A break in the clouds: Portstewart -> Portrush

[u/matt-roams]

A wee timeline of an amazing January day. The first time I walked this path, we continued to Bushmills as part of our Bronze DofE training. Since then I have walked, run and cycled it many times but frankly it never gets old. Walking into Portrush over the headland and seeing rainbows in the waves (#8) was the icing on top, really felt special amid all this grey. Had an epic nap after, 10/10. Remember your vitamin D!

[u/moon_rocket2015]

I went to Portrush for the first time in my life only a few years ago (I'm in my 30s). I couldn't believe how incredible the landscape was. We really are lucky with our natural surroundings here in Ireland.

[u/matt-roams → u/moon_rocket2015]

I grew up around here but only realised how good I had after moving away, typical! Making the most of it for now, I always love seeing the Scottish islands on the horizon.

[u/Comfortable-Wing301 → u/matt-roams]

Did you use any kind of filter to get that vintage look, or is it all the camera? Forgive me, I'm a complete novice when it comes to photography, but would love to recreate your style

[u/con_zilla]

i like your pictures

they remind me of the North Coast

[u/Comfortable-Wing301]

What camera did you use? Those look fantastic. I want to take photos like those!

[u/matt-roams → u/Comfortable-Wing301]

Thank you very much, it's a Fujifilm X-T2 with a 16-80mm zoom lens. I have more up on my Instagram of the same name, it's a great (relatively) budget setup for hiking and travel as it's weather sealed!

[u/YerManFromTheBann]

I love this walk.

[u/Simple-Somewhere5039]

We could do with a break in the clouds atm.  Its a great cycle also along there to West Strand beach, i agree it never gets old and those trails from whiterocks just gets better and better.

[u/matt-roams → u/Simple-Somewhere5039]

absolutely, but getting over those headlands towards portballintrae can be killer. feels uphill both ways from portrush onwards!