Our Attempt to Narrowboat through the UK Canals (first timers)

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  • Опубліковано 29 лис 2024

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  • @flyingthenest
    @flyingthenest  Рік тому +28

    Welcome to the UK Everyone!! feels so good to be back! This is part 1 of a 3 part UK series and we cannot wait to take you all along :)

  • @LifeOnWater_
    @LifeOnWater_ Рік тому +7

    We’ve Lived on a Narrowboat for a year with our little one, moved back to land a few days ago! Best advice, slow down, if you’re panicking slow down, if you think you’re gonna crash, slow down, you can’t steer in reverse so reverse hard then back into forward in tick over to steer again. You’ll get shouted at if you’re crashing about and not in tick over!
    Have fun 😊

  • @Rugby21-e6y
    @Rugby21-e6y Рік тому +92

    this is the same route as kara and nate went this is so good

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +20

      Such a fun route to do!!

    • @shaunflanagan8735
      @shaunflanagan8735 Рік тому +8

      Downie Live also took this route

    • @Rugby21-e6y
      @Rugby21-e6y Рік тому

      @@shaunflanagan8735 yes it must be the route to do

    • @Rugby21-e6y
      @Rugby21-e6y Рік тому

      @@flyingthenest it looks it

    • @lisaward7519
      @lisaward7519 Рік тому

      I’ve also seen Travel Beans on a long boat…..maybe different location.

  • @moore81154
    @moore81154 Рік тому +2

    My husband just loves Hunter. We have been watching since she was a baby. We were saying how lucky is she that she will be able to look back at her whole childhood and you as young parents. That will be so precious as she grows older into adulthood ❤

  • @rebeccarendle3706
    @rebeccarendle3706 Рік тому +5

    Brilliant. Hunter is so sweet. Her excitement when you told her she is captain.
    Loved when Kara and Nate did this. Now we get to see you guys to it. Would love to do this with my kids to.
    Ps canals were the main transport mechanism before the industrial revolution and invention of the steam engine/trains.
    Pps. The first berries you pointed at where "Holly".. very iconic for Christmas in the UK.. but not edible..in fact, very poisonous. Good comment Steve!

  • @ItsOhJoe
    @ItsOhJoe Рік тому +25

    Aw we’re so excited for watch this! Since selling our van and moving onto a narrowboat we love seeing others explore the canals. It’s such a beautiful way of life!

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +5

      No way!! Keep us updated on how it all goes

  • @nevillemignot1681
    @nevillemignot1681 Рік тому

    Thanks for showing some cows guys, they are sooooo cool!!........................The Aussie Spurs Fan.

  • @tramacmeg8103
    @tramacmeg8103 Рік тому

    I dont have kids, one reason I did not think I could do the parenting thing. You guys nail it!! You are amazing how you deal with and talk to the kids. Lucky kids!!!!

  • @Jessalove777
    @Jessalove777 Рік тому +1

    So fun, seeing the Welsh language. It's words .... 😂

  • @travelertrome8449
    @travelertrome8449 Рік тому +1

    You guys are so energetic and having so much fun! Never a boring moment with Flying the Nest!

  • @Lonnwriting
    @Lonnwriting Рік тому +1

    Yip Travel Beans for bringing these folks to me. No I'm watching these lovely people. And judging by the title of the Bean's vid, your going to have a great trouble free drive. Love

  • @JennaDorsey69
    @JennaDorsey69 Рік тому

    So awesome. I lived in England for 3 years as a kid, My husband & I are going to book one of these for next Fall

  • @z.a.r.777
    @z.a.r.777 Рік тому

    You're in my favorite country. It's so much fun. Enjoy it

  • @dianeroper3968
    @dianeroper3968 11 місяців тому

    That was something!! Thanks for the tip about Magic. I retire in 98 days!! Trying to plan 2+ week trip around the coast of Florida. I love beaches and shelling. We also plan to go to England next year.

  • @melanieroberts2079
    @melanieroberts2079 Рік тому

    I met the king of the UK who visited the Aqueduct Inn when he was Prince Charles of Wales back then! ❤You have been in the pub the king has visited that’s awesome ❤

  • @medialunasx
    @medialunasx Рік тому

    I loved the music you guys put into the video!

  • @JussyTyler
    @JussyTyler Рік тому +2

    Great video!!! You guys look like you're having the best time! Keep the fun coming...

  • @aka4445
    @aka4445 Рік тому

    You guys are awesome living the adventurous life with and now with the children 🎉

  • @ZoeShears
    @ZoeShears Рік тому

    I love the Welsh language I have been learning it since May. My son goes to university in Aberystwyth, it's such a beautiful place.

  • @FrankieWhite
    @FrankieWhite Рік тому +8

    Just about to give birth and I've been waiting for this ❤️

    • @StephanieChristian-yf4py
      @StephanieChristian-yf4py Рік тому +1

      Ah I watch your channel, thought you'd given birth already!!
      Can't be long now 🙏🙏

    • @FrankieWhite
      @FrankieWhite Рік тому

      @@LeahFriedman-gj9qo our second girl 💞

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +2

      Ahhh how exciting 🤍🤍🤍 thinking of you 👶🏼

    • @FrankieWhite
      @FrankieWhite Рік тому +1

      @@flyingthenest thank you ❤️ so excited to grow our family

  • @hollystockdesign
    @hollystockdesign Рік тому

    I love this 2 parter in the UK! It’s wonderful to see people from other countries enjoying the gorgeous UK countryside! I live in Yorkshire but North Wales is probably my favourite part of the UK! I just thought I’d let you guys know that you’re not supposed to feed bread to ducks…apparently in absorbs water and expands in their tiny little stomachs so much that it can actually make them unwell. That’s what I’ve heard anyway 😬 I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in the UK! 💛

  • @NesKimStyle
    @NesKimStyle Рік тому +1

    Adored this travel adventure. You guys are so entertaining. The best on UA-cam

  • @maseeharassack7525
    @maseeharassack7525 Рік тому

    Wow you guys. Thank you. As a South African i didnt hav a clue there were so many canals. Its sooo fascinating. I could watch this for days honestly. Thnx for making me wanna do stuff i didnt even know i wanted to❤

  • @cclose8007
    @cclose8007 Рік тому +1

    This is so cool you’re in my country drinking tea after your huge adventures x enjoy x

  • @jmbroom33
    @jmbroom33 Рік тому

    That was so exciting

  • @corysvanlife
    @corysvanlife Рік тому +13

    This is SO AWESOME!!! A trip like this is definitely on my bucket list!!! However, I am afraid if I was driving one of those I would hit EVERYTHING ahead of me!! People coming from the opposite direction better watch out! You guys are awesome!

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +10

      Oh don’t worry we already hit everything for you 😂

    • @corysvanlife
      @corysvanlife Рік тому

      @@flyingthenest 😂

  • @celiatanlklikun4425
    @celiatanlklikun4425 Рік тому

    Best of best! Didn't even know such a ride exist in the UK

  • @fitz4adventures
    @fitz4adventures Рік тому

    Wow wow this looks most epic.

  • @Speightsworld
    @Speightsworld Рік тому +3

    The “😡JESSICA😡” from Stephen when Jess tried to taste a wild berry took me OUT 😂

  • @lyndamcdougal5335
    @lyndamcdougal5335 Рік тому +1

    Wow lovely to see you back in the UK. Xxx

  • @Mocha-q6r
    @Mocha-q6r Рік тому +5

    Love this video! This is one of our bucket list now😊 Thank you for showing us wonderful activities. And you guys are showing all of the possibilities with traveling with kids.

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +4

      Aww yay so glad it was added to your list! We saw the Beans and Kara and Nate come out so they added it to our list 😊

  • @ЮлияСуетова
    @ЮлияСуетова Рік тому +1

    Hunter and littel baby so cute! Hope to see next part of the water journey.

  • @beautyallaroundme724
    @beautyallaroundme724 Рік тому

    Interesting way of living. Loved the touch of Willie Wonka in the tunnel. 😄 The tallest aqueduct bridge must have been exciting & scary at the same time.

  • @JohnCulbard
    @JohnCulbard Рік тому

    Always happy to see Auntie Chloe join in the fun,

  • @susanevans8470
    @susanevans8470 Рік тому

    Wow you're amazing doing this journey the little ones,Hunter is always so well behaved and little Koa doesn't seen to cry you have a wonderful family and I love your channel. I was wondering what Koa means is such a lovely name. Enjoy your your of the UK. ❤❤❤

  • @juliajones2283
    @juliajones2283 Рік тому +1

    Good to see you back here in the UK. Enjoy your canal trip, looks like you are enjoying it so far. Xx

  • @adriannacabrera9013
    @adriannacabrera9013 Рік тому

    Aww thank you so much for sharing this beautiful family journey with us

  • @emlizw1
    @emlizw1 Рік тому

    Ok I defiantly want to do this!! What a fun adventure with a fun group!! I love your explorations!! I defiantly want to join you soon on one of these!! How cool!!!

  • @stuartwalker7345
    @stuartwalker7345 Рік тому

    As if you started from Ellesmere, Shropshire. My bedroom window overlooks the canal. Been a huge fan for yearsss. Gutted I missed you guys. Hope you enjoyed Shropshire 🎉

  • @Bel-ej9go
    @Bel-ej9go Рік тому

    Ahhh Iv done that canal route, it is stunning. I also watched Kara and Nate’s same trip a while back, Glad you liked the crumpets and Jammy dodgers. Best dunked into the hot cup of tea. 😊 loving little Miss captain explorer. X

  • @franziagirl
    @franziagirl Рік тому

    when you grow old you will never have regrets ! awe so inspiring !

  • @janesmith761
    @janesmith761 Рік тому

    Ah me and my daughter visited the viaduct back in April. It’s amazing. Brilliant video and very funny 😄

  • @laurenrs
    @laurenrs Рік тому

    This is so wholesome! What an epic way to see the UK, can't get away from the British weather...but at least you have the right clothes included. 😆

  • @kkM3TAL
    @kkM3TAL Рік тому +1

    This video was awesome!
    And you all did a fantastic job at driving, it looks quite difficult lol
    Your kids are so adorable too, love there little faces lighting up on your journeys!
    Love what you do guys, you brighten up my days..sending love 'N' Hugs from Staffordshire, UK 💜

  • @lynmcnorton9627
    @lynmcnorton9627 Рік тому

    Canal holidays are the best, beautiful endless scenery lazy days drifting along enjoy enjoy 😊🤩

  • @lorrainestaines3538
    @lorrainestaines3538 Рік тому +1

    Loved this, wellcome to England 🎉 x

  • @tertiasom1
    @tertiasom1 Рік тому

    Awesome our canals are so unique…countryside slow rolling….pubs to boot it all cheers 🍻

  • @badtastetoast585
    @badtastetoast585 Рік тому

    I used to live in Perth and The Imp in East Vic Park makes the best Sticky Date Pudding! 🥰 Just in case you'recraving it when you're home.

  • @TravelbyDartTV
    @TravelbyDartTV Рік тому

    It's the kind of experience where you'll embark on a leisurely canal adventure, and suddenly, your boat becomes the tortoise in a race with a laid-back agenda. I'm currently in Ireland for our TV show and I might as well try this when we go to UK.

  • @Annejali
    @Annejali Рік тому +1

    😅 I love the unique travel ideas you guys come up with I’m obsessed. I also noticed that the other people with boats, they each had one person in front, and then one person and back steering… so I think the person in front kind of helps direct which way you need to adjust; so I was cracking up that Steve and Cleo where just in the back chilling hitting stuff😂 best holiday ever 🎉

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha we were sooo much longer 😂 I could not hear Jess from the front plus the engine is right where we are steering you couldn’t hear anything over it

  • @jameegramley9848
    @jameegramley9848 Рік тому +1

    Love this so much!!! Thank you so much! What a fun adventure

  • @jackiemarshall3711
    @jackiemarshall3711 Рік тому

    Ya'll are amazing

  • @latriciastraw239
    @latriciastraw239 Рік тому +1

    Y’all are amazing! Traveling with kids is hard but wow so many great memories!❤

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +1

      Aww thank you!! Luckily this week we had the amazing chleo to help us out

  • @Jessalove777
    @Jessalove777 Рік тому +2

    A week isn't long enough lol ❤

  • @austinstitzel
    @austinstitzel Рік тому

    That looks so cool!

  • @ahillvfr
    @ahillvfr Рік тому +6

    Did the same trip a few years ago, very relaxing but it’s harder to steer than it looks, your sister did a great job 👍 this canal is only 1 hour away from where we live. Glad you are all enjoying our wonderful countryside. How long are you all in the UK for ? The Black Country Museum is worth a visit 👍 hope you enjoy the rest of your stay……………

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed doing it too! Will have to add the museum to the list

    • @ahillvfr
      @ahillvfr Рік тому +1

      @@flyingthenestforgot to mention they have narrow boats at the museum and a trip through Dudley tunnel right under the Castle where you can Leg the boat through like they used to years ago when the boats were pulled by horses, also a lot of Peaky Blinders was filmed at the Museum 👍

  • @KirstyChrimes-mg8kv
    @KirstyChrimes-mg8kv Рік тому

    I have been on a boat before it was very fun

  • @NanaLou_xx
    @NanaLou_xx Рік тому +1

    Welcome to the UK 🇬🇧 xx

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +1

      Thanks!! so good to be back!🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @paulatrahern1336
    @paulatrahern1336 Рік тому

    Such a fun vlog - driving those boats is hard. I’ll be honest, I wish Hunter had a lift vest on though.

  • @EdwardTedward
    @EdwardTedward Рік тому +1

    I am so exited about this video as my nan had a canal boat call the dragonfly and we had to sell it so this video brings back so many memories
    -Hello From Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @EdwardTedward
      @EdwardTedward Рік тому

      I just live your vids their the best

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +1

      Aww love the boats name! Hope you had some amazing memories in it

    • @EdwardTedward
      @EdwardTedward Рік тому

      Omg this means so much to me that you replied in literally crying inside😁😁😁😁

    • @EdwardTedward
      @EdwardTedward Рік тому

      (Not in a bad way)

  • @drewcorry5056
    @drewcorry5056 Рік тому

    Absolutely loved seeing all of f your 1ST reactions seeing / going through this awesome boat that you will be living on for about a wk. I want Hunter the Captain to drive this boat. Absolutely loved seeing Steven drive. Claire has a great laugh. Absolutely Loved Every Minute

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому

      Haha Hunter is secretly driving the boat the entire time

  • @davidpearson243
    @davidpearson243 Рік тому

    They built that aqueduct and canal in the late 1700’s We can’t even build a railway from Birmingham to Manchester nowadays that how far we have gone backwards !!!! Great Video and good Narrowboat handling (we have a Narrowboat near there )it’s quite a narrow canal and busy with boats 👍👍👍👍

  • @tara.odonnell
    @tara.odonnell Рік тому +1

    Love your awesome videos♥ Love and light from the East Coast of Canada♥

  • @BMW7series251
    @BMW7series251 Рік тому

    Hi Guys, found you via ''The Beans'' and have subbed. Look forward to your adventures. Cheers, John,. UK.

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому

      Aww hi!! Thanks so much for coming across!!

  • @adriennethenomad
    @adriennethenomad Рік тому

    Doing the same run from the same marina next May!

  • @patchayko721
    @patchayko721 Рік тому

    OMG What an adventure!!!!!

  • @anniepowell7559
    @anniepowell7559 Рік тому

    Great video.
    I watch a few narrow
    Boaters. I live in Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦.
    Born in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.
    Wonderful Job 😊.

  • @donnamaree2311
    @donnamaree2311 Рік тому +3

    Awesome effort girls, l would have had panic attacks haha, lots of love from Australia, Great job Steve and Koa too

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +2

      Hahaha you will see why Chleo’s drove most of the way 😂

    • @craigdavidson514
      @craigdavidson514 Рік тому

      Hi donna🌹🌹
      How are you doing?

  • @nicolahenderson9834
    @nicolahenderson9834 Рік тому

    Loved this video you all did do well xx❤

  • @ladykiwi_nz4102
    @ladykiwi_nz4102 Рік тому

    Hi Cleo 👋 wow guys that was so exciting. Well done 👍 what a beautiful way to see the English countryside and meet people. Hahahahaha great Narrow boating....all the way to Wales. This is the first time I've ever seen you drinking tea ☕ fabulous video 😂

  • @rebeccabrooke6265
    @rebeccabrooke6265 Рік тому +2

    This looks like so much fun!! 🤩 we met you at the London meet up, so it’s so exciting to watch this series!! ❤️😊

  • @Peterraymond67
    @Peterraymond67 Рік тому

    Jesse, Stephen, and crew. Glad to see you enjoying Wales. Croeso i Cymru. I’ve been across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct several times. The first time was by canoe, it seems more safe that way, you sit so low in the water and peer over the edge. I’ve boated over it a few times. My brother lives in North Wales and had his own narrow boat on this canal. We had to hold onto Jac the dog, he was prone to jumping in the canal to chase the ducks. We didn’t want him taking a leap at the birds.

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому

      Oh wow yes Canoe would be terrfying as youre so much closer to the edge than on the narrow boat!!

    • @Peterraymond67
      @Peterraymond67 Рік тому

      @@flyingthenest Yes, it's closer to the edge but, just looking over is ok. the rim is judt up to chin height in a canoe. Standing on a surf board is worse but some nuts do it!

  • @maddycazorla3677
    @maddycazorla3677 Рік тому +1

    hope you had fun ❤

  • @bobbileesonfitzpatrick2355
    @bobbileesonfitzpatrick2355 Рік тому +1

    Chleo should definitely start a UA-cam channel 🩵

  • @Lifeandtravelsofbek
    @Lifeandtravelsofbek Рік тому

    Definitely something I want to try sometime! Very cool!

  • @BenandEmily
    @BenandEmily Рік тому

    Enjoy! Its a beauty of a way to travel, we love it! ❤️

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +1

      Yes! Thank you!

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily Рік тому

      ​@flyingthenest the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was a dizzy highlight of our travels last year 😅 Thanks for a great video ❤

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому

      Haha did you do the turn straight after it?

    • @BenandEmily
      @BenandEmily Рік тому

      ​@@flyingthenest No we ended up going all the way to the end to Llangollen town and getting our boat stuck there for a few weeks in thick ice! 😂 This was last winter -8°C Cool experience though! 😅 We have videos of it all on our channel xx have fun guys! X

  • @dawngray8080
    @dawngray8080 Рік тому

    Hope you had an amazing time.

  • @floridamezzo8734
    @floridamezzo8734 Рік тому

    Amazing!

  • @zaraellen3733
    @zaraellen3733 Рік тому

    Lovely to see you in the UK! 🙂 Hope you enjoy your time here , my uncle used to live on a narrow boat in Yorkshire

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому

      Aww really? Did you go visit when he was living there?

    • @zaraellen3733
      @zaraellen3733 Рік тому

      @@flyingthenest no I never wished I did get the chance

  • @gwynethglas-brown9171
    @gwynethglas-brown9171 Рік тому +1

    Chleo did a fabulous work steering looked like she had a lot of fun, also sweet Brother & Sister time 💕
    Aww Bless Hunter all the traveling caught up with her 🫶😴.
    How long are you/ were you in the Uk for ? Looking forward to to your next video take care safe travels 🥰

  • @michaelfitzgerald434
    @michaelfitzgerald434 Рік тому

    FUN!!!!

  • @rememiranda3361
    @rememiranda3361 Рік тому

    Can you believe this was the same week we met you at the London book sign? One day we are all boiling hot and the day after all with our coats! Hope you had an amazing time in my adopted country ❤

  • @jhoyboquete9525
    @jhoyboquete9525 Рік тому

    Hunter is so cute.. ❤❤❤❤

  • @jeffreymarc5
    @jeffreymarc5 Рік тому

    Added this to my bucket list! ⛵⛵⛵

  • @erikagholston6610
    @erikagholston6610 Рік тому

    I had no idea this was a thing. Thanks for sharing, you go on some great adventures.

  • @sassyh154
    @sassyh154 Рік тому

    That was great, thanks for sharing...x

  • @melanieroberts2079
    @melanieroberts2079 Рік тому

    I can’t believe your in my hometown Llangollen ❤

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +1

      aww no way! Beautiful part of the world!

    • @melanieroberts2079
      @melanieroberts2079 Рік тому

      @@flyingthenest I’ve been following you for years and it’s an absolute privilege to have you here in beautiful Llangollen.Just wished I knew you were visiting and I’d of headed up to the canal to see you ♥️

  • @MariaFrancaSerrau
    @MariaFrancaSerrau Рік тому +4

    I haven't laughed so much since the dentist's episode, guys!! 😂😂Great vlog (as usual)!! And the UK is awesome, isn't it?

    • @flyingthenest
      @flyingthenest  Рік тому +3

      Hahahaha now that video is a throw back!!!

    • @MariaFrancaSerrau
      @MariaFrancaSerrau Рік тому +2

      @@flyingthenest indeed it is!! but it is the funniest of them all!!

  • @pruiz3564
    @pruiz3564 Рік тому

    That looks like such a crazy cool trip. Nice vid guys

  • @DecandChloe
    @DecandChloe Рік тому

    This is just down the road from us!! Beautiful place to go! Yet to try the narrow boats!

  • @redsmom6
    @redsmom6 Рік тому

    Epic! We live in England so I guess this needs to be our next adventure! Well done!

  • @yorukkizigeziyor
    @yorukkizigeziyor Рік тому +2

    Very nice 😊👍

  • @wherestheparty_
    @wherestheparty_ Рік тому

    you guys are crazy doing all this with two kids

  • @susangoodell6168
    @susangoodell6168 Рік тому

    A very experienced sailing couple bumped their way down the same route. Enjoy 😊

  • @Lasherluke
    @Lasherluke 9 місяців тому

    I did that same route last year.

  • @marleenschulz9640
    @marleenschulz9640 Рік тому +1

    Love your adventure! Only one thing I would like to say: Please do not feed bread to ducks and other wildlife. It holds no nutritional value for them - instead it increases the risk of deseases. Also can uneaten bread pollute the water and attract pests. I am sure you did it with no bad intentions, I only wish to give you more info so you can make an informed decision. Lots of love from Germany!

  • @DolphinLearner
    @DolphinLearner Рік тому

    Looks like so much fun! Your currently living my dream!!

  • @GeorgesParkAdventures
    @GeorgesParkAdventures Рік тому

    ⛵ another great video. And showcasing the uk for how amazing it is :)

  • @TravelwithLizzie
    @TravelwithLizzie Рік тому +1

    I think I'll stick to walking through the English countryside... a little less stressful 😂

  • @latriciastraw239
    @latriciastraw239 Рік тому

    I’ve never seen a canal boat. Looks super cool