Top 5 Canal Narrowboat Holiday Destinations! Ep. 188.

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If you're thinking of a UK boating holiday this year, check out our Top 5 Canal Narrowboat Holiday Destinations! We'll give you the lowdown on the most scenic places to visit and the best UK canals to choose for a peaceful, countryside narrowboat holiday.
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@melliotknight 2 года назад

You two are the best virtual tour guides. Gave enough information to plan a holiday yet not so much that there was nothing left to discover. Cheers! (Beautiful drone shots too!)

@kennethainley5254 2 года назад

Another super video. You should become the UK’s travel ambassadors-such an amazing blend of video, history and humor. I live in the US and look forward to your weekly videos. Can’t wait til next week. Thank you.

@bjumorrisdatter904 2 года назад

You almost made me cry!😓💜 Talking about Dillon, I watch your vlogs over and over (my kind of crazy). Dillon always looked so happy and looked like he was having so much fun! And he was loved!

@marcydesmarais198 2 года назад

I have finally caught up on your videos and today actually watched this video when it was released. I have absolutely enjoyed watching all of your vlogs, in order. Cried when you talked about Dillon and smiled so when you introduced Otis. The two of you are so lovely, oh and yes Peak Forest being your number one favorite was no surprise whatsoever. Loved it! Looking forward to seeing what y'all get up to next.

@bobpeacock6370 2 года назад

Absolutely the best vlog of the week. You two are the best double act, since Morecambe and Wise. Thanks guys 😉👍

@ThalassTKynn 2 года назад

I nearly choked on my drink with the licking bit 🤣

@paulsmart5969 2 года назад

You guys crack me up! Love all the history and info you give out. Missing the outtakes!

@susanwatson1599 2 года назад

You two are an absolute "hoot". So look forward to your weekly reports and high jinks.

@kenphillips5221 2 года назад

Am loving Shaun's increased contributions. Lovely.

@richardcampbell-burns9378 2 года назад

You both bring a smile to my face, my life currently is lonely and sad since the death of my wife. You both are a happy, loving couple.

@skgorman1214 2 года назад

Take care Richard. Your memories are special and these crazy duos bring such joy to us all!

@howardtippett7532 2 года назад

I have only been on one canal but my wife & I loved the Llangollen Canal

@garethdavies1859 2 года назад

Ah, New Mills, my home town, your No.1 ! Thanks lads

@ethanhayes9989 2 года назад

I just moved to Northwich and I cannot wait to get on the weaver in my kayak and see the boaters about in season. Makes me so happy to hear I've made a good choice relocating here!

@cherryclark2572 2 года назад

Thank you for such helpful advice for those of us who cannot live full time on a narrowboat for whatever practical reason, it want to make the best of precious holiday time with a rental boat. My personal preference is pastoral with smallish towns and the hubby would like some city excitement, since we live in the country. Your idea to do the five best of each kind is brilliant! I’m sure the two vlogs together will give us ideas of possibilities … 🙏🏻

@mikehardy7060 2 года назад

In a video like this it's lovely to see flashbacks of some of the wonderful places you've been to. Terrific memories and of course poor Dillon, a great loss

@fraserrowedianekincaid6988 2 года назад

We always mention to friends when hiring, that the initial sticker shock needs to be diluted by the fact that it includes your accommodation, transport, entertainment, physical activity and just a hell of a lot of fun. Food is food wherever you are. You can’t beat the experience of the English canals. You cannot beat the beauty of the English countryside or marvel at the fact that you are experiencing a system built over 200 years ago which is still functioning as it did back then. Let’s not even get into the history as that is a treasure trove on its own. Thanks for a great vlog guys.

@sionbenjamin4513 2 года назад

Oh we have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting, and waiting, heard 730 "You can't say that" and still haven't seen those kool kilts! So soon you may need to soon out a bit and show off that Scottish tan. Great set of "sofa set" series that have have added "setting out into the dawn in a narrowboat" to my bucket list. Cheers and take care, keep healthy and be the best ambassadors/ ministers of canal tourism the UK has to offer.

@roberthindle5146 2 года назад

There *has* to be a Prime Video series in the planning?...."Narrowboat Cruising with Jane McDonald & Foxes Afloat" Every time Jane is about to break out into a showtune from the gunwhales, Shaun interrupts with "Yer can't sing that!"

@FoxesAfloat 2 года назад

Ten seasons on the way 😉

@ap94131 2 года назад

Beautiful recap of some of the places you've been. Lots of laughs, a little crying, and a great video. Thank you for letting us get off (on the right foot for hire boats). Much love.

@stevenmichaeli8472 2 года назад

You two make me so homesick. I was sent to England for a two year assignment. I loved it so much I stayed for nine years. Right before I left in August of 1988 three friends and myself hired a narrowboat and did the Shropshire loop. Best holiday I ever had. Currently considering running away from home and moving back and living on a narrowboat.

@ramseybarber8312 2 года назад

Brief Encounter was the Film ,Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson , Classic Film.

@michaelhiggins7365 2 года назад

Colin . . . YOU CAN'T SAY THAT ! Oh . . . this is truly among your very best work, I SUPER ENJOYED this format and so look forward to more. As a post script, you asked to share a special place I may have visited. Now . . . I know everyone's heard about the Llangollen Canal and the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct but . . . I've yet to see anyone comment to the wonderful Chirk Castle ! We pounded our pins in just below the Chirk Tunnel and walked through cow pastures (Federally protected footpath ) uphill to the castle. I think it was about 12 pound to tour and I describe it as the Downton Abbey of Wales. You will find Rembrandt's and Monet's hanging on the walls, 600 year old books in the Library, and a very old harpsichord and a few piano's. You also can enjoy a sumptuous high tea in the shop there. This IS WELL WORTH THE LOOK. Thanks so very much for this one Colin and Shaun, it really made my week end. Ta Ra from Avondale, Arizona.

@junestephens1079 2 года назад

Thank you for the information regarding Chirk Castle which is now on my bucket list! Cheers!

@Richard-fv7rq 2 года назад

Never wanted to go on a narrowboat, looked like hell on earth. Watching your vlogs, I am now sold on the idea. Wonderful countryside.

@emmyJoh 2 года назад

Truly inspiring, as always, thanks!

@dominicduncan5451 2 года назад

Great vlog. My wife, however saw the look of excitement 😍 on my face and has resigned herself to endless narrow boat holidays!🤣 Oh, the agony choice!🤔 Thanks xxx

@andreacope7534 2 года назад

Knew Peak Forest was going to make the top for any list of yours, but I like that you are splitting your lists up between country and city. I'm a country person, and I fell in love with your Peak Forest vlogs. It's on my wish list if I ever get to England.

@andybirchenall1113 2 года назад

We live 1 minute from the Peak Forest Canal and walk it daily,well part of it and can confirm we are very lucky to live in a beautiful place👍

@mwalsh4969 2 года назад

Great video, the Peak forest canal is one of the most scenic and beautiful waterways in the UK. If anyone is planning on visiting, highly recommend Brightowl holiday hire . Brightowl is a beautiful 63 ft narrowboat, moored in Hyde, just gorgeous xx

@nigelbilsby3826 2 года назад

Again another fun video, and a remerance of Dylan, look forward to next one, and see how long before Colin goes into innuendo mode, lol! 😂

@jamesgoetsch5607 2 года назад

Thanks for another bit of cheer in my week! I hope you three have a wonderful week.

@johnschmuck5589 2 года назад

I want a shirt with Shaun’s face with the text below “yon can’t say that” on it

@laverne610 2 года назад

Yes!

@FoxesAfloat 2 года назад

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@acerone10 2 года назад

Love how your mind works, Colin.

@lesliestout886 2 года назад

Thanx fellas! You’re so full of information and trivia. I can’t tell you how much I love the history and the beauty of the countryside! Take care!

@viktoriaelisabethrotenbour8285 2 года назад

Great information boys. Another great chuckle. Love to you both. Stay safe and take care.

@ianofsjkartwork 2 года назад

Another well presented & explained in your own special way to get on the canals.........stay safe.........thanks for sharing

@stevesrepairs5778 2 года назад

Thanks guys for reminding us of all the great adventures you've taken us on. Take care and all the best. Stevie

@libbyminchin3163 2 года назад

You guys never fail to make me smile. Thank you. Xx

@herberteirelav 2 года назад

A wonderful alternative way to see your country. Great presentation as always. Take care. .

@jeffreyconway3389 2 года назад

Great video as always. Looking forward to seeing back out on the water soon. Hope we get to see a new boat being built soon.

@juliaharris8751 2 года назад

Very entertaining vlog this week! Totally agree with your top 5, especially the Peak District. The things you two have seen and done is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

@wattsonboard6931 2 года назад

We shall look forward to cruising all of these and more in the next few years. Thanks for the great vlogs and beautiful scenery

@johnmajane3731 2 года назад

Nice review of your favorite canals. As usual a complete explanation and description of each one. It looks like such a great way to see the country.

@daveerickson9524 2 года назад

Smooth, professional, giving, always fun. You two gents are tops.

@IbnShahid 6 месяцев назад

Water way to have a good time.

@MrLecar1 2 года назад

Australia Calling: Thanks fellas, it's something I will never be able to do, that's why I so enjoy your commentary on where you have been and have taken me with you with the video. Just keep on keeping on. Leo

@thedr309 2 года назад

you guys never fail to make me smile! your humor is tops! "you can't say that!!!!!" I roll every time you say that... should I hit the lotto here in the USA I will be planning a trip to the UK just to spend a month on a narrowboat. I would love to venture thru some of the small towns ... thanks for sharing

@xospherix 2 года назад

We love your program. Really informative and love the little bits of history you introduce.

@rethacharette7830 2 года назад

You do such a wonderful job on your blogs. I hope you are not getting the terrible storms that have been happening in England. Stay safe.

@Finglesham 2 года назад

Brief Encounter ? Is that the film that you mean? You are walking almanacs of the canal system. Excellent stuff that you produce and it really grows on one.

@FoxesAfloat 2 года назад

That’s the movie 👍👍👍👍

@elizabethwise8532 2 года назад

Hi Guys I have to agree with your choices on this vlog and have to say that the Upper Peak is our joint favourite along with the LLangollen, We spent a month up there last summer while my husband worked during the day and moving in the evenings and weekends ,Every morning my husband sent a picture of our view to his work colleagues ...they were VERY jealous :) Liz ps we didi say hello to Dillon :(

@patriciataylor1111 2 года назад

Beautiful views. Happy memoriea. Great advice, lots of love to all

@frederickcade9084 2 года назад

You guys real life is my dream. Well done. Ive always been intrigued with silvo grazing/farming cant wait you guys rock.

@jojotheskunkedfisherman4413 2 года назад

Last time i was on a canals was in the early 90's. Was around 10yrs. old. I found your videos on Amazon and fell in love with narrowboats again and now I'm watching all you YT videos and loving them. Hope to go back sometime and explore the canals again.

@caravaningincarathevan467 2 года назад

I look forward too your next adventure boys. Xx stay safe x

@bouc41 2 года назад

A great episode with plenty of useful information and great innuendo.

@sandyprosser4715 2 года назад

Loved the vlog always look forward to Fridays to see what you pair get up to next. Have great week.

@oliviabrunetti7773 2 года назад

Another fantastic vlog in the can❤️ you guys make my week! Stay safe xxx

@onedaymoreaboard 2 года назад

Thanks for your help in confirming our cruising plans for this year guys 😊

@dustymiller7758 2 года назад

Great vid as always guys, fantastic places to visit. Thanks for sharing.

@anthonypaulbelcher8542 2 года назад

Hi guys. This was such an amazing upload video. So brilliantly put together. Totally interesting throughout. The both of you and absolutely brilliant. Just love your splendid banter. So phenomenal to listen to. Keep it up. Astonishing countryside. Tony

@mmpointy 2 года назад

Always look forward to Friday at 4. Thanks again. X

@stevelademann4215 2 года назад

My vote is for the Monmouthshire, Brecon & Abergavenny Canal (Mon and Brec), the last one we did before we got too old and knackered. Lovely and quiet 'cos it's not connected to anything, fantastic views and walks, really recommend it.

@marklawton5753 2 года назад

Good choice on your number one! Totally agree. We quite often walk along the canal each year we are not boaters and we live in Leicestershire. My favorite stretch is above Strines it has a wonderful feel to it and I fully understand what you mean. The views from the canal are spectacular.

@marianjacobs5597 2 года назад

I have enjoyed this vlog, thank you and look forward to your input into city life.

@weezerr2d283 2 года назад

Thanks for another video…great information…take care and stay safe !!

@derekallday9296 2 года назад

Great vlog guy's. Thanks for the interesting facts about your favourite moorings. Looking forward to your next vlog. Take care, stay safe and well. Regards Derek.

@thomastimmons7845 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this. Helped me recall all of the wonderful BLOGS from over the years. Best wishes from a cold and snowy Central Michigan.

@AngelaMcConnellauthor 2 года назад

This is awesome, guys! Thank you.

@lindamccaughey6669 2 года назад

OMG you two. My daughter thinks I’m crazy coz I have been cracking up all the way thru. Some beautiful places the countryside is so good to see. Thanks so much beautiful vlog. Please stay safe and take care

@elinaranes4357 2 года назад

Great vlog! You two always make me smile💜 So Looking forward to my Foxie fridays for a chuckle and some lovelly filming and interesting stories🌸 Have a nice week end💜

@ericjohnson7079 2 года назад

You two are a bright spot in my day, luv you

@bowlingbill9633 2 года назад

Not feeling to good but here you are to cheer me up ty 😀😀😀😀

@caseylwr 2 года назад

Oh.........Did not expect the skinny dip at the end. Freezing cold man ! That's a great video guy's, thanks for putting this together fantastic job. Looking forward to the one next week. Stay safe.

@garyholton8105 2 года назад

Thank you for the great ideas of places to try. We’re hoping to get over for our first narrow boat trip which we would never have done before watching your blogs.

@cliffmagee2014 2 года назад

Awesome guys! I have to say that I struggle week to week waiting to see your new content. I enjoyed your antics so much that I binge watched all the vlogs in just over 2 months. Keep up the good work and enjoy yourselves, thank you for the many hours of entertainment and information.

@FoxesAfloat 2 года назад

Awww thank you so much, Cliff xxx

@janwaller3585 2 года назад

Beautiful review and suggestions for cruising. I just knew Peak Forest would be your favorite as it is mine too. Be well and safe travels ❤️

@Justanurse357 Год назад

You two are absolutely fantastic, just great content. Thank you from the USA.

@brianbuzzen 2 года назад

Ha damn you , now everytime I see a train in your videos I call out "TRAIN" even when it is 1am when I am watching !

@PatrickCurrie1 2 года назад

I'd love it if we had canals down here in Australia. It seems like THE BEST way to unwind as you slowly wend your way through the beautiful scenery.

@AtlanteanAN69 2 года назад

Brief Encounter was the movie filmed in Carnforth. My back gate leads straight onto the towpath of the Lancaster Canal and the Lune Aqueduct is only around 10-15 minutes walk away. Living right beside the canal I walk regularly along the towpath, but not in weather like today as it's blowing an absolute foolie as well as peeing down with rain. Usually I walk north to Carnforth or Hest Bank but occasionally I'll go south to Galgate or Glasson.

@FoxesAfloat 2 года назад

Yeah, that’s the movie 👍

@barryackroyd4624 2 года назад

Excellent recommendations especially the Lancaster for beginners

@junestephens1079 2 года назад

Wonderful review of your top 5 favourites 🤩! Also, a very touching memory of dear Dillon.❤️ Looking forward to narrowboating this summer!😃

@adebon8887 2 года назад

Great vlog as always, interesting and informative, thanks.

@jennessfiet6870 2 года назад

I like the peak forest area. I have started watching all your videos again. You guys are Great.😀

@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 2 года назад

Hired a day boat on Oxford south was absolutely beautiful. Great vlog guys. Very informative thank u.

@morriscorreia7282 2 года назад

So much enjoyment watching you two 👍

@davidgodfrey1815 2 года назад

Great fun, many places I would love to visit. The water looked COLD!

@chriscrookes8793 2 года назад

Spot on with the Peak Forest - Fantastic

@barbarathomas9001 2 года назад

We loved this video. Several years ago, we rented a narrow-boat in Wolverhampton with friends. We did the Staffs and Worcs canal and thought it was really beautiful. We loved stopping near a little town for the night and visiting the pubs. Would love to come back and try one of your favorites.

@edwardmahony8160 2 года назад

Loved it full of great information!!!

@kaypage1047 2 года назад

Glad you said the South Oxford because we are booked to go that way in May can't wait!!!

@anthonybelcher7261 2 года назад

Hi Colin and Shaun .what a marvellous totally brilliant talk.so very informative throughout.I was surely captivated by your absolutely astonishing presentation.so expertly put together.certainly a stunning masterpiece of awesome canal history.this was so interesting to learn and listen too.it surely sounds like a very amazing adventure to explore the historical canals of the uk.I’m oscillating with anticipation to see your next ultra superb video.Tony from London

@stillyoungatart1660 2 года назад

Some great inspiration in there cheers. We booked a boat from Anderton marina, hoping to do the boat lift, but unfortunately it was closed so we never got to experience it, although we did walk around it, just as we did with the Falkirk wheel when we were there in January and yup that was closed too 🙈 regarding our favourite canal trip, we've loved them all, to the point where we too are looking to buy a live aboard, but our favourite to date has to be our first, the Llangollen canal was amazing with stunning scenery and some great pub stops although it can get busy, we loved it especially the Pontcysyllte and Chirk aqueducts

@joy959 2 года назад

You got me chuckling as usual. Hope you are staying safe. We seemed to get the full force of Eunice here in Devon, fortunately no damage.

@neilmurfet3392 2 года назад

You have affected our lives in such a wonderful way. We live in Embsay, near Skipton, near to a steam railway. Now every time that we hear the whistle, both my wife and I shout 'train!'........