- 112
- 209 146
Narrowboat Maggie May
United Kingdom
Приєднався 28 лип 2020
A vlog about our travels on the UK inland waterways on our 57 feet narrow boat, Maggie May.
As continuous cruisers we live aboard and move location at least every 14 days. Our aim is to complete all the navigable canals and rivers, including tidal estuaries over the next few years stopping off at local places of interest, walking to local landmarks etc.
We have holidayed over the last 20 years, caravanning and motor homing our way around this island we live on, and we are hoping using the canal network, as opposed to the road network, will give us a new perspective on our country.
Please subscribe and join us on our journey.
As continuous cruisers we live aboard and move location at least every 14 days. Our aim is to complete all the navigable canals and rivers, including tidal estuaries over the next few years stopping off at local places of interest, walking to local landmarks etc.
We have holidayed over the last 20 years, caravanning and motor homing our way around this island we live on, and we are hoping using the canal network, as opposed to the road network, will give us a new perspective on our country.
Please subscribe and join us on our journey.
Burscough to Tarleton on The Rufford Arm of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The final leg of our long journey on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal before venturing onto the tidal River Ribble over to the Lancaster Canal.
Oh, and sampling some rather expensive but very fresh Rufford New Potatoes!
Oh, and sampling some rather expensive but very fresh Rufford New Potatoes!
Переглядів: 342
Відео
Liverpool Dock to Burscough
Переглядів 18914 днів тому
Finally leaving Salterhouse Dock after the wind subsided bound for Burscough
Worsley to Appley Bridge
Переглядів 280Місяць тому
an extended cruise off of The Bridgewater canal onto the Leeds and Liverpool, heading through Wigan and on towards Liverpool.
Bridgewater Canal Runcorn to Worsley
Переглядів 915Місяць тому
A spring cruise along the Bridgewater Canal with few uncomfortable incidents
Christleton to Church Minshull
Переглядів 104Місяць тому
Our onward journey along the Shroppie towards The Trent and Mersey. One long day cruising , finishing as the sun sets.
Back from Chester to Christleton
Переглядів 248Місяць тому
Reluctantly leaving the beautiful city of Chester, through a series of locks, to finally moor at Christleton
Into and around Chester
Переглядів 1374 місяці тому
Cruising past the marina where we bought Maggie May (and broke down) and on into Chester
Calveley to Tiverton on The Shropshire Union Canal
Переглядів 1,6 тис.4 місяці тому
Frosty , icy and snowy , mid January cruising, stone locks iron locks, a castle and a rarely seen animal behaving badly towards the end!
Church Minshull to Calvelely on The Shroppie
Переглядів 2494 місяці тому
A winter cruise along the Middlewich Arm of the Shropshire Union Canal, turning onto the main arm towards Chester
Middlewich to Church Minshull
Переглядів 1334 місяці тому
A winter cruise along the Middlewich Branch of The Shropshire Union Canal
Anderton Boat lift to Middlewich
Переглядів 1564 місяці тому
A winter cruise along The Trent and Mersey Canal, witnessing a tree randomly falling just after we passed on the boat and a few days later another tree blocks the canal just behind our mooring during an 80mph storm
Preston Brook to Anderton
Переглядів 2695 місяців тому
A sunny winter cruise form th north end of |The Trent and Mersey canal, through one lock, three tunnels and a tricky manoeuvre passing some canal works !
Lymm to Preston Brook
Переглядів 4966 місяців тому
On the Bridgewater canal over a few days cruising from Lymm to Preston Brook via Stockton Heath in winter Some interesting towers and a nuclear research facility at Daresbury.
Stretford To Lymm on The Bridgewater Canal
Переглядів 1726 місяців тому
A winter cruise from the urban environment of Stretford, Sale and Altrincham out into the countryside to the estate village and grounds of National Trust property of Dunham Massey. Then on to the village of Lymm.
The Bridgewater Canal, Worsley to Stretford
Переглядів 2467 місяців тому
The Bridgewater Canal, Worsley to Stretford
The Bridgewater Canal ,Leigh to Worsley
Переглядів 6367 місяців тому
The Bridgewater Canal ,Leigh to Worsley
Adlington to The top of the Wigan Flight
Переглядів 6058 місяців тому
Adlington to The top of the Wigan Flight
Blackburn to Adlington on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Переглядів 1,9 тис.8 місяців тому
Blackburn to Adlington on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Hapton to Rishton on the Leeds & Liverpool
Переглядів 5338 місяців тому
Hapton to Rishton on the Leeds & Liverpool
Barrowford to Hapton on The Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Переглядів 3939 місяців тому
Barrowford to Hapton on The Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Greenberfield to Foulridge Tunnel on The Leeds and Liverpool
Переглядів 20 тис.9 місяців тому
Greenberfield to Foulridge Tunnel on The Leeds and Liverpool
Curley Wurleys to Greenberfield Locks Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Переглядів 1,2 тис.9 місяців тому
Curley Wurleys to Greenberfield Locks Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Gargrave to Bank Newton on The Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Переглядів 20010 місяців тому
Gargrave to Bank Newton on The Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Skipton to Gargrave on The Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Переглядів 53210 місяців тому
Skipton to Gargrave on The Leeds & Liverpool Canal
That was worth all the effort and worked out really well Whackmeadow.
The hill at 8:10 is Harrock Hill. It has a ruined windmill near the top in good condition. It's nice to walk around there. Surprised that you were disappointed with the spuds. Rufford area first crop new potatoes are very highly prized.
Thanks for that information Maybe our tastebuds just not honed to appreciate such prized potatoes!!
Dare I ask, did you beat the stoppage on the way back on the Ribble link?
No we did not! We are still on The Lancaster
We were in Burscough and Rufford today with grandson. Day out at Martin Mere wetland centre, Rufford Old Hall was the family home of Lord Hesketh as in hesketh formiula one with james Hunt. Nice video, I have subscribed.
Thanks for the info Phil and thanks for subscribing
What an absolute fluff up. As a middle aged single hander I’ve got no hope of getting through that. What do single handlers do, seriously?
Brilliant, thanks for that… I’ll be having a pop soon!👍
I really enjoyed watching this. I've fished or rode my bike along most of that stretch over the years. Always enjoyed saying hello as the boats pass.
Glad you enjoyed it I too like chatting to fisherman along the cut
You wouldn't have been popular mooring up to Viktoria and filling up when the fishing match was on. Advice for the future. I used to match fish in these canals a lot. The best thing is keep to the deepest water and slow down. That causes the least disturbance. On most canals the angler will carefully feed the far bank shelf, especially if there is a moored boat, overhanging bush or nice weed cover, in the hope of attracting larger fish later on in the match. I have twice fished the spot where you moored at the end. It is unusual in that the deep channel is very close to the towpath. Perhaps you found that. It is especially good for lots of small fish close in and fairly good across by the reeds for a few medium sized fish.
Wigan Pier makes its appearance at 13:57. The hump in the towpath, with its tippler rails silhouetted by the white walled building on the left bank.
I bet Steve's a tad embarrassed there.
Ya just can't buy advertising like that anywhere.
Hi, we like your Vlogs. Your voices are very hard to hear. Can I make a suggestion, wireless microphones, Amazon, cheap as and noise cancelling. Kind regards Andy & Janine.
Thank you for your suggestion
omfg watched this 2 years ago without realising its you lol bob
The status is The Fisher of Dreams. It's on the old swing bridge that used to carry the main train line to London. It is now a cycle path, part of the Trans Pennine Trail, hence you see an angled 'catching a train', and the dog piddling on the bike. This symbolises the current use of the area; fishing, cycling and dog walking.
Does the canal have any locks?
Sorry for the late response, yes there are many locks on this canal
you need to invest in some good quality mics cant understand you when its windy
lack of experience that flooded long boat, they didn't check to see all sides and both ends were clear of anything,
was that a polecat ? it was fairly big
I think it was a mink
I’ve never seen a mink in the wild, let alone one hunting. Invasive mink are eradicating our water voles. To the point of extinction sadly. I couldn’t make out if it had caught a water vole (water rat) or brown rat. Brown rat I hope.
Interesting about the stove glass. Gas flows up the chimney, the seal on the door is to stop air from inside the boat feeding the fire and burning up fuel too quickly. I.e. the fire is sucking not blowing. Granted, a gust of wind might cause momentary blow-back, but would that be sustained? Isn't that what the carbon monoxide alarm is for? Anyway, better to get it fixed.
Titanic 2 looks like it would be at home on the K&A, but looks can be deceiving! Also, hadn't thought of the network of bridges being narrow too, but only about the same as us taking a widebeam through a wider bridge, sometimes not a lot to spare.
Very much fit in on the K&A!
What specifically caused the boat in the lock to sink (6:00)? Tight lines and a lowering lock water level? Catastrophic stern gland failure? Does anyone market an alarm that sounds if a mooring line cuts loose?
The building by the water tap at the start looks like it might have been a packet Warehouse, to store smaller sized goods being transported on the canals.
The wides caused by subsidence following salt extraction are known as flashes. As are the ones formed by coal mining subsidence around Leigh and Wigan.
Thanks for that info Nick
Aye!!!!!, its the word"free" that caught your attention.
You know me too well Mr Leddy!!
there are still good people about, but it's the bad ones that we hear of most often... glad to see you were doing well at Christmas
Totally agree Thanks for watching Nick
@@narrowboatmaggiemay still watching now!
Aireville Park
I know this area very well, and it's lovely, however where you saw the two flags was not the border, this is where an immigrant from Lancashire lives and the local shop keepers love them as they SPEND money, whereas we all know copper wire was invented by two Yorkshire men fighting over a penny, my greatest love to all in Yakshire from over the border ❤ 🤣🤣🤣✋️
the junction behind you would of been the Bridgewater canal
I once had a tree fall whilst driving my van down the A650. I saw it out of the corner of my eye & just gunned it. There was a huge bang on the road inches behind my van. So much so that I felt the vibration through my steering wheel. A car over the other side of the road ran into it. I called the police to help get the tree shifted & all they could do when they got there was breathalyze me. 😂
Can you imagine how long it took the old timers to get through that tunnel walking the walls?
One of many landslides to happen over the winter season due to all the rain. Could think of worst places to moor.😉
Great. Would like to see more
Great video - Thanks :) Wishing you better weather too.
Hi Richard - what app or programme do you use to do the cruising map where it shows your route please?
Looked like a nice cruise in the sun. Keep seeing your boat in Parbold on other peoples vlogs. Look forward to see your adventures up north.
Yeah it was a nice cruise I’ve sent us on Narrowboat Wills vlogs. Are we on other peoples vlogs too? Thanks for watching and commenting
I meant to say offshore on tug boats
nice work brother Yeah I also work on shore and I make finders as well So I understand how time consuming infrustrating it is😂
I bet there are some hefty fenders on those tug boats too?
Very well done to the man who made this. There all homes at the end of the day.👍NB long in the tooth
Oh I’m on a narrowboats binge…now I’ve found you, to go along with my “kids” on boat time and of course where it all started, with Heidi.
Thanks for watching and sticking with it Sorry, who’s Heidi?
@@narrowboatmaggiemay Oh the rum wench, she was the first person I stumbled onto. I fell in love with her videos, it just feels like you’re hanging out with a friend. 🥰
It's miNworth - not minSworth.... and I'm not even a local !!
Apologies I’m not local either
happy easter
Happy Easter to you too
The Pennine Way is about 270 miles in total. It also joins the L&L Canal at East Marton. Most people take about 2 1/2 weeks to do the complete walk averaging about 15 miles a day. Of course there are some substantial climbs most days. In the Gargrave area you could walk north to Malham and catch buses back via Skipton. You could walk south to Earby and also catch buses back via Skipton.
Thanks for that information
Thanks for including the walkup to Earl Crag. It's a great spot.
We really enjoyed that walk Nick Such a rewarding viewpoint
What size of rope? Thickness? Also, is there a calculation for knowing what size produces what length fender?
I use 12mm polypropylene Regarding rope lengths , I have just experimented and by trial and error roughly worked out what lengths work for each fender
Cheers. I think I will try 5/8 just over 15 mill because I have an 18 meter dutch wide beam barge.
Love this area
I do too
Nice video, glad you sped up the Wigan flight and didn't show all the locks in real time. Pity about all the lock closures but that's winter on the canals.
Thanks 👍 Yes we tend to make loose winter cruising plans around stoppages that often overrun. But fortunately time is usually not a restraint for us. Thanks for watching and commenting
The football ground that you saw is Deepdale. Home of Preston North End. Darwen Tower was actually also erected to mark the achievement of the right to access the moor for the recreation of the local people. It had experienced mass trespasses by numbers far greater than the more famous Kinder Trespass.
Thank you for that correction Nick
Hello. Good talking to you the other day. I was off early. 😂 See you on the cut. 👍
Take care Maybe see you on The Lancaster
Nice informative video.When was this filmed ?
Thank you Peter It is filmed in October
There is so much history in that section you have cruised there. The old mill at Withnell Fold once made paper (high quality) for bank notes. I do guided heritage walks for IWA and Lancaster Canal Trust which start and finish at the top lock at Johnsons Hillock near Wheelton and the lock flight itself was originally built c1814/15 by the Lancaster Canal Company with the Leeds and Liverpool finally getting completed and connected in 1816. The building of the M61 in 1968/69 cut the Walton summit branch (former Lancaster canal southern section) in 3 places but two tunnels, bridges and parts of the old canal still survive in places.