196. Narrowboat journey onto the Macclesfield canal from the end of the Caldon.

[@for.tax.reasons]

I don't know if I've said this before but I know I'll say it again I really appreciate you not using any music to interlude upon the peaceful meanderings of the canals except as an outro.

[@Citadin]

I think it would have been better with a bit of disco music in the background, or perhaps some death metal or gangster rap, teehee

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

@@Citadin or Gregorian chanting 😂

[@nirgunapa56]

At 2:27 the building is the Stockton Brook Waterworks and Pump House. Not a listed building and in private ownership.

[@johninokla2635]

"Right turn Clyde." Hadn't heard that in years, more likely decades. lol I do believe that is why I enjoy watching your vlogs, the so called Easter Eggs. It was a very pleasant and enjoyable vlog David. Thanks for taking me come along.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm always pleased when people spot those little nuggets ;-)

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

Check out his other channel... it doesn’t disappoint

[@leikrlore5718]

I am the owner of the white cruiser seen going over the aquaduct on the macasfield canal

[@TinaKiker]

I don't know why I find these videos so soothing, and I think this one is my favorite so far. I believe if we had narrowboats and a canal system in the US, more people would be far less tense.

[@zanewelensky6377]

Well said Slappy K........... These are by far the most honest, watchable, and soothing vlogs to watch.

[@katherinekelly5380]

Agreed, it must be hard to get up a head of steam when cruising along at 2 - 4 miles/hour. The canal equivalent of road rage must be nonexistent except for those supremely gifted individuals

[@darth_yoda]

Sitting here on a dark cold winter day while being sick and watching a delightful Sunny video about cruising along a canal on a sunny day.. Lovely!

[@Charles-j1s]

Great video - the mooring at the end is close to a footpath leading to Little Moreton Hall (LMH) a National Trust property, well worth a visit.

[@for.tax.reasons]

I'm all caught up so I guess it's time for a big damn rewatch of the entire playlist and see your epic character development from a novice boater that fell into the canal to a seasoned sailor that rams into the bank when he's attacked by a wasp 🖐

[@CruisingTheCut]

You are splendidly cruel for one so young.

[@jackreeves3001]

I didn't realize UK had so much farm and "empty" land. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. From Kansas USA

[@beeble2003]

Yes, there's a lot of green space. Government statistics for 2018 were that England is 63% agricultural land plus another 21% open land, forest and water. In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the percentage of non-urban land is probably even higher.

[@davidbagley1783]

From Baldwin City myself

[@miketodd6452]

LMH = Little Moreton Hall, a National Trust property not far away, worth a visit if you have time.

[@kiltedbill7594]

RIGHT TURN CLYDE !! THAT'S BRILLENT. DIDN'T THINK ANYONE REMEMBERED THAT MOVIE !

[@ampsplus]

As always, I enjoy your vlogs. Just an FYI, about every 2-3 months or so, I will have a Cruising the Cut day, where I start at the beginning and play all the videos (except the 2 hour not a vlogs). I am in a fortunate position during the day, that I can let the vlogs play and listen to then, occasionally strolling over and looking at the screen. I work alone in my shop, and this series is so well done, it can be both entertaining and full of great info. And, as a bonus, I get to hear about and see many parts of England I will never get to. Thanks, David, for making a great vlog series. I really enjoy it.

[@CruisingTheCut]

How fantastic!! So pleased you enjoy it :-)

[@ampsplus]

@@CruisingTheCut today's the day, listening and watching Cruising the Cut for my birthday, while working.

[@CruisingTheCut]

And a new one just uploaded!

[@JesseC1007]

I can't believe I've been watching you for 4 years! Time flies when your having fun.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks for sticking with it! :-)

[@scotthaskin1509]

The building at 2:25 is the Stockton Brook Waterworks and Pumping Station

[@atariastinus]

Awesome, thanks :)

[@wigjohn]

Top of that hill is Mow Cop castle, it’s not a castle but a folly. I spent many a happy hours, as child, playing there.

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Interesting spot. A photographers delight in that part of the countryside. www.flickr.com/search/?q=Mow%20Cop%20castle

[@tubesock2000]

"The most horselike face on a horse I've ever seen"! Classic David commentary! One of the many reasons why I love this vlog. Thank you!

[@pootle2768]

Macc the Nice 😂😂😂😂👍🏻 that’s properly made me LOL. That was absolutely lovely. Thank you

[@CruisingTheCut]

I was so pleased with myself :-)

[@glynpayne4393]

Your vlogs are so awesome, we've just booked a two week narrowboat hire for September 2020.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Have fun!

[@nicholasmcintyre4166]

I know nothing of boats. But your videos captivate me. And I found pleasure in the sound of the diesel engine as well👍

[@frederickmoller]

I would say that this vlog is your best one IMO, that I've watched, Thankyou sir, I really enjoyed it

[@stevenrix7024]

I used your videos to plan for a recent hire boat tour from Etruria to the Caldon and Macclesfield canals - very useful, thanks! I hadn’t appreciated exactly where the LMH spot was, but we actually stopped there for two nights on the way up to Bollington and on the way back! There are some nice walks from there, on either side of the canal. Little Moreton Hall on the west, Mow Cop on the east.

[@ncplantdoctor]

Nice drone shot, you caught two boats moving. I guess the beautiful Macc is your reward for braving that journey through the bowels of the earth just before the turn. The turn where you spoke to the campers in your audience, saying "For all in tents ...". And yes, I caught 'Right Turn Clyde' -- no monkeying around here.

[@borderreiver3288]

that old building looks like a pump house...Fancy living in this former pumping station next to the canal? Now you can (if you've got a spare £500k) The building in Stockton Brook will go under the hammer along with two semi-detached houses Developers are invited to ‘splash’ out half a million pounds on a historic canal-side pumping station once responsible for providing clean drinking water to Stoke-on-Trent. The iconic building in Stockton Brook - next to the picturesque Caldon Canal - is being marketed as having ‘developmental potential for a variety of uses’. Two semi-detached homes next to the handsome red-brick property are also set to go under the hammer with a guide price of £400,000. The imposing 134-year-old station was one of several owned by Staffordshire Potteries Water Works Company to pump water to reservoirs at Brown Edge and Bagnall. It had been converted from steam to electricity in 1936 before being decommissioned in 1983. Suggestions include conversion to residential, a business or even a wedding venue.

[@MiloPerrotti]

Thanks for these vids. They are very well done. I like the commentary very much. It is a very welcome "escape" from our troubled times. P.S. I am super envious of the life you live and the canals you have available! I live near Seattle, WA. USA we have plenty of water but only a few canals like yours.

[@margaretbedwell58]

Loved this canal. The scenery is beautiful and the gardens some folks have are so pretty. Love the one with the little gnomes. The cows pleasantly grazing not giving one wit about the boats or their drivers. Thank you so much for this part of your journey. Have a Blessed day.

[@wolfk4213]

After nearly 200 vlogs where I'm quite sure I've seen them all, I still greatly enjoy your videos and believe they're continuing to get better. It was just today that I realized I've come to fall in love with the sound of your boat. When you say "that's it for today", I always react that it can't be done already. I hope you will be interested in doing this for some time to come.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@mra2316]

I have to say David your are the most passionate boat KZbinr and put in a lot of graft in to you videos.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@thecrazysoaplady2497]

I would definitely be claustrophobic going thru that tunnel! I'd need a g&t for sure!! Beautiful.countryside, as usual.

[@jjjnettie]

Who's the dipstick that gave this video a thumbs down? Again, a very enjoyable virtual journey down the canal. :)

[@clartypaths840]

that would be my neighbour, Darren Ipstick, he travels everywhere on jet powered roller-blades while staring intently at his phone, and just hates toe-paths.

[@christopherlussenden3021]

@@clartypaths840 very funny!

[@greglousick]

Might have been my 3 year old son

[@for.tax.reasons]

@@clartypaths840 Ugh Darren he's the worst

[@jimbell3821]

Videos like this one are what got me addicted to your channel....I can feel my blood pressure dropping by the minute (and it isn't high to start with, lol).

[@davidhall8874]

These are the most peaceful and relaxing videos I have ever seen! Wat a wonderful way to relax with a cup of tea while watching you glide down the canal!

[@tompinnef6331]

I will agree - lovely mooring spot and lovely sound of a 'old time' engine. Thank you for the video. Hope you are doing well. 'Spin'

[@felshampo]

Stockton Brook pump house. Tried to have a look round but it was all fenced off. It's up for sale at the moment for about £500,000. It's our favourite canal, well until the better half fell in at Hall Green lock......... Oh LMH stands for Little Moreton Hall. 😎

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ha. I prefer my version of LMH!

[@nabarnes]

And there it is - www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-56937357.html

[@flumpaustin1994]

It is indeed! There is a public footpath from the bridge. "Lovely Mooring Here"! hahahaha!

[@kevgermany]

Thanks. Simply stunning.

[@terencejay8845]

Sometimes, if I watch full-screen on my 24" monitor, I get the feeling I'm sitting on your boat as you cruise. Years ago, A friend was a manager in the Canal & Rivers Trust, my brother was a pilot and I had a photo business. We were contracted to take aerial photos of a number of Midlands basins and marinas. A couple of great days out in glorious summer weather circling the sites with me almost hanging out of a Cessna clicking away.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I do like the “Q” sign at the start of the tunnel. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@michaelpilling9659]

What a spectacular journey and a great video David, Harecastle Tunnel? No problem. That's twice I've been through - both times with you. The Macclesfield Canal is certainly very picturesque.

[@doctorpc4x4]

When you see that drone footage it really does bring it home as to how much work had to be done to buid those cannels

[@CruisingTheCut]

Absolutely!

[@sianwarwick633]

It is an incredible shot 👏. Really

[@Hercules718]

What a great film set indeed. Those buildings look ancient.Those canals are ingeniously designed.This is so picturesque.

[@danbev8542]

Another delightful vlog! I loved the high view of the aqueduct, along with everything else. What a wonderful thing that the canal network is valued and kept up in the UK! Thank you for showing it to us. Cheers, from Maryland where we have a measly 184 miles of canal along the Potomac River - most with no water in it.

[@thenightsoilman7020]

LMH might also stand for Little Moreton Hall - a national trust property that you can walk to via a public right of way just off the canal at the spot marked on the map!

[@canbonly1970]

That bridge reflection was incredible.

[@rodritchison1995]

The drone shots are an excellent addition but no doubt time consuming.

[@susanandmontew7713]

Hi David, I find your videos so relaxing to watch. 65 year old sailor out in California. Nothing compares with being on a boat! All the best

[@jacquesmertens3369]

This must be one of the most enjoyable, best made videos I've ever seen on KZbin, so I decided to subscribe. Keep up the good work.

[@ALifeFullofMeaning]

The Macclesfield canal looks lovely!

[@capt.eissaeissa2769]

Fantastic part of the canals. Thanks for sharing.

[@grooveyman]

Really enjoying your aerial shots in your recent videos. Gives a great perspective to those of us who live outside the UK and haven't ever been near a canal.

[@TheAlfsterino]

Thumbs up for the 'Clyde' reference!

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

You made my morning with a new video! Lovely countryside and friendly boat people.

[@johnsharman7614]

Hi a most enjoyable vlog of the delivery of coal gas and diesel fuel I really enjoyed watching this as its the first time Ive got the opportunity to really see how this particular sale of fuels was delivered Thanks again 👍😁

[@thomastrout9997]

Well, that was brilliant! Do so appreciate the judicious use of aerial options and proving once again that the art of editing is just that, an art. Flawless. Thank you!

[@williambays3534]

Yes, I must agree that is a very lovely canal. As to that building you were asking about at the start of this v'log I think it looks like the stately Wayne Manor, so maybe it's a holiday home for Batman. A nice spot in the English country side for a break from fighting crime in Gotham and the Joker does seem ideal. ;-)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hahaha wouldn't that be excellent. I doubt they'd get the Batcar down some of the narrow English country roads mind you!

[@johnlong3214]

"Right turn Clyde", love it.👍

[@angelakm6753]

The building is Stockton Brook Waterworks and Pumping Station. See facebook.com/pages/category/Company/Stockton-Brook-Waterworks-129745510407831/

[@stephaniewilson3955]

Thank you.

[@altacat9702]

Always Fun and very interesting !! Thank you again for all the work and letting us ride along on your boat : )

[@nabarnes]

2:25 - Stockton Brook water works.

[@howieb2001]

Yours was the first narrowboat vlog I happened across after spending a day on the canal with relatives. It is still a cut above all the others. Thank you.

[@iainbrooks6558]

Me too, first vlog, 18 months ago when i decided to cash it all in and retire to the Cut. After all my research, my new-to-me 70ft NB is being surveyed tomorrow. I'm trying to be very calm... :)

[@alanjackson4646]

Great vlog. Great to see you have started on Amazon Prime Video. Regards AJ

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks. It's taking me a while to recompile the Amazon episodes from my archive but I'll get there slowly!

[@matthewcullen1298]

The scenery reminds me of the jigsaws I used to do as a kid. Picture perfect 👍😃

[@lightdark00]

You made the big time with an Amazon Prime series! Don't forget about us little people..

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha that’s a kind sentiment but there’s no contract or deal in place. They haven’t signed me up! Anyone can upload videos to Amazon Prime as long as you meet some strict technical and content criteria ;-)

[@bobf5804]

What series? I haven't seen it...….Yet.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I've been repackaging my old KZbin videos right from the beginning, into half hour episodes and uploading to Amazon Prime in the UK and US.

[@JMVideos7676]

Nothing like popping open a beer and putting one of these great videos up on the HD TV. Great video quality, content and narrative.

[@danbev8542]

Lovely video! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrTommyboy357]

As always, Great video! Love how you matter of factly know where and when ducks congregate and for what!😀

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha yes I saw their posters for the event on a nearby canal bridge ;-)

[@InsidetheCasino]

Dang! I like these videos!

[@chrisdavison2022]

A perfect vlog for this dark and wet evening here in the north east....👍

[@petewood5295]

Sorry to spoil the fun - LMH must be Little Moreton Hall - just down from the visitor moorings. But you're quite right - the Macc is surely one of the nicest canals

[@richardholmwood1468]

Lovely vlog, nice to see the Macclesfield in the glorious sunshine, we did it up to Congleton two weeks ago on a very wet Friday, will defiantly o the full length soon.

[@petermartintv]

Ramsdell Hall at 16 mins. Up for sale recently for a bargain price of £2m

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks for that, I wondered what it was and knew someone would comment!

[@atariastinus]

2M sounds pretty reasonable for that. Looks amazing.

[@pianochannel100]

You can get a relatively nice suburban house in Seattle for that much :) I think I prefer this option.

[@TheSkskitey]

Nice vlog David . That boat/caravan has seen better days . After about an hours research i found the name of the mystery building , STOCKTON BROOK WATER PUMPING STATION , found on Google Earth after studying your vlog and canal maps , it's okay i like looking for stuff :-)

[@flumpaustin1994]

Ooh! I didn't expect this! I am on the Macc Canal now. It's my home territory as I am from Congleton. It is a lovely canal. I hope you're going on to the Peak Forest, it is beautiful. Can't wait for the next installment. PS, that castle shape on the hill around Hall Green area is Mow Cop Castle,, a folly built in 1754.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes, did the upper Peak Forest! Vlogs soon :-)

[@davidwilliams6249]

Ben Watmough Mow Cop! That reminds me of Alan Garner’s book “Red Shift” that I read when I was 16. It was on the cover of the copy I had. I went back and found it in the video after I read your comment. Thanks for the memory.

[@derrickfelix6206]

Nice to hear approval, David and you didn't hit anything or one! Cheers

[@frankcommerford472]

It’s the Stockton Brook pumping station and is for sale for £500k

[@davidbagley1783]

What a bargain

[@toddtomaszewski6820]

Awesome as always. Thanks for sharing. Love from Texas. I would love to spend a summer cruising your canals. Thanks for sharing again 😆

[@yta6765]

"Right turn Clyde"...Scrap the Caddy Clyde. I remember that film. Clint Eastwood

[@davidhowell2456]

I was hoping to see a loudmouthed biker on his right side as well lol!

[@NathanLeeAnimations]

Always impressed with the quality of your videos. The documentation, commentary and film/editing is excellent! You really capture the peaceful nature of the narrow boat life. I originally stumbled across your channel when researching alternative ways of living as still in rented accommodation until I finish University. I stayed and continue to watch because of the quality! Having edited videos in the past I understand the efforts you've gone to for a better viewing for your viewers!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@for.tax.reasons]

3:05 I like to think that the CRT saw you complaining about the sign that warned about an underwater obstruction without giving any indication of its whereabouts and left that helpful marker to show exactly where the next obstruction is

[@CruisingTheCut]

Yes. I like to think the CRT "to do" list revolves around my demands too :-)

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

"Right turn, Clyde" Hahaha! I wonder how many caught that one. Great vlog as usual, David! Thanks for continuing to allow us to tag along on your voyages.

[@donmedford2563]

at 7:03 I notice you have your canal guide at the ready so you do not make a wrong turn while in the tunnel. lol

[@grayfool]

Very nice piece of canal. Very nice piece of video too. Thanks David, you definitely have one of the "must watch" channels.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@zapfanzapfan]

11:13 Ha, ha, fantastic movie! Now all you need is an Orangutan :-)

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Beautiful gorgeous countryside..I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@Danny_Boel]

17:45 judging by that boat's name, it should have a Rolls Royce Merlin engine 😀 although that would not be ideal for canal cruising ..

[@greenspiritarts]

You capture the pace, the peace and the tranquility perfectly. What glorious weather and landscapes to traverse.... thank you for bringing us along! 💖

[@deanr9062]

Can you do a vlog on nightime on the boat? Perhaps coming back from a pub on a dark night and entering the boat in the dark and how you brighten it up and bring it back to life!

[@johnclark3697]

Yeh be a good vlog would that😂

[@philiplewis957]

"My new favourite canal", I can certainly see why, superb quality video certainly lets it shine through, just what I needed after a hard day at work, thank you, keep up the good work, just lovely!

[@lynnrixson1094]

‘Mac the Nice’ !! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelwatson113]

Right up my window is a fresh fall of about 5 centimetres of snow. So, your video is a welcome break from a reminder that winter is well and truly underway.

[@nevillemignot1681]

A tip for when you are buying your next pack of jelly babies, always ask for the boy ones, as you get that little bit extra!!

[@stilcrazychris]

Great video sir. Very nice & relaxing. Great trip. Thank you. I think I'm going to have to go take a nap, Have a great day, Chris from Missouri

[@gregoryclark8217]

I'm sure many people have said this, but the titles on your video thumbnails are brilliant. I'd be interested to know how much time you spend thinking of them, or do they just come to you whilst cruising?

[@CruisingTheCut]

They just pop into my head randomly (sometimes more easily than others)

[@tanyamaxwell-stewart7928]

thankyou so much for yous vlogs. They are interesting and pretty. I have realised one is never to old to learn something new

[@NeverlandSystemZor]

That "caracruiser" looks like it needs a little care to be cruising again.

[@paulroberts5677]

Saw one for sale for £8K

[@DJsquared100]

The Macclesfield is a truly spectacular canal, perfect weather and beautiful views.

[@jonleonard538]

Goodness, I expose my clean wet laundry to your dry English humor then fold.

[@paulroberts5677]

Enjoyed that, thanks. A bit of nostalgia too. Used to cycle from Red Bull to Macclesfield on the tow path. Great to see it, and looking so pretty.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

2:22 Man that's some fancy pumphouses you got in the UK.

[@beeble2003]

In Victorian times, they seemed to like super-fancy industrial buildings. Google Image Search "Langton Dock Pumphouse" and "Albert Dock Pumphouse" for a couple of spectacular examples in Liverpool and, e.g., "Tiptree pumping station" for the Art Deco style which seems very common in Essex where I live.

[@BarneyLeith]

Fabulous video - lovely scenery! Oh, and you are definitely right about the Harecastle Tunnel's low ceiling. Luckily I was wearing a hat with a padded top, so all I got was some of the soot and muck from the tunnel on the crown of my hat - didn't lose my head!

[@DFMurray]

2m28s That's the Stockton Brook Waterworks and Pumping Station. Historical site from 1884. It's actually for sale if you got a spare £400,000 lying about.

[@gertvandenheever5302]

Awsome!! We are water people - if there is such a thing like this!! We love being close or on a dam, skiing, tubing, or just cruising along, and seaside holidays. This so beautiful and relaxing!! I am from South Africa and we do not have anything like this, but I will give a lot to be able to have such an experience!! This is everything I love - peace and quiet, minding my own business, nature, water, no crowding, beautiful scenery, visiting the pubs and villages along, stop somewhere and prepare something to eat. On rainy days one stoke the fire and read a book!! Tx for sharing your lifestyle.