#AD Visit ABC Leisure at www.abclg.com or call 0330 333 0590 for everything to do with canal boats. The Montgomery canal which runs from Shropshire into north Wales is absolutely beautiful but only parts of it are in water and useable by boats. Efforts are underway to connect the whole length and this video covers the latest developments. My prior video about the Welshpool section: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqDcqqR8p750ick For more information about the canal, see themontgomerycanal.org.uk Map locations Crickheath: goo.gl/maps/ro1K1apfFXn4MZfY9 Schoolhouse Bridge: goo.gl/maps/u6VCDprKe2mKV6KT8 Llanmynech: goo.gl/maps/TpZchzeCjzNMahnw9
@here_we_go_again2571 Жыл бұрын
Its wonderful that you Brits are restoring your old canals! 👍Thank you for sharing.😊 In the eastern portion of the USA there are several closed canals. The canals that stayed open were those that were widened, dredged out (and in some cases) new channels dug or existing rivers dredged; in the first quarter of the 20th century for steam and (later) diesel-fueled barges. These existing canals run through areas that are not mountainous or even very hilly , but locks are required along the routes. In New York state, four working/currently in use canals exist. In many cases the orginal Erie canal and the "improved" Erie Canal beds are used as feeder canals for the existing canal. In New York state the towpaths of the second phase of the Erie Canal have been made into a National Heritage Canalway Trail. Also, additional bicycle, hiking walking trails were built along the route of the currently open Erie Canal that (it was built without a towpath), in some cases secondary roads are used. You may or may not be interested; but if you are, this site shows where the phases of the Erie Canal existed/exists *Erie Canal Mapping Project (Intro)* eriecanalmappingproject.com/
@holnrew Жыл бұрын
Great pronunciation of the Welsh names, appreciate the effort
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
I try!
@richardgreening8164 Жыл бұрын
As a local, I can say this is a beautiful canal. The Welsh government has gifted £15m for the Welsh section to dredge the entire length to navigable depth and there have been plans submitted for bridges to restore the breaches where the A483 cuts the channel, with new bridges also west of Llanymynech and restoration of the aqueduct over the river vyrnwy. So things are moving nicely.
@rogermac358 Жыл бұрын
I will forever miss your cruising videos, but I will also forever love your documentary videos!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@TomTremayne Жыл бұрын
Excellent opening sequence David....good stuff...
@petitebiogeek Жыл бұрын
So cool! Love the priorities of gathering to support nature and people together
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
😀😀
@vikeng21 Жыл бұрын
Good to see people showing interest in restoring something historic in your country. Alas the people of the country I live in have no interest in maintaining and restoring historic places. They are hell bent on destroying them and that the very sad part to see.
@robertp.wainman4094 Жыл бұрын
Yes, the UK is good at appreciating and restoring historic buildings, trains, planes.....and even canals!
@alanhat5252 Жыл бұрын
@@robertp.wainman4094 also very good at destroying them.
@malcolmrichardson3881 Жыл бұрын
A wonderful and heartening restoration project, making the case for reopening many more of our abandoned waterways. These should be a vital part of a 'green economy', accessible to, and enjoyable by all.
@sysbofh Жыл бұрын
My (not) regular fix of Cruising the Cut. Besides the impeccable production, and great images, I think one of the best things here is the narration. Really, David has a talent to just... speak. It doesn't feel like someone is telling me the thing. It feels more like I'm hearing an old friend talking, telling his tales and whatnot. A true gem, as always.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
You really are most kind, thank you 😊
@NeverlandSystemZor Жыл бұрын
I love to see these bits of history being restored and cherished.
@layalabi1667 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Bravo to everyone connected with this project!!
@raba1der Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the 300! Seeing the old canals coming back to life and the history around it is both interesting and enjoyable! Thank You!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@chewyfoks1840 Жыл бұрын
A really nice, feel good story for your 300th video. Thanks for all your efforts in getting these to us in internet land.
@davidsedlickas8222 Жыл бұрын
A jewel in the Crown of your vlogs David. Whenever you film a canal restoration project we watch guaranteed. We have now just said a must cruise onto the Llangollen canal to journey onto the Montgomery when we get back on board. Thanks for your time and effort to produce this vlog David. Take care whilst filming.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@seanjamescameron Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on perfect welsh pronunciation.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks; I consulted a Welsh friend 😀
@trixierosco Жыл бұрын
David, it’s great to see the continuity of your stories. The episode with the isolated section and the horse ride is one of my favorite stories.
@cbwilson2398 Жыл бұрын
Impressed with your pronunciation of Welsh!
@davidlasoff8261 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, David. Congratulations on #300 mate! 🎉❤
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@davidlasoff8261 Жыл бұрын
@@CruisingTheCut You are very welcome!
@Vespanation Жыл бұрын
Dude! 300 videos. What a massive amount of work. Thank you!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@JackNance22 Жыл бұрын
Cheers to all those dedicating their time to the restoration of the canal in order to raise other people's quality of life.
@RaymondCore Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on episode 300. I always enjoy your canal videos. Thank you.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@baxterschumacher918611 ай бұрын
I’m excited for the future to see this completed at some point
@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882 Жыл бұрын
A brilliant pallet cleanser David, after the lackluster viewership of my latest narrowboat vlog… this is why we need you, a seasoned broadcaster. David, this is a fantastic contribution to a long line of videos, so beneficial, needed and absolutely necessary in keeping this life alive!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@TheWoodlandhoBo Жыл бұрын
This brilliant. I’ve just moved to near Welshpool from Cambridgeshire and I walk this canal. I also walked the Llangollen the same day you released that vlog ironically. Great work thank you
@ralphwood5875 Жыл бұрын
Another jewel in the making and yet another feather in your cap David . Well done another superb bit of Canal history revealed, and quite beautiful too Congratulations to all the folks involved and the Lottery trust for their recognition. Cheers David from ex pat Ralph Wood in Canada
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@terrycook8914 Жыл бұрын
I love your vlogs, but I have a problem...every time I watch one, I have to add to the list of the places I want to see when I visit the UK. lol Now the Monty is on my list too! Thanks for another great video! :0)
@v1rotait23 Жыл бұрын
Ditto! - The same for me too, and my English heritage roots back in the 1700s are very near to this spot, just east over in Worthen, so would love to visit this area. Cheers, David.
@obijuan42 Жыл бұрын
I just got back from a month in the UK, and many of the places I visited were selected because of this channel.
@jroar123 Жыл бұрын
Simply a wonderful idea to increase the canal system. The ecological benefits are obvious. Wherever there is water, there is wildlife. Thank you for this video!
@gordonchapman222 Жыл бұрын
I am so glad at 11:50 you asked, 'What's the point' Me, I understand, but for new viewers, some may not realise how big and how popular the canal network is used and not just by narrow boaters. Another great video, thanks for sharing, I always sigh in contentment when I see a fresh alert from you. Always a good watch 😊
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@victorfebo2968 Жыл бұрын
I am very proud of you, British, for taking interest in maintaining and expanding your heritage! You are an example for the rest of the world. Thank you for sharing! Cheers from sunny Puerto Rico!
@josecolon2717 Жыл бұрын
Took them long enough. Like no joke the British cut some serious historical artifacts from their budget. Stuff like warspite the single most decorated warship to ever exist and they scrap her. As much as I wish we would care for our heritage as well my island co inhabitant, we at least take care of el Morro
@loki7441 Жыл бұрын
Any section of canal being reopened is an excellent piece of good news, David you probably know this, but for those that dont; The Ballinamore Ballyconnell canal on the border regions in Ireland reopened in 1994 after being derelict since 1869. It opened in 1860 linking the River Shannon with Lough Erne for commercial traffic. Steam was making inroads even in Ireland in those days and in its final year only nine boats are recorded as passing along the route. Its way busier now than the builders could have ever imagined. With private and hire cruisers in travelling both directions. Its hoped, I read recently to re open a section to join to Lough Neagh . I might be wrong about that. One big advantage was most of the lock structures were still in place. No gates of course and a distinct lack of water in a lot of places. So where there is a will, the canal will be reconnected.
@eleanorchapple8772 Жыл бұрын
That canal is going to be in a fresh verdant beautiful place with wonderful scenery.
@andrewjones-productions Жыл бұрын
Good to see the canals being restored. Llanymynech is not just the border village, but also has an interesting fact. As many older people will remember, trying to get a drink or buy alcohol in Wales on a Sunday used to be very difficult if not nigh on impossible. In the days when pubs shut on Sundays in Wales, there used to be a pub in Llanymynech called 'The Lion'. The pub building straddled the Welsh-English border and had one bar in Wales and the other in England. On Sundays, the bar in Wales was closed, but the bar in England was open. David did a good job of pronouncing Llanymynech, although his second attempt was far better than the first in terms of where he placed the accents. Whilst written Llanymynech these days, it is actually composite of three words. Llan-y-mynech. The accent coming on the penultimate syllable. For those that are interested and to make travel easier, the Welsh language, like English has two 'th' sounds. However, unlike English, these are distinguished by two different letters. These are 'th' and 'dd'. 'Th' is always as the English 'th' in 'think', 'thought' and 'dd' (6th letter in the Welsh alphabet) is always as in 'there/their'. 'Llan' has two meanings. The original being an enclosed clearing of land. That can be by trees, rivers or walls. These clearings were likely gathering spots for ancient saints and churches were likely often built on those clearings and 'llan' became to also mean 'church' and many place names in Wales have Llan coupled with another word which often the name of a saint. There are also place names that are merely geographical such as 'Llangoed' (clearing in the trees) or Llangwm (clearing in a small valley/glen/combe). It is an ancient Celtic word and knowing the meaning, can be seen to be closer to the English word for 'land' than might first appear. If you travel to Wales, enjoy! Be it by barge, van or other means.
@BrassLock Жыл бұрын
A few generations of my family were raised in Shropshire last century, and contributed to the Community through various Church building projects and school educational programs. They would've been very impressed with this wonderful restoration and video feature. Perhaps later generations will revisit the restored canal to enjoy the country life of yesteryear. Thanks David.
@BarneyLeith Жыл бұрын
Definitely a canal to cruise once the restoration is complete. Thanks for a fascinating video!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ausnorman8050 Жыл бұрын
That was a great video for your 300th! Many thanks!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@davidpettitt4712 Жыл бұрын
David, another top notch documentary. I don't like to call your work a vlog as there is a lot of technical expertise in how you craft your films. Thank you.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@1258-Eckhart Жыл бұрын
Congratulations to all those volunteers who are making this possible.
@rodkennedy9800 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see yet another canal being brought back to life… not an easy/quick task to achieve but well worth it in the long run. 😃😀😁
@mattwruff Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your #300 video!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@kleincamper Жыл бұрын
This should be at least video #301, because there is the glorious episode #62a, which should not be missed! 😀
@HYUKLDER1 Жыл бұрын
This sort of report by you on canals being restored is very interesting. Thank you.
@stuartfeen9236 Жыл бұрын
David’s videos are always the very best. Thank you, David.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated 😊
@NoOnionsUK Жыл бұрын
Loved the video. I really enjoy hearing from the people actually doing the work and the explanations of what is happening.
@SprocketN Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant video. I live less than a mile from School House Bridge. There is a very big hole there now. With big cages full of stones. Next time you come within a mile of my house, let me know I’ll put the kettle on. You’ll have to bring your own cheese sandwich, I don’t like cheese sandwiches.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
I will happily eat them all!
@pburgvenom Жыл бұрын
🇺🇸As am American, I LOVE your channel! I love your non-talking videos when I want peace and quiet.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@chris-cole Жыл бұрын
Now this is one worthwhile and wonderful project which will be amazing when finished!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed!
@DawidKellerman Жыл бұрын
@@CruisingTheCut Watching from very far away in Africa, my country relies on tourism a lot . This will happen with or without fingers as soon as the money flows in more and it will. Especially when they see your amazing videos! Thank you for that!
@johnlockhart5889 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video on the Welshpool section with the horse-drawn boat, so this follow-up is very welcome. I’d love to see the new bridge being built and installed.
@MsVanorak Жыл бұрын
Cracker has retired now and they were advertising for a new volunteer horse and his owner.
@donaldwoods8565 Жыл бұрын
Gratulations on your 300th episode! We've watched them all. You have a very unique channel, and it has evolved well over the years. Best wishes for at least another 300 from Clarendon, Vermont, USA!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@DanielDenoted Жыл бұрын
I’m just grateful that you coulda let this channel die, but you didn’t. Thank you. Edit: oh yea congrats on 300!
@SalvationInChristAlone Жыл бұрын
Would just like to say i thoroughly enjoyed this episode, my only gripe was it didnt go on for longer. Thank you
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@John_Smith__ Жыл бұрын
Great to see the Canal being Restored and re-opened. It's indeed part of British Culture and History, Has to be restored.
@TMStakeses93 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. wold love to see mhemore pieces on all the restoration projects around the UK and the challenges facing them.
@Lego6980 Жыл бұрын
Lovely vid. Humbling to see volunteers coming together over something like this - and lovely too, just to see the scenery
@arthuralford Жыл бұрын
300 episodes, and this one was an example of why you've been around so long. Telling the story of a project that brought a community together, the future of it, and the people who made it happen. I've been around since the 100's, and look forward seeing what's down the canal
@matthewclark8721 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 300 vlogs!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@grayfool Жыл бұрын
So good to see the canals being so well looked after and restored. Thanks for showing us what's happening David. Great work.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Detroit Michigan USA Great video Brother thank you for taking us on your adventure
@Andyhutchinson Жыл бұрын
Love your videos David, but without doubt the best thing is how much your sponsor bit at the start sounds like a 70s era cinema ad for a local business. "Visit the Ming Wah Chinese Restaurant - just 5 minutes from this cinema."
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
And you know why they did that - because it worked! Useful, relevant information presented concisely and clearly to an appropriate audience. Same here 😀
@PocketTalk916 Жыл бұрын
Excellent documentation! Thanks David! Lane and Larry in California
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@Bashfuldoc Жыл бұрын
Very excited to see it finished! I love facts and bits of history. Wonderful to see so many people volunteering and happy to merge the canal to Welsh canals!
@jamminjami103 Жыл бұрын
Great informative video! Looking forward to updates ♥
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@reaperkit Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your 300th Video! Well done :)
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@mitchellminer9597 Жыл бұрын
Always fascinating. Thanks for posting. Philip Parker was marvelous. Well explained, sir.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
His explanation was great, wasn’t it? 😀😀
@tnuag01 Жыл бұрын
Always worth watching. Very interesting.
@davidheap880 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this restoration update. It is so long the project was first begun in the 70’s
@shirleylynch7529 Жыл бұрын
That was really enjoyable. Looked so pretty. Thank you for showing us this amazing progress
@nickpapagiorgio5056 Жыл бұрын
It really is amazing to see people of all different backgrounds with various expertise coming together to make a project like move forward. Watching these old dried up canal beds come back to life is truly satisfying and really does enhance the quality of life in the area by promoting outdoor leisure and fun for everybody! So interesting to see how something like this is restored thanks for sharing David! Can’t wait until you document its completion sometime in the future!
@thomastrout9997 Жыл бұрын
A project where pretty much everybody wins has to be somewhat of a unicorn, but here we are. Different viewpoints, aspirations and even countries uniting on this is brilliant. Congratulations to them...and to yourself. Three hundred, my stars, that was 'quick'.
@SirPrancelot1 Жыл бұрын
Great work being done by these people. Thanks for the report.
@janisripple754 Жыл бұрын
Love the singers and the community efforts ❤🎉
@jamesellsworth9673 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update on a fine project.
@marilynkirby-roach187 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad to see they are protecting the existing wildlife as they continue to build the canal.
@valproton3841 Жыл бұрын
Have been waiting for this for decades. Let's hope that connecting it up to Welshpool doesn't take as long.
@century2298 Жыл бұрын
I love these restoration videos. So many great people coming together to make a project happen. I check Google Earth on a number of locations. It will be great to see an update when the water is again filling the canal.
@sharonrimsza7960 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous! Will be nice to see these canals connected again as I am sure people will enjoy them!
@CTPhil Жыл бұрын
David, your videos remind me that there is still good in the world, and I'm very grateful to you for making them. 🙂
@richardoliver6131 Жыл бұрын
As usual fantastic concise information and great knowledge and may I add,expert on cheese.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
🤣
@BdManus Жыл бұрын
Excellent documentary. Great explanation of the work done and the work still left to do. I always enjoy your videos.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@randyw2539 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you mentioned the ownership aspect of the canal bed. I was wondering if it had fallen into private ownership in places or, as you made clear, was still in the hands of the CRT. Another enjoyable and informative docuvlog.
@paullaviolette2610 Жыл бұрын
I watch your videos from British Columbia and love every one of them. In 1990 we took a trip to England but never even knew about these canals. I’m now wondering how many more unused canals are yet to be restored.
@thomasrobinson4401 Жыл бұрын
I was on the Monty in my friends boat in May. We had to turn around just past Maesbury. Looking forward to a longer trip to Crickheath. Anyone who is planning a trip, the pubs are shut Monday and Tuesday. The two days we were there. 😢
@lucillecash3046 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is fantastic and it will be restored to a great area for everyone to enjoy again. The canals are so beautiful and unique. ❤
@billcurnew6020 Жыл бұрын
Very encouraging video....and congratulations on reaching Episode 300!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@BuzzSargent Жыл бұрын
Good show. I enjoyed watching this from Florida.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@jcderby129 Жыл бұрын
Thank you David, cracking video. - I’m certainly inclined to volunteer for a days work at a restoration project somewhere and videos like this I think help, showing that everyone can help…maybe you could do a video on something like that ie a days volunteering works? I’ve seen a few comments recently about people unsubscribing because of adverts or sponsorship - I personally don’t mind the VERY short appropriate sponsorship segment at the start of your videos - it is to my mind much more preferential than KZbin randomly inserting video adverts (sometimes two or three times in videos). I generally let those play anyway and do something else as I understand they contribute to income for the creator, please correct me if I’m wrong. I’m also aware how much time editing and adding stuff takes… keep up the good work.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm quite happy to have a brief and very relevant sponsor at the start (and for reference anyone reading this, the sponsor has no say in the content of the video - I might change it in future to say "supported by" instead of sponsored). Thanks for not skipping the ads too, yes it does indeed help.
@CraigBedell Жыл бұрын
Very well done piece - as one would expect! Cheers.
@katej3z715 Жыл бұрын
This is such cheering news. Not only is this a beautiful canal with lots of boating and leisure potential but it gives encouragement for other derelict stretches. Wonderful!
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Жыл бұрын
Looks like it’s destined to be one of the prettiest canals once fully restored. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😎
@robg3545 Жыл бұрын
lovely film, and congrats on the 300th CTC.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@charleswalls5438 Жыл бұрын
this is amazing restoring history
@coisi2940 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative and enjoyable video David. Your professional background is clearly evident in the quality of your output. Jolly good.
@nbflyingfox4672 Жыл бұрын
A sensational vlog David. Plus a big shout out to all the volunteers and other teams that are involved in this restoration. Superb..
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated
@MrAg272 Жыл бұрын
G'day David. I love it when I see a restored section of canal being opened. I hope to see more Videos of restored canals coming into use for Boaters. Congratulations to you David reaching 300 Vlogs. Many more to come.
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated
@JRattheranch Жыл бұрын
As a 25 year Shropshire resident from Wales...🏴🤔👌 Brilliant to see David.... Learn to pronounce Llanymynach better when you video the next stretch being opened! 👍🤣🤣🤣 Seriously... You're a star for making these videos. Love them ...
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
I took advice from a Welsh speaker on the pronunciation 😔
@jjudy5869 Жыл бұрын
@@CruisingTheCut There must be different dialects of Welsh. Good luck with that! 😁🙃😉
@Boating_David Жыл бұрын
Great video David, i do love the Montgomery Canal. Im personally looking forward to it reaching Welshpool, lovely town id love to get to by boat fingers crossed i can one day !
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@neilbroome4941 Жыл бұрын
Thank you David for another look at the world of canals.
@annwagner5779 Жыл бұрын
That’s such an encouraging project - people of two countries working together for the good of all. Thank you for a fascinating and uplifting video!
@Wild_Bill57 Жыл бұрын
Great job with number 300 David, quite the achievement!
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
😀
@mellissadalby1402 Жыл бұрын
hi David! Very exciting news about that canal restoration. I do hope someday to go on a Narrowboating holiday.
@AnthonyLee-u1z10 ай бұрын
Provides many ways helps the area $$$, history, wild life etc.
@ozziepilot2899 Жыл бұрын
Thanks David, thoroughly enjoyed that episode, looking forward to a follow up when the restoration is completed.