Is It Really That Scary? You Decide! NARROWBOAT Through Harecastle Tunnel Ep 66

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The Harecastle Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey Canal was the longest tunnel in the world when it was built! It has earned the nickname Scarecastle Tunnel with narrow boaters over the years, but how scary is it really? Join us onboard Narrowboat One Day More for the full Harecastle Tunnel experience and decide for yourself! This was the first canal tunnel on our journey south to the Crick Boat Show with Paul and Anthony on Narrowboat Morning Star‪@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked‬
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@BruceDBennett 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Pete and Caroline. Was great to see you guys going through such a historic tunnel

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

We never cease to be amazed by the history of the canals that we’ve made our home, and it’s fascinating doing the research for the areas we are travelling through! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@beckyrobinson5672 6 месяцев назад

I don't like scary places. It is that Thanks. GOD BLESS YOUNS.

@floatybyboaty 6 месяцев назад

Went through the tunnel last October. Nothing to worry about as it is well lit by your headlight and internal lights. We were more concerned going though Braunstone as we had to navigate pass other boats. At least Harecastle, you are all going in the same Direction. Very surprised you never had your life jackets on, especially after a poor soul died a few years ago, when he went overboard

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

We said the same about Harecastle versus Braunston. Give us one way Harecastle any day, even though it’s very low in that one stretch. We always meet a boat in Braunston tunnel, and of course it’s always at the kink! None of us were advised to wear our life jackets by the CRT volunteers on duty, but we should consider that given the story about the person overboard. That’s sad, we hadn’t heard that 😞. Thanks for watching 😊

@jillosler9353 6 месяцев назад

My imagination would have been in overdrive! The lowness of the roof which must have felt like you were underground with only one way to go; the dripping water would bring a fear that there was a fault and the roof was going to collapse; the narrowness making you feel there was nowhere to go and no escape; the accoustics would just add to the spookiness! I would have been a nervous wreck if I had stayed above deck 😱! Thank you for doing the hard part for me - actually being there!! On a lighter note, it looks like you are cruising in a tin of Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup 😉😅😅. Take care xx

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Hi Jill! It really does look like Heinz Tomato Soup doesn’t it! We used to bring cans of it back to America when we lived there, as it was far superior to Campbell’s! It definitely wasn’t the most relaxing trip through the tunnel and as you saw, that drip of water freaked me out a little with all that talk of ghosts and skeletons 😂. Thanks for watching 😊

@fraserrowedianekincaid6988 6 месяцев назад

Well done. Now you will need to do the Standedge Tunnel - it is a bit of organizing but a much different feel especially with the trains whizzing passed you in the tunnel next to you and if you are near a cut through, you can see them and feel the wind rush. Would love to do that tunnel again as well as the Leeds to Liverpool.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

We had planned to go up to the Leeds and Liverpool back in the summer of 2022 but due to lots of closures and low water, we changed our minds at the last minute and headed west to the Llangollen Canal instead. Really not sure if I’m ready for the Standedge, but I’m sure Pete would be raring to go! He’s up for anything and I’m the more cautious one! 😳

@juliarobinson6700 6 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Julia! Your support means a lot. We are buying better microphones 😊

@sddsddean 6 месяцев назад

Its a lot easier to get through nowadays. The first time I went through, most of the towpath was still in place, which made it...shall we say, interesting!!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Wow I can’t imagine! That must have been a tight squeeze 😳

@wendycrooks875 7 месяцев назад

I’ve commented on another vlog about the Harecastle Tunnel and our journey through before. We came through from the other end and the CRT asked us to slow down (strange as my Husband never went fast anyway!) We were 5th out of 5 and were looking forward to it. Right where the height drops down to its lowest, the boat just went sideways and we couldn’t get it back on track. Obviously our pram cover was down and the cratch cover undone at the top with the sides tucked in (as advised by the CRT on the day). It ripped our pram cover, scraped the metal frame of it and took both front top corners of the boat. This was due to the roof of the tunnel coming down so low, the sides curved much closer to our roof and caught the boat. We feel if we’d been left to go at the speed we were originally going, the momentum would have kept us going forward in a straight line. Whatever the reason, now I’m on my own, will never go through there again! On talking to other people, quite a few have damaged their boats going through but until we said something, had kept quiet.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Oh no that’s not a good experience at all Wendy 😞. I know exactly what you mean about the boat going sideways, as the same thing happened to us going through Chirk Tunnel on the Llangollen, going against the flow, and we just crabbed our way through scraping along. Thankfully that tunnel has a towpath and our son Alex was with us and jumped off to pull the centreline to sort of get us back on track in a straight line. I can only imagine what it was like to be caught like that and not being able to correct it in any way. Tunnels are not my favourite thing at all, I’ve only just got the confidence to go through bridges with me at the tiller. I keep saying I need to build my confidence this year as I’ve slipped into the role of lock operator and have been quite happy sticking with that! 😊

@wendycrooks875 6 месяцев назад

@@onedaymoreaboard same here but I do enjoy doing the locks.

@wendycrooks875 6 месяцев назад

So do I.

@tteric67 7 месяцев назад

Are you sure that was water dripping from the ceiling or maybe that was the ghost?🧐 I would prefer a more scenic route tbh but after all that time the tunnel still looks in really good condition! I’m guessing after that it was time for tea and cake?😜 ❤❤

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

That dripping water totally freaked me out! Which is funny, because it’s very common in tunnels! It’s always time for tea and cake Eric! I think you know all all very well by now 😂

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

That dripping water totally freaked me out! Which is funny, because it’s very common in tunnels! It’s always time for tea and cake Eric! I think you know all all very well by now 😂

@karenchapman6225 6 месяцев назад

The skeleton shows on the left of tunnel in your video at 9.21 mins in 👍

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

So many eagle-eyed viewers have noticed it now, that I can’t believe we didn’t see it, but even more so, that I didn’t even notice it in all the hours spent editing this video 😂

@karenchapman6225 6 месяцев назад

@@onedaymoreaboard Hilarious 🤣 I did wonder if you'd genuinely missed it coz editing had sent you googly eyed, or if you'd created some sort of viewers game 'spot the skeleton' 🩻 and would announce the winner and you'd known all along 😂. All the best 👍

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Still laughing about missing it 😂

@pilpelet100 6 месяцев назад

I think that even without ghosts and skeletons, the tunnel would be scary. I think I might be terrified of the whole lot crashing down and burying me!! Probably irrational but...!!!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I have to say we always marvel at how this old system has stayed standing for so many years and has stood the test of time, but yes, it can’t help but cross your mind with the ‘what ifs’. Thanks for watching 😊

@getlostwhenwondering393 6 месяцев назад

Is there another way to get where you are going? That was nerve racking, great driving skills.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

There really is no other way to go unless you do a whole trip around the 4 counties ring of canals which would take about 2 weeks! I’m glad Pete was driving. I’ll stick to videoing! Thanks for watching 😊

@RetiredPilot 6 месяцев назад

OMG I would never do that. I would look to hire a crew to take it through.....

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I was glad Pete was at the tiller and all I had to worry about was filming 😂

@Roamingthecotswolds 6 месяцев назад

We did it last year and it is scary

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

It’s a very unique experience isn’t it, and not one that I will be hurrying to repeat, but at least we didn’t have to worry about meeting any boats coming the others way!

@cherbinsted2378 6 месяцев назад

That tunnel is too claustrophobic for me!!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

It really is, especially the low section. I think it made it easier as I was so focused on filming it I forgot to be worried! 😂😊

@martingilligan 5 месяцев назад

I hated every second of doing that tunnel. We did it the other way.

@onedaymoreaboard 5 месяцев назад

It's not the best experience is it, although we would do this agin over the two way Braunston tunnel with the kink! Every time we have done that we have met another boat coming the other way at the bend, and at least in the Harecastle Tunnel you know there isn't going to be anyone else trying to come the other way! Thanks for watching 😊

@kathywenthold3821 18 дней назад

Where is the horse path in the tunnel? Surely can’t be that little curbing along the side.

@onedaymoreaboard 18 дней назад

This tunnel doesn't have a towpath for the horses. They had to be taken up and over the top. In fact now I think about it, quite a few tunnels are like that, with no towpath. Thanks for watching 😊

@dorothydotson7154 6 месяцев назад

😮 No, no and just no. I would have to be sedated. There are parts that would be OK (maybe) but when it gets really low then it's a no way. Also couldn't be that far from an entrance. I'm 'blessed' with both claustrophobia (confined spaces) and cleithrophobia (fear of being trapped). 😳 I wouldn't be a very good narrowboater because I'd have to avoid the long tunnels altogether. Still a very neat trip... ❤

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Hi Dorothy! I’m with you there, with the really low sections. I think it was easier as I was so focused on the filming that I sort of forgot about how low and tight to was, a little like when we went over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and I forgot how high it was! Thankfully there are some very long stretches of canal without these long tunnels so it’s not an everyday occurrence! Hope you are well 😊

@dorothydotson7154 6 месяцев назад

@@onedaymoreaboard I was the same with caves which I used to be able to do. Low ceilings and tight spaces are bad but when it's open and big I can forget that I am underground and could be trapped there. It's all mental gymnastics but the fear is real. 😵‍💫 Doing good. Hope you are as well. ❤

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Years ago I was on a management team building course, and one of the tasks was potholing in some very, very tight spaces. Not at all enjoyable, and I still fail to see how some people do that for fun! I'm sure I've got more scared of things since I've got older, or perhaps I'm just wiser 😂

@dorothydotson7154 6 месяцев назад

@@onedaymoreaboard I used to do better too. Never great at it but I could suppress my fear better.

@naughtysquirrellyndatee96 6 месяцев назад

We saw the skeleton.. not sure how you missed it… 💜👀

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I can’t we missed it either as soon as many eagle-eyed viewers spotted it! What’s even more ridiculous is that I didn’t even spot it with the hours and hours I spent editing this video! Time for a trip to the opticians I think 😂

@centerparcslovers4337 6 месяцев назад

Saw the skeleton on your video at 9mins 22 seconds!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

So many eagle-eyed viewers have pointed it out now that I can’t believe we missed it! But even more so that I never even noticed it in all the hours of editing have spent on this! At least we know where it is now to lookout properly the next time 😂

@BUENOSAIRES4K 6 месяцев назад

omg, so nice experience ! boating through tunnels and bridges is amazing, thanks for ur video, greetings from Argentina

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it, and so wonderful to have you join us from Argentina! 🇦🇷

@Andrea29987 6 месяцев назад

I am pretty claustrophobic but I think I could do this 😊

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I felt a little claustrophobic in there and was glad when we were out the other end, but it was far preferable to a 2 way tunnel with boats coming the other way 😳

@themacs1974 6 месяцев назад

Please share the color name of your kitchen cabinets. It is lovely. Safe travels. 😎

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! It is Dusk Blue in the Howdens Kitchens Chelford range. 😊

@lilesosannaflower9956 6 месяцев назад

didn't like the very low bit, kinda got a bit clostrophobic watching you in there. would I do it, no, don't think so.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

It was quite claustrophobic at that low part, and I think it helped that I was concentrating on filming instead of thinking about how tight the space was! The Standedge Tunnel on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal is even longer and lower apparently which I can’t even imagine, but that one is definitely not on my to do list!! Thanks for watching 😊

@SLOWLYdoesit1 7 месяцев назад

I tried to find out if ‘legging it’ as in doing a runner and ‘doing the legwork’ as in working hard in preparation are originally canal origin, the etymology is not clear.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Now you’ve said it that could be true. I hadn’t really thought about it before you mentioned it, especially ‘doing the legwork’. We will never stop being fascinated by the history of the canals that are our home 😊

@pamfreeman5197 7 месяцев назад

I didn't find it scary per sée.... It was the lessening of the height that got me. I swear I was 7ft 9in when I went in but looking at the "fuel guess-the-gauge" bamboo stick, I'm only a miserable 3ft 6in now!! Could hardly see where I was going by the end. Thank God for them there doors opening. I found Anthony's light very comforting in a strange way. Thank you for the experience. Down here in South Devon, I might find it a hard walk to get all the way there but... you never know... my 1959 Premium Bond might come up one day and I can buy a kayak of my own!! Many thanks. Cuppa time again now... Phew!! Pam xx

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I felt quite like you Pam! It was the lowering of the roof and feeling a lot more hemmed it that was most disconcerting, and you’re right that it was some comfort having the light of Morning Star behind us 😊

@lockingthroughlife2587 7 месяцев назад

Well even though I’ve been through there myself watching this got my anxiety levels up. It’s the low bit in the middle I hate. I did see the Skelton when I went through but no sign of a ghost. Glad you enjoyed it and look forward to the Stoke locks then Stone. Mum says hello. See you soon xx

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Hello Phil and Pauline! I can’t believe we missed the skeleton, especially as I’ve watched that footage over and over while editing. That low section is quite disconcerting but I think it helped having the boys following us with their light!

@julieanneroberts4752 7 месяцев назад

Very intersting to find out the way they used to travel through the old tunnel using their legs! 😮

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

It’s amazing isn’t it! Certainly a good work out! Thanks for watching 😊

@garylewis9803 7 месяцев назад

Hi. Another great vlog. I hope to bump into you at Crick. It my second time at the show, but the to which I’m taking my boat. The skeleton is in your vlog @ 9mins 20seconds.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

How exciting! We have our tickets and booked our mooring for Crick and looking forward to one of our most favourite weekends of the year! Please make sure to say hello if you see us. It’s wonderful at Crick being able to put faces to names of viewers. 😊

@deborahharding135 6 месяцев назад

Claustrophobic tunnel!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

It was a little!! 😳

@bethanyperry5337 6 месяцев назад

How timely! We’re planning on doing the Four Counties Ring in April and voila! There you are !! I like the one way traffic idea

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Hi Beth and David! You will have a fab time I am sure! We didn’t do the whole ring in one go but have done all of those canals now. The high bridges of the Shroppie are just wonderful! I howl we can arrange to se you sometime while you are over here! And you are right, a one way tunnel is so much better than two way! 😳

@joycedellinger2528 7 месяцев назад

That looked scary to me! The water dripping down would creep me out the most! Hamish and Poppy were probably glad you let them stay below, for that's where I'd stay! Enjoyed the history about the tunnel.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed the history Joyce. Poppy usually likes to lie between her Dad’s feet when we are going through tunnels, and kept trying to get back up on deck! Hamish was happy not to be on the back being dripped on! 😊

@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 6 месяцев назад

That did look very claustrophobic when it got low. Great vlog and photography. Best wishes ❤

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Trevor. Glad you enjoyed it. It was a little claustrophobic when we reached that very low section, but at least we weren’t at risk of meeting another boat coming the other way 😊

@jillchew-tetlaw3388 6 месяцев назад

This also looked scary to me, especially the low bits. I’d be longing for the light at the end of the tunnel.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I was very relieved to see that chink of light they opened the door at the end Jill! We think that even though it was low, and a little claustrophobic, it was still better than a 2 way tunnel where you risk meeting a boat coming the other way! 😳

@JulieandMartinonRIB 6 месяцев назад

Hey you two! Just remembered we hadn’t left you a comment! 🤦‍♀️ Great video, really shows what it’s like going through a tunnel, can’t believe you missed the skeleton 🫣 I’m looking forward to doing it later this year, not sure Martin is though lol 😜 See you both soon! xx

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I can’t believe we missed the skeleton either! Even all the hours I spent editing and staring at the screen! At least we know exactly where it is next time, although who knows when that will be! See you soon 😊❤️

@wynparsons4109 6 месяцев назад

Very interesting programme on BBC this evening …Countryfile , lots of information about canals , the work being carried out on the Pontcysyllte aqua duct and restoration of the Montgomery canal

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Oh we have that saved to watch! It also includes the restoration of the Buckingham Canal arm too I think, which is where my Mum lives. Thanks for watching 😊

@rskeyesful 7 месяцев назад

I did the Blisworth Tunnel last May while on a two week Narrowboat Holiday.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I grew up not far from the Blisworth Tunnel and Stoke Bruerne, and my first (and only!) narrowboating experience prior to buying our boat was the half our trip boat up to the entrance of the tunnel and back! Hope you enjoyed your holiday! What route did you take? Thanks for watching 😊

@KarenSFrancis 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the trip!!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it Karen 😊

@FBGbarge 6 месяцев назад

As Canadians, we have to apologize for the Canada geese and the "loads of goose poo"...we don't like them either. 😉

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

That's funny! You can have your geese back and all their poo 😂 Thanks for joining us from Canada 🇨🇦 😊

@lionelmarytravels6003 6 месяцев назад

The tunnel looked dead straight. Was it? The ones with a bend in them must be more difficult to navigate through, as are the ones which can take two boats in opposite directions

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

You’re exactly right, and just what we said when reflecting on the journey. It was far easier navigating that straight one way tunnel than it was the Braunston Tunnel for example, that is two way with a kink in it. And of course, you always meet another boat at the kink!! 😂. Thanks for watching 😊

@greencheeksconure 7 месяцев назад

I see that Anthony and Paul have gone back to their old narrow boat lol.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Ha ha 😂. We are quite a bit behind and trying to catch up, but it’s been lovely editing all the videos and reliving all the memories. Thanks for watching 😊

@1258-Eckhart 6 месяцев назад

Please do a tunnel journey with just the music, no diesel clatter and the camera forwards, I find the moving walls wonderfully hypnotic. But the most amazing thing to me is the deep and rich orange of the water at Kidsgrove, as you once said, "Tomato Soup".

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

It really is just like tomato soup isn’t it! Far more vibrant that I imagined it would be even after seeing so many other narrowboat vlogs of the area. That’s a good idea with setting a camera up on the bow for our next journey through a tunnel. Did you ever watch Doctor Who? The footage and photos I get going through tunnels reminds me of the opening credits 😊

@tompinnef6331 6 месяцев назад

Great trip though the tunnel. A bit scary only due to how low it gets. (would be for me) Hope the puppies / family and you are doing well. (74F here today but gust up to 45mph - a bit windy as the warm front comes in only to be pushed away with colder weather and rain) Take care thank you for the video.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

You’re so welcome Spinner. Glad we can take you and yours through the tunnel with us even if it was a little low in places! We are so ready for some warmer drier weather here, and some beautiful weather, and most importantly, less muddy towpaths! Not a good combination with white dogs 😂

@elainekaufman2264 6 месяцев назад

Scary I don't like enclosed places...yuck 40 minutes!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Not the most pleasant 40 minutes I have to agree! But at least we didn’t have to worry about another boat coming the other way, which was sort of a bonus! Thanks for watching 😊

@Acapulc941 7 месяцев назад

I've experienced Harecastle through the vlogs of several nb-ers and it's always interesting to be told or to sense how it feels. But you two win for most childlike, happy expressions on your faces. Too cute! It probably was good that you stayed below with Poppy. Why don't they want dogs on the deck? Have a good week, all 4 of you. Leigh

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

That’s lovely to hear Leigh! I was happy and smiling until that water dropped on me which freaked me out with all the talk of ghosts and skeletons 😂. I think they want to minimise the risk of dogs going overboard in the tunnel as it’s so enclosed and one way, and would not be a good situation for rescuing them 😳

@nbflyingfox4672 6 месяцев назад

Geat vlog... I went through 3 years ago. Found the tunnel to be quite easy to get through and not so scary. The only funny thing was that it was minus 3 outside the tunnel and when I entered the tunnel being a bit warmer. My glasses instantly foggd up. And poor old Flying Fox ended up bouncing of the tunnels walls a couple of times while I cleaned me goggles. Unfortunately I missed the skeleton as well... Great experience though..

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

It’s certainly an experience isn’t it! I wouldn’t say we were scared, more slightly uncomfortable as it got lower, me more than Pete! Fogged up glasses would not be a good start 😊

@arleenadachi1220 6 месяцев назад

Just the smallness and roof lowering would make me nervous! Glad you didn’t get spooked by any ghosts!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I’m so glad too, especially reading the story of the ghost that is said to haunt the tunnel! The low roof really was not too pleasant, but I think I was so focussed on filming that I forgot to be worried 😂

@ssadams 4 месяца назад

I don't think I could do a 40 minute tunnel lol. Thanks for the great views inside.

@onedaymoreaboard 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed the ride Scott! I have to say this one way tunnel was very less worrying than doing a two way tunnel like Braunston, with the added stress of meeting a boat coming towards you 😂

@user-xw6wj2qh5n 6 месяцев назад

If you watch your video back you will see that the skeleton is there on your video - but only the hands extending round from the alcove. Its on the left hand side of the tunnel as you were traveling. It is at the 9 minute 23 second mark.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Quite a few eagle-eyed viewers spotted the skeleton that we totally missed! I didn’t even notice it during all the hours spent editing 😂

@garyneilson1833 6 месяцев назад

Nice to see your vlog through the tunnel, I've seen it so many times it makes me want to travel through it. Hope Poppy and Hamish were alright during the passage ?

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Hamish was OK with being inside during the journey through the tunnel, but Poppy wanted to be at her usual tunnel place between her Dad’s feet! It’s the only time she doesn’t want to sit up and look out! Thanks for watching 😊

@jeffmorris739 6 месяцев назад

Scarecastle tunnel is not at all scary to me. You make it under the measure device, you should be fine. It's really beautiful at the entrance and even more so at where you exited. I wish we had canals in the US, it is so unique to Brittan and you are lucky to have them. Here's to the Canal Trust and the volunteers!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

The CRT volunteers are such wonderful people and do a great job helping us stay safe, and just being there for an extra helping hand. I kept telling myself that we fit under the height/width measure just fine, but when you see that lower section ahead you still question it! You’re right, it’s such a beautiful area made even more stunning by the vivid orange water! 😊

@Lpsb232 6 месяцев назад

I love your planter boxes on top of your boat. Thanks for talking about the water color. I thought it looked like tomato soup. How often do you have to haul your boat out to clean the bottom half? Great video!

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! It really was like tomato soup wasn’t it! Far more vivid than we were expecting. Typically you take your boat out for blacking, which is replacing the bitumen coating on the bottom half of the hull every 2 years or so 😊

@donovandavidsonAlton 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic insight to the Harecastle Tunnel thanks hope all is well I get confused when this was so I hope the weather has been good for you. Winter Enjoy

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

This was April 2023. I’ve started putting the date at the beginning of the videos to help avoid confusion. Doing my best to catch up with the all footage I have without compromising the quality of the videos. Thanks as always for your support 😊

@lindakazel6611 6 месяцев назад

The “Scare”castle tunnel would scare me far less than a towering aqueduct. I get queasy on the second step of a step ladder. 🤣🙄

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

I have to say I enjoyed the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct far more than the Harecastle Tunnel, once I focused on the skyline and not looking down 😂

@jenniferproudfoot5980 Месяц назад

You can just see the hand of the skeleton, (9.22)

@onedaymoreaboard Месяц назад

You’re right Jennifer, and I still can’t believe that we missed it even all the time I spent editing. Our viewers are far more eagle eyed than we are 😂

@lazyguy9486 5 месяцев назад

I'd be more scared of scratching the boat than of any ghost!

@onedaymoreaboard 5 месяцев назад

Yes there is that for sure! You feel like you’re breathing in the whole time! 😳😊

@Ringmybellofseefeld Месяц назад

Brilliant video thank you🤗

@onedaymoreaboard Месяц назад

So nice of you, thank you! 😊

@johnhill9381 4 месяца назад

For me, i think the worst would be the low ceiling.

@onedaymoreaboard 4 месяца назад

It was quite claustrophobic when it got lower I have to admit. But the relief of knowing that you wouldn’t be meeting a boat coming the other way made it a far better experience than a 2 way tunnel such as Braunston! 😊

@lynmoore8355 6 месяцев назад

Well yeah I have done this tunnel many years aog when travelling in the uk, I wasn't scared either and didn't see the skeleton.....lol.... I did jump when your camera went funny when the water dropped... Caroline you did well telling the history of it well done.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Lyn! It’s quite fascinating doing the research for these areas that we travel through. We will never cease to be amazed at how well the 200+ years old network has stood up over the years, and the stories it could tell. That water dripping totally freaked me out as you could tell! I think j it was because of all the talk of ghosts and skeletons, as I’ve been through drippy tunnels before with it a problem! Hope you are keeping well 😊

@nesleinf 6 месяцев назад

Not a plase for people with claustrophobia 😀

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Not at all you’re right! That low section was very tight 😳

@edwardhoughton2565 6 месяцев назад

She didnot make so she would help you Xx

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Edward 😊

@dianeroth4743 5 месяцев назад

Editing and music so good

@onedaymoreaboard 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Diane! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@laurieangel4802 28 дней назад

Scared me!! LOL

@onedaymoreaboard 28 дней назад

It was very low in places and I’m glad it was Pete at the tiller and not me 😂. Thanks for watching 😊

@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578 6 месяцев назад

So... let out a blood curdling scream at the halfway point to scare the boys following? 😱

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

That was Pete at the beginning of course! I was laughing editing this. I’m surprised there wasn’t more ‘echoing banter’ between the two boats though. Especially Pete trying to scare the boys! I think we were all concentrating too much! 😂

@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578 6 месяцев назад

@onedaymoreaboard Yeah, had to go find @narrowboatlifeunlocked to see their version of the trip... yeah you guys were scareder! 😱 Just sayin.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

They were just putting on brave faces 😂

@bishopkinlyside8477 6 месяцев назад

Hi everyone, I’ve been watching Paul and Anthony’s channel unlocked. I just love the videos. They are great guys. Keep up the good work love these videos keep having heaps of fun it’s all about Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for joining us from the other side of the world! Isn’t RU-vid such a wonderful thing for taking us places near and far! I have only made it to Perth, which was only a short 4 hour flight from Singapore when we lived there! We really would love to explore more though! One day perhaps. We had such a wonderful time traveling with Paul and Anthony, and even though these videos are way behind, it’s been lovely editing them and reliving all the memories. Hope you enjoy them! 😊

@bishopkinlyside8477 6 месяцев назад

Flying from Perth to Brisbane, is about 6 1/2 hours, but you’re going from one side of the country to the other

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Before we lived in Singapore, I really had no appreciation for how big Australia was, until someone said that Singapore is actually the nearest major city to Perth in flight hours!

@cotcottage2788 6 месяцев назад

❤

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching guys. Hope you are all well 😊

@scotthanson4449 6 месяцев назад

250 years old!! Can you imagine legging a boat full of ore through that endless tunnel. Thanks for this video.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! That would have been a very tough 3 hour work out! 😊

@BruceDBennett 7 месяцев назад

Thanks

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Bruce! We really appreciate your support of our channel. We are upgrading our audio with lapel mics thanks to everyone’s generosity 😊

@MrFQL 6 месяцев назад

It is hard to imagine going through the original Brindley Tunnel.

@onedaymoreaboard 6 месяцев назад

Oh I thought exactly the same when I was doing my research on the history of the area. Three hours legging it through the tunnel I am sure was not comfortable at all. I think we have become a nation of wimps though with all the luxuries we have now, compared to the hardships of the canal dwellers and workers when the network was first built. Thanks for watching 😊