62- Exploring Wigan: A Fun Day Of Cruising!
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2019
- Our Narrowboat Quest - Exploring Wigan: A Fun Day Of Cruising! (62)
We leave our mooring between bridges 40 and 41 just East of Parbold on the Leeds and Liverpool canal. Winding our way through the Douglas Valley we soon reach Appley Lock, where only the main line lock is in operation, the other derelict alongside it were used as a navigable side pond for boats passing in opposite directions. Continuing our journey through the Douglas Valley we negotiate one swing bridge, the other two being derelict and soon find ourselves at Dean Lock where we were joined by a lock buddy for the remaining three locks into Wigan.
We pass Wigan pier and moor up for the night on the pontoon just after bridge 51 and before lock 87.
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Today’s journey starts at the Ship Inn in Haskayne and we travel the 3 miles to Scarisbrick Marina where we are due to leave Dunworkin while we travel back to Kent for grand parenting commitments. The countryside here is mainly flat cultivated lowlands which on a pleasant day would be populated with walkers and fisherman. We were not so lucky with the weather and within minutes of casting off the heavens opened and didn’t stop until we were moored up in the marina. However the wildlife didn’t seem to mind the rain.
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A big thank you for taking the time to share your experiences, fantastic videos that we thoroughly enjoy watching, keep up the good work and enjoy your travels..
Kev La - Awwe, Thank you Kev, it means so much to get great comments it really keeps us going! Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
At your spot at 11:10 I was fishing from the towpath early one summer morning and a huge Stag with full antlers about 8ft tall from toe to tipnof Antlers came meandering out of the trees and spent a good 45 seconds looking me up and down! Fantastic experience.
Great video really enjoyed it.
Tim - Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed the vlog! Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
WONDER IF THAT DEFUNCT LOCK AND SIDE BIT WAS ONCE A LOADING DOCK FOR GOODS...THESE CANAL VIDEOS ARE GREAT AND HELP PASS THE TIME DURING THIS LOCK-DOWN...WE HAVE JUST GONE INTO OUR SECOND ONE WITH CASES RISING AGAIN...HAVE WATCHED ALL THE VIDEOS OF THE FOXES AND THE TWO GIRLS FROM NARROWBOAT EXPERIENCE AND NOW YOURS.. KEEPS ME SANE AND ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH SCENERY....NEED TO GET MYSELF A BOAT....
Glad you’re enjoying the vlogs, like you binge watched a few Narrowboat vlogs before buying our boat. You can’t beat the English countryside whatever the season. Stay safe and well! Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
Great vlog thanks xx
Annie - Nice to hear from you again Annie, thanks for watching and commenting!👍
it's always a pleasure to watch your videos
Jean-Louis HUGE - Thanks Jean-Louis, it’s great to have you along with us. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
Hi guys hope your both well, another great vlog 👌, some of the views are stunning.lm a bit late replying as lm also painting my boat, nearly there she’s looking good, take care kind regards R👍
Roy Mottershead - Thanks Roy, good luck with your painting, good to hear she’s looking good!! Happy cruising! Xx👍
Loved it. Always do love your vlogs ❤️❤️
Foxes Afloat - Thank you Foxes, we love yours too!! 🥰xx
Always a pleasure to watch your videos , they brighten up my week , thank you both 👍
Benno Ben - Thanks Benno, it’s great to have you with us. Glad you enjoyed the journey. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
so enjoyed this video today with it's restful guitar music and wonderful peaceful scenes. Thank you both for a great filming and editing job.
sylvia butler Aww, Thanks Sylvia, it’s great to have you following along with us! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I love the drone shots you add to the video. It gives a nice change of perspective. Pat, it looks like Eileen does all the work. If you run out of fuel, do you throw a rope around her and make her pull? 😂😂😂
Michael W. Salter - 😂🤣😂, Thanks Michael, at last an acknowledgement that I actually do most of the work! Thankfully we have never yet run out of fuel, but please don’t give him ideas! 😳. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
@@ournarrowboatquest4894 we also were saying that I couldn't do all what you do, on the lock gates-could manage the walk and that's enough for me :)
Some of those lock gates can be really heavy Sylvia , especially to get started. Keeps me fit though and better than going to the gym. 😂🤣
Thanks for that guys just travelled down from the outskirts of Wigan today went over the canal. Did
a stroll down the Ulverston canal on Sunday. It was interesting to see but obviously not connected to the network as it was only accessible via Morcambe Bay but good to see another disused canal being brought back to life. Take care.
Cabin Cruiser Adventure - it certainly is , love hearing about restored canals. We were sorry we didn’t get to see more of the section of the Lancaster canal that is under restoration, but it rained constantly when we were at Tewitfield. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Great video as always.
I really appreciate the work you put into it and the details you show.
I look forward to the next one.
colm one - Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the journey! Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
Hi Eileen and Pat Thanks for sorting out the sound it is much better Thank You .
ramsey barber - yes!yes!, finally 🎉, Pat has worked so hard on trying to get the sound right. Thank you!
Great vid thanks for sharing your travels with us.
William Fairley - Thank YOU for watching William, it’s great to have you with us. 👍
A lovely vlog...thanks for sharing
Ian of SJKartwork - Thanks for watching Ian! 👍
Loving watching your videos. We get our Bickerstaff boat early next year and we want to do the L&L as our first trip xx
colin woodward - Hi Colin 👋, welcome to the Bickerstaffe family! The Leeds and Liverpool is a great canal to start on as you have locks, tunnels, swing bridges and lots of twists and turns to practice, along with some great views!! Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
Near our neck of the woods, there is some great moorings near Haigh hall and Red Rock once you get up the flight
Escape To The Cut - 👋 Hey Guys, hope you’re good! We’ve just gone through both those areas and stopped at Haigh Hall where we had a great walk. We also stopped just passed Red Rock where it was lovely. Any other tips for future mooring? We are currently at Withnell Fold, great walks and an interesting village!
Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
Looks nice
Tony hood - Thank you Tony, and thanks for following along with our journey! 👍
Lovely video as always. Are you doing the whole of the Leeds and Liverpool again? I live near the Johnson's Hillock flight - pretty around there.
Kath Roscoe - Hi Kath, yes, we have decided to repeat the Leeds and Liverpool again because we only did half of it last year and didn’t see the point in doing the half we didn’t do then turning round to it again. Also we looked at it as our training ground so hopefully will see it differently this year. ( Also without the water shortages) 😂. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
Is that the Osmo Pocket camera I see you using, great cameras, I've had one since January?
Colin T Head - Hi Colin, yes it is an Osmo Pocket camera. Pat is still trialling it out, he hasn’t used all the features yet so is reserving any judgment! 😂. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
Great vlog , how on earth did they get that motorbike on the roof of that barge ? Lol
lori thorpe - I absolutely have no idea😳😂. It’s amazing what some people keep on their roof! Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
Hi you two. The chain is so the bridge can be pulled shut from the off side if it has been left open.
also handy when single handed
Thank you both, as we have never had to experience being a single hander we didn’t know. Thanks for clarifying!
Thats a fit young lass you have there Pat. Why not throw her a rope and turn the engine off seeing has Eileen loves walking the towpath. 😂
tonyvidtube - Don’t give him ideas Tony! If I didn’t walk the tow path I’d get very little exercise! Thanks for watching and commenting!👍