Probably the worst Section of Canal Ever!

[@_Tiamat_.]

Thank you Ian and Carol for letting us come along. So relaxing to watch. Hello from the west coast of Canada 🇨🇦 . The bird song is lovely. Such a wonderful vlog.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Aww, thank you. Both Carol and I really enjoy the birdsong too.

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Ian and Lovely Carol, for taking us along on this cruise which appeared to be nice, but you'd obviously edited out the grim bits so thanks for that, it's great to see that you are both doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Stevie, I certainly did edit out the drug taking etc. Not appropriate for family viewing in my opinion.

[@catherine3902]

Pleased you survived the trip. Happy sailing xx

[@barbarataylor1535]

Glad to see you on the boat. looking forward to next time, stay well,

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Barbara, you stay safe too.

[@susanmarker2164]

Its so good to see your lovely smiling faces you always make me smile..I'm happy your bad canal experiences are over...Leischester is lovely visually... It to bad people behaving badly has made it so uncomfortable for others...that very sad.. anyway Hope to see you back on the canals soon...You take care..😊

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Susan. Sadly not a place I wish to revisit but its an experience and that is what life is about, creating experiences :-)

[@janeabbotts]

I liked the iron bridges on the Leicester section...and of course the stone one on the other side are my favourite ones. Enjoyed the vlog. Thank you. Cheers.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Jane.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good you puting vids out thanks lee

[@miloroberts5883]

Safety in numbers is sometimes the best way. Glad you are both safe :-)

[@NarrowboatTales]

Certainly, I agree.

[@jennybailey6842]

Oh Ian, what a carry on. That was a frightening ordeal for you at the locks, drug dealers etc. Thank goodness that man didn't get hold of Smudge, it would have been devastating for everyone. But at least you came out the other side and had some lovely moorings. It was an experience. Years ago Fred and I hired a narrowboat for a week and did the Cheshire ring. As we approached Manchester, the locals were warning us it wouldn't be safe to moor up there, and 2 ladies had hired a boat and asked us if we could travel together until we got through Manchester. We live in a very sad world at the moment. Take care. xx

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Jenny, I agree there are some parts we would prefer not to moor up at at night. You have to follow your gut feelings sometimes for sure.

[@idcoxall]

Funny how things turn out! Never knew Cody Francis before this, wonderful piece of music.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thank you. i enjoy his music too.

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one hope ya both well have a Top week 🙂🦆🦢✌️

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Lee.

[@Kat69nh]

Ian. Sorry on cell. Prayers for your family

[@derekdainton1]

Looked pretty good!

[@VIKIMM]

... thanks muchly ...💜 luv n light blessings ✝💜...🍁

[@kenn879]

Lovely to see you both getting back to normal. I suppose inner cities/towns get a bad name these days. It was strange to see so many unused moorings along the mile. The countryside was beautiful when you left the city, and I'm glad you found a peaceful place to moor up. Looking forward to more blogs and seeing you live on the cut. Best wishes both.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Kenn. Plenty of adventures to come :-)

[@user-il3nn1vl4w]

I lived there for 20 odd years, and used to cycle down to Abbey Park & Abbey Meadow Mills area where the river wear and lock merge. The Victorian, Abbey pumping station museum is also in the same area. That particular water way area was not nice in the day with rubbish and weeds all overgrown. From what you said it seems to have got a lot worse.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Yes, sadly i found it full of detritus which is such a shame. It spoils a great city.

[@narrowboatoldnick]

Well our experience of Leicester was nothing like yours! We had no problems whatsoever. Stayed on the secure moorings for two nights with no issues. There were a few rats but that’s the same in almost any town. We’d visit again with no hesitation. Just to balance things!

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks you for your comments and balanced review. However, I would say these was my personal view at the time we passed through.

[@howardtwigg8743]

Sorry about your dad Ian . Yes the marina is still open nice place but did not have diesel we had the same impression of Leicester

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Howard for your comments.

[@MrKeithblair]

From what you have said, Leicester seems to have gone the same way as many other UK cities.

[@darrende-rosablackbirdprop7377]

Fully agree we moor at Leicester marina, it can be dangerous in places. From the marina onwards towards sileby its wonderful all the way to the trent.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Yes, we did pass and indeed stay at some moorings and felt quite safe.

[@choccysprinklies6030]

I did about 8 days there, during the recent riots...Apart from one night where some blokes had a bit of a fight, outside the boat and ended up in the river, it was fine. I'm single handed but was moored with a mate. The worst thing for me was the rowers, who were on the whole, incredibly rude and also the litter in the water. My mate and I moored on the rings, near the swans, for 5 nights, there were a couple of other boats there too. Also did Castle Gardens and Friar's Mill...zero issues there, plus water at FM and personal wheelie bins, at CG. I prefer to be in the countryside or small villages but genuinely had no problems there.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks so much for your reply and very pleased you had a good experience.

[@robtheplod]

Experiences do vary. We passed through a few years ago and it was fine. We stayed on the secure moorings in the centre. I've also wondered about all the rings with no boats... obviously Leicester does have a reputation otherwise people would be using them.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Rob. as I said in the vlog, these were my own personal impressions. I would loved to have gone into the city but both secure mooring were full.

[@michealpercy1741]

Sorry to hear your bad experience of Leicester, we came thru Leicester in March & stayed over at Friars Mill without any problem. I am Leicester boy although I now live in a outlying village close to where you moored at the end of your cruise thru. Unfortunately like any large town /city it attracts an undesirable element & Leicester has its fair share. Leicester Marina is still there.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Michael for your comments. Its always good to read about others experiences.

[@equaliser2265]

Can I please ask what range you have on full tank of fuel? Also have you thought about fitting a cage around the prop and a weed cutter attachment. Cheers.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks for your comments. A tank of fuel will generally last 3 months but in winter with the diesel stove lit, we tend to need fuel every month. I have thought of a weed cutter and with Morning Star due out of the water for blacking this year, something to certainly consider.

[@equaliser2265]

Hi love the video, your a great couple, Leicester is now 90% immigrants, such a shame .

[@NarrowboatTales]

Glad you enjoyed our vlog. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@Kat69nh]

Hi Uab and Carol

[@johnryan2193]

I did not see any ducks in Leicester ? I wonder why ! I still don't know what stressed you, I must have missed something ?

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks for your comment. As I explained these were my personal feelings at the time we passed through.

[@colsey2003ify]

Was it that bad ? Best wishes Colin.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thanks Colin.as I did mention, these were my personal views at the time I was passing through and yes, i did find it intimidating some of the time.

[@vc4154]

Hi Guys, with respect was it the bad experiences you had, or the fear of the place from what you had been told? No offence intended but i didn't see any bad incidences and empty mooring spots could have a valid explanation. maybe i missed something. I'm not a fan of graffiti and thought it spoilt the canal side though.Happy days.

[@NarrowboatTales]

Thank you for your comments and observations. The stretch into Leicester was quite intimidating. I did not show everything but we did have one issue where we were very conscious of keeping an eye out for each other. The detritus in the water was appalling sadly.

[@notsohairybiker]

The canal in Leicester is the Ganges of the Midlands.

[@colinhalsall506]

Leicester marina is still bare

[@Kat69nh]

P.S. Chris and Steve and Smudge

[@richardcaple9438]

Try parts of Manchester and Birmingham a lot worse.