The Secret Coastal Path in Cushendall, Northern Ireland

Exploring Cushendall cliff path in the Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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[@TheOpenboater]

Oh, gotta go and explore that path. I always end up going there and thinking there must be more to see, now I know where to start. Excellent video. Thanks buddy.

[@patrickmckeegan5345]

Those headstones have my ancestors names on them, will be there later this year.

[@Georgekidda]

This looked incredible on my 4K tv! Incredible scenery

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks George! I have actually never watched any of my videos on a large 4k TV even though I upload in 4k.

[@Georgekidda]

@@StephenJReid Well you should, it looks great!

[@KCadbyRacing]

Awesome 👍 Such beautiful and so different from anything I've ever seen. I mean we have a huge variety of terrains and foliage but nothing quite like that (and no brambles thank goodness)...

[@StephenJReid]

It’s funny because we often totally take it completely for granted. Realised this the most when I was in California a few years back and everything was just desert with very little green.

[@KCadbyRacing]

@@StephenJReid We have plenty of greenery here as well but not with terrain exactly like what you have in Ireland. You would love places like Olympic National Forest and Park (about half the size of Ireland) in Washington state and the Oregon Coast is one of my favorite places with it's rocky cliffs and huge dark (black-ish when wet) bolders that decrease in size down to pebbles and then sand as you get to the ocean waters. Look up "Cape Blanco Lighthouse" as one example. And then of coarse the massively HUGE Redwood and Sequoia trees (look up "Drive-Thru Tree Park")...

[@avigold3622]

we couldn't do our annual trip to the Glens this year with the wretched virus so this was wonderful! thank you

[@StephenJReid]

Aww thank you, sorry you can’t make it this year and glad this helps 🙂 I’ve a few videos on here from around the Glens area. Where are you coming from?

[@avigold3622]

@@StephenJReid Canada.we have a caravan in Glenariff and go over every year as my husband is from the area

[@josoapification]

That tree has been gazed upon by people for maybe the last 250 years and maybe longer. There are old sycamore trees in my garden. I saw photos of these trees from 70 years ago. They look the same to this day. Sycamore live three hundred years and have been known to live much longer. Never knew about this coastal path. Will be worth a visit. 👍

[@StephenJReid]

Amazing isn't it, I love big old trees

[@CraigBridges]

Another great video, thank you. I found your channel a few weeks ago when considering buying an Osmo Pocket and saw your review on it (I went for GoPro 7 in the end). My 3 year old son just sat and watched this entire video with me and enjoyed all of it. He won't even watch 30 seconds of my videos - I've got a lot to learn! You really deserve a lot more subscribers.

[@StephenJReid]

Haha thanks very much Craig. I’ve always tried to edit to keep my own attention and I’ve a terrible attention span. Worked against me in school but maybe it’s finally coming in use 😂 I have the attention span of a 3yr old 😁

[@CraigBridges]

@@StephenJReid aha so I just need to think like a 3 year old... oh look what's that over... this looks nice... i want that one! I think that might just work! I noticed your clips are all generally less than 10 seconds. Must take a lot of editing - I'd imagine you shoot longer videos and cut them up.

[@jacmay4497]

Yep. That striking plant is an Echium. You'll find them in the Canaries, but they are Increasing common in gardens here in England. Unfortunately, they self seed, and are invasive. As they are covered in sharp spikes, they are also a hassle to remove. Not so good to see that 'Triffid', colonizing your gorgeous coastline. Thanks for the quirky video - a fun mix of the ludicrous with the scenically sublime. :-)

[@StephenJReid]

Aha! Knew it definitely wasn't native, hopefully it doesn't spread then. and thanks 🙂

[@Ritecut100]

Decided to subscribe since been enjoying your videos. Nice editing and conversation

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Carlos! 🙂

[@DavidDoyleOutdoors]

Good job as usual, drone footage looks much better now with the air 2

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks David, also first time using a VND on the drone.

[@DavidDoyleOutdoors]

Stephen J Reid I’m on the fence with getting a VND or set of NDs for my drone as I don’t fly fast or close so not sure that I’d benefit much from the added motion blur? Which brand did you get?

[@liamoreilly783]

This is why i love ireland you just never run out of places to go ill definitely be checking out this place

[@StephenJReid]

There’s always one more place hidden away you never noticed before 🙂

[@adamallen1097]

I was up Trostan a couple of weeks ago awesome views and beautiful weather

[@StephenJReid]

Trostan is good in nice weather, though the top looks like the surface of the moon!

[@ItzSi]

Beautiful footage 👌🏼

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you 🙂

[@JamesBellLandscapePhotography]

Another interesting video. You manage to get great audio from such little cameras. Are you using your Micro windjammers on the Insta? I use the Insta X and Hero 8 myself with external audio. Wondering if the windjammer will show up in my footage given the different form factor of the X. Seems we have a mate in common too with Mr Hanna. Keep up the good work Stephen you have a beautiful coast there.

[@StephenJReid]

I mostly use the audio from the Hero8 with the windjammers on. The Insta360 One R is fine when there’s no wind. But you can hear in the 360shots every time there is a breeze. Haven’t figured out a good way to prevent wind noise with it yet as windjammers would show up in the 360footage. I might possibly be able to hide a mini wireless mic in the 360 blind spot. Ah yes, the talented Mr Hanna

[@triestodrum2215]

Well done! How could anyone give you a thumbs down? Lol

[@StephenJReid]

I can be rather annoying 😂😂

[@triestodrum2215]

@@StephenJReid lol I don't think so. Lol

[@GearTutorials]

Love the style of your videos Stephen (both content and editing). Recently discovered your channel while contemplating a cheap action camera for my runs in the peak district. Leaning towards getting a go pro 7 or 8 now... 😅

[@StephenJReid]

Haha, thanks 🙂 They are both great options. Biggest advantage of the 8 is probably the much better audio quality.

[@alnomesamy]

Great entertainment as always Stephen. I also bought Aftershokz headphones after watching your review video. Perfectly suited for running, no regrets. Cheers.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Alan 🙂 Yeah I’m still very happy with the AfterShokz, very different experience having your ears free and open.

[@horizontaal]

Yes! Hit that $#£% flower in the face! Finally a hiker that stands up against nature. I think I will stay here. Great channel.

[@StephenJReid]

I put nature in its place!!! 😁😁😁

[@gingersirelandoverlanding8478]

I find an app called Seek great for identifying plants. I use it when the family are out adventuring. Is that the action one R you are using with the invisible selfie stick? Hubby watches all your videos.

[@StephenJReid]

Ohh brilliant, I’ll download that thanks!! Yeah using the One R now for my 360 shots. 🙂

[@Craig-MItchell]

Fierce mighty 👏🏻

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Craig! 😄

[@KeepinItReal]

What are your export settings for youtube? videos look so sharp.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks. 🙂 This was exported 4k 30fps with a bitrate of about 60mbps

[@KeepinItReal]

@@StephenJReid Thanks

[@adverspace]

Do you hold your camera(GoPro hero8) with your hand or do you use some kind of handy tripod? if tripod , which one?

[@StephenJReid]

I handhold using the GoPro Shorty mini handle/tripod.

[@RiasatAbir]

The color profile is different in each cameras, same scenery but the different color doesn't look good. Try to record in flat color profile and use the same color grading across the footages to get a similar color all around.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks for the feedback Riasat. If this had been a client project I would have matched the colour grading better, but I only had 5mins to color grade the entire video. Both the drone shots and the GoPro shots use a flat profile and the same white balance, but they are still different.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

The intro, well the bit before the intro, what was that shot with?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Oh, hold that thought, just read the title, too much red wine

[@StephenJReid]

Mavic Air 2 🍷 😂

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@StephenJReid mine never seems to look that good. Crashed into a tree today - oops!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Do you think there will be a new cannon out to replace the m50 anytime soon? Thinking about buying a proper camera now, have looked at the new sony but can't change the lens. Go pro, air 2 and pixel still leaves me short

[@StephenJReid]

Not sure to be honest. I don’t overly keep up with many future camera announcements. That new Sony compact is probably the best value vlogging camera, but obviously lots of limitations compared to something bigger with a lens mount.

[@Kernoweth]

Re the random plant thing........I think it's a Echium pininana

[@StephenJReid]

Aha! I think you are correct! 🙂

[@Kernoweth]

There is a very similar thing in my mother's back garden here in Cornwall so I asked her. I didn't have a clue. 😂

[@StephenJReid]

Haha, well thanks to your mother then!

[@DodgeCity111]

How about you recreate the computer game scene in The Beach movie?

[@StephenJReid]

I’ve never seen The Beach, what happens?

[@DodgeCity111]

@@StephenJReid KZbin "The beach video game scene" . It's a brilliant movie also.

[@tomjohnston1220]

If you'd taken 2 seconds to look at the date on the Celtic cross, you'd have realised that it's modern, not 'well preserved'.

[@StephenJReid]

What’s the date on it?

[@cattv5063]

lol ??????????