198. Narrowboat trip on the Macclesfield canal from the top of Bosley locks to Bollington

[@mattikallio4812]

A dog's happiness medicine. That's probably the best comment on the internet. I like your program because of the the landscapes and the leisurely lifestyle on the inland waterways are inviting. Cannel life feels absolutely captivating. Maybe it contains the Dog's happiness medicine, who knows. Happy water trails.

[@joebroke76]

I always get sad when the ending music comes on, I want the video to go on forever lol. Great job and stay safe!

[@allan010101]

My new favorite saying, "Dog happiness as a drug." I enjoy your vlogs.

[@NeverlandSystemZor]

Loved that line, too!

[@Claym1x]

I would like some of that...

[@sextoncardew903]

Dear David, You make me so envious as you float around the beautiful English countryside, and would love to emulate what you are doing, but at 85 I think it is in my best interests to just keep watching your wonderful videos instead.

[@willaimr.kirkland8170]

Thanks for being such an excellent narrator. Having watched and enjoyed many of your videos, your personal commentary adds so much to an interesting story line.

[@thecunnting]

I don't understand how thirty eight people dislike this video it's fantastic man.

[@courierdog1941]

David I cannot thank you enough for these personally guided tours of the English Canals.

[@flumpaustin1994]

Nice video. Yes, Bollington Wharf and the Coal Boat people are very nice. They've been my regualar suppliers since I first started boating. There's a funny photo somewhere on the net where they were going through Royal Oak Swing Bridge (shown in your video) where a motorist raced the barriers coming down and got trapped in the middle on the turntable section. The operator carried on pressing the button and the car with driver spun around with the bridge! :)

[@CruisingTheCut]

How funny! Yes, the instructions do say to keep the button held, it messes up the system if you let go and it has to be reset.

[@mattikallio4812]

It is very beautiful! Look like a nice way of living.

[@robertmeadows895]

Thank you for taking us along on another beautiful journey with you Sir !!

[@kmanison]

About 25 years ago on one of my infrequent returns to the UK for a holiday I was invited by some friends to join them on their hire boat on the Macclesfield canal, joining them at the powered swing bridge (parking the car at the pub across the road) and traveling with them down to the Little Morton Hall and back over three days. That was my only experience on the canals but it left an indelible impression and hence my subscribing to an insane number of boat tuber channels! So this series on the Mac was special for me and I've been waiting a long time for it, as none of the others seem to have traveled this route yet, or maybe I just missed it. And yes, it does bring back memories. Many thanks!

[@erepsekahs]

Shhhhh.Keep the Mac a secret.

[@iangill8984]

@@erepsekahs Shhhh. Keep Little Moreton Hall a secret! Canal space is limited, a treasure like Little Moreton needs preserving from overuse.

[@llewellinbelton3991]

Little Morton Hall is amazing. Glad you have such memories.

[@alicejulietpywell7856]

Speeding, a splodge, swing bridges, solo boating tips, sheep, shinning up stone walls and scenic canal vistas. A super vlog.

[@JessieColt2]

Wow! That custom design on that boat was pretty dang impressive! Add that to the list of thing you will do when you win a lottery (along with buying a canal side house with private mooring hehe)

[@susansutherland7117]

Another great video. I didn’t even know the canals existed until I happened upon one of your videos. I enjoyed going back and watching all your vlogs in order. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Best wishes from Georgia USA.

[@sirloinofbeef3862]

Same here. Michigan.

[@NexumAeternum]

After a less than great, anxiety ridden election day here in the US, your video's are a welcome retreat and great way to relax at the end of the day. Beautiful scenery, with unobtrusive commentary often with interesting facts not to mention your humor is a guilty pleasure. Thanks you for the vlog, and sharing your experiences.

[@PeterT1981]

Once again a lovely journey captured with brilliant videography, narration and editing. Your videos are so relaxing and informative to watch. Thank you for taking me along, David

[@TimNevins]

Spectacular views! That white house looked amazing.

[@ShireWitch]

I thought the same 🙂

[@kiltedbill7594]

I LOVE YOUR VLOGS SO MUCH. NO MATTER HOW STRESSFUL OR CRAZY MY LIFE GETS SOMETIMES , I CAN WATCH ONE OF YOUR VLOGS AND IT ALL MELTS AWAY FOR AWHILE. BETTER THAN THEARPY. THANK YOU.

[@ceeceety2320]

These videos are my way to relax after a stressful day. Actually, they are a great way to start the day as well. Just so enjoyable and beautiful. When we are looking for something to watch, we always agree on Cruising the Cut!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@philradnor7701]

As ever, cool, calm and collected . A joy to watch. A perfect antidote to pledges, promises, lies and manifestos, you got my vote !

[@davidbower9025]

Mr Johns for PM!! ;)

[@ianmccluskey2293]

Journeying up the Macclesfield canal is possibly the the most serene passages I have watched of all you cuises. I don't know if it the late autumn or the 3 mph speed but I have watched this twice already and I think it is my favourite. Thank you David.

[@sdbpost]

It could be that this was one of the first channels I started following narrowboating, or there is a secret in the combination of calm voice and slow cruising through beautiful country side, but when I see the intro scene and the signature music I get a nostalgic chill. With any luck you'll never tire of cruising, and please keep the intro and outro music!

[@guidofawkes9377]

Times two mate.

[@judithjohnson7962]

I totally agree.

[@anitablades6033]

CruisingtheCut was my first narrowboat channel I Subbed to!!!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you all!

[@PorkChopJones]

When you said towards the end "time for me to call it a day after filming these little horsey things". Made me laugh. Beautiful looking little tiny horses. I know you love horses. The timing in the way you said it was funny. lol

[@contrafax]

I personally love when you show yourself dealing with the locks. Speeded up I hear Benny Hill music.

[@randyw2539]

You're not alone in hearing Benny Hill music on the speeded up bits.

[@myhillslife27]

Absolutely love narrowboat with the art work! Beautiful. What a pretty section of canal

[@beeble2003]

Very beautiful, except the fake painted life ring. That sort of thing is dangerous.

[@johnpadmore3228]

Another great relaxing video. Keep up the good work, I'm counting on ya! 😎

[@Blackhatter1]

I love the quaint cottages along side the canals. I'm a sucker for old architecture with some history and comfortable, interesting looking locations.

[@mallow173]

David, Ive got to say how appreciative i am that you suffer through these painfully beautiful days on the canal system. The hardships you endure for your viewing fans humble me, not to mention the true drudgery of opening those swing bridges! Just to show how nice I am, i'll volunteer to come over and suffer that for you and you can come here and enjoy the -10 nights, ice and snow. I know, yes, that's a sweet deal for you, but I'd be willing to sacrifice that for you...just for a month or so, all i could likely bear to suffer! Sorry, couldn't help that one....another very enjoyable venture, still think UK tourism needs to hire you!

[@chrispbacon955]

Great vlog as always. 😄👍👍🍻 We should all be so lucky as to experience dog happiness. 🐶

[@viktoriaelisabethrotenbour8285]

Another enjoyable trip with you. Loved it. Thanks. Please keep them coming.

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

I have been to Britain several times and I have sailed a lot but I think I would love to explore the canal system. I really enjoy your forays into the canal systems and your chats explaining narrow boat workings. Thank you for all the work making and editing your Vlog, it is an inspiration to those of us who would have never thought about cruising canals until we saw your take on it.

[@edwardmedina1236]

David - Thank you for all the videos. I am always amazed at the amount of engineering and effort which was put in place to make these canals possible. From swinging foot bridges, to car bridges, aqueducts going over/under roads, the signs, the maintenance and all done mostly by volunteers and donations (as well as the licensing fees I'm sure). The fact that all of the canals are man made and just the immense effort which takes all done by a Trust and not a Government Agency. It's truly honestly amazing. It gives me hope for humanity, because it shows how a group of people who have a common goal in mind can achieve incredible things all for the sake of what really amounts to a leisure activity (although after watching your videos it is clear the canal supports and maintains a great deal of businesses throughout the country). Once again Thank you for all of your videos. They are funny, you are a very good narrator and your videos are superbly edited. I wanted to share my experience because I am sure there are plenty of other folks who watch the videos and never provide any feedback letting you know how much we enjoy it.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@georgekatkins]

Another lovely post. And you are right; even on video, the environment is wonderful to see. My wife and I did our first narrow boat holiday this past late September, down on the K&A. It was truly an adventure in many ways. But we'd do it again.

[@10p6]

Beautiful. Thanks for including date times as it gives us an idea of the weather and things. :-)

[@Snafu320]

I moved to Texas from Macclesfield. This brings back nice memories of walking my dogs along the canal.

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

These canal trips are the best, the most restful time all day, thanks!

[@MichaelsMustang]

Lovely vlog David, beautiful countryside

[@nickes6168]

"I wish I could take dog happiness as a drug" could possibly adorn a t-shirt or mug.

[@katcankan7129]

Agreed a pretty canal with wonderful vistas...lf only l could paint 😊🎨🖼

[@hannahswheelieawesome]

I am constantly amazed at how much effort is put into these canals and the maintenance of them. Some of the solutions like the lift from one of the other videos, seem like such an impractical, though creative way to go about things.

[@juliewindus8061]

Love your vlogs, thanks for posting.

[@altacat9702]

Thank you for the walk through on single handing a swing bridge ..I learned a lot!! Beautiful area !! ...and Adelphi = Siblings well named and good fun .... : )

[@paulmaynard408]

New dictionary definition: pony - “little horsey things” 😄

[@debbiecopening3407]

That was a beautiful mural on that narrowboat, thanks for catching that! It’s always nice to see when people help each other out on the canals with locks and swing bridges. The videos clearly show these are challenging for single boaters. The countryside there is beautiful though!!

[@hughcarson6837]

Once again a very satisfying vlog. Looking forward to your fire side chats when you are tied up over winter

[@oceanbrzzz]

Well, that was pleasant. I enjoy seeing the green countryside, cows and horses, ducks and heron(s). Your wry commentary is what I like best of all. So long from Minnesota, USA again.

[@davidbower9025]

Thanks for another great video, David - I always know I'm going to have a great day when you publish a new vlog. Aaaaahhh :)

[@simonbaxter8001]

Great to see my local section of canal from a boat perspective. I only get to see it from the towpath! Those buttresses' at 8:45 were put there about 15 years ago after the retaining wall did collapse into the canal. The closed towpath at 10:22 is because the retaining wall had collapsed on the towpath just after the previous bridge (next to the white cottage at 9:40). Also in late 2020/early 2021, the canal was closed over a small stretch as the canal had breached the foundations of one of the houses where the old crane was in the garden!

[@strangedays453]

Watching your new video with my morning cup of tea in hand... Perfect start to any day.

[@itsmuha9629]

Красивейшие у вас места!!! Фантастик! Привет из России ( регион Калуга) ! Лайк и спасибо!!!!

[@610WIL]

A most enjoyable vlog, thank you, and not only a heron that didn't fly off, but also a crane that stayed put! ;)

[@hannahswheelieawesome]

This canal is one of my favourite I would say. The scenery is so beautiful. I would have stayed a few nights there if it had been me.

[@michaelpilling9659]

A very enjoyable voyage - thank you David. Excellent video and commentray. Extremely pretty canal even going through Congleton and Maccesfield.

[@dennisporter753]

Very beautiful view with the hills in the background.. Also quite intrigued about the history of some or the old factories being transformed into apartments and making Parachutes in WWII.. or even office's..smart way of keeping them used instead of being torn down.. Cheers!

[@SamSitar]

history is the best part.

[@mommahil4323]

Oh David, you have such a hard life - no I'm not jealous - well - maybe! It's all so beautiful - and for once the heron didn't flap it's wings at you and skiddadle. Going to have to watch this again when I need to relax....

[@kjrc1999]

Wow, that is some amazing countryside! Thank You!

[@tomcusack851]

Love your vlogs. Both the shots of the countryside and your commentary. Nothing like your canals here in Texas. I enjoy it all, thank you!

[@Sloozen1]

I never get tired of watching your beautiful trips around those canals. I am jealous really. I've always been fascinated with the UK anyway but to see it from the canals, all that history and beauty. It's almost too much. It always puts me in such a relaxed state that I am almost hypnotized. Please never stop posting. Cheers!

[@mrgajeep]

That was a pleasant ride. Thanks for letting me tag along. de Gene in Central Texas

[@desireelivemore823]

This is so beautiful, well done on the bridge clever use of rope. Enjoy your trip I am thanks.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

The pastoral serenity and bucolic scenery seems to be a whole world unto itself in a panorama of slowly unfolding vistas

[@Sthilboy56]

You do make canal life look very tranquil and appealing 👍

[@hanskouwenberg4882]

Great video again, thank you David! I had the idea of using your vlogs as instruction material for English lessons that me and my partner sometimes give to French people who want to improve their English; your choice of words AND your pronunciation are both perfect!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Oh! How splendid. I'm glad they have other uses hahaha

[@FarisMee]

I like that caption at the blunt end of the green narrowboat @12:22. Raised both a smile AND a chuckle.

[@lindasmith6654]

Some beautiful views on this trip, thanks for sharing.

[@hans2406]

Thanks again, Sir. If I would be there, on this canal, in a 40" boat, the winter would be spent cruising up and down, mooring for a few days here and there, enjoying the vistas, the quiet, the beauty of nature. I wish.....

[@mischef18]

Cheers for a neat video bro I enjoyed it. Interesting bit of history regarding the parachutes.

[@markattardo]

That was quite a relaxing cruise to watch aside from the swing bridge.

[@jamesa7506]

...if it ain't got that swing! Doo-wap Doo-wap Doo-waaaaahh! And here all this time you've had us thinking you were a real "swingin"kinda guy? Stay grooovy baby.

[@judyfeely2324]

I don't know if it's quality of video or a true capture of the light this day but i now understand the fetish of English painters for the pastoral landscape no matter the age or school.Yes, the light, the light even .the township views were wonderful. I live in an area noted for the fall change but I've never seen so many hues of green. Wonderful day.

[@robinplumridge7698]

Enjoyed your latest vlog, I have been watching your journey from you acquiring your boat to the start of your adventures afloat on Amazon Prime, makes me wish I was younger and fitter so I could attempt it myself, but at least I am able to follow your progress from the comfort of my armchair.

[@BillyRillkratz]

give yourself a push and go for it!

[@komerwest5872]

Thank you for another fine vlog.

[@rogermac358]

Looking at that countryside it just seems the perfect picture to define the word idyllic. Lovely video!

[@paulmaggs5420]

as always so pleasing , thank you,

[@billroberts4910]

Good to see those older buildings repurposed.

[@tonybirdwell2917]

Thank you for a relaxing tour just before bedtime.

[@eamo106]

That my friend is England as we all love, not gone, just that we need to be in touch and continue your and that Ladies' sense of good manners and kindness . Seems its alive and well in narrow boating and some thanks to the makers of video games that keep Chavs inside houses and away from outdoors.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm not entirely sure that's why they make video games!!

[@t1n4444]

@@CruisingTheCut Possibly not but that is an unforseen benefit alright. As in if they're inside playing murder'mayhem they can't be outside by the cut trying to fit every supermarket trolley they can find into a bridge hole. Or depositing goodness only knows what under bridge 77 on the Coventry. I wonder if free broadband comes with free games ... ?

[@oxenforde]

0:22 Hooligan!! Blasting down the canal, at 6 mph!! 1:05 Lovely paint job. 3:18 What a funny little cottage. I could see-sitting in the back, watching the boats go back-and-forth. 4:03 Lovely. Nice wide spot of the canal. Good place to spend a couple of days. Picturesque.

[@vickijohnson4668]

The heron is fan of yours. Call it Stalky [ the stalker] .Another excellent vlog Grumpy !

[@chrisdavison2022]

Please keep up these videos to get us through these dark dreary winter days thanks!

[@BillyRillkratz]

YES!

[@711-j5j]

Quite nice scenery in this one, thank you.

[@howardm-b4830]

Another beautiful journey. Very peaceful and relaxing. Thanks David.

[@johnlong3214]

Stocked with cheese, love it.👍

[@millomweb]

Red Leicester's our preferred breed.

[@mrs.marken4609]

Once upon a time I stumbled across these videos. But let’s be honest, I’m searching them out now.

[@CruisingTheCut]

See the whole set in order at: kzbin.infovideos?sort=da

[@mrs.marken4609]

CruisingTheCut I would pretend that I won’t watch them all, but who am I kidding? Thank you good sir, from saving me from skipping about!

[@marklandgraf7667]

In. Complete. Awe. Thank you so much.

[@kenlynch6332]

Thoroughly enjoy cruising along with you through your vlogs 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HeavyHaulagePilbara]

As always thank you for the video Dave. When I'm outside in the Pilbara dryness and heat. Then I go watch your videos of greenery and water it is always such a enjoyable experience.

[@teaandabutty]

Dogs in their happiness are hypnotic to watch. Also, I'm having visions of you being branded as the boy racer of the Macclesfield Canal after speeding past that mooring! haha

[@Hercules718]

I had forgotten all about the word ‘interminable’. Thank you. Good choice.

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Your vids drop my heart rate and blood pressure....thanks!

[@gafrers]

Always awesome to watch. Thank you for another great quality video

[@onefunnyoldman]

Enjoyed and relaxed watching as always, thank you David

[@desireelivemore823]

Cute the heron is playing hide and seek with you lovie.

[@cozdiver]

Ya know your vid's always calm me down and make me very happy! Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!

[@janeabbotts]

Lovely canal side cottages, horses, cows and a heron combined with some stunning scenery and great commentary.....what else could one want whilst enjoying their mid morning coffee. Thank you.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

I enjoyed that, thank you......cheerio!!!

[@dozer1642]

Dog happiness is a gateway drug. I love the snake bridges. Kind of like an early interstate cloverleaf. This is one of my favorite canals that you’ve shared. 👍

[@davidhammond8239]

As usual, a great video. This Canadian is jealous, as usual.

[@desireelivemore823]

Lovie you are sure getting your exercises on this trip.

[@kennethdeitz4561]

Nice. I sent the link to an old friend, retired in Spain, originally from Macclesfield. Thank you.

[@kennethdeitz4561]

He is a real Maxonian!