises on my arms currently 😂

[@DavidDoyleOutdoors]

Stephen J Reid she’s probably saving it all for when social distancing rules are lifted lol

[@rednome5443]

Should have flung the poo back when I had the chance 😁

[@YASAJTV]

Such an underrated channel. Nice walk with gorgeous sister. Nice video, I subbed

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you 🙂

[@AdventuresThings]

3:08 giggidy. poor Naomi shes a trooper lol. Great work you crazy kids, I love this channel.

[@StephenJReid]

Haha 😁 Thanks Michael! I see you’re having fun with the 360 camera!

[@AdventuresThings]

Stephen J Reid oh ya those things are way too much fun. A lot of work but worth it

[@StephenJReid]

I just got your Giggidy reference 😂😂

[@AdventuresThings]

Stephen J Reid lol, did your sister explain it to you?

[@SJMDronesMedia]

Enjoyed, thanks for taking us along, regards.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks for coming along 🙂

[@jimcameron66]

Your drone footage always inspires me!

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! 🙂 Been getting great weather for it recently.

[@jimcameron66]

@@StephenJReid Do you add filters or colour correct the footage?

[@StephenJReid]

Tzmaster4848 Yeah I always colour grade the footage at least a bit, gets the most from it.

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Great video mate.i going to put that on my list of places to explore cheers

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks James 🙂 Oh check out. walkni.com/walks/antrim-hills-way/ for loads info and maps.

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

@@StephenJReid that's great mate il check that out cheers

[@Droneaddiction]

Great job Stephen, can’t believe how dry it was.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks. Yeah it’s usually a hike that requires decent boots, I’ve seen people go up to their knees in mud on parts of that route. Bone dry now.

[@Droneaddiction]

Stephen J Reid I’ve never been there when it’s dry 🤣 I’m sure normal service will resume shortly 🥾🥾

[@htnowpro]

Beautiful drone spot. Thank you for sharing. Great flying.

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you 🙂

[@ThomasMarchHomeSellingGroup]

Loving the videos from Sunny California...you are very talented!!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks very much Thomas! Send some sunshine this way, back to rain again! 😂

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Oh those Smirf sheep, they taste like blue berries! Nice place to hike, thanks for the tour.

[@StephenJReid]

Haha, if you can catch them that is! 😂

[@sperrinoutdoors7642]

Looks brilliant buddy nicely done

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 🙂

[@pablomagic1]

Would you be an annoying big brother?! Sorry had a good chuckle there.....great wee video 👍🏻

[@StephenJReid]

I was the worst! Once accidentally poured pepper in Naomi’s eyes trying to make her sneeze. (Not a recent event) 😬

[@rednome5443]

I still have an irrational fear of prawns thanks to him hiding frozen ones in my bed 😅

[@pablomagic1]

@@rednome5443 is he what they call a 'bad egg'? Haha.....I hope you've paid him back!

[@rednome5443]

The worst! 😝(Naw he’s not so bad) I think him stepping in the cowpat was good enough for that day 😂

[@LennyKay]

Wow! Nice work my friend 😎👍 Keep it up and stay safe 😷🤟🏻 Greetings from Germany

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Lenny 🙂

[@jadebrown6843]

The is beautiful and scenic

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Jade 🙂

[@jadebrown6843]

@@StephenJReid i would love to take my drone their

[@adventurousdavee]

Don’t use the metal disc to launch a phantom drone 🙈🙈🙈 Had a bit of a crazy flight today lol ( compass error just after take off ) Great Video BTW , have done this walk a few times now after watching your vid .

[@StephenJReid]

Oh whoops! Yeah can mess with the compass. Great route for a sunny day 🙂

[@EdwinRucci]

Social distancing sister! hahaha

[@santoshmh123]

Hey Stephen, Is the audio recorded in this one from hero 8 black directly??? or any external mic is used???

[@StephenJReid]

Directly from the Hero8, using this simple wind shield: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJzSoqyQebeMoLc No External mic required 🙂

[@DuncanDis0rderly]

Interesting watching this in 2023, funny little time capsule of how social distancing and covid affected us all. Also, you and your sister are pure adhd and this was an enjoyable watch 🤣

[@StephenJReid]

I haven’t watched these older videos since I made them. Might be good to go back and see how things have changed. One major change is that the forest the start is no more 🙁 It was a commercial plantation and was completely clear cut about 6months ago. Area has lost a lot of its character now. ADHD sounds about right 😂

[@triestodrum2215]

Love it, you are very funny. Don't tell to many people about it. Lol Ps that apple core might have been mine.. lol If you walked to the first cairn it's Shanes hill. The second hill with a cairn is Agnews Hill.

[@StephenJReid]

Ahhhhh I just assumed it was a lower part of Agnew’s hill as the lower cairn isn’t labelled on maps. I’ve always taken Shane’s Hill to mean the general area. Although maybe there’s another lower cairn I’ve missed? Was that Apple core actually yours?! 😂😂

[@triestodrum2215]

@@StephenJReid yes it could be my Apple core. Lol I was up there last week a few times. I'm on Furlough from work. Been walking the hills Like a Yeti. According to some of the signs on stiles (on over the Antrim Hills way) it's officially closed (bananas) but I've been up 2 or 3 times a week walking out from Larne. It a 14 mile walk from Larne over Sallagh and back (great stuff). Yes the first cairn nearest the road is Shanes hill. The second cairn to the north is Agnews Hill. This has been melting my head over the years working out what is what. Agnews is higher.

[@StephenJReid]

I’m going to have to go cairn hunting and figure it out! Great way to put in furlough 🙂

[@triestodrum2215]

@@StephenJReid you should nip down to Kilwaughter castle when you're in this part of the country. It's on private land but if you ask to get on the land I think they are ok about it.

[@gmcfa002]

Starting from Shane's Hill you can walk the Antrim Hills down to Glenarm. A good days walking. Done it a couple of times and only met a handful of other folk on the way. As you say ideal for those who want a gentle hike or those new to the wide open spaces.

[@whitewolf-hn2sk]

Hi Stephen i love Hill walking myself, could you send me a link or Google map coordinates of were is the best place to park your car

[@StephenJReid]

54.822561, -5.957555 😁

[@rednome5443]

In my head ... jumping over that boggy patch looked much more elegant/impressive 😅

[@StephenJReid]

Yeahhhh, it wasn’t 😂😂😂

[@irunovermountains]

Oh yeah, that’s right, sheep have fur! 🤣🤣 #dungfrisby

[@StephenJReid]

Is fur fleece? I'm, saying yes! 😂

[@liamoreilly783]

I love this channel..antrim is a fine county ...however..up Down 😁

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Liam! 🙂 Down aint bad 😁 I'm just trying to get everyone to come up here and I'll head down and have the Mournes to myself 😂

[@liamoreilly783]

@@StephenJReid if im honest lad an no disrepect all drone reviewers are mostly american nice to subscribe to someone close to home

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Liam 🙂 I really like watching iPhonedo for gear reviewers. He’s in US but talks like Gru from Despicable Me and reviews stuff really well.

[@adverspace]

Anotherrrrrrrrrrrr Amaxingggggggggggggggg Videeeooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! any hints about future videos?

[@StephenJReid]

Thanky you! What kind of videos do you like? I’ve got videos planned for: running, exploring, drones, 360 cameras, camping, hiking etc oh and a couple of silly ones too 😄

[@adverspace]

@@StephenJReid I like all the type of videos you mentioned above !!!!!!! just that I'm not in a position to do this kind of stuff Hope you keep replying when we you have 100k subs and more XD Cheers!

[@belfastbanter9858]

10:50 Yeooooooo

[@StephenJReid]

yeeeoooooo 😂

[@stuplant6693]

Antrim hills quality bog, mud, bog, boggy paths, no paths, boggy ground, boggy summits oh and Trotstan a bog on its own. Please please MEA council fund the farmers to allow decent paths to be made this will encourage walking tourists just like the Lake District.

[@StephenJReid]

Wish it was that simple, would be amazing. I have contacts in the council who deal with land access rights and Antrim hills way etc. It’s a lot more complicated than I ever thought. They would in theory love to open things up more. Hopefully some day! 🙂

[@Davyorr]

You got a great day for your hike there. A point of interest for the next time you are in the area with your drone. The star shaped stonewall after which the Starbog gets its name. Really only visible from top of Agnews hill or from the air. Dropped pin Near Mid and East Antrim goo.gl/maps/FNhsYpdAifTUzdRK9

[@StephenJReid]

Brilliant! I did not know about that! Thanks very much Davy. I'll bet you've seen it from above a few times? Any idea why the wall is that shape?

[@Davyorr]

Stephen, I have only captured it once at 3.05 in this video. Unfortunately I couldn’t find any explanation for its shape. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX29aGOefsuCgNU

[@StephenJReid]

Nice. That’s a lot better than google maps. Is it publicly accessible at all?

[@Davyorr]

I would be surprised if it was considering the lack of info or photographs about it on the internet. There does appear to be a fairly well traveled track up to and around it.