179. Narrowboat trip back from the end of the Ashby Canal to Hinckley

[@bigg490]

If I didn't have mobility issues (brain tumours), I would be very tempted to emigrate and buy a narrow boat. Your videos bring me a lot of joy.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm glad you enjoy them. Cheers!

[@jdknbw]

absolutely love your new sound system--the sounds of the birds chirping, a little bit of the water sounds, and of course the terrific scenery

[@MartinAhlman]

You really make it hard to continue living in the frozen north... Although right now, when it's Midsummer's Eve, I can't seem to be quite as envious as I usually am. You can't beat the Swedish summer, it's the best day of the year!

[@grahamlinay2854]

At your age you have only earned the right to be "A disagreeable old sod" not "A grumpy old man" but I can see it in your future. Love the vlogs, keep them coming.

[@DonaldSimsProduction]

The weather was causing drooling to this photographer. Thank you for sharing this lovely trip.

[@EscapeToTheCut]

Steam trains, peacefull canal and narrow boats, couldn't get any better 😍

[@simonatuniquepropertycompany]

Just started watching these vlogs, totally inspired! What a lovely way to live. Absolutely gob smacked that a small number of people feel the need to give this a “thumbs down” ! There’s nothing to not like about this. Please keep it up 👍

[@Merseysiderful]

The Canal & River Trust bloke doing the depth survey has a good job, especially in nice weather.

[@myk7295]

Hello from Lowell Indiana.I found your site about a month ago and have been binge watching ever since,I love it.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@CaptainBee100]

Half-duplex. Now that's a term I haven't heard since my days working in telecom's! It's a suitable description of that tunnel though! 😀

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Grumpy old man? Not hardly! I find you totally pleasant David. Noticed that even when the sky is overcast the canal is still very pleasant and calming. Thank you another wonderful video.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I don't show the bits where I'm grumpy :-)

[@elenitourlotoudesousabrito8971]

I love your closing sound track. Never get tired of it. Plus prepares one for the end of the vlog.

[@Wildmutationblu]

Me too!

[@kenwilliams2219]

My blood pressure goes down after watching your videos. Glad I subscribed.

[@kensherwin4544]

I wonder how many viewers caught the radio term 'half duplex' as applied to the tunnel near the beginning. I laughed out loud at it. Very good.

[@CrazyPetez]

Not just a radio term. Data-communication term also.

[@jamesa7506]

The style of narrow boats always reminds me of the old steam engine trains. From their shape, color schemes and decor,all the way to functionality. If I owned a narrow boat I would figure a way to outfit my vessel with an authentic steam whistle! It would be grand for me,anyhow. Well done, sir.

[@for.tax.reasons]

I fell behind on your videos but now I get to binge them all and I'm ready to BLISS OUT on lock montages and quiet stretches of canal

[@CruisingTheCut]

I wondered what had happened to you ;-)

[@andrewpoloni4197]

Such beautiful scenery ... the Midlands are truly an English treasure!

[@vulcan1082]

Hi David, thanks for including us and calling us ‘lovely hire boaters!’. We’ve been hiring for 37 years. Twice a year now I’m retired. I really should buy my own boat! Thank you for another beautifully made vlog. The Ashby has to be the most beautiful canal by far and it was a treat for me to be able to tell you how much I enjoy you vlogs - if only very briefly as we passed!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hello again!! So pleased you've dropped a note in the comments, I hoped you would. Yes, certainly sounds as though you need your own boat or maybe a share in one at least!

[@4sstg]

Your not a vlogs are my sleep remedy. The sound of the engine is a lullaby, with occasional bird song. I watch until my eyes close, and if I wake, as I so often do, there it is, the canal, the sky, the ducks, all of it that I love so much. What a great gift you have given me....if ever i can, I will donate on pateron, or what ever it is. I don't have social media, you tube is as social as I can manage.

[@keithweybury5212]

I agree The Ashby Canal is very picture perfect. No locks makes it easy for us older folk. Great vlog.

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Brilliant vlog, David! Just so wonderful to see parts of the UK canal system through your eyes! Thank you so much for sharing 😊 👍 👍 All love, and best wishes, Claire and the girls, 2 very 'older Goldies'! 😊👌👍❤

[@TeeVeeZed123]

‘Ooooh heaven is a place on earth...’ 🤟🏻

[@dhooter]

You always seem to deliever on the most majestic English Countryside. As I've said in past comments England is a very old and absolutely stunning country. Being from across the pond I never get enough of it when I've visited. The food the people the sights never get old lol

[@1toppotter987]

Possibly, no, the best accompanied music of all the Canal Vlogs on the Tube!

[@merryhunt9153]

A lovely trip! Thank you. We googled "winding hole" and the history of the word took us to windlass and to words in Old Norse and Icelandic. Thus a narrowboat trip can take one far afield indeed.

[@MrMuddybike]

Got past by a steamtrain in your nerrowboat King of the Hill, butifull video thanks again

[@craigbowie8925]

Grumpy old man? No, no I think of you as a "Curmudgeon with a bit of OCD" What a joy to be woken up by my 55 year old bladder only to find a fresh video up from David. Looking forward to seeing what you do at Crick or is this video out of order? Keep it up King of the Cut. Another quite enjoyable video.

[@tangledandfar]

Thank you so much ...for the beauty, serenity, and the steam train. The Ashby is my favorite canal you've traveled so far.

[@techiephil6921]

Re the Magnum “knock-off.” In my previous career as a photo/video journalist it became a quest for me to find a Magnum bar in each new country I visited. I learned to look for the heart-shaped logo as the brand, like Walls, changes, but the heart logo was the Magnum provider. Out of the 70+ countries I worked in, I probably found Magnums in half of them. Thanks for a nice reminder! Cheers from a former Surrey resident.

[@jsking306]

The tree-lined segment early on was magnificent, especially the reflections on the canal. Thanks for another great video.

[@Whitty-zs5yl]

I love the Ashby canal. We often walk up and down the towpath feeling very envious of all those beautiful boats going by. Still dreaming! Maybe one day.

[@omneignotum]

Yep - glorious is the word for the Ashby canal ... lovely scenery, steam locomotives, magical sheep - what more could you ask for! But really, it seems more interesting things were happening on this short canal than on many of the longer ones. Now back to watch the Harry Plotter vlog to see where we are headed next! Thanks for the trip and the gorgeous filming.

[@henrikvester7171]

My friend from London once told me: ”Nothing is as Dangerous as an English Bloke with too much time on his hands” I think your videos have proven that statement, I love your videos . Cheers from Denmark :)

[@1258-Eckhart]

I had to google "Belinda Carlisle", but here we are: "Heaven is a place on earth".

[@170166]

What a beautiful stretch of canal - no wonder you took your time.

[@angels814ever]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING, I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR WIT & BEAUTIFUL SCENERY! WISH WE HAD A CANAL SYSTEM LIKE THIS IN THE USA =)

[@jonleonard538]

Now that train! That is my preferred means of transport. Linen topped dining tables, fold out bed and attendant to open it., length of the train to walk.

[@derekmills5394]

Bright sunshine and reflections of trees in the canal always makes me think 'Jigsaw Puzzles' - Could be a nice sideline for an enterprising guy with a few tools at his disposal! Lovely scenery AND a steam train - just a perfect week!

[@judydouglas9283]

I noticed canal boats when I visited England many years ago. I am delighted to have found your vlogs. Your bits of history are what I thoroughly enjoy. I’ve watched most of your vlogs but I haven’t been able to thumbs up most of them. I like to watch them on my large smart TV and the usual menu items available when using a mobile device are not available on the TV KZbin app. I do like the how-to aspect of your vlogs that let us know about life and maintenance on a narrow boat. BTW, I’m watching from Beavercreek Ohio in the US. Thanks for the vlogs!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you for watching!

[@gaibutler3254]

Thank you very much for this very scenic journey down the Ashby canal and back. A spot along this canal would be my ideal home mooring as well.

[@MrTirzahtoo]

You answered a big question I had about greetings offered between boat captains on the move-----I am glad to hear you do at least "wave"------it all seemed to be cold and formal when somebody went by.

[@ccooper8785]

Very enjoyable. + 👍👍👍 for your professional camera/phone footage; no "shaky portrait view" filming here !

[@waveletsjoshua]

What a beautiful part of the world.

[@robgreene1776]

Ahhhhhhhhh......Yet another relaxing cruise on the cut....Thank you !

[@andreamundt]

I´m quite smitten with the railway steam engine accelerating - what a marvelous huffing sound!! So nice that you went and captured that moment! thx : )) 7:17 > >

[@JessieColt2]

Lovely video as always! So soothing to someone stuck in the city at a typical job! :) And yes, that is a Bat Box on the bridge.

[@geraldturner9764]

Thanks for answering the "do people greet you from other vessels" question.

[@esthers5876]

Lovely! Thank you for this calm beautiful day.

[@robertdonnelly434]

Greetings from Canada on this Summer Solstice June 21st. "Summer" by name only, since it is but 10-to-11C in mid a.m. MANY thanks for the idyllic ride as I enjoyed a cuppa'. Cheers from here!!

[@deanmills5106]

It never ceases to amaze just how beautiful the scenery is.

[@x--.]

Had to pause to come say I love the new microphone. Wearing some nice headphones and the directionality of sounds is really effective at bringing these visuals into an audio context, bringing it all to life. If I may say, very good investment.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Listening on headphones, the improvement in sound quality is notable, particularly compared to that on your earliest vlogs, which were unfortunately somewhat lacking in sound quality. Maybe my super discount headphones were partly to blame? Time to plug in proper Apple gear? Ahh, that’s better!

[@ObamaoZedong]

agreed

[@dugclrk]

Outstanding, thank you so much for taking us on this lovely little cruise.

[@planetamasbello54]

Hello David your Cruising the Cut drives me into a kind of mental alpha-state, lucky you and all the boaters living healed by it's energy!!! Cheers from hectic-go-crazy Caracas nevertheless always sunny city!!

[@pesomistic7656]

you pass a lot of interesting things on your voyage, so many things to be seen for the first time. thank you!

[@christaylor8795]

Hi David I have watched all your vlogs and I must say your commentary’s are excellent, it is so much more interesting than just watching scenery go by even though it’s very lovely. This video was particularly enjoyable and your mooring choices looked superb, all the best to you and good luck!

[@MrPurandar]

Sir watching to your video & listening to you I feel like I'm in my school in English class. You are leading a fairytale life.

[@MrPurandar]

Thanks

[@alanbower1193]

Some very nice scenery. I always find your narration entertaining. Thank you.

[@Boatdog_Traveller]

Just to correct you David. That isn't a bat box but is in fact a public phone for calling Batman in times of need.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Oops! Silly of me!

[@kenwilliams2219]

Watching your videos makes my blood pressure go down. Glad I subscribed. Thanks.

[@butchinajeep]

What no Gin today love your videos having a a rum and ginger beer today or as we Aussie call it dark and stormy

[@mikenelson8786]

I enjoyed the steam locomotive, another interest of mine. Thanks for showing.

[@colh5910]

Yes Ogri I was wondering the very same thing. Funny how language evolves over time. We just have to try and keep up lol. Great video as always David. Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonymccabe8788]

Thoroughly wonderful cruising experience, despite the overtaking misunderstanding, the nearest you get to "canal rage". Keep on and take care.

[@frederiquezug5938]

David, we watch your videos to slow down and enjoy you canal life. I will admit to being very envious, but I will keep that to myself. ;-) Brillant camera and editing work. So seamlessly done, most of us don't realize your great talent. For me, I love to take the time to "look up" the buildings you mention. Especially the pub and restaurants. A quick Google search will give us the menus and prices. It's almost like being there. Many thanks my friend for seeing your part of your world through your eyes.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@davidrobertthomas1515]

Frederique, David worked for the BBC and they'll only employ the best. We all appreciate his talent as an outstanding journalist. Best wishes to you Frederique.

[@LisaMarli]

Yes, that's a bat house. Bats are useful and eat the bugs flying around the canal. So never hurt any bats you see flying around in the evening. The views you get are just stunning. What a lovely life.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Why on earth would I hurt a bat?!!

[@LisaMarli]

Some people are afraid of them. Probably seen too many Dracula movies.

[@Danny_Boel]

🤣 that swan at 6:15 waiting for the very last moment to make a course correction is hilarious.

[@imxploring]

Wonderful way to start my morning... cruising the bow of a narrow boat along the canals! Loved the steam train footage!

[@progwolf12]

Wonderful trip David, looks like the Ashby is a great place to relax and take a time out from the hurly burly world of the mainline canals! :-)

[@dopedreamz]

Your videos are so relaxing, I love them. what a great way to start my Friday while I eat breakfast, I stream them to my tv and it feels like I'm sitting on the bow, by the way the new microphone allows my surround sound to change the singing birds from front to side speakers as they pass by, and that train, so amazing. greetings from NY stay safe, be blessed.

[@CruisingTheCut]

That sounds great! Cheers

[@dopedreamz]

Your new microphone, sorry my bad, but I think you know what I meant.

[@michaelmoney9445]

Most enjoyable vlog and with the added bonus of a steam train..bliss. I had wondered about not hearing 'old reliable' chugging away, but prefer the new sound you have. Keep up the excellent vlogs please!!

[@gafrers]

Wonderful and relaxing as always.

[@kevgermany]

Beautiful area. Really impressed with the brakes on your boat. Very impressive stop in Hinckley ;-)

[@OhioticketswithRobert]

Very lovely scenery and interesting to see the stream train.

[@Tinytraveler]

I have now made it to your latest VLOG. I've managed to slowly make it here and watched every single episode to date. Its been a great ride. Thank you so much for all your efforts. I truly enjoy content.

[@michaelpilling9659]

Gorgeous - and the train was superb too. Thanks David, that canal was excellent

[@terrystephens1102]

Thanks again David for an entertaining episode.😃👍👏👏👏

[@purplewitch88]

I like that you took us shopping,(to the farm shop),with you. 🙂

[@tonybirdwell2917]

Thanks for allowing us to travel along the cut with you. I always enjoy watching and having my morning coffee and relaxing at about 5:30am. All by myself I do love my wife and Shadow my dog. But I do enjoy my alone time. Have a very pleasant day, again thanks.

[@kipphelan]

Beautiful run. What a perfectly lovely stretch of canal.

[@myhillslife27]

Thankyou for getting footage of the steam train.. Lovely! We have a small one on a short line on the coast here in South Australia..I love them and took my son on the Steam Ranger when he was little. Its a rites of passage here ..

[@nikkilipscombe6490]

Heaven is the Ashby canal Belinda would off definitely sang that if she was there 😂 . Another great vlog with fantastic filming and editing skills and of course your wonderful sense of humour Love it thank you for the brilliant entertainment keep doing you 😁

[@robsin2810]

You grumpy David. Never. Thanks for the steam train. I was in heaven. Another great vlog. Only 10 months before I am on the canals🖖🇦🇺👍🤣🤣🤣

[@karlfair]

Nice trip David. Thanks.

[@toothytube]

It's good that you clarified that most narrowboaters do indeed greet one another when passing. From what I had seen and heard on KZbin, I always assumed they did not usually greet one another when passing.

[@MarkWadsworthYPP]

"a bat box, or some kind of nature conservation thing" classic CTC one liner!!

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Oh my. Another glorious vlog. You are the master sir 👏👏👍😀

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@katcankan7129]

Circles in the silt 🤣😉. Pleased you addressed narrow boat greetings, l was wondering about that. Another relaxing video 🤗

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha wrong song but I like it!

[@katcankan7129]

@@CruisingTheCut 🤣

[@Bashfuldoc]

Ooh, this was just lovely! And thank you for making me laugh with your wry humor. Ice cream is nice, but a steak and salad for dinner is sublime! It looked as though the farm had a nice selection of meats. Thanks again!

[@jiloute22]

beautiful decor, very relaxing, vlogs always on top

[@63Eco]

Heaven is indeed a place on earth. Truly beautiful scenery at the 3:00 mark. I would love to sit in that shady spot and read a good book

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi David. I’m taking good note of your Ashby cruise as I’m presently heading there myself. The farm shop might prove handy. Cheers Alan

[@mheermance]

Beautiful scenery, and thanks for the additional steam locomotive footage. But at 6:16 your old nemesis the Swan eyes you warily!

[@munchkinheaven7877]

What is it about steam trains and canal boats that make us smile and makes the world seem a better place? Another lovely relaxing vlog David, thank you.

[@Shazza927]

Loved seeing the footage about the steam train wonderful memories flooded back from my childhood xoxxo

[@jsabo7098]

Not sure what gave away the fact it was a bat box... Beautiful weather and countryside! Brilliant as always. Cheers!

[@nhgfable]

The title alone...!!!👏👏

[@mallow173]

its just amazing how 20 minutes flies by watching these. Once again, you've captured the serenity and beauty of canal travels quite nicely! I must say that i do like the odd 80's reference and like another poster had that tune running through my head right up until this one....Please forgive this...but at 14:30 the first thing that came to mind was the holy hand grenade. Again, thanks so much for sharing!

[@kathyowens9901]

It was grand as usual, love the new microphone!

[@davegillman6296]

Perfect timing I have just seen Belinda Carlisle in concert, the stars are aligned.

[@rattywoof5259]

1:30 - Gosh I haven't heard 'half duplex' in years - distant memories of sync v async data comms, modems, and 2400bps dial-up. Definitely not 'good old days'!

[@pootle2768]

What a lovely treat. It’s too hot to sleep and I just discovered I hadn’t watched this vlog! That was absolutely lovely. Thank you. I think sitting at Sutton Wharf and gongoozling would be a lovely way to spend a day.